Lee Mack's Joke Leaves John Cleese In Near Tears | The Graham Norton Show

Lee Mack tells his infamous 'Kent' joke leaving John Cleese & Martin Clunes in near tears.
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[@83gemm]

I love that when Lee says, “It was my first attempt at doing stand up,” John immediately leans in and is already into the story.

[@helenhamilton9561]

What was the punchline to the joke, for being from Kent?

[@83gemm]

@@helenhamilton9561 “Kent” sounds like “c*nt.” So the way the joke is supposed to go is: Lee: Where are you from? Audience: I’m from Kent Lee: What did you call me? (Making it sound like the audience member called him the swear) But because he was so messed up, he gave the set up wrong. Instead of letting the audience member say, “Kent,” which is necessary, Lee botched it by asking, “Anyone in from Kent?”

[@nuary120896]

@@helenhamilton9561 originally "what did you call me?" because Kent kinda sounds like c*nt (instead of * is a u). But he forgot, so he called the dude from Kent... A c*nt.

[@nicholasfarrell5981]

@@helenhamilton9561 accusing the person from Kent of calling you a similar-sounding word whose severity differs depending on what part of the world you're at, specifically the word he called the man in the audience.

[@jonwoodmass2849]

Fact - Lee Mack is French for coat 😂

[@jimstephens7518]

Cleese laughed, composed himself for a moment, and then he doubled over and stamped his feet when the joke hit him again. You know a joke is great when it gets that second wave of laughter.

[@Plymouth_Belvedere]

@@RossDrum Righto bud

[@leeoswald5643]

@@RossDrum you look melted.

[@JiihaaS]

Especially when you get it from John Cleese.

[@kylemerryman2074]

@SpanielRacing He’s from Kent

[@Don-lf9ku]

@@kylemerryman2074 well he's a c**t then 😄

[@DapperTroy]

I remember reading that Lee Mack said this was one of the biggest highlights of his life. Making John Cleese, his hero, like many who grew up with Monty Python, barrel over with laughter. You can see it in Lee’s face when his eyes clock John Cleese and Lee is besides himself for making his comedy hero laugh.

[@FEARYOYOYO]

Paused at 2:39 and his pupils are sooooo dilated. Incredible

[@martinernst4541]

@@FEARYOYOYO😂😢😢i🎉😮😮😅😮🎉😢

[@martinernst4541]

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[@JediPhoenix1976]

If you can get that kind of reaction from John Cleese, you're doing something right. 🤣

[@moke23]

I think Lee really got everything wrong 😂

[@BassandoForte]

Just remember - Cleese thinks being hit with fish is hilarious... 😉🤣

[@krokovay.marcell]

@@BassandoForte because it is, with the right delivery:)

[@andrewsoper5434]

@@BassandoForte You're a total Kent

[@BassandoForte]

@@andrewsoper5434 - Isn't that where Brexiteers come from...?? 🤣🤣

[@HugoGojibiter]

It’s really cool when you realise how this is literally Lee taking a story of him failing to deliver a punchline, and making the failed punchline the actual punchline of this new joke, and it’s a banger

[@PolskiProductions]

Lucifer’s Edits really ? Hadn’t thought of that

[@mitchly]

You've got a heck of a point there!

[@heartsoulrecordings5799]

@@PolskiProductions he worships Lucifer. He's a bit slow

[@Chrisjude100]

That is in fact when comedy becomes wit. When the tables are turned and the idiot becomes the sage.

[@HansHRasmussen]

H)?h)

[@JesusShuttlesworth]

His delivery is impeccable.

[@ReegusReever]

Funny that

[@mikebizzleuk]

He is a very good comedian

[@GB3770]

wasnt it - his timing with this joke was flawless...

[@FirstLast-pk2of]

PhreshFunk true every single northerner has immaculate comedic timing thats the age old stereotype 😵

[@garethwigglesworth8187]

I have a chicken proof lawn, it's impeccable

[@13zebras]

It's a testament to John Cleese's greatness as a comedian that he literally can't wait to hear yet another joke and punchline. He's dying of laughter because he simply loves comedy. And Lee Mack is an absolute genius story teller, so he should feel thrilled that John Cleese was in hysterics over his story.

[@munch15a]

I think he like every comedian knows what its like having a joke bomb as well

[@agin1519]

It’s also pratfall comedy- exactly the kind Cleese came to master. Imagine the comedy set with a Fawlty Towers Spanish accent!

[@bigbudzskrilla6617]

He figured out what was coming... 🙂

[@RedroomStudios]

thats the thing - absolute genius story teller. he didnt include too many details that would have dragged it out too long and killed the timing. I have watched this like 100 times now and still have tears rolling out of my eyes every time.

[@wharsmetoothpicson9465]

It's all in the timing. Literally everyone knows where this joke is going a minute before the punchline but Lee Mack's delivery is absolutely perfect.

[@nezkeys79]

I didn't 😅 i know Kent sounds vaguely like the other word (in their accent?) But why did Mack call him one lol 😅

[@RedroomStudios]

nobody knew what the punchline was going to be... they just knew that everything he did on stage was backfiring. and when he asked if anyone was in from Kent they knew he was screwed then because no matter what happened he had already ruined the planned joke by asking it that way. and then he was drunk so he just blurted out something ridiculous and offensive.

[@wharsmetoothpicson9465]

@@RedroomStudios I'm not saying people knew the exact punch line but when the premise of the original joke was to conflate 'Kent' with the other word, while also pointing out he was very drunk, it's clear there was going to be a very specific mix up

[@flyawaytodie]

You know you've made it as a comedian when John Cleese puts his face in his hands whilst silently trying to not die of laughter.

[@liammellor6405]

Lee Mack has said that making John Cleese laugh like that is the proudest moment of his career.

[@TallSilentGuy]

What makes you think that making John Cleese laugh is more difficult than making anybody else laugh?

[@1oscarbravo]

@@TallSilentGuy John Cleese is laughing because he recognises the excellence of the story-telling. Fantastic set-up, pacing and execution. You can see the moment Cleese realises Mack is out of the segue and into the joke. Cleese sits up and leans forward to listen intently. John Cleese is a master comedian, and Mack is justifiably proud of impressing such a shewd judge of comedy.

[@HashimAziz1]

@@liammellor6405 Where did he say it

[@enjolras76]

Hear hear!

[@59jalex]

There's a bloke in a pub in Kent who tells a story about the time he was at Lee Mack's first gig.

[@gillrees1072]

I love him

[@tmvincent90]

His a c@@t lol

[@andrewgallant9837]

That's awesome

[@MrDemoncrusher]

*Bloke from Kent:* "You'll NEVER guess what Lee Mack called me!"

[@jamiew1664]

thats a really good clever comment. respect from an expat in australia.

[@decodolly1535]

Absolute banger of a story from Lee Mack but can we all just take a moment to appreciate Martin Clunes's "And it's still in your act!".

[@AnthonyP73]

Clunes put the button on it for sure

[@seriouslyphrasing734]

“This bloke shouts out me!” *best wheeze ever by anyone* Making John have that reaction is something to be proud of!

[@petejones8312]

And Martin, also a great comedian.

[@CaptainAmaziiing]

If I could make John Cleese laugh, I'd still owe him a million more.

[@brendanlowe8080]

Is there anyone who doesn't owe him a laugh?

[@EdenRiot2]

Beautiful sentiment.

[@obs4281]

Brendan Lowe Yes.

[@bwbethel]

Well said!

[@Creeno1]

What a wonderful comment :). And you're right. He's got millions of laughs in the bank when you look at it that way. And it's a good way of looking at it.

[@JoeHuman]

Must feel pretty good to get John Cleese cracked up like that.

[@AnonymousJ99]

It would be a privileged feeling I imagine

[@seanc41556]

Well I mean, credit to Lee.. But... Taylor Swift also had him laughing, so? I don't know

[@shmookins]

He laughs easily, though. As should we all. :)

[@notlikely4468]

Jon Stewart near swooned when Cleese cracked up to one of his quips

[@DrDespicable]

Like most real pros, Cleese is a great comedy audience - he *wants* to laugh and be entertained.

[@BrutusMaximusAurelius]

I love how John immediately seems to sense where this is going.

[@MiketheratguyMultimedia]

As a comedy genius he's just following it to his own logical conclusion. :D

[@leefogel2240]

Same here!!! Makes it all the more hysterical LOL!

[@sheevpalpatine2324]

Like recognises like 😂

[@marcelhaan7221]

The moment where he puts his hand against his forehead he knows what's going to happen.

[@pullybungieharder]

@@MiketheratguyMultimedia As a comedian who's been drunk on stage, and worked with alcoholic geniuses like some of the Monty Python crew, you could see the comedic PTSD, convulsing him with laughter.

[@anrecedinghairline6150]

Best part about this clip is that Lee Mack literally explains how to wind up to comedy gold, THEN literally acts on it. Starts off with padding, and winds up slowly, taking pauses to allow the reality of the punchline to set in before it's said. Literally perfect.

[@philthycoder]

Lee is an absolute legend, and the fact that people love to nitpick his deliveries is simply proof of that fact. He and David Mitchell have some of the most legendary comedic exchanges I've ever seen on Would I Lie to You

[@silajeep1]

I could not hear the punch line, what did he say?

[@cidertom5140]

@@silajeep1 use your imagination.

[@elvis8burgers81]

Mack’s delivery and timing is impeccable here, and demonstrates the mastery of his craft. You know what’s coming with the gag, he massages your anticipation, then delivers the killer punchline perfectly. One of our truly funniest and talented comedians.

[@Shivian124]

Yep the story was like a car crash in slow motion! Epic delivery. I've watched this clip so many times now and it still makes me cry laughing.

[@FairgoldTraining]

It looks like John Cleese has figured this all out quite early on but still finds it hilarious

[@SoftTangerineDreams]

@@FairgoldTraining It's all about the delivery

[@AnarchyGuy6]

Proper Lancashire delivery

[@paddydemps2291]

Thanks for explaining comedy.

[@kiriakoz]

It’s the pauses where you slowly realise how he must’ve messed up which made this so good.

[@mauricedorreboom5388]

You are so right! The timing, the build-up makes it so much funnier. It takes a lot of constrain not to speed up, knowing yourself what is coming.

[@jsmall10671]

Especially when you're totally expecting "What did you call me?" to be the punchline. That was a perfect twist.

[@stephenwoehr6500]

He makes a slightly better use of "the pause" than even Kelsey Grammer, who IS a master at it.

[@WilIiyum]

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[@paradoxproductions]

I love how John is listening intently, and is trying to figure out the punch line, but bursts in hysterics as soon as it was delivered. That is worth more than an award.

[@jmvm31]

He was already laughing before the punchline because he knew whatever was coming would be hilarious .

[@Lamster66]

@@jmvm31 Cleese had already worked out the punchline and was laughing at the anticipation of it being delivered

[@lewiscopland4568]

I genuinely believe this to be one of the finest pieces of storytelling in stand-up comedy history. It's absolutely impeccable.

[@davidmoore2445]

Wait till you find some Bernie Mac clips.

[@razzle1964]

I read Lee Mack's autobiography recently in which he remarks that making Cleese crack up with laughter was one of the proudest moments of his career. Let's face it, Cleese is pretty much 'comedy royalty' in the same way that Elton, Eric, Mick, etc. are 'rock royalty'. I like Mack & he's right to feel proud.

[@Widdekuu91]

I had one of my favorite female comedians (she's become a bit too harsh and mean for my taste now, but before, she was great) move into my city and she did some free workshops, to get people excited about plays, theathre and comedy (she'd organised an education, together with a few others.) Either way, I wasn't interested in the education, but I did join the free workshop and at some point, we had to improvise. A girl got given the card 'scared' and she immediately went; 'Oh no, someone call the firebrigade, there's a cat stuck in a tree!' She kept screaming and crying about the cat for a while and then gestured to me, indicating that I had to step in and take the card. I immediately went; 'Oh no, someone call the cats, there's a fireman stuck in a tree!' Such a silly move, but the comedian was laughing loudly. After this I imitated a forgetful goldfish and she thought it was hilarious. I was very closely watching the others, but she didn't laugh as loud when they improvised. And then I got given a scenario with a (young and scared) boy that had to play my collegue. The audience (others) would mention emotions and we would play them. In the scenario, we were in a circus and I was angry at him for not-warning the manager about a broken spotlight (that was about to fall down.) Two minutes in, I was yanking at his shirt, screaming bloody murder about the risks and dangers and my unborn grandchildren that had been in jeopardy while performing underneath a wonky spotlight. And he was shy, h hadn't been prepared for this improv and didn't know what to do and was genuienly about to cry (I felt só bad) and I heard hiccup-noises coming from the bench and I looked up and the comedian was holding her head, nearly crying as well, but with laughter in this instance. I continued on the same level of anger, which turned into tears (sadness) and madness and eventually just screaming into the air while rocking back and forth and clutching at his arm(the boy left without saying anything afterwards and I'm pretty sure I crushed his ego and dreams and hopes and t-shirt) and still I felt so proud. The comedian laughed about my improv, she liked my improv, that made the guilt go away again.

[@razzle1964]

@@Widdekuu91 LOL ... if I had an Oscar, Globe or BAFTA in my hand right now, I'd bloody give to you!😉😂

[@joshuak4385]

But did yall know that LOGIC IS BIRACIAL

[@razzle1964]

@Lena Carlsson I got my hardback copy last summer, from a charity shop near Málaga, for €1. Bargain!

[@Widdekuu91]

@@razzle1964 Ahhww thanks :D I'd gladly accept it and put it in my cabinet on display. :D

[@lauramalek3128]

I simply cannot stop enjoying John Cleese stomping with laughter at this. Too stinkin' funny. Lucky Lee Mack.

[@bro89174]

Y Lee mack lucky

[@chipgaasche4933]

To bad he's politically ignorant.

[@moimeself1088]

I think it's him thinking "been there" or "yeah, def been there" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shaynejones7653]

@@chipgaasche4933 He's so politically astute and based , it's unbelievable. The fact that he cancels the wokies before they have a chance to cancel him shows his integrity and balls of steel. Absolute hero.

[@redleader6442]

1:56 The moment Cleese anticipates the punchline is absolutely priceless. He's losing it! Lmao.

[@GoodSneakers]

This is going to be a classic. Masterclass in comic delivery, leaving perhaps the funniest man who ever lived in tears of laughter.

[@adamsowell6222]

I don’t think that he is THE funniest of all time, but he’s def in the top 15/20

[@dekkstr_music]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how well Lee sets up and delivers this story? Even his anecdotes are a masterclass in comedy

[@The_Raff_G]

He’s a legend. He’s so quick and so clever.

[@cameronjroberts]

Lee Mack is the sharpest wit I’ve ever seen. He’s so quick. He’s literally on a lounge with Clunes and Cleese. Some of the best to have ever breathed and they are pissing themselves.

[@54spatula]

Totally agree. It’s evident it that first DVD he put out years ago, before he hit fame. He’s razor sharp.

[@castleanthrax1833]

Can we please retire that line because it's annoying as hell, and kind of condescending.

[@briangraves6473]

Lee Mack is one of the greatest ad libbers this country has ever produced, the guy is a master, bloody hilarious.

[@truthisinthebible]

So... What (bad?) word was said in the bleep?

[@MiG21aholic]

@@truthisinthebible found the american

[@1oscarbravo]

It wasn't an ad lib. It was a written joke.

[@lippypongstockings8356]

@James No need to call @Oscar Bravo a “nob”. It is almost certainly a scripted joke - it’s an anecdote, like many of us tell. Difference is Lee Mack’s timing as well as physical comedy - in his gesticulations and facial expressions - is a masterclass. A beautifully choreographed joke.

[@1oscarbravo]

@James Lee Mack's wider body of work is also mainly scripted. He's very good at delivering scripted jokes as if he's making it up. That's what comedians do.

[@The_Story_Of_Us]

The mark of an incredible comedian is one that can have you hysterically laughing at a joke before it even gets to the punchline. Lee Mack is great!

[@jimstephens7518]

Watching this for roughly the ten thousandth time and can't take my eyes off Cleese. It's as though his laughing makes the thing funnier. And to see his face buried in his hands after, "And this bloke shouts out, 'Me' (long pause to let the implication sink in)" is priceless.

[@RedroomStudios]

yep, it all combines to be absolutely priceless!

[@s4tchm0j0n3s]

I genuinely think Lee Mack has one of the quickest wits in comedy. He's so damned funny on everything.

[@drey8]

I think it's his delivery which is very good, sort of asserting each line, he does this on Would I Lie to You he sounds like someone trying to get a point across and be right all the time.

[@WCGreeny]

Clearly this was a developed talent and not quite something that came to him naturally.

[@Azoria4]

@@WCGreeny so?

[@aussiechris5904]

he's an amazingly quick wit, there is another YT vid with about 2 hours of him just banging out funny stuff.

[@MrBaronCabron]

The issue with him is he can be a bit overbearing/finishes people's jokes/goes for low hanging fruit. He definitely is quick witted and a genuinely funny guy but if he toned it down a bit sometimes and let things breathe, I feel would be better

[@richardcochrane1966]

To reduce a legend like Cleese to tears of laughter - that is real talent!

[@amichaels8346]

I love Graham, he ACTUALLY seems to ENJOY his guests & what he's doing. 💙

[@z3char1ah]

He lets his guests actually talk! Totally different than the garbage late shows here in the US.

[@danielyeshe]

Indeed. He never seems to feel the need for the show to be about him.

[@amichaels8346]

@@z3char1ah Our garbage late shows are all now just poorly done attempts at WOKE propaganda sh*t & ideologies using smarmy, annoying COVERTLY HOSTILE A**CLOWN 'hosts'. Even SNL. has turned to CR*P..😳💩🤡🙈

[@lauramalek3128]

I enjoy him letting his guests actually speak as well. So many hosts don't.

[@lillired857]

he lubes them up with plenty of alcohol too, which helps lol

[@bodenlosedosenhose1590]

I've seen this a dozen times and still come back to it every now and then. Just too funny.

[@RedroomStudios]

I've watched it before and then again today... at least 50 times on each occasion.

[@MattSingh1]

Martin Clunes' second wave of laughter completes this.

[@dragoncubes1074]

I just love him. What a splendid man and a brilliant actor. And he's sexy as hell with all that gorgeous hair. Woof.

[@shazshanaa6425]

This years later is still one of my favorite clips of the Graham Norton show. I cant help but laugh with John and Martin.

[@TheTomme7]

Every now and again I will watch this to cheer myself up and it has never ever failed to make me cry with laughter

[@fearless4129]

Dude, they are dressed like Clarkson, Hammond, & May I swear!!!!

[@MrBizteck]

I thought the same!!! I did a double take before I realised who they were!!

[@MartintheTinman]

BBC wardrobe

[@sibelsavas6741]

😅

[@Keston1302]

Lol 😂

[@evns7142]

Lmfao so true

[@Wimpoman]

I can never tell any more whether Lee is lying or telling the truth.

[@whatyousaidbud]

Guess you've just got to ask yourself one question, would he lie to you? Well? Would he, punk?

[@jamiemarshall125]

😂

[@Tom-gt4vc]

More stories than Shakespeare

[@marybarry2230]

I don't think it really matters! He's funny either way!

[@redelfshotthefood8213]

Lee Mack when he's given an absurd lie can embellish the dumbest lies when he panics. David Mitchell can induce panic in Lee some of the time... And it's comedy gold when he does!

[@siok4375]

I must of watched this a hundred times now and I'm only just noticing how Lee looks to his Monty python idol repeatedly after he cracks his hilarious story to check that he is laughing, clearly in awe of his hero. That's very sweet and sincere ❤

[@mendocinobeano]

Agree, I come here every now and then and it still make me laugh and watching John Cleese cracking up is a joy.

[@baukanakuab]

"must of"?? Didn't you mean "must have"?

[@siok4375]

@baukanakuab thank you sir spellalot, I am humbled by your wisdom and grace. Please forgive my lowly education, we can not all be as enlightened as your benevolent self 🤩

[@oldtintoys]

I only watched this a couple of days ago and tears are running down my cheeks again. So good, the delivery the timing, brilliant!!

[@stanleyappleton8627]

John Cleese stamping his feet , now that's pure humour. Laughter, is the holy grail.

[@estlacoob2190]

Bucket list ✅ #MacysParade #HappyThanksgiving #HereTonight

[@CorvusCorone68]

and Monty Python and the Holy Grail is full of scenarios that make me laugh

[@sratus]

@@CorvusCorone68 Oh I do enjoy a good scenario.

[@veggigoddess]

Pun intended?

[@Sabs2286]

Lee Mack is a living legend comedy great his sharp wit is too good!

[@tergre54]

You mean he's a sex god?

[@Sabs2286]

tergre54 I mean living*

[@Sabs2286]

Randy Marsh that’s your opinion and living legend is my opinion 👍🏽😀

[@noreenryan2590]

And love Not going out 👏👏

[@4xAdventures]

goober what did you call him...?!! ;)

[@jonnie106]

It's nice to see John Cleese suffer a good, gut-busting, laughing fit like the many I've on his ticket. Laughing is positive therapy!

[@barryryan8267]

“And I said………………”. The timing, it’s all in the timing! Brilliant.

[@Offspeed2]

Yes!

[@unevoix]

@@Offspeed2 but what did he said tho ? can someone write down the joke ? English is not my first language

[@Gordon_L]

Martin Clunes is great , with him laughing like that it would be impossible to not join in. All 3 are great , that is a good clip :-)

[@primalium]

Totally agree.

[@NicolaKaye]

I love Clunes’s laugh as Gary. One of the best laughs there is.

[@Hondadctrider]

@Brad dіe Irriterend III If they really wanted to, then yes they could.

[@Hondadctrider]

@Brad dіe Irriterend III The one with the biggest balls, probably channel 4.

[@robcowleydnb]

@@NicolaKaye When he laughs at Tony wearing glasses is possibly the best laugh ever

[@nicvoid]

"It's still in your act, isn't it?" is a great line from Clunes

[@gibletsify]

Years later and I still rewatch this every month or so. It is still one of the funniest stories I've ever heard.

[@progyandas9650]

I'm currently watching Lee's Not going out , and his timing in every joke is superb .

[@CorsetGrace]

He not only made John Cleese laugh, he made him stamp his feet with laughter.

[@gilwood7530]

Its so great to see folks laughing now a days . John deserves some laughs ...Think of how many he has given us !!!

[@delbrown4143]

I've seen this about 10 times this year, and every time it makes me laugh. Fantastic comic timing and you KNOW what's coming. Absolutel class.

[@payattention6114]

John Cleese..... a living legend. I love him to bits.

[@dadsgarden346]

Never get tired of watching this. Lee is so masterful with the pause and Cleese cracking up because he can see whats coming. Gets me everytime.

[@rodrollingstone2362]

Lee Mack is brilliant. I saw him years ago in Bournemouth and he brought the house down. His quick wit and rapid one liners are superb.

[@pmathews109]

I never get tired of that hilarious story, I don’t know how many times I’ve watched it!

[@synthiamcbride7194]

Watching "Would I Lie To You" I am constantly amazed by Mack's instantaneous quips to other's comments that always spot on and incredibly funny.

[@LiJianofficial]

😊🌹🌹

[@Brownalebelly]

Lee Mack can be proud of himself, getting comedy legend John Cleese to laugh like that.

[@briggyb]

Oh to make John Cleese laugh like that!!

[@LiJianofficial]

It was worth it

[@WendyQallab]

Never tired of watching this. It is brilliant.

[@mungreluk5810]

This funny story and Greg Davies' story about wearing his mams knickers lol, are two of the best clips on Graham's show. A real art in how to tell a great story and genuinely make us all laugh at the end of it. :D

[@tashaclaire7258]

Agreed!!

[@soniaseguz]

Pleaseee could you tell me what he says at 2:00 ? I'm not a native English speaker and i'm dying to get the joke!!

[@Perseus0]

@@soniaseguz “And this bloke shouts out ‘Me!’ “ “And I said …… well you’re a c***”

[@soniaseguz]

@@Perseus0 oooh i see, i just cAn't !! 🤭

[@ilonabakes7290]

I was just thinking that! I'd add Jamie Dorman's funny walk to the list though😆

[@rebelraccoon9018]

I come here once a day and each time is laughing like the first time listening to the anecdote. Lee Mack is a genius👏👏

[@SandraNelson063]

Love seeing Mr. Cleese gasping with laughter, after all the laughter he has given me.

[@desmondkamil9088]

Hello

[@jonathanhamm5908]

Hello beautiful queen how are you doing today I hope you are doing well and I really appreciate you being my fans 💓💓💓💓

[@-Tidgy]

Obviously John is a God of comedy and will never be forgotten, but Lee I've always had a place for, he's one of my favourite comedians to exist; it's his wit and speed I think. I can't love Not Going Out any more than I do already though, it's in my top 5 comedy shows.

[@zeljkobankovic4592]

I come back to this little clip on a regular basis. Just perfect, everything. First time I saw it, fell off my chair laughing.

[@David-yp9ou]

Martin Clunes inadvertently makes that funny. The guy is quality.

[@scarletpimpernel6813]

Seeing Mack deliver this joke to his audience shows you what a master he truly is: you or me telling that very same joke would make people check their phones for messages.

[@archiewalcott3850]

I agree with all the below but also Martin Clunes literally roaring with genuine laughter at the punchline is brilliant. One of my favourite ever comedy sketches

[@RedroomStudios]

comedy sketch? its not a sketch. its wasnt scripted or planned. it's a comedy moment.

[@franksalerno8082]

@@RedroomStudios Always a pedantic d*ckhead to be found. Calm down. You know what he meant.

[@davidsanderson5918]

I LOVE the way John Cleese knows where this is going WAYYY EARLY, head in hands.....but still explodes with laughter at the end. SUCH a shame the word is bleeped. Comedy gold....and, yes I knowww it's rude, but come on such a delicious story, let's hear it BBC!!

[@DippyHippie]

What is he saying? I’m deaf & the closed captions don’t work! Is he saying “c-t?lol.

[@Darkstar263]

@@DippyHippie Yes

[@Tao_Tology]

As soon as the " but I was very drunk"

[@nickrich56]

The bloke from Kent's name is Mike Hunt.

[@davidsanderson5918]

@@nickrich56 Actually I think Mr Hunt's first name may have been Warwick. :)

[@BlueHooloovoo]

Nothing better than a long-running joke with a punchline that absolutely kills you with laughter. Bravo, Lee Mack.

[@lewistaylor1965]

What I wouldn't give to make John Cleese laugh once...after all he has done to have me in tears over the years...Thank you John!

[@arbstrakzak]

This is by far my favourite story. I just end up coming back here every time. It's incredible

[@lippypongstockings8356]

“It’s his timing, his delivery. The actual joke isn’t really much to write home about, but Lee times it like a piece of music. Lots of breves, lots of staccatos. He even wraps it up beautifully around the audience’s meltdown into primal laughter.”- Lippy Pongstockings

[@bullypopful]

"Did you actually quote yourself?" - Bullypopful

[@jamesmclaren2268]

@@bullypopful rather pretentious James McLaren 2021

[@lippypongstockings8356]

@bullypopful. “Yes. Yes I did” - Lippy Pongstockings

[@skylined5534]

@@lippypongstockings8356 "Well done, you!" - Me.

[@BossySwan]

Live laugh love - *Kim Jong Un, 2023*

[@gtaylor331]

All 4 of these guys are genuinely gifted and funny. If heaven exists, there's a bar somewhere there, where you can pop in, have a drink and pull up at a table with these 4 and just listen. That would be heaven.

[@stanusher5225]

When you know you are a comic genius - the day you make John Cleese crack up laughing. Lee Mack truly is one of the funniest guys on TV at the moment, if not the funniest, and making the king of comedy John Cleese laugh shows you how funny he really is.

[@MartyMcFlyer]

The set up is impeccable. The delivery - with pauses - is masterful. The final line and close is a work of art.

[@angelagladstone8863]

I've watched this countless times and still cry from laughter.

[@LiJianofficial]

😅😅 Laughing means you’re still alive

[@rhodarivera3148]

This, Greg Davies’ school story and Bill Bailey’s Goose story are my top 3 anecdotes in this show! Lee, master of comedic wit and timing!

[@FanVarious]

why is there nearly 2K dislikes? are they all from Kent?

[@robfinch3277]

Yes, we have it on authority they`re all c*x!s

[@JackDManheim]

It's probably a lot of people who just hate that word.

[@zilspeed]

2k is a lot of Kents.

[@suefreewoman6581]

🤣

[@margaretbreingan7341]

@@zilspeed P

[@beckym8245]

I love Lee Mack. So funny. Not many make me laugh or loud, but he really does.

[@DonMachado]

I love this clip and have watched it many times. I just have to wonder how Lee Mack must have felt in the moment having made John Cleese double over in laughter.

[@Chris-gu5lt]

The best thing about this is you knew what the punchline would be like 15 seconds before he said it and it was still hilarious. Perfect delivery

[@maxclaridge3959]

Don't get it

[@drapakdave]

This is easily one of my favourite moments from Graham Norton. Thank you BBC!

[@kopite09]

I watch this often and it never fails to make me laugh. Genius anecdote.

[@Wally-H]

And 100% true, to boot!

[@Scousefire]

Love this, you must know you've reached the top when you make these pair cry with laughter.

[@allenjenkins06]

Cleese already knows where it's going at 1:26, and he's helpless before the storm.

[@agataolejarczyk1496]

He's delivery is perfect!!!! Everyone was laughing waaay before he even finished his "joke"

[@ddelaney712]

When you got two absolute legends crying laughing at your story, you KNOW you are doing something right.

[@markjjnstradling]

Lee Mack really does deliver the punchline well. A second of silence makes all the difference.....

[@gazpaachochowder7699]

Steadings.

[@BroJ3221]

gazpaacho chowder Hahaha perfect comment

[@nst1981]

Abdicates

[@jamesbolland6385]

But who’s doing the reglazing?

[@BensBrickDesigns]

This is the best comment here. Well played.

[@Charl_Ed]

Haha 😂

[@yonnimayo3378]

Each time this pops up on my youtube feed - because i've been looking at other comedians - I watch it and it makes me cry with laughter - pure genius

[@aeromedical6750]

OMG. John Cleese is literally in pain. The delivery was absolutely brilliant.

[@pho3nix-]

Wow great seeing Martin Clunes on the couch after all these years

[@stevecooper3010]

Thought it was John Farnham youd know who I mean if you are in Australia

[@thewacokid5477]

@@stevecooper3010 it's uncanny the resemblance.

[@kellydunstan5517]

When lee is on a roll he's unstoppable.he keeps piling on the one liners and you've had it! I read Lee Mack's autobiography recently in which he remarks that making Cleese crack up with laughter was one of the proudest moments of his career.

[@CTFC44]

One of my favourite comedians. So quick witted and talented!

[@CJ-hh1pl]

To take out Martin Clunes is one thing, but to also get John Cleese to put his head in his hands with laughter is magic

[@qwertyTRiG]

Martin Clunes is generous with his laugher.

[@fijagorockabilly4527]

Love the fact that John Cleese got interested as soon as Lee mentioned it was his first time doing stand up....

[@euanlg2256]

So, since you stupidly bleeped out the punchline. What was the punchline?

[@SpeccyMan]

@@euanlg2256 No! You stupidly misread what was written. The fault is yours.

[@philhewitt5069]

Met him in Cornwall, out walking with his family, lovely friendly man.

[@rippi37]

Very cool !!

[@SuperFerdie1965]

Who, Mack or Cleese?

[@sheilaghbrosky4150]

Eveytime I'm near this joke,I have to watch it. With Lee's delivery and John and Martin laughing, it's hilarious. Thank you to all three.

[@Rekaert]

Being a comedian and making John Cleese laugh is like winning an award.

[@roachdoggjr7393]

From bombing a stand up to being considered one of the funniest and most quick witted comedians in the country.

[@dnbhattacharya343]

The world*

[@xriskax]

gotta start somewhere!

[@nigel0001]

Lee Mack is lightning fast! Never seen any comedian as fast as him.

[@roachdoggjr7393]

@Conn Benn I agree that typically British comedians are the best out of all the english speaking countries. However, America does have some amazing comedians too like Bill Burr and John Mulaney. I'd consider them some of the best globally.

[@roachdoggjr7393]

@Conn Benn I've never seen Bill as obnoxious and I suppose it goes without saying that Dave is the best US comedian. I'm the other way round with John, I think Big Mouth is a terrible show but I love his stand up

[@robertacolarette1594]

His delivery is so crisp. And can I just say that Martin looks so cute. It’s such a far cry from his character, Doc Martin. It’s amazing how different he looks.