QI | Victoria Coren Mitchell's Best Moments

[@theena]

Fry and Coren being nerdy about the etymology of the word 'lunch' is why I will always adore this show.

[@Danjanon]

Absolutely, but who was right?

[@gustafsone]

@@Danjanon Yes.

[@gordonng8090]

@@Danjanon The person who was right is right.

[@curioushoodie]

Jack Whitehall was so spot on when he says it is like watching two great stags fighting each other.

[@Danjanon]

@@gordonng8090 Which was who? The guy playing first base. THAT'S HIS NAME

[@jenniferholden3575]

I love Victoria, she never backs down when she knows she’s right.

[@Falcrist]

Much like her husband. XD

[@aprilblenk]

Falcrist Imagine their arguments

[@tedhill2092]

*thinks

[@darrylhamlin7475]

aprilblenk Imagine they are quite polite but quite insistent arguments.

[@Varksterable]

I doubt she backs down when she knows she's wrong, either.

[@JesseColton]

WORSHIP IT. WORSHIP IT.

[@duncanlauder5906]

This was sooo funny. But wasnt she right about "Worship It", so shouldnt have got the Klaxon. But for giggles it was worth it. And yes she is lovely.

[@TheAlps36]

If it's Victoria, I will worship it

[@alunbuss7877]

"I think you'll find I said that's NOT the answer, now what it actually IS, I dunno."

[@antster1983]

Notice how it's a smaller font size on the screen to a regular klaxon caption, and it looks rather misaligned.

[@marycanary86]

stephen not missing a beat just going straight to "burn the witch!" xD

[@mikewilliams258]

mary canary And completely unrehearsed, of course. 😂

[@zapkvr]

It is recorded

[@lukecarroll4052]

@@zapkvr live recording

[@SaintPhoenixx]

In the actual episode, he does pause, they just edited it down for this video.

[@RK-ep8qy]

mary canary it was a perfect comment (but it did scare me a bit 😅)

[@justin.booth.]

I can't believe some people say she's not a comedian, sure she doesn't do stand-up, but her comedic timing is absolutely impeccable, better than most stand-ups. I cannot wait to see her rip Greg to shreds on Taskmaster!

[@anisahs2110]

She does have some sort of experience in stand up. During her teen years, she would go do stand up where Jo Brand and Frank Skinner used to go but she quickly gave it up cause her parents wanted her to go to university instead.

[@mastertrams]

Well... She is married to one of the better comedians this country has to offer...

[@pioneer_1148]

I'm not sure where to call it on that one. Stand up comics need to be able to write sets and set up call backs; which panel show comics don't really have to. But as you say, both have to have great comic timing and quick wits. Either way I'd much rather watch VCM on a panel show than most stand-up comics.

[@zacmumblethunder7466]

@@pioneer_1148 Most stand up comics now are just embarrassing.

[@macsmiffy2197]

She takes after her father, Alan Coren. He was brilliant on Radio 4’s News Quiz.

[@Wolfyjinny]

What a classic! Ricky "What am I supposed to do now?" Stephen "There is a shotgun in the draw".

[@brianyule1289]

I I imagine Ricky responded with a cackle only dogs could hear

[@boccs9925]

Or sulked grumpily for the rest of the evening. The man has two moods and it's either manic giggle or annoyed offense.

[@HUNKragor]

*drawer I believe

[@jcorbett9620]

I just think it's a shame there wasn't one and he didn't seize the opportunity to use it. Would have saved us from a lifetime of programmes from a man who is as funny as getting all the worlds infectious diseases at once.

[@HUNKragor]

@@jcorbett9620 that's your opinion Lot of people including me think he's brilliant and hilarious

[@-----REDACTED-----]

Oh gods, Victoria and David are unquestionably made for each other...

[@TheAlps36]

@Pleoryo there's one big difference - Victoria exudes confidence whereas David is more reserved and slightly insecure about himself

[@Kyle_Hubbard]

@@TheAlps36 The creature has a split personality disorder.

[@thomthom6268]

It's almost narcissism.

[@meetaverma8372]

@Pleoryo in two bodies

[@meetaverma8372]

@@thomthom6268 borderline

[@cogtroper]

The played nightmare was more terrifying than the actual nightmare because it had jimmy carr's laugh in the background

[@xavierpaquin]

Jimmy the murderous ventriloquist's dummy

[@andrewt836]

Yuh yuh yuh yuhhhhhhhhh

[@DerekWrites]

Shout out to the QI Production team for throwing that together to bring Victoria's dream to life on short notice

[@quantumblurrr]

It was a bit cringey and predictable

[@swapode]

​@@quantumblurrr You're a bit cringey and predictable.

[@killadog84]

Said it before and I'll say it again. David Mitchell's a lucky bugger

[@the-chillian]

Is he? She's also one of the best poker players in the world. He literally has no idea at all when she's telling him the truth and when she's bullshitting.

[@shanewright2772]

I thought he was married to Keeley Hawes...

[@matin-awathena126]

Shane Wright Keeley Hawes is married to Matthew Macfadyen, actually (both lucky couples hahaha )

[@shanewright2772]

I think not! :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/foemnHaom8pjjcU

[@matin-awathena126]

Shane Wright whoops, sorry! Thanks for the explanation though hahaha

[@henryaung7229]

I find nothing more enjoyable then seeing two of the smartest people on television challenge each other's knowledge. I unironically think that's cool

[@Kotten84]

She's great. Imagine the conversations she and David Mitchell must have. Also, they both should be on the show in the same episode. Those two and Bill Bailey (though I would not say no to Fry coming back as a guest).

[@kinsmed]

I'm stunned they don't have a show of their collective own.

[@Kron0]

While it's easy to imagine them having delightfully sparkling interesting conversation, I find it kinda funnier to picture them bickering about who's gonna take the bins out

[@Gooberpatrol66]

>(though I would not say no to Fry coming back as a guest). why

[@GuanoLad]

She does appear on his other shows, like The Unbelievable Truth on the radio.

[@BK-ku1zt]

what do you mean why? can't imagine what issue you'd have with him coming back as a guest as a 1 off.

[@cyanmanta]

When your very first appearance on the show goes so well that it becomes the stuff of QI legend...

[@SpeccyMan]

Indeed.

[@DaveWraptastic]

The kinda woman that makes you go: damn I'm ugly and stupid.

[@Varksterable]

As a guy, I definitely agree.

[@AutomaticDuck300]

Ugly, yes. Stupid, no. Just ignorant.

[@roverbever1084]

Also david mitchell ssSLuUrRrps the juccipussi

[@roverbever1084]

@Dave Wraptastic V. Acomplished Woman

[@averagewhovian]

You are smart and beautiful Queen 👑

[@thatfriggingbathroom2656]

Sandi is great, but if she doesn't want the job anymore some day, give it to Victoria

[@Isleofskye]

Absolutely ! .........and I speak as someone who over the last 63 years as found very few Women funny but those 2 are immense. :)

[@greendogg83]

That is a good idea

[@PedroTricking]

Holy shit, that's a great idea.

[@petertaylor4980]

That might mean having to cancel Only Connect. It might also mean not getting David Mitchell on QI. I'm sure Victoria would be a great QI host, but I don't know whether the cost would be worth it.

[@drakocarrion]

Why would Victoria being host mean David couldn't go on the show? He's been on Only Connect.

[@TheChloetse]

if you compare 0:29 to 1:02, Victoria's impression of how Stephen asks questions was spot on in both rhythm and intonation!

[@JimC]

That MAY have been Stephen imitating her impression, either from his own memory or the "elves" playing back her impression over his earbud.

[@davidyoung5114]

If there is a second version of this, they have to include the episode covering the topic of 'proximity' when Sandi went and sat on the lap of a member of the audience, only to introduce him as her son, Theo. Victoria's reaction was priceless!

[@user-xt4tf6jz2m]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnjGgJehjM2antE

[@famprima]

Loved that

[@medievalist]

Poor Theo looked mortified, it was hilarious!

[@CyberEJ]

This is why i love seeing her with lee Mack. He works so well with David, but Victoria is both firmer and less rigid at the same time and it gives them a great dynamic

[@leonbrooks2107]

I’d love for the BBC to set up a show where Stephen Fry and Victoria Coren Mitchell just teach us stuff. Be like Attenborough for random information with an extra splash of comedy.

[@TheThomNorth]

The bit with the march hare is definitely one of the most underrated moments in the show.

[@leaffinite2001]

Burn the witch!!! I love it

[@snipperjoey1151]

Victoria's knowledge is such that she knows things she doesn't know she knows. Truly admirable and threatening.

[@carnifex2232]

"That's a rarefied klaxon" Well, you can sure tell she's David's wife!

[@Ribbo]

you mean he's Victoria's husband!

[@HOTD108_]

@@Ribbo Are you referring to David's wife?

[@cait812]

Imagine her and David arguing. You can tell they're married.

[@Milamberinx]

I remember thinking they’d be good together years and years ago, before they started dating (according to Wikipedia at least). They’re married because they’re similar, not similar because they’re married.

[@KennethSorling]

That's my fear. David is a demon at arguing. But it's dangerous to win arguments with your wife. Everytime you win, you lose.

[@Varksterable]

@@KennethSorling David's autobiography is actually quite touching about how he meets and feels about Victoria. Worth a read/listen if you want to understand a little about how celebrity relationships pan out. (I personally don't give a damn about that stuff. But I still found it pretty moving and interesting.)

[@Sgarnoncunce]

@@KennethSorling says the bloke with no wife or girlfriend

[@JimC]

For those who haven't seen these, here are two clips that give us a glimpse into their arguments. The Last Leg kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5PZnn2lZr6oaZo Would I Lie To You kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHnFhHWgqtSJe5Y

[@kinsmed]

David Mitchell is the luckiest man in the world. And he knows it.

[@mdaddy775]

What does she see in him?!

[@MultiHugobugo]

@@mdaddy775 He's lovely

[@ginge641]

@@mdaddy775 A bad personality is a lot worse than being unappealing visually.

[@titanuranus3095]

@@mdaddy775 She won him in a Poker tournament, it is in his autobiography.

[@holkangel]

@@titanuranus3095 Except it is not! He recounts how they met in his autobiography though, that much is true. Sweetest biography chapter I have ever read, too. Damn I am emotionally invested in this.

[@TheZapan99]

Mitchell/Coren, the real OTP

[@trehamilton3009]

Only Victoria would take on Stephen Fry about a question!

[@harryw798]

"30-15. Fry" man that was funny

[@jessicalee333]

Quite interestingly, she was right (or they were essentially both right).

[@ergi7212]

I don't get it. Maybe cause I'm Dutch. Is it a British thing?

[@JousonOughton]

a reference to tennis scores

[@ikkanhetook]

I assumed it was him acting as if they were playing tennis. 30/15 would be their scores, with Stephen in the lead.

[@grimTales1]

I was watching that episode on TV earlier, hilarious :D

[@eolsunder]

put the bottle away... I am putting it away.. that really made me laugh.

[@victorstle2087]

I love the fact that David Mitchell is married to this woman so much that it still gives me that extra heart glow whenever she's being brilliant.

[@THEREALBLU13]

I love Jimmy’s absolutely baffled look throughout the bird jiss bit

[@_Mentat]

General Impression Size and Shape, would be GISS.

[@ingeborg-anne]

I love Victoria, she's so lovely :D

[@Scottish-Greg]

Ingeborg Anne Rakvåg Just like yourself 🖒😁

[@CratesOfPlates]

I first read this as “she’s so lonely” which made me laugh out loud x

[@DarkManzPK]

Victoria is everything i adore in life. From her speech to her hobbies. Perfection is rarely achieved and here you have plenty of it.

[@jonhohensee3258]

The way she talks makes me want to puncture my eardrums.

[@russellmorgan5611]

The fact that Victoria and David are married is no suprise. The prospect that they are twins separated at birth is equally believable.

[@eyedeasneverdie3348]

She was so good on this show, hope she becomes more a regular guest on it. Also, her voice is sexy as hell

[@dickvandyke5573]

Eyedeas Never Die imagine how she’d sound during sex... 😱

[@jackanaples]

Indeed it is.

[@LurkerPatrol]

@@dickvandyke5573 "Ah yes... mmm quite. Indeed. Well done darling"

[@AL-uu9pt]

just her voice?

[@jainutkarsh94]

just her voice?

[@kazuya9288]

Awwwh man they cut the funniest bit when Sandy gives the wine out, she gives one to the other guest and one to Jimmy Carr making comments about each wine being like each guest and when she brings out the third wine Victoria thinks it's for her (it's for Alan) and Sandy says "this one goes down very easily I've been told" and the look on Victoria's face before she hands it to Alan is priceless.

[@leahcaplan]

do you know which episode this is? I really want to watch it

[@Tesseltjuhhxx]

@@leahcaplan it's been a year, but I believe it's "Not Nearly", hope it still helps haha

[@ProfessorPinyon]

One of the best guests

[@gerardobng]

definitely! ^_^

[@garyhuntress6871]

I've watched SO much QI and never appreciated how clever she is.

[@DanDownunda8888]

Don't get me wrong, I adore Victoria, but on an episode of HIGNFY one of the other contestants jokingly spoke of a dog being sent to Mars. Victoria said, "I know they sent one to the Moon, but to Mars? Really?" She was deadly serious. Her intelligence is compartmentalized, like all of us, but in a mesmerisingly and adorable way.

[@NickOwens]

Her best bit in relation to the "jigger" part was when she mentioned that it was a word for ouija board and said "let's put our hands on your jigger".

[@decodolly1535]

"It's moving. Is it doing that by itself...?"

[@OwainCynanRoberts]

The entire ‘March Hare’ bit is so memorable, like how did they pull that off so quickly?

[@AndrewTBP]

The QI elves run the klaxon machine from the control room, where they can reprogram it during each scene.

[@ChrisCanoeshoe]

I've literally never seen a man even dare speak over Victoria. The most wonderful, remarkable woman I've ever seen!

[@ripdbtpoo1441]

I've never seen a man rude enough to interrupt Victoria! Quite right too!

[@annastracke8555]

General comment if I may: Victoria and David- a match made in heaven- I love them both, they are so witty, yet down to earth.

[@ekimandersom4478]

Beckham?

[@BoboDoboRobo]

"Where do you think ploughman's lunch comes from?" "From ploughmans having their lunch."

[@SpeccyMan]

That would be "from ploughmen having their lunch."

[@tonytye8963]

A funny and quick retort, except it didn't, it was a made up marketing ploy.

[@michaelrawson6261]

Victoria has the lot! Brains, looks, sharp sense of humour, comic timing like lazer beams and a great figure!! Yes, David Mitchell is a lucky, LUCKY bugger! 🍒

[@eolsunder]

I just hope it lasts a while, he's been in a slump for quite a long time, and finally hit the jackpot, want him to enjoy it for a long time.

[@Isleofskye]

Don't forget she won a Million Dollar Poker Tournament in Vegas, as well. Not that either of them are short of a few bob ! :) Mind you with a fabulous wit as Alan Coren as her Father she was always going to be quite brilliant..

[@michaelcarter2851]

Those who say David Mitchell is lucky seem to suggest he has nothing to offer. Also saying that David is lucky implies Victoria is a prize to be won. Both of them are academically gifted and hence they would enjoy each others company. Furthermore, David Mitchell is one of the most interesting and funniest people alive. While, he could gain to lose a few pounds he is not ugly but instead has a distinguished look. So in my opinion both are lucky.

[@jackanaples]

At a guess the ones saying David Mitchell is a lucky man to be married to Victoria are men who find her attractive. It's not meant as a slight against him in any way, but is instead an observation of how fascinating on a number of levels she is. It's normal for people to focus on the gender they prefer.

[@chrisst8922]

Fabulous figure, not a straight line on her.

[@Shlock7]

Ah. Obviously start off with Victoria's anxious dream. Focken brilliant.

[@ikarikid]

I came here to learn about the Aztecs!

[@Kron0]

Victoria Coren Mitchell might just BE the best bits

[@HairyHariyama]

7:54 - Aw, it cut out just before Jimmy said "I like twinkle cave."

[@TheOneWhoMightBe]

It means both vagina *and* back passage! What the hell, England?!

[@jobansand]

TheOneWhoMightBe if you're drunk enough it doesn't really matter

[@kossend1]

At 6:40 when Steven was wrong about the phrase "ploughman's lunch", I'd have loved to see the klaxons go off

[@chadtopia]

Her humour is so similar to her father’s, who I was a huge fan of. I think she’s wonderful in her own right too :)

[@DissociatedWomenIncorporated]

I’ve loved Victoria Coren Mitchell ever since her seminal documentary, “A History of Corners”.

[@mustafa2010ism]

Love victoria, funny, witty, incredibly smart and great at everything she does. Want to read her book soon!

[@malcolmnicholas5931]

Proper "heart skips a beat" crush on Victoria. She gives me goosebumps. Even my daughter says "Only Connect's on Daddy...You favourite person's on...It's her Daddy". My wife just laughs, because she always says "Daddy's Victoria fix..."!

[@OlOleander]

I absolutely love VCM. She's my platonic celebrity crush. She and David both chose the only people that could match each other, and I couldn't think of a more perfect couple. Her timing is impeccable, her wit is quick and sharp, and by golly she _knows_ her stuff.

[@antopolskiy]

along with her brains, she's got an incredible smile

[@richrdlewis6278]

She's great, love her to bits.

[@rtg_onefourtwoeightfiveseven]

If I keep asking for a Bill Bailey compilation, does it make it more or less likely?

[@TwoWholeWorms]

But how would they pick?! :o

[@rtg_onefourtwoeightfiveseven]

CJ Clarke Really?

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

With this show? Somehow both.

[@La_sagne]

that reminds me of this pub.. it was a theme pub and the theme was... uncertainty!

[@solarpower7581]

More or less

[@sharonmullins1957]

Victoria and David seem like the perfect match! Love listening to both.

[@XylozQuin]

There is literally nobody more perfect for David Mitchell, I reckon she gives him a run for his money.

[@richardpaxford5792]

I'm looking forward immensely to the release of Victoria's new book: "Jigger is not the answer." 😂

[@andrewfenn3019]

Followed by "Did They Worship It?"

[@221b-Maker-Street]

I was thinking _"Well I'll be jiggered..."_ 😳

[@counterpoint6234]

For anybody wondering, the song at the end is Swing Swing Swing by Neil Sidwell.

[@warpspeedchic6932]

I want to be just like Victoria one day

[@Bigolddragon]

Madeleine Morris good luck

[@lesrogers7310]

Why would you that...…? Just be who you are.....

[@daniellewis1789]

Madeleine Morris Unfortunately David Mitchell is already taken.

[@expressoevangelism80]

I love the way she stitches Fry up so confidently.

[@24Fanboy]

"That's a rarified klaxon" should have gotten a big laugh.

[@massoud999]

Victoria Coren Mitchell for prime minister or for president. It doesn't matter in which country, but Germany would be great. She is the best.

[@robertofontiglia4148]

6:28 the way she says "It IS !" is really cute :p

[@yellowbelly7863]

Her and David could not be a better match. They are both so incredibly analytical... amazing

[@bouncerbloke1]

She's just amazing in every way ❤️

[@peternicholson233]

Dinner time at the Mitchell house must be a hoot.

[@jaycievictory8461]

The timbre of her voice and inflections are so like her husband's! I wonder if one of them has been influenced by the other or if that is part of the reason they were attracted to each other 😊😊

[@MisterT50000]

Her first appearance was in the episode Jargon. It featured a funny discussion about Holmes and Watson.

[@SpeccyMan]

"But Holmes, I ejaculated!!"

[@christydowns783]

She's smart and she's funny. She'd definitely make and excellent host of QI one day (if Sandi decides to leave before it ends)

[@SickSkilz]

David Mitchel is brilliant and witty and I could listen to him all day. But the greatest testament to his character is that Victoria found fit to marry him.

[@andrewfenn3019]

"Do you have to dress as a wench?" "You say 'have to"

[@alexjohnston8889]

There isn't a straight man alive who wouldn't switch places with David Mitchell for 24 hours even 5 mins

[@zaftra]

I'll take the 30 seconds I'd last with her.

[@CB-xr1eg]

@Alan Cogan I'm happy to just keep repeating the bit where she says vagina, vagina, vagina,vagina...

[@CB-xr1eg]

@stephen morris I didn't say she was.. wtf are you on about?

[@angeladawn805]

I listened to David's reading (bio?) about how he and Victoria (eventually) got together. I think they're equally besotted with each other.

[@sixjhontongalamar979]

6:15 when the two smartest kids in class got two different answers lmao. Definitely loving the aura of sexiness by intellect that Victoria gives. I'm bringing WILTY and Taskmaster, I guess I have another one to add.

[@JoaoSantos-lv4rc]

she's amazing. that poker game must have been riotous.

[@hoosierarcher]

Everyday I wake up and say, "David Mitchell is blessed."

[@secretivescorpio891]

Do you though?

[@amaybury4672]

What kind of heavenly poker game can that have been, with Stephen Fry, Victoria Coram Mitchell, and Ricky Gervais?!

[@eizhowa]

You forgot the part where Vicky tells female role model Sandi off for saying that "yes is roughly better than no", and that Vicky certainly would not be teaching her daughters that.

[@andy0175]

I could listen to her voice all day long😍

[@SuspenduAuGaffa]

I'd have gone with "Which gave a nice glint to her stool" for that limerick at the end. Any more?

[@buniongravy]

good one!!

[@wolfgangmcq]

"Then spilled the whole pot like a fool"; "When she ate it it tasted like gruel"; "Just like they taught her at school"; "Though she thought it excessively cruel"

[@euanroberts9860]

Victoria is an absolute delight.

[@shoredude2]

It's been 3 1/2 years since this was released. Why is there not a Part Two?

[@Brownalebelly]

So beautiful and so intelligent. Love her.

[@hopeduncan1953]

My favourite guest! Please please get Victoria and Alan on at the same time!

[@Inucat]

Alan is on every show :) did you mean David Mitchell?

[@hopeduncan1953]

Yes of course! They're a great couple with amazing comic timing.

[@SpeccyMan]

I thought for a moment you meant her father Alan Coren.

[@tonygray7804]

Simply the world's most worldly and accomplished, not to mention witty and beautiful, woman...

[@jamesdettmann94]

5:06 Stephen Fry, Victoria Coren, Martin Amis and Ricky Gervais all played poker together in Wales??

[@Naeidea]

She's incredibly clever, smart, educated and has a quick wit. David Mitchell is a lucky guy to have her to call wife.

[@ModeratelyAmused]

Betting the length of arguments that Victoria and David have are based on entirely on how long it takes them to state all the facts and not a second longer.

[@coasternut3091]

Her and David's arguments must be epic

[@SiskinOnUTube]

It gives me hope for the future, to think that Alan Coren gave us such a lovely daughter to admire. I enjoyed his entertainment as I grew up. Victoria must have been the jewel of his life.

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

Thanks for those. Haven't seen many of them before

[@justadummy8076]

Her personality does fit David quite well

[@StarHorseLover200]

David is a lucky man. And an enlightened one, too.

[@gromcom]

They missed out the best bit imho. 'Lets all put our hands on the jigger. Its moving are we doing that or is it doing it by itself.' [not exact quote but it was something like that]

[@minetoki]

The way she told that Only Connect Egyptian hieroglyphics story is gold!!

[@theeaselrider4032]

I believe I just found my new celebrity crush. Smart, charming, cute. Victoria I mean, Stephen's not my type.

[@crazylittleangel]

I absolutely love Victoria Core Mitchell!!

[@malahammer]

2:59 "i think you'll find......." Helllllllllllllllllllloooooooooooooooo David :) Isn't Victoria just wonderful

[@cjw9257]

Beautiful smile,hair,accent,so smart,she’s brilliant.

[@zigi4334]

Very talented Poker player.

[@AndrewLumsden]

Why does this only last for 8 and a half minutes? There must surely be more, Victoria is the best.