Kevin Bridges on The Graham Norton Show (4th Dec 2015)

[@Noname-xi7xi]

I've seen this several times but I've got tears in my eyes every time, he's brilliant and he's so funny when describing the Orient Express adventure......amazing!!!

[@tylerfox7269]

I noticed Ron Howard had no trouble understanding Kevin ... And maybe if he didn't catch a word or two, he didn't point it out like the senior citizen on a day trip at the end of the couch

[@joermundgand]

Ron Howard is one of Billy Conolly's mates.

[@pseudonayme7717]

Watching Richie Cunningham hanging on to every word of Kevins whilst deciphering it in real time was pretty special for me 😊

[@debbie9050]

Yeah totally, she's just rude

[@69butternut.]

Aye, stupid cow!

[@idc5309]

@@joermundgand that’s really cool

[@Teeb2023]

Gotta hand it to Ron Howard... He made a fair attempt at looking like he understood *anything*, without having to say *anything* himself.

[@joermundgand]

Nah, he got it, he's mates with Billy Conolly.

[@rootykazooty351]

@No One. Aw fuck. I liked Ron until I read that. Connolly is a real obnoxious prick - I know first hand. I'd no time for that wanker.

[@lpsp442]

Go on Rooty, I'm interested in your experience with Connolly. I know someone who knows the Chuckle Brothers first hand and apparently they're terrible, I can believe it.

[@Bucketheadhead]

@P N in Scotland cunt is a term of endearment in the main

[@BH-zx4dm]

I think Ron Howard totally understood Kevin. I'm an American and I think Kevin was very clear.

[@MA-iridium]

Kevin´s Scottish accent RULES!!!! He is gifted...and this episode as usual was full of talent.

[@SmellTheCanvis]

To be fair, Kevin does speak in his very natural tongue. Usually celebs would tone it down, i.e. Ewan McGregor, but Kevin keeps it real. Gotta respect it.

[@probrogaming4113]

Ewan mcgregor is a legend

[@brantlambermont1657]

Ron Howard's genuine laughter and kind almost humble expressions made me really like him. No wonder the biggest names love Graham's how. There's no hierarchy bull shit, or if there is, they don't get invited back

[@StevenRud]

Kevin Bridges is hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@stevenmacdonald229]

I was born in St Andrews in Fife and believe me Kevin Bridges talks very clearly and articulately for a Scotsman, try listening to an Aberdeen, a Fife or a Dundee accent and you wont have a clue what is being said.The Glaswegian accent is definitely one of the easiest Scottish accents to understand.

[@iamurdad77]

Steven Macdonald You smoking crack?

[@stevenmacdonald229]

Revolver Says the genius that has to edit his articulate three lined reply. Don't even try the wind up, you're not bright enough.

[@Revolver1981]

Steven Macdonald Because I was typing quickly and left out a word. It's an easy mistake to make you fool.

[@RockaFellaa]

Absolute shite

[@stevenmacdonald229]

RockaFella Aye very good Oscar Wilde, I bet that took a while to compose.

[@musefan12345]

"this guys shite im goin' back t'muh cell t'finish muh life sentence 😂😂😂

[@ethomson62]

I'm Scottish and to be fair Kevin's accent is fairly strong, but it's definitely understandable, even when I went to America for a trip, they couldn't understand what I was saying! I JUST WANTED WATER!! 😂

[@MARTIN-bd7gm]

Sure they did they are just ignorant twats .

[@EverthingsApple]

I once accidentally bought a horse.

[@Holliethedog]

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[@hershey16kisses]

I watched these and i was dying!!! Hahaha

[@QuanTumm1357]

Oh sorry I missed the S

[@distantcoff7391]

@@QuanTumm1357 damn you got there before me👍👍👍

[@inyourfacespacecoyote1061]

Did Ye; Aye?

[@Igor-di6sy]

Call me crazy, but I find Scottish accent very sexy. For me, it's a combination of a brute force of nature and a jovial temper wit a touch of sarcasm in it. When i went on a tour around different parts of Scotland and heard regional accents I was enthralled. As I say, I fell in love with London, but left a piece of my heart in Scotland. And Kevin Bridges is absolutely hilarious!

[@alistairthow1384]

Lovely comment igor, maybe you'll come back one day and leave another piece behind.

[@Ronniholt25]

I hear you

[@59jalex]

My cousin has done well for herself and now lives in Anniesland. She has bumped into Kevin Bridges in the street round that way and says he's a good lad. As an Englishman, I have to say that his generic English accent is brilliant.

[@weejobby6547]

Kevin was at the top of his game here, he handled himself brilliantly.

[@ChanoTha1]

i've lived in America my entire life and I understand every word Kevin says

[@BigEyesSmallMouth]

I'm from north Alabama and I understand every word.

[@badkitty1889]

I'm Australian. Never been to Scotland, but I can understand Kevin.

[@freakazoid4691]

Swedish, same deal, no trouble either.

[@AyeRight85]

I’ve been to oz and a lot of Aussies struggled to understand me. I’m from Glasgow.

[@cecilelpt5808]

French, same here

[@bicnarok]

I'm an alien, no problem

[@glory720]

I guess I had no problem understanding Kevin Bridges for the most part. I have friends of different nationalities and that helped me get used to the many different accents.

[@leahpatts6007]

Kevin NAILED the northern California accent! ♡ Thats exactly what we sound like

[@user-ou9df8yx8x]

Oh come on - he's not THAT hard to understand! It's like they're so arrogant and trying to belittle him and that makes me mad .

[@quirkygal8]

I am French-Canadian, english is my second language and I can understand about 90% of what he is saying. I don't get how some people are linguistically challenged to THAT extent. Really...

[@samueldaddo8182]

Nah they’re just having a laugh

[@ShiroKage009]

I actually find it racist to keep berating his accent.

[@loveit4u]

@Allington Marakan Lily Tomlin is an American comedian!!! It's not too difficult to understand comedians being witty towards, applying intelligence to their humour... ....It's a higher level than most people's Saturday night pub caveman humour.

[@2200Z]

@Allington Marakan Being American, I completely agree with you. I remember Lily Tomlin as a child and never thought her very funny. Ron Howard seems to be much more down-to-earth. And, it seems he has little problem understanding Kevin. I have no problem understanding Kevin and think he's hilarious.

[@graememckay9972]

I'm Scottish. My wife is English but brought up in Inverness. I've lost count of the times she has translated for Americans. I was in Arkansas and got interviewed by a local news channel. They gave up and left. I was speaking as slowly and clearly as possible. I think the problem is that most Americans hear the accent and shut off. They don't try and listen to the words because they only hear an accent. They assume that people should change for them wherever they are in the world. I've seen it all over the world. They always come across as arrogant, ignorant and loud.

[@nancytracy1553]

Not all Americans are like that. Im an American and i can understand. I love talking to all kinds of people and i am a kind person

[@notdaveschannel9843]

@Graeme McKay Out of interest and without giving any personal details away, were you being interviewed on local news 'cos of something you do or witnessed or was it just that they don't get a lot of Scots people in Arkansas?

[@Ronniholt25]

I'm an American and i LOVE the Scottish accent. Maybe I'm biased because i have Scottish heritage.

[@GreatMutaFan76]

As an Arkansan I'm curious what part of the state you were in. Which station interviewed you and why? I find it difficult to believe any news station would give up and leave an interview.

[@Belladonna313]

I’m from Inverness also lol

[@rocketraccoon77]

Kevin is a legend. Love the dude.

[@schradeya]

fuuuuuuccckin hell Kevin Bridges is looking good

[@danielsark4118]

ikr

[@funnyman7111]

schradeya how can you say that when he is on the same couch as *CHRIS HEMSWORTH*?

[@Ronniholt25]

Agreed

[@choceechup6573]

Kevin handled that really well ehen they were all rippin him for his Scottish accent. Well done big man 👍😉

[@fourmoments3034]

I LOVE HIS ACCENT OMGGG

[@Ronniholt25]

Me too

[@allyagc]

man!that must a been the hardest gig kev's iver done.feeling your pain mate

[@stevoadie9571]

Absolute stitches at the story about his Dad 😂.

[@BC-xu8yq]

Thank you for editing and uploading this. Plenty of laughs

[@gambler1ish]

Come visit Glasgow, you'll soon think Kevin Bridges is proper speaking english :p

[@woooster17]

Cryptic Dash Sorry, I didn’t understand that....can you type a bit s.l.o.w.e.r lol

[@59jalex]

My father was from Bridgeton. After not visiting Glasgow for many years, I went up and stayed with family. Having a few drinks and relaxing when my uncle asked me a question. I kept saying 'pardon'. After his third attempt, I recognised that he was asking me if I had trouble understanding his accent :-)

[@omarelshayal3337]

As a Canadian, I understand everything Kevin says, ive realised Canadian as Scottish roots.

[@ChestertonB]

I think Ron Howard should make a film about Kevin's dad missing the train.

[@grendel2827]

A Very funny man! Adore his stand up!

[@robmelton3552]

Kevin is awesome..just hilarious....and I am a Yank who can understand him....just awesome

[@afenijmeijer9027]

I am South Africam and understand Kevin Bridges perfectly.

[@Klavin]

Its hilarious how some countries cant understand Scottish accents

[@KateMowriMerrygold]

is it bad that I actually really enjoy the fact that a lot of countries can't understand the accent? 😂x

[@Britishwolf89]

Means we can speak in code when the circumstances require it ^^ Geez a gonk ya doabber

[@KateMowriMerrygold]

Snake mm no thanks. You chose the wrong sentence to say there 😂

[@paultowey9996]

Klavin why ?

[@rootykazooty351]

@Klavin. I'm Scottish, from the East coast, and I can't understand a lot of what he says. Some people just struggle with strong dialects. But it was rude how she said it. I'm apologetic when I don't understand accents. Like when I get an Indian call centre, It's often really embarrassing having to ask them to repeat everything.

[@kristine95660]

I'm American and I LOVE Kevin Bridges! She's just old.

[@Teeb2023]

You'd think that would have made her a bit more worldly-wise, but nah.

[@joannebattersby8365]

Dearest Darling Ronny Hiward. How lovely to see his dear face. He is such a wonderful man. It us a great lineup.

[@tribalpeacock]

I absolutely LOVE his stories

[@Tomlawrence93]

That bag of cans wrapped around the propeller though, incredible

[@JadedKate]

By yon bonnie banks And by yon bonnie braes, Where the sun shines bright on a bag of CAAAAAANS 🎶 😂😂😂

[@LynxSouth]

I'm American, I understood Kevin just fine (he's the reason I've watched this video). Lily Tomlin has been a brilliant comedian and actress for over 50 years here, and is quite intelligent. IDK why she had trouble understanding him, She's 76 in this clip, so maybe her hearing is deteriorating? I've been a fan of hers since I was a little child, so maybe I'm not seeing what Scots or others see, but I don't think she was being rude, especially not intentionally. She's certainly not known for it; quite the opposite, in fact. Also, I don't think she brought up her lack of understanding; Graham kept asking her about it. Should she have lied?

[@rhino_twozero326]

Lynx South yes i agree. I think she was just having a bit of fun with it. Doesn't seem the type just to be plain rude for no reason.

[@mirrenfan2]

Agreed!

[@deltablaze77]

I agree, she is a comedian she understood her not understanding was funnier at the moment and so she played it up.

[@ringoice360]

the best since the big yin! go on Kevin

[@TheOriginalMoc]

the way Ron Howard is looking at him lol

[@joycejohnson7164]

Had his full attention. He understood.

[@OneMinuteGourmetMeals]

Lol I find it crazy that the Americans and Australian were having a hard time understanding. I’m British/West Indian and he actually hilarious and easy to understand

[@binaway]

Because we grow up seeing many US TV shows we learn their accents as young kids. There are not that many non US shows on their TV, particularly with Australian/Scottish accents, so they just don't learn our accents as they have seldom heard them.

[@mickthornley7210]

This guy is one of the funniest around at the moment

[@EmptyGlass99]

What is it with American's complete inability to understand any accent other than their own?

[@alyssasolis8169]

Nah, she's just an idiot. I'm easily a quarter of her age and more intelligent and able to understand his accent. It's just about making the effort to not be an ass about somebody different.

[@thatonefruitthatistasty708]

Alyssa Solis Thank you for respecting our accent and making the effort instead of acting like an ass. Dunno her name but she's a moron and if she can't be arsed to work out what we're saying I'm no looking up her name. Fucking moron🤣

[@Irving_teran]

The US population is very diverse with lots of different accents that vary from regions to demographics. Your opinion on the matter is very subjective and frankly quite ignorant. Perhaps you simply dislike American culture in general and use that as an excuse to hate on it given the chance.

[@freeeire564]

Ireland has a different accent for each county (32 counties) and most Irish people can understand any accent of the world, so your argument that because America is diverse and has a substantial number of accents is ludicrous.

[@Irving_teran]

Lucifer you missed the point. I think is Great that the Irish can understand so many accents, or you in particular.

[@ColbyValdivia]

Im American and had no problem understanding him

[@viewer.123]

Aye but he put on an English accent on UK TV and English gigs.

[@newmannoggs]

He doesn't put on an English accent he just talks slower. Maybe he modifies his accent slightly but he's still pretty broad Glaswegian here, not much different from the shows he does in Scotland.

[@strider5119]

Yeah he talks slower and clearer for gigs.

[@catherineshinn7125]

Same! I understood him just fine

[@JohnSmith-nx2bl]

@@viewer.123 He still sounds Scottish.

[@marybarr8071]

Kevin I never tire of the orient express story great son

[@Jimmy1812]

I don't know why they can't understand him lol

[@davidarmstrong1666]

Kevin Bridges is a ledge

[@danieloliver4558]

Lol she actually understood him when he did his American accent

[@ericedwards6019]

I'm American, never been out of the states, and I love Kevin! I understand him perfectly. What's wrong with these people?!

[@nickvegas2459]

Wow, judging by the comments below, Americans are now as popular as Germans in the 40s.

[@mirrenfan2]

I don't understand why there are so many mean comments about Lilly Tomlin. I don't think she's being rude. I think she really can't understand him, for whatever reason, and is trying to be funny about it. I have seen the entire episode. It seems to me that she really is trying to understand. Must people be so unkind?

[@vantheman12welshman66]

mirrenfan2 agreed. Lily is having a bit of banter with him.

[@jameslecrow1868]

she understand kevin when he's doing american accent btw

[@bigrab6217]

I am Scottish, I have spoken to English speakers from all the world , there is often a language barrier to cross which I don't mind, I slow my conversation down, I have also done accents so people can understand me better.

[@andreaskarlsson5217]

I'm Swedish and even I understand??

[@heavenlycrystalsandcandles3609]

love his accent 💕

[@VanaeCavae]

I think Ron Howard was mesmerized by Kevin Bridges' accent.

[@glentweedie602]

Kevin should've told her to down 2 beers & a few shots, fast. People are fluent with any language /accent after that. 😂😂😂 I'm from South Africa, Kevin. You sound solid on this end, brother. Love your sense of humour.

[@LeanneVlogzFilmz]

I'm half Scottish and I understand him crystal clear 😊😊😊😊😊

[@justamanchimp]

All it takes is to have a bloody conversation once in your life with someone with a strong Glaswegian accent and you'll start to understand after 10 minutes. The fact this woman has never had a conversation with a Scot before blows my mind

[@BroqHans]

Ron Howard carefully lip reading while straining his ears to understand even the slightest bit.

[@John64125]

There are accents in the US that are incomprehensible. I jumped in a taxi in New Orleans years ago and didn’t understand a single word the guy said all the way from the airport to the city centre. Had no idea where I was going to be dropped off, just hoped to survive.

[@zzzpip]

kevin bridges is the best comedian, brilliant.

[@christinew1663]

I think Kevin was doing his best to speak as 'normal/proper' to be heard by Lily. I'm not sure if that was her attempt at comedy, because I do think she does have some comedic moments, or if it's genuine. If Ron Howard didn't fully understand it, he went with it and it wasn't awkward. Chris and Ron were the best. I mean, near the end, you could see and hear Kevin super pronouncing 90% of the words. I'm Canadian, raised with a Scottish mom - Dumbarton, Scotland. But would Lily had done this to a person from a different nation as well? Like someone from Sweden? Ukraine? India? Sudan? French speaking Canada?

[@veronicalawrence5725]

Just love kevin bridges

[@callumbrunton2761]

I never quite got why people couldn't understand him. He's speaking pretty clearly. I can understand scots, yanks, aussies, kiwis, even springbocks, the only people I've struggled with are people from Barnsley.

[@lesleydunn6993]

Am proud tae be fae scotland so is everybody it's great when people canae understand you kin say what u like about people and they laugh

[@xerevious7435]

I love Kevin bridges

[@matttaylor1193]

No problem understanding Kevin. If anyone is having trouble I suggest they don't try watching any Rab C Nesbitt!

[@loudiva1131]

lily tomlin just joking about she didnt understand what kevin saying.. Lily is just gettig along😂

[@myb1acknanx212]

I understood it fine because I live in carlisle which is 10 mins away from Scotland

[@Man777Alive]

Patronising much?

[@MizoPerfumeReview]

I've faced a lot of problem too, most of the people can not understand what i'm talking about. So, it makes me feel bad and even let myself to silent nature; in fact, i stop talking to people as long as possible...

[@CR-yn5sy]

GRAHAM: "Is he saying OUT?....Is he saying TREAT" Haha 🤣

[@craigmcinnes3799]

Understood every word Kevin 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 they all sat just staring trying to decipher what u were saying 😂😂😂😂

[@animalswin2105]

Love his accent, best accent in the world.

[@jamesbowden4871]

At 1:06, Kevin's excellent rendition of a General American Accent sounds eerily similar to Scott Bakula in particular. It's weird.

[@aniketzankebusinessandstra3302]

Strange that those yanks dont get wt bridges is sayin. English isnt even my 4th language n i understood every word spoken by kevin.

[@Fixin-To]

“But we’re not in Australia now” Que every Canadian dumbfounded

[@johnmccabe1974]

I saw a very good explanation why some Americans are poor with accents. Most English speakers outside US hear many accents including US accents (US movies, TV, etc). Americans mainly hear only their own local accents and only watch mainly US TV, movies, etc.

[@jamiebirkett5305]

Who is that woman? Surely she could have put 2and2 together and realised he was saying beers

[@andrewspeirs6681]

I actually met Kevin bridges after he came off the boat, I was at my dads boat at Cameron house marina just tying up and he and his mate walk by n I’m tryna sprint after him sayin can a have a photo

[@seldomsober100]

kevin ur the man

[@wanbawmcgraw3045]

Us Scottish people have made our own dialect of the English language lol

[@theolav12]

I am Norwegian and I am having no trouble at all understanding him.

[@jmkellyBEAST]

American tries to get all the attention. Shock

[@Irving_teran]

Anti-American generalized comment. SHOCK!

[@MrMetalManMe]

I'm Welsh and I couldn't understand him at first. But he told this joke about having a Chinese with his mate sleeping over his mates house and they cooked their own rice in the house. Hooose rice. I managed to understand most of that joke it is one of his best. I can understand him easily now though. He's fuckin hilarious

[@madtingz2288]

Lily doesn’t even know what she’s laughing at🤣🤣

[@MasteringAMuggleLife]

Lmao at all the butt hurt comments below, Kevin clearly took no offence so why are you? I quite liked the banter between everyone and think that Graham did a great job of coordinating between his guests 👍🏻

[@bengunns]

Ron Howard was great in Happy Days with Ralph.

[@stephenroberts689]

That was so funny, but the only thing missing? Was Kevin or Kevon! Speaking in his English accent.

[@MegaDeansy]

Ron Howard seems to have no problem understanding Kevin, in fact he really seems to like him !. Lily Tomintoul, on the other hand ................. ach, maybe it's her age ??

[@Justwatching-yc1sg]

Kevin handed them taking the piss well I mean after the 7th time I would have snapped haha

[@air9music]

Come on, I can understand pretty much everything Kevin is saying here and I'm from India. He's a little bit more difficult to get in his standup but that's usually because of some specific Scottish references he makes.

[@cesarabrahamcastanedavalen3788]

Not even the subtitles are able to decode "beers, guys and murders" :-)

[@kyles2592]

There are a lot of people in these comments getting unnecessarily worked up. Were her interruptions a nuisance? Yes. But it's easy for someone European to judge an American over something like accents. You've got to keep in mind that Americans aren't exposed to a wide range of accents like Europeans are, and that is really no fault of their own. The US is much larger than countries in Europe, and the accents aren't nearly as varied. While someone from Europe could travel across multiple countries in a day if they choose, it takes an American the same amount of time just to cross the state of Texas. Never mind trying to become familiar with different European accents; a trip to Europe requires them to travel across an entire ocean and pay thousands of dollars. American television doesn't really broadcast anything from Europe, the best you get is BBC America. You have very few options for European entertainment unless you go online and actively seek it out. And there is little incentive for Americans to do so when there is such an excess of television programs readily available to them already. A lack of exposure doesn't make them stupid, or even ignorant.

[@jackmclaughlin3385]

How's it so hard to understand the Scottish accent?

[@probrogaming4113]

We speak fast sometimes

[@Rugmunchersauce3]

I've NEVER misundestood the Scoatesh accents.

[@almister]

Murder and food are my fave Scottish words ;) sound so great

[@probrogaming4113]

Shites my favorite and am Scottish

[@rhythmictiger]

Linguistically it's possible she genuinely didn't understand. Possibly it's a joke, anyway nobody on the couch minds. She's actually a great comedienne in her own right but I don't know if her stuff ever got played in the UK

[@thomashavard-morgan8181]

I'm from the U.K and at times I have difficulty understand the Glaswegian accent, sometimes it is almost another langauge.

[@KateMowriMerrygold]

we do tend to make up words that's why it sounds like another language 😂

[@KateMowriMerrygold]

Heather Ceana Craig​ then you are a very rare person 😂 I'm from Glasgow and I don't actually understand a lot of the words we use hah x