Miles Jupp chats about Balamory, working with Alan Bennett and his love of cricket

Actor and Comedian Miles Jupp joins Rob to chat about going from studying Divinity at University in Scotland, to his stint on children’s TV series Balamory as Archie the Inventor. They discuss Miles’ time working with Alan Bennett on the play People at the National Theatre, and Miles recounts the time he blagged his way onto a Cricket tour of India, in an attempt to make it as a Cricket commentator!
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[@RobBrydon]

Listen to the full 45 minute episode free and exclusively on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2EjPtHfHl8DenmaOvGinkF

[@kevinlangan7139]

Ah Rob a blinding sales pitch on shopping channel. Poor Ross I don't think he had every seen gardening equipment before

[@doctorsuave]

Is there a way to watch all 45 minutes

[@everythingsshinycaptainnot7769]

The link isn't working for me in Aus. UK only? "Couldn't find that podcast. Search for something else?"

[@everythingsshinycaptainnot7769]

@ropey bird I do have it and it still doesn't work.(edit) works on my phone but not on my desktop browser.

[@doctorsuave]

@ropey bird there’s a free tier I believe

[@parkviewmo]

Listening to Miles Jupp, one gets the idea that he is a floating cloud going through life gently bumping into mountains, buildings, people, cars in a very amiable and pleasant way making the world smile and chuckle. He presents himself as clueless, in the nicest possible way.

[@christine6059]

What a lovely, apt description.

[@fidelogos7098]

Nicely said, but don't forget he fought as a Roman gladiator once upon a time.😊

[@junbh2]

I might be getting people mixed up but don't I recall him lamenting his own temper once, and saying he thought he got angry at his kids too often? I was sure that was Miles Jupp I'm remembering.

[@hamishanderson6738]

Looks like a cherub/choirboy 😇

[@mohammedomar4652]

his role in Disney's The Full Monty - he was brilliant and gives the impression of Miles just playing himself when in reality he's much more sophisticated as an actor - and he is brilliant in anything that he is in,

[@theAdamKline]

I'd like to see Miles Jupp on Taskmaster, please.

[@JHNO66]

Yes, Please!

[@tianatucker4870]

That’s all I want for Christmas

[@courtneyacoleman]

Me too!

[@mayanganggarani]

Yess, great idea!

[@edbad85]

I hadn't considered that bit he'd be great

[@jeffreycoyle12]

One of my favorite Miles Jupp moments was his bit on 8 out of 10...Countdown with the framed picture of Sean. Such a funny moment, and what a great reaction it got

[@GB_Rusty]

Well, a framed picture of a kind stranger he met once, that may or may not look like Sean :)

[@graeme5932]

That was brilliant he said It was family hierloom.

[@olenilsen4660]

My favourite would be on WILTY - When he tells Lee that "when you say something I don´t understand, something´s surely gone wrong" (or something along those lines, I don´t think I remember the exact words.)

[@matthewcullen1298]

​@@olenilsen4660 I think he also said ,,"if I'm going to get into Symantec's with anyone Lee,it won't be you😅

[@olenilsen4660]

@@matthewcullen1298 Yep :D It´s "semantics", though ;)

[@vjc2270]

God I love Miles Jupp! A charming man, deservedly blessed with the appearance of a cherubic and slightly astonished toddler for the entirety of what we can only hope will be a long life.

[@fidelogos7098]

I'm an American and I've been gradually introduced to a lot of British talent through reruns of Would I Lie To You? I've watched the shows with Miles Jupp, James Acaster and Bob Mortimer multiple times. Thanks for this interview!

[@flourchylde]

Ditto. Between WILTY and 8 out of 10 Cats do Countdown, we rarely watch our own American tv any longer.

[@markstoyle2244]

Try the original 8 out of 10 cats and Taskmaster

[@markstoyle2244]

Oh almost forgot, try QI as well.

[@englishsteve1465]

Please allow me to also suggest, Stewart Lee, David Mitchell, Steve Coogan, Micky Flanagan, Frankie Boyle and the impossibly upper class Mr Simon Evans ("you may recognise the accent, it is, in fact.......educated") - Flanagan and Boyle are more "working class" style, but very funny and the others I suggest are similar to the three you mention here. Oh, and I expect you will already be familiar with our "national treasure" Mr Stephen Fry, of Q.I. fame.

[@flourchylde]

@@englishsteve1465 , through YT I have been introduced to all of the above and especially adore David Mitchell and Stephen Fry. I find the Brits to be far superior comedians and more quick-witted (Lee Mack, anyone?) than the Americans.

[@Jake-d8d]

Miles Jupp may be one of the most amiable people ever. I like his comedy but get him on a panel show and his reactions to jokes are often better than the jokes themselves!

[@paulinegrant4081]

One of my favourite people, could listen to Miles Jupp for hours. Thanks for posting.

[@G02372]

Miles and Sean together were magical. Great chemistry 👍😂

[@gabrielhubby1549]

The one thing that I've always noticed about miles jump is that he GENUINELY laughs and guffaws when other comedians say funny things , that is not the norm , just a thoroughly normal and decent chap

[@fidelogos7098]

Yes, that's true. I've noticed that Lee Mack, as funny as he is, rarely laughs at anyone else's jokes; he usually tries to have the last laugh. Miles does laugh at others' jokes.

[@pattimercer9357]

I just love Miles Jupp! So much fun watching him on panel shows. I watched his one man show on pretending to be a cricket journalist in India. Fantastic. Happy to have seen him in The Crown too! Great choice Rob!

[@SteveBrookfieldmusic]

I remember doing sound for Miles's cricket journalist story show in 2011, I spent the whole show deeply engrossed in the story, it was absolutely brilliant and very very funny. I had no idea when he came to the theatre that he was once Archie the inventor. I was trying to work out why I knew his face... luckily, He mentioned it in passing in the show in a very funny line. He was an absolute gent to work with. Great interview!!

[@kellyparnell9419]

Love this interview! Miles cracks me up on would I lie to you! His reaction to many of Lee Mack’s comments in particular is hysterical , he clearly almost can’t hold it together which makes me laugh

[@galewhiteman2047]

The more I’m exposed to your kindness, your personality and humor, the more I love hanging around watching you. I love, Would I Lie to You, but I really love your interviews. Stay safe...so you can keep making me laugh.

[@dazblue5515]

Miles is always a joy on TV, whatever he's in... cracks me up when he cracks up at other comedians. Also, gotta appreciate the fact Rob has the 1966 Batmobile on the shelf behind him.

[@maryearll3359]

And Buzz Lightyear!

[@nellnordstrom4002]

Balamory was my only meeting with Miles Jupp until a few years ago. I watched it with my son in the early 00s in Piteå, Sweden. Even got a friend to buy a Balamory-DVD when she was in London. That show was splendidly aimed at children without beeing totally boring for the parents.

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

I was in my late fifties when i started watching Balamory I often wondered if I was the only adult who loved the show I am glad to discover I was not.

[@nellnordstrom4002]

@@PatrickKelly-lz3pv They had a lot of hints to the adults too.

[@samroberts6697]

Always enjoy Miles when I see him on TV, funny guy 🤙

[@charlesanderson2213]

I met Miles at Edinburgh Uni at New College. A great friend with myself and Tom Sutcliffe ,who was doing the same degree. Always a joy to see him.

[@dj-kq4fz]

Another great listen. Thanks Rob and crew! Dave J

[@iansmith9731]

Such a wonderful chap thank you for the fun video

[@janehollander1934]

What a lovely interview which proves to me, what I secretly thought: Miles Jupp is a really humble and many talented actor/human being. I was grinning, from ear to ear, during the Birthday party story, Auditioning for a Bennett Play, and the Cricket India tour stories His list of Movies (and several of them being international "Blockbusters") he has "been in" are indeed quite long👌🏻. Looking on his IMDb page. And I totally understand and hope that there will 'less of it BUT bigger" in his future career. 🤭I remember seeing him in BBC children's TV serie 'Balamory'. Though for the life of me: I don't fully know why I would have been watching?! 🤔 Back in 2002 - having been 31 years old, at the time!!🤫😅 Update: Loved listing to the whole Podcast interview on Spotify. The part where Rob & Miles just start riffing on Miles Jupp having had a whole (though be it cut short🤣) "Trapeze Artis Career" was soooo funny👌🏻😆.

[@christopherdavies7213]

Just re-watched BBC’s “Rev". Miles Jupp is excellent in it, amidst a very strong - indeed, almost unbelievably strong - ensemble cast.

[@eredison8584]

I didn't realise that these interviews existed.Very enjoyable Rob.I'll check out the other ones.Well done!!

[@andrewsmart4491]

Watching this I realise how long ago Balamory was

[@Ferret_76]

There are few things in life as joyful as watching Miles Jupp belly laughing on panel shows.

[@FBWL-u1r]

Miles looks like such a sweetheart 🥰

[@forhealth5730]

Love miles. He always looks surprised. No matter what.

[@David_in_Thailand]

Miles is always so immensely likeable.

[@nigelworwood8530]

I like this format. To say "just" sitting chatting to mates does it injustice but there is nothing forced, great. The only thing is I feel I must let the ads run to get the most return for Rob Brydon .

[@Jumbaljnofla5]

Rob, I met you when you performed in Harold Pinter’s play in 2012. A big fan from Australia and love your choice of guests on this channel

[@brumsgrub8633]

I seen miles in Leamington once. Honestly he's brilliant, a very very talented man made it feel like i was sitting in his front room chatting to him. Can't wait to see him again.

[@euansmith3699]

What a delight.

[@coffeeguy6673]

Miles is just one of those people that instantly puts a smile on your face when you see him. I've just watched all 3 seasons of Josh Widdecombe's sitcom "Josh", Miles puts in a appearance on one of the episodes playing a very posh and upright committee meeting manager for the block of flats Josh, Owen and Kate live in with Jack Dee as their landlord. He was great in this episode as was the rest of the cast. If you haven't seen "Josh" give it a few watches, its a grower and subtly funny. Ellis James is brill and Beattie Edmondson is very good too.

[@fidelogos7098]

I'm going to search the internet for "Josh". Sounds like something I'd like.

[@coffeeguy6673]

@@fidelogos7098 I don't know if you'll like it Fide, it's got mixed reviews on imdb. It's not laugh out loud hilarious every two seconds but is a chuckler and puts a smile on your face , I've watched all 3 seasons about 5 times the last few months, there's bits I missed as well that I noticed on the last watch. It's on UK GOLD on Sky if you have that., Cheers.

[@sarac.3259]

Trawling comments and not yet spotted mention of "In and Out of the Kitchen" written by MJ and starring him. Loved ot so much. Again, it's subtle but his character is so precious and fussy - it's hilarious and brilliant, and pokes fun at the sort of people who enjoy the commentary to Masterchef.

[@tarikjohnston]

Great chat between too lovely people. Would it be possible for future videos to keep the split screen, as cutting between Rob and Miles is quite distracting and takes away from the great conversation. Aside from that it was a lovely watch. Looking forward to the next one

[@robinsmith5442]

And he played the weatherman in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!

[@des0connor1]

I'd always heard Miles hated talking about Balamory so it was nice to see that actually he doesn't mind. I'm sure I'm not the only one whose first introduction to him was Archie the Inventor! Who would've known then he'd go on to have the great career he's had. Always great to see him pop up on panel shows. In case you might see this comment, thank you for this channel Rob, I really hope you'll continue with this post-covid as it's lovely to see interviews like this in a really relaxed environment - no audience etc. Like a homely RHLSTP! You're a very good interviewer. Anyway, thanks for uploading this.

[@simonreij6668]

you are absolutely amazing Rob brydon

[@colinfuidge8660]

Rob, I remember your early days doing the Discworld voices at our offices in Norbury, haha! You were truly hilarious when we had a few sessions in the pub.

[@TheShmoo123]

I am loving these little gems soooo much Rob. Thanks for brightening up these looong lockdown days. ( soz for being a bit over zealous with the ooooooooo button) but you are a 2 x oooooooo type of guy! Obvs! 🙋🏽‍♀️😉

[@ImAMassiveBender]

What's there to be ashamed of with Balamory!? It's a timeless classic, way more memorable than the panel comedy shows.

[@LeofromFreo]

I have plenty of time for Miles Jupp. Very decent bloke.

[@budle89]

Rob, get the crew of WILTY have a dinner live after the pandemic, please. Host a talkshow with the guests and talk about the true stories they shared.

[@canoli72]

“I don’t have a thing!” Cue intro music. The show must go on…….

[@vivic2606]

This is fantastic

[@pianoalan1]

Another lovely chat & must say I love Miles's utility room 😊

[@juliashearer7842]

"In and out of the kitchen" by Miles Jupp on radio 4 is one of my favourite series ever.

[@sbg911]

Clearly one of the nicest guys in showbiz.

[@ratitouibozo7825]

cap i know him personaly

[@sbg911]

@@ratitouibozo7825 cap means I am lying? Please explain why, I am very interested how his showbiz persona is the opposite, according to your comment?

[@ratitouibozo7825]

@@sbg911 i cant go into it in detail for obvious reasons but miles is not what he seems to be on screen

[@sbg911]

@ratitouibozo7825 Tks for replying but even you would have to admit that your answer simply amounts to some faceless person claiming MJ is nasty and telling me "just believe me". Lets leave it there then....

[@onlyme219]

He who dares wins, well done Miles, kudos to you

[@21griggsy]

What an interesting conversation.

[@Sakkir_Stahma]

He wrote and made a great sitcom for Radio 4, "In And Out of the Kitchen" . Delightfully subtle and smart humour with a weekly recipe to boot. TV version on BBC4 didn't last, sadly. His tenure as host of "The News Quiz", was excellent also. Why Rob doesnt ask about these and other achievements instead of bleeding Balamory is perplexing.

[@gwynethbennellick4839]

I've not enjoyed listening to The News Quiz since he left as Chair.

[@allenwilliams1306]

Andy Saltzman isn't bad, though the others they tried were terrible.

[@johnhendy803]

Brilliant 😀

[@rcnhsuailsnyfiue2]

09:01 look how excited Rob is at the thought of doing his Alan Bennett impression! Shame he never got the chance 😂

[@francaperotti5934]

Archie from Balamory. I jest of course. My sister went to UCL in the 80s.

[@jruz1738]

Excellent, I read Miles book; Fibber in the heat, about his adventure in India following the England cricket tour. It was hilarious, I loved it.

[@bruceevans3476]

With Miles posing as 'sports journalist' I couldn't ignore the similarly to Raoul Duke in Fear and loathing in Las Vegas.

[@welshramsay]

When watching 8 out of 10 Catd does Countodwn i was researching Miles and i was absolutley shocked at 20 to realize this man was Archie from balamory and i went back to watch balamory and was flabbergasted

[@ianbett3444]

Love you both 🙂

[@danjames4086]

I don't think he's exactly ashamed of Balamory, but he's a bit reticent to talk about it, which I never understand. It was a wonderful programne that brought huge amounts of fun to a generation of kids. Ok, maybe not something of deep artistic merit for a budding actor, but definitely nothing to be ashamed of. Same with Rob's shopping channel work. It shows good performers have done their 'apprenticeship' in the business, rather than take shortcuts to the top.

[@billymallon1743]

Nice one rob. How are you bro

[@SarahSmith-nr2wj]

This was interesting

[@CP2468]

That shirt on Rob is fantastic..

[@loganmurrell6529]

He played Archie in the children’s tv show balamory

[@jonhelmer8591]

Miles, you really should be starring in the Church of England version of Father Ted.

[@petercurzon6354]

He pretty much did (with a supporting role) in the subtle but hilarious 'Rev'

[@philboyes2669]

Hi, where can I get a new blade for my Black and Decker Hover Twin please?

[@sebastianp9370]

Rob, you did good on QVC

[@zaroffhound]

James May and Miles Jupp, handcuffed together, escaping the rozzers, in The Definite Ones [sic]...

[@Flike245]

"That's kind of a fancy word for theology." Ah, now I get it.

[@walkingbassline]

Rob, when do we get to hear the mandolin? I'm assuming that's a Mando in the corder behind you. Crack it out!

[@TheHarryRedknappShow]

👍🏻

[@cosmicsprint]

Lol Harry Redknapp and Rob Brydon are now KZbinrs. What a world...

[@billymallon1743]

Hi harry bro keep safe buddy

[@fieldingm1969]

How frequently does Rob refresh his hair?

[@sarac.3259]

Who knows - I love his hair!

[@rabbitandcrow]

...And Morgan Freeman starting his career on The Electric Company on PBS

[@scottlochans4180]

Archie's original song, catchy, same as PC Plum.

[@rodintoulouse3054]

Miles Jupp has the best agent in show business. Otherwise there is no logical explanation as to why he is still on the air and being called a "comedian"

[@apache16789]

Miles as I've never seen him before -- the voice is his but who's is the head?

[@TheTruthKiwi]

It's quite ironic that Miles's degree was about something that's laughable and then he got into comedy.

[@gingertom64]

Never realised that Miles was Archie the invented in Balamory.

[@patriciastalb2334]

"Mind yer hands, Guv!"

[@annmartin5347]

I watched your hover mower segment, Rob. You didn't sound very welsh at all! I prefer your normal speaking voice!

[@ianbrown9726]

He's a geordie???

[@TJ_1611]

Sounds like Clive Tyldesley

[@philby49]

Was your video editor off sick, it feels like the rough draft of cut up bits waiting to be properly arranged, love the channel and the people in it, but what a mess.

[@lmiddleman]

To think he honked at somebody driving his old car, and caused a collision with a hedge.

[@RickRubinesque]

He seems to have turned into David Cameron. The resemblance is uncanny.

[@onthebeachinsitges]

He goes to the same barber as Boris Johnson

[@ratitouibozo7825]

the chop shop monmouth

[@NasonJPR]

Maybe one of you Brits can answer a couple questions for me. Since the lockdowns in Canada I've discovered shows on KZbin like 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown and Would I Lie to You which are hilarious. So what is the deal with everyone always ragging on Rob for being short? Is he a midget or something? He looks normal enough to me lol And why do you call underwear "pants"? Lol it's very confusing at first

[@07001134]

Rob is 5ft 7. So slightly below average but certainly not exceptionally short.

[@07001134]

I would also recommend Taskmaster if you have not yet come across it.

[@NasonJPR]

@Noah Cooper That's why they're called 'underwear'. Because you wear them under your pants.

[@NasonJPR]

@Noah Cooper You folks may have produced The Beatles but you're about pants. Pants are trousers, jeans, dress pants (see that one it's even in the name), sweat pants, and/or tuxedo pants. What you wear under them are called underwear. Perfect sense. I get calling an elevator a lift, but calling underwear pants is just silly. Monty Python level silly.

[@NasonJPR]

@ropey bird I know you Brits are goofy and think you live in the cold, note: you don't. There is no reason to wear three layers; underwear, pants and trousers. Maybe underwear, pants and ski pants if you're really cold but since it doesn't get cold in the UK you should be fine.

[@v1mt0]

I still think he’s scottish

[@ratitouibozo7825]

he had scotish relatives his brother lives up there

[@graceygrumble]

To belittle children's TV presenters does them such a disservice. I adored Derek Griffiths. If he was presenting Playschool I clapped with joy! Brian Cant was fab, too. Later on in life, at about 7 or 8, John Noakes and Valerie Singleton inspired me, on Blue Peter. My niece started to read because of Horrible Histories and I took her to the library to borrow 'the books', which she devoured. (She is now teaching English at A-level) Entertaining children is extremely difficult. Getting preschool children to sit and watch and join in is almost impossible! Showbiz people tend to undervalue panto, too. Fools! Pantomime is a child's first introduction to theatre, ordinarily and is so important, culturally. I am offended by this ageist attitude on behalf of 3-10 year-old me. I went with my niece to an RSC production of Julius Caesar last month. Is that 'worthy' enough? It was great. Enjoyed every minute. But, I wasn't as excited as I was when Derek Griffiths popped up on the screen, back in 1971.

[@jillysimmonds8545]

I loved Derek Griffiths as a kid. You mention Horrible Histories and the wonderful cast in that are also the talent behind Ghosts. Childrens tv produces a lot of wonderful writers and actors.

[@exessex3522]

As a confirmed atheist, I can't think of anything which is a greater waste of time than studying divinity. But I can't hold that against Jupp, who is at least doing something useful - entertaining people - and doing it very well.

[@joanne4758]

ExEssex - If I could choose who to have a coffee with - he'd be at the top of the list. Genuine, very caring nature - and very very funny. Rgds NZ

[@butterflymoon6368]

FIVE CHILDREN???????

[@ratitouibozo7825]

nye , eliza , sam .aticus . zebedee

[@johnhetherington8830]

Who? oh person living in a laundry

[@leepeters9282]

I'm absolutely furious there's no washing on his hanging clothes maiden l sopose it's just for show!!!!!

[@leepeters9282]

F*ckin show pony .

[@ratitouibozo7825]

no its the laudry room on the secons floor of his house

[@ianberry8948]

Why oh why oh why has somebody decided that every few seconds the screen view needs to change. It's so annoying I stopped watching. Which is a shame. Whoever thought that was a good idea, do yourselve a favour and go get a different job. Maybe not in media.....

[@smith6752]

not going to watch this, just wanted to comment that it's presumptious for him to assume the moniker "brydon." too familiar and try hard for my tastes.

[@llynllydaw]

You call yourself Smith when commenting¿

[@rossprocter-learnenglishes1077]

What a bizarre complaint to have

[@smith6752]

@@rossprocter-learnenglishes1077 lol