QI | Sandi Toksvig Takes The Helm

The best of Sandi's first fabulous series as host of QI, all about the letter N.
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[@norvtown9743]

I think Sandi must be the most well received replacement for any host I've seen, everyone seems to agree she's perfect for the part!

[@AlbertaTrailCams]

Right out of the gate, it's quite fantastic but maybe it helps that she was already such a well received guest and perhaps the only one that could keep the others in line 😂

[@whalesnamedshark]

I think it’s because they didn’t try to switch it up. They just replaced an intellectual homosexual with another intellectual homosexual ❤

[@TheSuperGuitarGuy]

And then she had a whinge about being paid less than Steven Fucking Fry

[@justandy333]

I've often thought about this, And for the life of me I cannot come up with another tv personality that could successfully fulfil that role. And it was a very demanding role too, intellectually speaking. They made the right choice and it really added a new lease of life to the show.

[@cloverite]

Sandi and Rob Brydon on WILTY.

[@jocax188723]

Stephen is like the grandfather you will always believe knows damn well everything, but Sandi’s the worldly aunt your parents wouldn’t let you talk to alone, in case you get corrupted. Needless to say we’re all quite happy to be corrupted at this point.

[@SkywardSpork]

Stephen was the grandad who looked after us as kids. Now we're 18, Auntie Sandi said we're old enough to drink so you go to a wine and cheese bar and get shit faced.

[@the.olive.oil-06]

@Mike Nunyabizness He seems nice

[@ryanhurt2813]

@Mike Nunyabizness ha! well, I'm happy for you that you've been fortunate enough to never actually meet a bigot or racist. I've got some family members that would give you the perspective to see Stephen Fry for the kind and empathetic man that he is

[@ryanhurt2813]

​@Mike Nunyabizness I see now that you live a life of unappreciated service, surrounded by racist bigots like me. You try so hard to educate us, so that we can follow the path of enlightenment like you have. And you still carry on, even though you know that we triggered snowflakes are too stupid and racist to ever heed your wisdom. May Allah bless your holy struggle.

[@BM-yy8db]

@Mike Nunyabizness Word of advice, as long as you don't back your claim up with any examples and instead resort to namecalling and shitflinging, no-one is going to take you seriously.

[@cqnzr-clipsgameplay5706]

I still want Stephen to come back... AS A GUEST. And Sat RIGHT next to Alan. Christmas maybe? :D

[@TheZapan99]

Better than that, they should have a Stephen question in each episode, where they send a film crew to wherever he is, and he would say "Why hello there, little elves..." the location and occupation becoming increasingly stranger.

[@SamuelBoshier]

That would be amazing, but also missing the point of him leaving - being overworked - and the reason he was overworked - budget.

[@marycanary86]

i want that too! it would be so meta!

[@DeaconTaylor]

gah, why didnt i think of that? what a great idea.

[@Sabrowsky]

that would be pure condensated awesome

[@viveladecadence]

The scene at 1:02 is from the first episode of the N series and it was the moment I knew I liked Sandi as host, and it was such a cool moment because right then Alan acknowledged it and summed it up perfectly: "You've got it, you're in the right chair." 🙂

[@a7xdude87]

I went to that recording and I agree :) That was the highest compliment he could give her. "You're in the right chair." like I felt that it must have meant a lot to her to hear that from Alan :P

[@balaramkrishnahanumanthu5869]

I was upset knowing fry left, i started QI because i loved fry's humor. i never appreciated sandi's wit as a guest earlier. going back and watching those episodes with sandi, makes me realize she a great choice. 1:02 sums it up

[@okqhawe]

This is the most positive KZbin comment section I have ever come across. Absolutely love Sandi

[@jessieatwood4254]

I love her. She is the perfect mix of blindingly intelligent and absolutely adorable. The perfect heir to Stephen’s throne :)

[@vivienneoneill5400]

Yes yes she is, and I love Stephen too❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shmookins]

I love this woman. And she is doing a fantastic job here.

[@beepboopsloane]

Does it say something about the folk who watch this show that the comments here are just wonderful and positive? Quite a good respite from the rest of youtube...

[@HUNKragor]

These are not the average KZbin consumers

[@ConstantChaos1]

I was going yo prove you wrong by being nasty but i genuinely couldnt think of something mean to say lol

[@danielthorsteinsson9698]

Only time I've ever seen some comments beeing toxic was about a show with Jo in it, complaining about her and how she joked about her husband and stuff like that. But in the Jo compilation everyone was loving and caring. Other than that I've never seen lovelier fans and specially after Stephen went which is a hard thing for the show to replace the main person, usually people hate it but not here

[@zyaicob]

QI viewers are the kind of pseudo intellectual pub trivia know it all twats that tend to be nice not out of kindness but an inflated ego and self imposed magnanimity

[@25-keys44]

@@zyaicob i think any amount of warmth is good if you can get it the world's a cold place.

[@curiousgangsta]

that's my go to line now -"oh yes there's been a regime change!"

[@neekfenwick]

That's nice, but what have you done to effect a regime change? I'm sure you're awesome, but this seems egregious.

[@ellenmarch3095]

How would you know? Presumptious. ​@@neekfenwick

[@ellenmarch3095]

​@@neekfenwickHow would you know? Presumptious.

[@neekfenwick]

@@ellenmarch3095 You're right, if I were presumptuous I would pretend to assume to know. Thank you for offering that.

[@luckyystrikerr]

Finally caught up on all things QI and I can safely say there was no one better to step into Professor Fry’s place than Professor Toksvig. Two of the most intelligent, witty, and often unintentionally funny people on television, one right after the other. Sandi brings this incredible lightness and banter that makes the show her own.

[@DomenBremecXCVI]

It's a shame Stephen went, but Sandi is amazing at the job.

[@toyotaprius79]

It's only a matter of time for Stephen to revisit as a guest. It'll be the only good thing to happen in the last 2 years.

[@masonringbinder684]

Wathing?

[@lilymarinovic1644]

​@@toyotaprius797 years on now ... that comment aged well :)

[@TheEvilCheesecake]

every time i read something he has written or spoken i miss him less and less.

[@GrijzePilion]

Sandi's been delightful. I'm actually somewhat inclined to think the show's gotten even better with her in that chair.

[@DanGolag]

I think Stephen was a bit burnt out towards the end.

[@ilicarriedoll2843]

I'm with u dear

[@Pow3llMorgan]

I don't know if I will say better. More lively and fresh, perhaps, but it doesn't have that nice cosy feel of the first 4-6 seasons. Definitely not worse, though. Sandi is such a treat and I really like her. Also, jeg er dansk som hende, so all the Danish and Scandinavia stuff is especially fun.

[@eolsunder]

no doubt about it. She was ok as a guest, I wasn't a huge fan, she was very smart of course but a little droll, but as the host she has really opened up and is a smiling amazing host with lots of laughter and jokes.

[@Handles-Suck-YouTube]

Personally I prefer Stephen's presentation, but Sandi is doing absolutely marvelous work.

[@newsoul1]

Sandi is an excellent host, i hope she'll stay on the show a long time :)

[@elmsigreen]

Just finish the alphabet

[@toyotaprius79]

yeah! For another 13 seasons!

[@LughSummerson]

Having Sandi increases the run by Æ, Ø and Å.

[@GrijzePilion]

Haha yes, of course. They'll figure something out, I'm sure.

[@xiokashiroden1289]

All the way to Z end

[@thewpbard]

Maybe it's just me, but I think if there were ever two people you could interchange for a good number of hosting duties, it would be Stephen and Sandy. Right when she was announced to replace him, I knew the show would be in perfect hands.

[@amelialikesfrogs5778]

Imagine Steven on the bake off though ...

[@dougalbadger4918]

@@amelialikesfrogs5778 I just imagine him complimenting all the bakes and chatting to the most knowledgeable one for ages that they forgot to bake anything.

[@sidhackney8831]

When they announced Stephen was leaving my immediate reaction was "oh I hope Sandi replaces him"

[@boudicajones6524]

Took me way shorter to get used to Sandi then I thought it would. She's very funny and smart and a great host.

[@SchutzmarkeGMBH]

I hope they will do a series ø when they're through. All things scandinavian

[@littlesnowflakepunk855]

then do series þ about words beginning with the TH sound. Or start going through the IPA

[@garethtudor836]

Or start at the beginning, maybe with æ

[@TheMoonRover]

Well, it wouldn't be the first BBC show where the 27th series is "series 1"

[@the-chillian]

Yes, Do a series Ø, Å, Ð, Æ, and Þ.

[@andreaspe5762]

Scandinavian letters, numbers or IPA would be interesting

[@Whateverworksism]

Stephen was amazing. He is greatly missed. I hope that he is very happy no matter what he does now a days! Having said this, Toksvig could not have been a better replacement. She keeps the Fryism but with her own style. She really is something special. I always enjoyed Toksvig as a guest when Stephen was host. The reverse, Stephen as guest while Toksvig is host, could be utterly amazing.

[@colmivers]

If ever there was a seamless transition in television history

[@isaac_aren]

Has there ever been a more perfect replacement? Such maintaining of quality. They somehow managed to find someone as smart, funny, and posh as Stephen. Love it

[@h0lly_blue]

mood of the day: Alan's pleased face at 1:06, he knew the show would definitely go on

[@AlanXEverfrost]

In the earlier episodes where she was a guest, I thought she was quite funny and clever, but when I heard Steven was leaving I didn't think she'd be any good at replacing him. Well she proved me wrong. A very good season/series (depending on which English you're more familliar with) and I hope to see her in many more episodes.

[@patrickelliott-brennan8960]

Ditto

[@Alia-bc3rc]

"You got it, you're on the right chair." :"D

[@mirjanbouma]

There is no greater compliment.

[@eyedeasneverdie3348]

I love Sandi, she seems so nice and yet can deliver a sharp cutting put down to the guests.

[@ArcherKet]

I didnt know about this show until a year ago so for me, Sandi has always been the host of this show. And what a great host she is!

[@human_collector0]

She's so good at this! Damn.

[@marycanary86]

i want stephen back as a guest. and i want phil jupitus and david mitchell there as well cos theyll have a field day picking on stephen about the role reversal xD

[@dishmurphy5754]

I love Sandi. One of my favorite spots is included which is when Alan tells Sandi she’s in the right chair. Always melts my heart & brings a smile ✌️💚

[@TheBlackDemon1996]

I like watching Sandi on QI, because it reminds me of a student becoming a teacher and realising how much work it really was.

[@TheTruePhantasm]

love to see Stephen come back as a guest and remark something along the lines of "well this seat is a bit different". Sandi is doing a great job :)

[@hhairball9]

Oh, Sandi, and to think I once thought I could never love someone as much as I loved Stephan!

[@pauliejay4161]

I remember when I heard that Stephen Fry was leaving the show and wracking my brains trying to think who could possibly do the job. I came up with two people - Clive Anderson and Sandi Toksvig. Glad that Sandi got the gig.

[@azzyclark3860]

The last series of QI with Stephen was series 'M'. Throughout the series, Stephen was learning about magic. Magic begins with 'M'. In the last episode of series 'M', Stephen was presented with membership to the magic circle. Instead of this, Stephen surely should have done one last magic trick. Stephen should have made himself disappear. I feel that this was the biggest missed opportunity ever.

[@WDStevens]

Oh, that would have been nice. Or they could have had him regenerate into Sandi like in Doctor Who. On a serious note, however, I don't know whether they even knew Stephen was leaving when taping the M series. Sandi definitely hadn't been cast (if that's the right word) as she'd booked in a professional engagement for March and had to pull out when asked to take over so I imagine it all happened a lot later than we think.

[@dliessmgg]

"M"issed opportunity ;)

[@SnorrioK]

@@WDStevens - that would have been one of very few occasions where she had to pull out.

[@amanofmanyparts9120]

I really needed that! I've been totally exhausted all morning (cardiac problem acting up), but now I'm breathless from laughing and feeling much better!

[@JESK-lx4js]

I was sad when Stephen announced he was going but thrilled when I heard Sandi was taking over. She’s a brilliantly funny host, as anyone who has listened to the News Quiz will testify.

[@marciec8003]

That Christmas episode where theyre holding their hands is probably my favorite and most wholesome moment on television❤

[@maureenackerley8024]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣! My favourite show. I love Alan Davis and Sandi, they work so well together.

[@yanguimedia]

Sandi my favorite!

[@manningbartlett522]

There are so many comments from people who "knew she was the right choice". I regret to admit that I was a severe doubter, and I was convinced the show would rapidly fade into oblivion. I am utterly delighted to see that I was completely and profoundly wrong; the show had possibly become even more of a delight in her hands.

[@kingkong5483]

Sandi: She’s so sharp, and priceless like that 3,000 year old sword they dug up in her homeland!

[@ElladoraBlackwood]

I hope stephen will come back as a guest next season! Sandy is doing a fine job but I love the effect he had on alan

[@cjmcc5231]

Think she was one of the few people that could of replaced Stephen Fry- which is an awfully big compliment. Hope Stephen will come back as a guest one week and muck about with Alan for once.

[@thewpbard]

Personally, I wonder if Stephen and Sandy were separated at birth. Quite often, I think you could substitute one for the other and the show would be just as fantastic.

[@charliepie1212]

QI can only be properly hosted by a posh, gay sexagenarian: these are the requirements.

[@Ceracio]

Have. Could have, not 'of'. Stephen and Sandy wouldn't be proud of you!

[@lmm2103]

I would love that

[@grahamlive]

It's could have. Now go and sit in the corner and think about what you've done.

[@nakaharaindria]

I was sad when I heard Stephen's leaving but Sandi is filling up his place very well! I love the way she leads the program.

[@werotos7996]

i don't know how many times i've rewatched this. excellent cuts and choice of clips and of course having sandi on is marvelous, looking forward to many more series and compilations from you :)

[@thomasbyrne9127]

Loved Stephen but Sandi's is so unbelievably funny and witty I couldn't think of someone more suited to take over

[@alexanderminuzzo4839]

I really was ready to hate whoever stepped into the host spot, but Sandi is absolutely amazing. Just the right amount of wry humour and charm.

[@fossrampant5826]

She had a long and very successful run as host of "The News Quiz" on Radio 4 and has hosted other TV panel shows in the past. In addition to being very funny she's good at the format. An excellent choice.

[@KaritKtana]

I ❤️ Sandi

[@misterjt961]

Wish we got to watch QI in the states. I love this show

[@theena]

Sandi is fucking amazing. No one else on this planet could have stepped into Fry's shoes and made the transition seem so seamless. As Alan himself says in this clip, 'you are sitting on the right chair.'

[@jaredlosier7688]

Loved Stephen, but Sandi certainly does an excellent job! Well done.

[@monkeyeatingtuqoiusepper]

God bless this woman, she’s a true treasure

[@ElectroTherapyFTSoul]

I've never seen Sandi in anything else except for Whose Line is it Anyway? While I am getting more into British TV (US citizen here), she's otherwise escaped me completely. So here I am discovering this show, stumbling through random clips with Stephen Fry, and suddenly being reminded Sandi exists with this little shocker. I'm happy to see she's still brilliant and funny!

[@testsubject747]

3:15 "Uncle Stephen would never have allowed this!" Stephen: [brings actual garden saws to the set where Alan Davies is present]

[@SomeNiceMovies]

She has done a great job!

[@OvenBakedCookie]

She's the perfect new host. Very happy to keep watching QI :)

[@maryjensen5716]

Sandi is doing a fantastic job on QI and now she's on the Great British Bake Off with Noel Fielding. They are wonderful on it.

[@moramento22]

It's such a shame she left now though, but Matt's amazing too

[@Heresskip]

Her and Stephen really seem like 'his and hers' versions of one another...

[@fleakletheotter]

New series, YES! Gimme gimme gimme!

[@misterzod]

James Dalby any idea when? I'm Canadian so there are no ads for it. still cant wait

[@fleakletheotter]

Just checked the BBC website, QI website and QI twitter. Still no news other than Elizabeth I owned the world's first coat hanger and "Pencil" comes from the Latin word for small penis.

[@misterzod]

All of this is information I needed. Thank you

[@popazz1]

I could listen to Sandi 24/7.

[@MrIcelander]

Well, she certainly embraced the phrase "owning it" really quick. A very worthy follower of some very difficult steps indeed :)

[@mikepictor]

"will return for series O" - best news I will see all day

[@angemaidment5640]

I love that Sandi took over from Stephen. It’s like she graduated.

[@dava73]

Love Sandy. She’s incredible.

[@chuntguntley8771]

Sandi is the best, I like that she and Stephen Fry are so interchangeable.

[@AbsolutelyAverage]

Been a fan since No. 73

[@oscarmacintyre6007]

She's so unbelievably perfect

[@sgak]

Sandi is perfect, just perfect!

[@annakowalczyk5763]

The regime change - I like it!

[@francaperotti5934]

Seen this show live cant wait to see it live again in 2019

[@saoirse7167]

'Oh, yes! There's been a regime change!' is a great line.

[@barryallen8488]

God i love that jab at the end. Sandi is jolly good isn't she? Cracks me up sideways

[@glenhughes8013]

Sandi managed to replace the irreplaceable. Well done!

[@TheTomLees]

Picking a new host for QI feels weirdly like picking a new actor to play the Doctor Might not be good at first, but then you see them and it just works!

[@alex-ix9jb]

I miss Stephen but Sandi is fantastic!

[@obamna666]

Going from Stephen to Sandi is like watching the Doctor regenerate.

[@johndenverfan]

Sandi Is The Best 🇩🇰

[@NekoInk13]

"Oh yes! There's been a regime change!" haha! II want Stephen back as a guest too though, it'd be great to see them spar!

[@theena]

Lord, she's perfect. 'Oh yes, there's been a regime change!' *bows* Please bring Stephen back as a guest one time. Just one time.

[@SinsGamingChannel]

I loved Stephen, I love Sandi and most of all, I love Allen :)

[@whalesnamedshark]

Best replacement ever she is just as good as Mr. fry not a second of disappointment

[@TheSatanshunter]

i don't think there could ever be a better replacement for Stephen Fry, i was so sad when he left QI but Sandi is such an amazing presenter she fits this role perfectly

[@LordSparks]

I think I actually prefer Sandi's hosting. I love the way she throws adult humour seamlessly into the conversation. Stephen would occasionally too but mostly by accident 😏

[@glenncheatham1320]

Love Sandi as host!

[@ChazzyWS]

She's made this seat hers... love her wit!

[@TheSatanshunter]

I can't think of anyone more suited to replace Stephen Fry, she's brilliant!

[@sanuspg]

So impressively quick-witted.

[@kierenbuckley370]

I am a huge fan of Stephen Fry I do like Sandi Toksvig as the host

[@sk8catatonik]

Sandi gives me life♡☆

[@MarkGardiner1976]

I must admit that when Stephen left I thought it would be a disaster. However, I was wrong. Sandi is brilliant and is perfect in the QI chair.

[@ianjones9961]

Saw most of N and loved it, I still need to finish that out and catch up on O. Here's looking forward to P, and hopefully all the way on through to Z with Sandi!

[@mikebaginy8731]

I love Sandi!

[@alishawellens514]

I lowkey gasped when she first said Moriarty 😂

[@MCLooyverse]

@2:03 that kinda looks like Corey Taylor. Has he been on the show?

[@Hobsyllwin97]

I know you've been waiting 3 years for a response so you probably already know, but yes he has

[@MCLooyverse]

@Hobsyllwin97 Thanks man, I appreciate it

[@Hobsyllwin97]

@@MCLooyverse No worries. Series N episode 3 if you're still interested/haven't seen it, quite a good episode

[@heyyou6170]

I love Steven😍 and I love Sady😍. I thought I woudn't get oven Steven leaving QI. However now I'm looking forward to a QI future with Sandy and hope to se Steven again as a QI guest or in another tv program, film or someting like it. I really like QI greeting from Sweden.

[@eyerobot6622]

The King is dead, long live the Queen! The idea of a QI with a Fry is like imagining a Baker Street with a Holmes. As a mature adult, I don't know when that happened, I'll have to move on with the times and learn to love Ms. Toksvig as I loved Mr. Fry: After seeing this preview, that will be easier than I thought, and I look forward to years of learning and laughter. Stephen, as a fellow overly tall manic depressive with a curly haired sidekick, you'll always have a special place in my heart. p.s. Trevor Noah was the first fellow she thought would "turn her". kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJKomop4Z8aAb7s

[@1969Kismet]

Gosh! She's good : )

[@thebladeofchaos]

I'll admit, I was one of those who thought Stephen was irreplaceable. a lynchpin in this show and I'm happy to say I was proven wrong. Sandi's amazing at this

[@Maulderin]

What's the song they play at the end of the video. So catchy.

[@Adrianovaz2007]

When does series O starts its been long enough we want more QI!

[@trevor_1963]

Friday October 20 in the UK

[@Domihork]

I'm sorry what?! In 1:38 is that Steve Mould?! What's he doing there and why can't I find the episode?

[@chorusofoddities]

Yes, he was in for an episode. It's one of the Christmas ones, possibly N - Noel but I can't be sure