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

Featuring Lily Tomlin, Chris Hemsworth and Ron Howard.

[@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.

[@StevenRud]

Kevin Bridges is hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@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

[@MA-iridium]

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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@weejobby6547]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@FoxE.Paradox]

Haha. He looked well chuffed though when Chris said he loved him... 😂 😂 😂

[@fourmoments3034]

I LOVE HIS ACCENT OMGGG

[@ronniholt25]

Me too

[@musefan12345]

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

[@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.

[@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 .

[@rocketraccoon77]

Kevin is a legend. Love the dude.

[@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

[@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.

[@stevoadie9571]

Absolute stitches at the story about his Dad 😂.

[@leahpatts6007]

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

[@TheOriginalMoc]

the way Ron Howard is looking at him lol

[@joycejohnson7164]

Had his full attention. He understood.

[@tribalpeacock]

I absolutely LOVE his stories

[@BC-xu8yq]

Thank you for editing and uploading this. Plenty of laughs

[@grendel2827]

A Very funny man! Adore his stand up!

[@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.

[@robmelton3552]

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

[@slicceddy6229]

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

[@omarelshayal3337]

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

[@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 🎶 😂😂😂

[@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.

[@marybarr8071]

Kevin I never tire of the orient express story great son

[@choceechup6573]

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

[@ringoice360]

the best since the big yin! go on Kevin

[@allyagc]

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

[@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.

[@veronicalawrence5725]

Just love kevin bridges

[@mickthornley7210]

This guy is one of the funniest around at the moment

[@joannebattersby8365]

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

[@xerevious7435]

I love Kevin bridges

[@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

[@heavenlycrystalsandcandles3609]

love his accent 💕

[@davidarmstrong1666]

Kevin Bridges is a ledge

[@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.

[@zzzpip]

kevin bridges is the best comedian, brilliant.

[@seldomsober100]

kevin ur the man

[@afenijmeijer9027]

I am South Africam and understand Kevin Bridges perfectly.

[@danieloliver4558]

Lol she actually understood him when he did his American accent

[@ChestertonB]

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

[@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.

[@animalswin2105]

Love his accent, best accent in the world.

[@gambler1ish]

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

[@waynester71]

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 :-)

[@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

[@LeanneVlogzFilmz]

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

[@ericedwards6019]

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

[@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.

[@nickvegas2459]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@BroqHans]

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

[@Jimmy1812]

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

[@dennybell3578]

I understand him perfectly well very funny man

[@almister]

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

[@probrogaming4113]

Shites my favorite and am Scottish

[@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.

[@Wolfie565]

Funny guy!

[@bengunns9500]

Ron Howard was great in Happy Days with Ralph.

[@myb1acknanx212]

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

[@craigmcinnes3799]

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

[@CR-yn5sy]

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

[@VanaeCavae]

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

[@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.

[@eaudeskimmy191]

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...

[@matttaylor1193]

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

[@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

[@wanbawmcgraw3045]

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

[@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

[@Fixin-To]

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

[@bumble1612]

Poor Ron, looked completely confused!

[@joycejohnson7164]

Kev i n Lovely man!

[@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

[@theondebray]

Hilarious!!

[@theolav12]

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

[@loudiva1131]

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

[@Lexi-eg6yj]

The closed caption at 5:38 is just fantastic.

[@19dec1981]

gotta love the 'muricans

[@jamesbowden4871]

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

[@madtingz2288]

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

[@Justwatching-yc1sg]

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

[@Victoria-Claringbold]

Last lif

[@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.

[@11calman]

Geez this guy is Funny, I didn't understand a word he said, but it sounded funny

[@SonjaDawn]

Ron Howard seems to understand him...

[@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 ??

[@andreaskarlsson5217]

I'm Swedish and even I understand??

[@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.

[@anothersucker-Youcantfixstupid]

His lugs are massive

[@duxnihilo]

anecdotes for would i lie to you?

[@cannotfindmyshoes3]

I've NEVER misundestood the Scoatesh accents.

[@stephenroberts689]

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

[@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?