John Cooper Clarke ROASTS Comedian's Poetry | 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown | Channel 4

[@kwarsha]

"Not twinned with anywhere but it's got a suicide pact with Gdansk"... the surrealism of that sentence just made with laugh for 5 minutes straight

[@pixelfrenzy]

I vaguely remember that line from many years ago, possibly applied to somewhere other than Oldham? :)

[@oliwilson]

@@pixelfrenzy I heard (the late, great) Linda Smith say that Swindon was in a suicide pact with Braintree

[@TheGeneralDisarray]

​@@oliwilsonah I miss Linda

[@dougalpento3436]

It's a direct quote from Ken Dodd

[@abnormalanorak]

I hate to be THAT guy, but Oldham is actually twinned with Kranj in Slovenia. Oh, and Geesthacht in Germany.

[@zaxzaxx4561]

I always think JCC should be cast as Doctor Who. If you ever really met a 1000-plus year old Time Lord, he'd be exactly like this.

[@fourutubez7294]

This NEEDS to happen

[@zaxzaxx4561]

@@fourutubez7294 ...even if only as some kind of twenty-minute 'temporary regeneration' cameo - it'd be easy enough to work into a typical Who plot. The campaign starts here!

[@arcticauroras9627]

Hi I don't know the ones who didn't

[@AGalahcalledSammi]

He is a Time(less) Lord.

[@bobbaldwin3572]

Agreed, although JCC might have to reign in his use of the f and c bombs sadly.

[@andrewbairstow8600]

I love the fact that everyone on in the show listens in awe. Especially Susie.

[@jakecooper5855]

They weren't in awe, they were trying damn hard to understand what he was saying so fast

[@gilwood7530]

He is just that damn cool !

[@tynebar]

@@jakecooper5855 Shame you don't have the mental capacity to understand a legend.

[@joakimandersson7769]

@@jakecooper5855 Judging by your name, english is your first language, and an 80-year old beat punk poet runs circles round ya so fiercily you can't even comprehend other people following along? You american perchance? 😉

[@EvilSean62]

indeed i noticed susie being starstruck ... he is a good poet after all

[@fab-ian]

"A lack of intestinal fortitude." The vernacular of this man is next level

[@pixelfrenzy]

Almost as if he'd been a wordsmith all these years...

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

I'm not sure you know what "vernacular" means.

[@ChickenWirexd]

@@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.hahahahaha I thought I was the only one to notice this. “The regional dialect of this man is next level!!!”

[@matthewstephens6848]

Intestinal fortitude is a common saying. Even your phone will complete it for you. Once you skip ‘cancer.’ 🙂

[@fab-ian]

@@ChickenWirexd I thought it was the specific phrases individuals [repeatedly] use - whoops 🤣

[@eyedeasneverdie3348]

John doesnt seem to roast anyone's poem and just happy to watch people try and write their own.

[@rosadyke6349]

Beautiful ❤

[@rjy8960]

I've spent some time in his company over the years. I have never in my life met a more witty and gentle person. He is an absolute joy to engage with.

[@j.c985]

John Cooper Clarke is a legend, I remember seeing him at Blackpool winter gardens, he was such a star. Also the most commercially successful poet in music who isn’t a singer/songwriter.

[@aVeryTinyCat]

I know he's not intentionally a songwriter, but I wonder what kind of royalties he received for Arctic Monkeys' I Wanna Be Yours.

[@j.c985]

@@aVeryTinyCat It was certified platinum in several countries so I think he probably made a nice amount off that

[@25desforest]

Johnny Clarke

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

I met JCC at Stanstead airport a few years ago, after a brief chat he asked where I was going, I told him Latvia and he immediately said "Where's that via?" Genius.

[@dipdees123]

Very witty and funny guy, wish they’d bring him on more.

[@kwanarchive]

Lee Mack normally takes the piss out of everyone with sarcastic remarks, but he seems to have a real genuine admiration for John Cooper Clarke.

[@ashfly]

'Reversing into the future together' Genius.

[@ItsMeBenson]

Sometimes in life you are alive at the same time as a genius. John Cooer Clarke is a one of those and we are with him - gotta count ourselves lucky

[@lesteubes-r1t]

Only two of my heroes have ever approached me and started talking. One was John Cooper-Clarke in Edinburgh in 1980 (and again on the London Underground in 1995). The other was Mark E Smith (The Fall) in Birmingham in 1997. Both John and Mark were born in Salford, a place (including neighbouring Prestwich and Broughton where they grew up) that should be proud of producing such friendly and down to Earth (as well as talented) people.

[@TomNoles007]

Only 2!?! Pah!! 😂

[@robertcaffrey6097]

John Super Clark he is an absolute legend. A wordsmith genius.

[@TheSteerpike]

Love JCC. I remember been blown away when ‘Evidently Chicken Town’ was used in an ominous closing sequence in ‘Sopranos’. It was the perfect choice for the end credits and completely unexpected!

[@charliecroker6445]

Been listening to the great man since I bought snap crackle pop in 79/80 ,we used to try an imitate with our southern accents , managed to to see him a few times over the years ( not enough) , sitting here as a 60 yr old still loving him and laughing.

[@alfiehawes2412]

Petition for an "All of John Cooper Clarke" compilation

[@pixelfrenzy]

There are loads of his poetry performances on youtube... he's had a very long career since before countdown/EOOTCDCD came long... enjoy!

[@natehardy8350]

We love you John Cooper Clarke ❤️

[@billybob7345]

I get the impression JCC just loves words. They all made an effort and he couldn't get enough

[@j.s.m.5351]

you don’t say…

[@jzwadlo]

I love the reverence and respect that they show to the great man. Truly a modern-day shakespeare reminding us to not regress to interactions such as 'wys bro'

[@Steven-d6b7x]

Seen JCC many times and was lucky enough to meet him in the 80s. When people say 'they broke the mould' this applies to this man.

[@bartonseagrave9605]

"Shook hands and my whole right arm sobered up " - Dean Martin said about shaking hands with Pat Boone .

[@matthewstephens6848]

Nice! Thank you for that tit-bit.

[@diabolicalartificer]

Hells beard, I amazed John is still alive and still cogent after all the drugs he's done. Saw him at Glastonbury in 82 or 3, can't remember, loved his poetry ever since. Amazing bloke.

[@gilwood7530]

Absolutely love this guy ...I remember being a young punk and him being so cool. A Treasure

[@Sif3r]

Had the pleasure of watching John Cooper Clarke late last year as a support act for Squeeze. He's bloody brilliant!

[@brohanime]

genuinely one of the funniest guests they've ever had, and a brilliant literary craftsman to boot

[@hatblocker]

Can't believe we studied him in year 12 English in 1984, A master wordsmith at work

[@retockirtap]

Aw, they missed the Johnny Vegas poem that got a standing ovation. One of the best things ever seen on a panel show anywhere. He "wrote it about a friend"!

[@DoctorandtheDoll]

He didn't roast their poems; he seemed to quite enjoy them lol.

[@dalluc]

These titles keep getting more and more terrible

[@shanegooding4839]

​@@dallucAll titles these days are pure clickbait.

[@fukuoka-musician]

Best to downvote videos with clickbait titles. Why upvote a liar?

[@ulricvoncatalyst1507]

Their clickbait schtick just makes me sick.it's a mean trick played by an utter dick. If there's one thing that gets on my wick it's that mean trick, utter dick, clickbait sctick.

[@S7EVE_P]

Even Johns casual remarks seem like a line from a poem. Exhibit 1: "a roadblock on the highway of enlightenment"😁

[@magic_hotel]

There'll never be another like him. Original, both in style and content; his material is as clever as it is funny.

[@johnfrank443]

Met this womderful chap at the hotel i work at this week, couldn't have been friendlier,lovely snd talented man

[@sawneyhasbean]

Incredibly, his talent seems to grow as he gets older! He is originality personified.Fantastic!

[@vinylsbest]

The man is a living legend. Respect

[@irenemax3574]

Aww man, the haiku! To freeze the moment In seventeen syllables Is very diffic

[@gmaasry]

I would call him a National Treasure but frankly he is more a Global Treasure. A person of surreal excellence.

[@Sidney-Holiday]

The way all these incredible comedic personalities sit quietly in awe and stir at John like kids watching a magic show..

[@gilwood7530]

How could you not include Johnny Vegas' poem ??? That guy is pretty much a genius

[@RikSolstice]

That was a genius poem, but I've seen it on 5 different highlight reels. Most of these clips I've never seen before which is great.

[@gilwood7530]

@@RikSolstice I do agree with you on that one !

[@tynebar]

@@RikSolstice 2 of the shows these clips were from were on this very week!

[@seanhuxter6724]

Yeah, Vegas’s poem was heartbreaking!

[@Harrier_DuBois]

Clarke is such a damn legend, one in a million.

[@growlerthe2nd712]

Count ‘em million.

[@wayulooktonige]

As an Oldhamer, I firmly believe 'Trouble at t' Mall' should be displayed at the entrance to our grotty Civic Centre/Town Hall, or outside the Spindles/Town Square Shopping Centre!

[@gilwood7530]

I dont see any roasting ...JCC always seems to be a great guy ...I love when he shows up !

[@jasonhudson4209]

"In the dying words of Gore Vidal, 'Appen it's trouble, aye, trouble at mall" !

[@bigtone1348]

His tyres are knackered. His knackers are tired. Genius!

[@neilwilson5785]

Right after Health Fanatic Bob Mortimers face says that I know this one, but now I've heard it again and it's great.

[@zhenjiu]

I have an old NME cassette compilation on which JCC introduces himself as 'Sheena Easton.' Still 2 funny!

[@craiggorham3522]

I occasionally write a bit of poetry but every time I do I hear them in his voice in my head.

[@irenemax3574]

The poems were all excellent!

[@rushelm8101]

Loved this guys work since '77.

[@mummyd1990]

John is a living legend.

[@TheHooly1]

One of the greatest talents of the last 100 years - listen to his first album "DISGUISE IN LOVE" - World Class

[@pmc8451]

One of the few people equally at home on the real countdown as much as this countdown

[@sfshinz]

Saw (and mostly heard, due to a shite sound man) him yesterday at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, and, despite the lack of volume, he did not disappoint.

[@stevegoodson9022]

Going to see JCC in Halifax soon, can't wait. Even my Carer from Nigeria found him funny, but to be honest his English is probably better than mine.

[@markdavids2511]

He’s a very intelligent bloke, the people’s poet.

[@VeteranHedonist]

Brilliant 👏 😁 He probably wouldn't take it, but make the Doctor a poet laureate. ❤ (Even though he dissed my hometown of Burnley, when he told you now and he told you firmly). 🤟✌❤

[@rael1999]

Saw him supporting Be Bop Deluxe at The Manchester Apollo back in 1978. Bag of school note books and a few bottles of Guinness. Johnny strolled on the stage like a dude who had lost his way back stage. The crowd uncertain but he broke into the legendary Beasley Street and they were all of a sudden on board with both his poetry and style of delivery. Shame we lost so many unwritten poems to the drug addled years, but the good news was thanks to his missus Evie and people like Johnny Green he made it through it all and re-launched his career.

[@Pete_Delfina]

I am Dutch and I do not know him very well, but I knew his cousin Dennis Sydney (Paul) and his children very well and I met his other cousin Frank recently. I love his family 💜💜💜

[@jestermoon]

7:28 😂😂😂 The Real winner 🏆 8:00 🎉🎉

[@AggresarioX]

JCC's a national legend. He should run for Crown

[@Robin-gg9ej]

I think John Cooper Clarke is Lee Mack’s favourite stand up comedian.

[@Belfastboi]

He’s a poet

[@anthonyshore7376]

He's both.

[@Mick873b]

JCC - Evidently Chicken Town on The Sopranos, legendary.

[@imagecollections6665]

Interesting how the word cunt is banned on tv unless you're a northerner. I took my mum to one of his gigs for mothers day. She ended up getting invited for a drink with him after the show by introducing herself to the support act.

[@colnuttall9035]

I was born in Ashot Under Lyne in 1953. On occasion my mother would take me from Stalybridge to Manchester shopping or the' pictures. A;ong the way we always encountered signs saying 'Oldham.' I wanted to know so badly what was there, but then I was whisked away to Australia as a 10 Pound Pom's riff raff ! Now I may never know the delights of Oldham. But fuckit, I found plenty more in Melbourne, Sydney, Thailand an Singapore. We make do.

[@ginil.b9483]

I love John Cooper Clarke on Would I lie to You as well. His life with a monkey so funny on there.

[@alanbbrady8196]

I listened to radio 4 one morning going from Somerset to Wiltshire at 04:30 am about a year ago. Compulsive listening. I think it was a repeat broadcast of desert island disks and our hero asked for a "skull sized chunk of Opium in order to relax on the beach" while the interviewer clearly panicked our hero didn't hesitate to laugh his tits off. Great stuff.

[@AggresarioX]

JCC makes the UK worthwhile

[@freebornjohn2687]

We need more mavericks in life, long live JCC.

[@neilgerace355]

He was a great sport

[@jonathangwynne1917]

He's a nation treasure...

[@timlewis8567]

John Cooper Clarke for poet laureate.

[@JALOPPY]

If anyone hasn't listened to him voice his own autobiography, i highly recommend it. Full of wit and humour. I was sad when it ended.

[@BrutalOddball]

I had the very fortune of seeing him live, and it was everything One might have dread.

[@parhhesia]

If you want to hear John in full flight, listen to Beasley Street, it's an amazing epic poem.

[@terrybowler7215]

The guys so entertaining and funny and a genius with words

[@em0_tion]

Had me at minimalism. Also, I really loved his poetry. 🤔👏🙏

[@astronomenov99]

After listening to JCC, I find my inner voice starts sounding like him. He's addictive.

[@palmeadia]

MF DOOM Feat JCC would of been phenomenal

[@ItsMeBenson]

Fuckin hell 6:26 Richardsons poem was half decent 😮 EDIT: I didn’t know John won in the end but seriously his poem was actually fuckin decent

[@lunchbreakmechanic]

last one was dope

[@leybald60]

Love a bit of JCC, nothing to do with the gorgeous Suzi Dent sat next to him.

[@jeffwenberg4321]

I've fallen in love with my wife was just amazing. Didn't see it here.

[@mistacoz]

I’m 49 and this guys been cool as fk since I can remember. Legend.

[@winchester92stevebrook44]

A National Treasure

[@nelsonclub7722]

The Hire Car poem was legend

[@happivaras]

That health fanatic sounds like Katherine Ryan's friend Jane's ham coloured husband.❤

[@kylerowe666]

Lack of intestinal fortitude

[@reelloopy]

truly a national treasure

[@heidiheidiho6412]

Anyone remember John Cooper Clarke from URGH! A Music War!? He did Health Fanatic.

[@dylantrinder1571]

Saw Dr JCC on his tour a few years ago, what a fantastic evening. I’d certainly recommend seeing him before he croaks. 😏

[@larrymclarnon-pd8xf]

Get it out of you John, you are the man.

[@ShortMan_123]

JCC is a genius

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

The bloody chips are bloody cold...

[@neilgerace355]

On The Sopranos he changed fuckin' to bloody

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

​@@neilgerace355t was originally "bloody" by the time he changed it, "fucking" was considered less taboo...

[@JasonCrombie]

National Treasure. Read his autobiography if you haven't already. Brilliant.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

All the poems where unequally good. 😁

[@MrHarvey1968]

Doesnt roast anyone ofc, just loves people expressing themselves.

[@timg3679]

I love John Cooper Clarke's style of writing! Like a foul poetry slam

[@juchetony1910]

20% of what he writes is fantastic, but 80% is just filler, IMHO. But he's worth listening to for the nuggets.

[@andrewroberts8139]

Check out his hairdresser joke, it's superb

[@coupdegras107]

If you cancel the show, kids will be playing Street Countdown with 18 letters in parking decks and abandoned shopping malls. Is that what you want?

[@fourutubez7294]

Dr John is wonderful

[@biggdogg99848]

Brilliant 👏👏👏

[@jiimwilkes76]

My best is, What is one of the frequently asked questions!