Rhys Ifans on when Rob brought Sir Tom Jones as a plus one to see him perform in A Christmas Carol!

Fellow Welshman, Rhys Ifans, joins Rob as they discuss Rhys’ affinity to err on the side of danger, both in his work and personal life, and how that has shaped where he is today. He reminisces about his first movie appearance with the great Sir Anthony Hopkins and remembers the time he gave Rob two tickets to see him in A Christmas Carol, only to realise whilst on stage that Rob had brought the one and only Sir Tom Jones as his plus one!
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[@RobBrydon]

Listen to the full 50 minute episode free and exclusively on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1fl6xAuKRulPMvpySfFzYE

[@vyvienn]

Ah, there's more! How did I manage to miss this giant, pinned post? (rhetorical question) I've always said that the only thing better than an interview with a Welshman is an interview with two of them. Holds true. Also, I am horribly envious that you got to see Rhys in "A Christmas Carol". Thank you for sharing this video. It made me smile a lot.

[@chrisd3211]

@Rob Brydon you would be excellent in house of dragons 🤷‍♂️

[@Harrietmjones]

Aww, I loved the end when Rhys called Rob, ‘Love’ (Cariad) and then said, ‘Thank you very much’ (Diolch yn fawr), both in Welsh. I’m English born but am of Welsh parentage and I miss hearing Welsh being spoken day to day. 💛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@SummaGirl1347]

“I’ll see you soon, Cariad.” How sweet is this man, I ask you? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

I could listen to this man talk for years. He was in my brothers class at school and he was scary to me then. The north n south welsh are different, we aren’t as sophisticated as the south. And that’s saying something! Ha. He’s such a good actor with amazing presence. Still has the danger. A true real north welsh character. Plus he’s dead right about Rhyl!

[@rhidiandavies1991]

Duw duw, paid gweud hwna lol being from Llanelli you'd struggle to find many places less "refined" so Rhyl must be a charming locale

[@emthethem]

This is so true..i went to the south for work well Cardiff and its so different and they dont sound like us even in Gymraeg.. Rhys sounds like my family and i do love it

[@TubbyBrewster11]

I’m from Rhyl. Born and raised there (although I went to high school in Prestatyn). The characterisation of the place is pretty bang on, it will always be home though. I’ve moved away now since going to uni and it must be said I miss the place somewhat and always look forward to going back.

[@BernadetteNason28]

I love hearing two Welshman, especially actors, shooting the breeze together. I'm watching on a sunny Friday afternoon in Austin, TX, and you're so far away, and yet at the same time, in the same room. Magic!

[@marvindanny436]

Hello Bernadette 😊

[@joecmccluskey]

Piss off Marvin ya Perv,,,,Hi Bernadette,,,, it's a Handsome Scottish Man you want X😉

[@nbell63]

"f_cking br-r-rillant!" that r-r-rolling Welsh 'r' that keeps on rolling! 😊

[@amiebrock2149]

I didn’t want this to end. So nice seeing and hearing two welsh greats have a chin wag of times 😁

[@vanessaisom8620]

Excellent! Rhys is so funny. I always see him as his character in 'Notting Hill'! Thanks Rob.

[@mbeally]

I love hearing Welsh people (especially these wonderful actors!) speak English. It gives the language such a beautiful lilt that it otherwise lacks. ❤❤❤

[@pamelabonaparte9383]

OMG you broke my heart when the conversation ended 😞 he is an absolutely lovely man and his stories and speech are so warming to the soul........the joy his career has provided so far is so under appreciated. Thank You so much for this chat between the two of you ❤️🥰

[@footgolfscominghome3630]

50 minute version on Spotify

[@ukqwerty999]

@@footgolfscominghome3630 thx

[@catastrophic009]

Rhys is just a gem of an actor he fits both gloves of playing a bad sinister guy or quite easily slip into a comedy role...he is a very versatile in any of them genera's

[@Jazzcodes]

Rhys Ifans, what a great actor and a nice man!!! Very funny too!

[@pinkgoddess]

Us deafened folk don’t do podcasts and transcripts are a rarity and don’t convey the vibe of the communication in the conversation. So when I say thank you for posting these I really mean it 🙏

[@rebania]

A total delight, two charming funny sweet Welsh blokes shooting the breeze, what's not to love? Ta Rob N Rhys 🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@dafinker3443]

The British Isles should be immensely proud of the fabulous WELSH 💋

[@justvin7214]

Loved Twin Town it's one of my most favourite films. Saw his band perform in a village hall (soon after his break up with Sienna Miller) and he came back to pub with everyone. A genuine nice guy, he really is so down-to-earth.

[@livingthelife9155]

I like Rob Brydon‘s interviews, but it’s interesting that all the best ones are with the Welsh Mafia, both North and South!

[@LennyHumes]

@Nic Berni Real nice and smooth

[@yehudimcewan5167]

The Taffia..?

[@colinbatchford8007]

What a funny genuine guy Rhys is, loved him in Twin Town and Mr Nice.

[@Devinn777]

Pinching myself for being able to see your conversation with Mr Ifans, top shelf 🙏🏻

[@dilwich]

Wales has produced some very fine actors . . .

[@blazedjord]

"You wouldn't want to insult someone from Rhyl" The most North Wales thing I've ever heard

[@siemadademsi5533]

Not really. Majority of Rhyl's population are either Brummie or Scouse.

[@mattsan70]

@@siemadademsi5533 exactly

[@miketomlin6040]

@@siemadademsi5533 All of them are African, we all are!

[@christinemoreira5215]

I am from Brazil, I lived in Ireland and I have to say, I LOVE RHYS IFANS!! But I am not able to say his name tho! I love love him, I can´t explain it!! It´s just Love! Kisses from Brazil to you and Rhys!

[@simonpollen4939]

I genuinely the absolute warmth of these interviews friends talking and we get to listen in. Thank you Mr B,

[@stoker1931jane]

Ohhh the whole (interview/) lovely chat, was just so great. Thank you to Mr. Brydon & Mr. Ifans. The whole wetsuit anecdote, at the end, had me in stitches. If Rhys had, sadly, Passed Away in a tight wetsuit. The World would have been bombarded with scene pictures of him playing Spike in the 1999 'Nottinghill' film. 🥺💔😍

[@matthewmoggridge5221]

Loving these Rob Brydon chat shows, hope there's going to be loads more.

[@irishelk3]

This guy is the coolest actor in the world, and funny. You know Burton, Harris and O’Toole were good friends and got pissed together quite a bit. I know Rhys speaks Welsh, i cant speak any being Irish, but its a very beautiful language, and our languages are related and our dna. And long live Owain Glyndwr!

[@benjic80]

So glad I found these gems. Great interviews with lovely people. Thanks Rob.

[@CornishMiner]

Definitely listen to the whole podcast on Spotify. Some great stories.

[@heresfrankbetches921]

How could I miss this gem a year ago? Such a shame

[@ChrisPlow]

As ever just brilliant. I could watch one a day!

[@mailrhian]

Aaw, LOVED that. MORE! MORE!

[@jamesbooth12]

From my favorite movie, “I’m not a mick. I’m bloody Welsh”

[@Nathanmorgan78]

He's knows all the interesting Welsh people. He has to get Hopkins ! He was in Gregs in South Wales a week or so ago.

[@swannvictor1388]

Hopkins was in Greggs..??

[@Nathanmorgan78]

Yeah, in Llantwit Major. Everyone likes Greggs.

[@lizzieatherfold2293]

Woohoo what a treat Rob Brydon and Rhys Ivan couldn’t get better

[@carringtonlefayette8644]

Brilliant interview. In life you must make enough money so you can call the guy. Banter between you two was perfection. Australia.

[@garethdesborough7960]

Rhys Ifans in Twin Town is a classic. And he has that North Wales hint of danger about him :)

[@bannistersounds]

Two legends right there

[@uavvidography2760]

Absolutely loving the show and your brilliant guests , thank you

[@SelectaWaynazz]

"You wouldn't want to insult someone in braille" is what i heard Rhys say after Rob discussed the blind guy at his gig. Ironically that would have been the best way to insult the audience member in question.

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

When I went to London to live in '86, from Burry Port with my mate Nicki, we pressed all the door bell buzzers on the Barbican until somebody buzzed us in then went up to roof to have a fantastic view of London

[@cootz72]

I was just warming into that and it finished.🙈 Make it an hour special Rob, Rhys Ifans is a Welsh legend.

[@RobBrydon]

Hi Chris, you can listen to the full 50min interview for free on Spotify if you want :) open.spotify.com/episode/1fl6xAuKRulPMvpySfFzYE - Alex, Channel Manager

[@cootz72]

@@RobBrydon Thanks Rob I wasn't aware they were on Spotify.Im onto it 👍

[@Yewbzee]

Brilliant. Love the pair of you fellas.

[@dafinker3443]

I ADORE THE WELSH !!!!!! best of the BRITISH BY FAR ❤️

[@caesartopacio9636]

Thank you. Your a life saver.

[@rossanafioravanti8526]

I love Rhys.

[@DaddyBear3000]

Anthony Hopkins is back home in Wales right now. An all time great.

[@yessanknow302]

RIP Sir Anthony Hopkins. I might as well be the first to say it....

[@DaddyBear3000]

@@yessanknow302 you bastard. Frightened the shit out of me 🤣

[@lancecluster]

Really enjoy these, Rob does a wonderful job with these - much more of a conversation than an interview.

[@rebania]

Lance Cluster great name

[@lancecluster]

@@rebania I'll let my parents know, thanks

[@rebania]

@@lancecluster its unique and interesting

[@lancecluster]

@@rebania Thank you. I am much more use to things that rhyme with Lance. I get a little nervous waiting for the next rhyme.

[@rebania]

@@lancecluster There once was a man with an incredible name, , it was of course Lance Cluster It would be easy to say that he could dance And was handy with a duster or that he could go in to a trance, and had wrangled a filibuster Furthermore by chance, he'd look good in a hat, worn by General Custer

[@CoLD.SToRAGE]

Rhys and I are both the same age. We both grew up in North Wales within 10 miles of each other. We both went to London at the same age too. Both have Guildhall Qualifications. Small World! Mae'n ddoniol na wnaethon ni erioed yn gyfarfod! As for Rhyl... yeah, going out at night there was always eventful(!)

[@taffyducks544]

Even to this day, little nicky remains my favourite performance of Rhys'

[@KSfan4ever]

Welsh gentleman are gold!

[@angeladawn805]

Back in the late 80's, I'd hitchhike down the M1 with a fellow art student (Leeds) - to hang at various squats with the St Martin's crowd (who were far more hardcore than us).... It was a different world back then

[@krissee6961]

Rhys Ifans in "Danny Deckchair", he did an Australian accent so well that we'd have thought he was an Aussie if we didn't already know he's Welsh.

[@1newbert]

Love that movie. I did think he was Aussie. Found out later he was Welsh.

[@nathangriffiths6218]

Shout out to Rhyl Sun Centre! I went there as a child in the 80s and it seemed like I had travelled into the future, with those chairs on a track running around the ceiling and indoor wave pool. Good times.

[@RockPhonic]

One of the few famous Welsh peoplle from North Wales.

[@gaynormainwaring1853]

Love Duffy!

[@laraineplummer1500]

In Rufus Sewell’s defence - apparently his mother was a classically trained pianist !

[@TheShmoo123]

Rhys looks like he’s hanging from the ceiling. Really enjoy these get togethers Rob...ta duck! 🙋🏽‍♀️💛

[@-Gorbi-]

Hello to Mycroft from New Orleans! Loved you in Elementary

[@FineYungCannibal.]

Rhys looks like hes sat down in the barbers about to have haircut. Lol

[@niallmurray9725]

Great interview as always Sir Rob. ‘Almost’ bumped into Rhys after getting off my bike last summer on the south bank post the 1st lockdown…... By the time I’d clocked who it was I had missed the opportunity to say hello 👋 such is life! 😁

[@dj-kq4fz]

Savoring. savoring. Thanks Rob and crew! (BTW, Rob name-dropped Rufus Sewell, a portent of a conversation to come? Yes, please!)

[@winifredmurphy849]

Great interview very funny, interesting and entertaining. Nice shout out to the Co. Cork accent. Well done well worth a listen.

[@danielgriffith6095]

Twin town one of my favourite films ever and I didn't even know he was form so close to my home town and were I live still rhyl

[@NasonJPR]

Rhys has been in a ton of stuff, and I'm sure I'm in the minority here but, my favourite movie he's in is The Replacements. It's hilarious! And he's awesome in it.

[@TheBuddhaFinger]

Not heard of that I will check it out. I like him in Mr Nice, Hanibal rising and Peter pan where he plays hook. He's an awesome actor

[@taffyducks544]

@@TheBuddhaFinger its a Keanu Reeves movie. About an American football player and team.

[@FmrFox-no6yk]

@Wakanda DQ Official I would be so happy if he is in it 🙏 the rumor 6 villains have barely speak anything on it so I’m hoping it is true that he coming back for the lizard 🙏

[@FmrFox-no6yk]

@Wakanda DQ Official great to hear and I’ve been following his work for years ! I’ve know he have some incident with Sony when the amazing spider came out. He was in the backstage during like a comic con panel and got so drunk and cursed out fans then he was arrested and locked up for under the influence. That story was everywhere on the internet for week on comic book trending news but it was a long time ago so I’m happy either way that marvel got him back and ignore whatever happen because marvel tend to avoid anyone that is under some sort of allegation.

[@hoisin75]

well that cheered up an otherwise dull Thursday afternoon in relative lockdown

[@Ranger1812]

You're being ungrateful and wasting your life by not appreciating the beauty of the world.

[@hoisin75]

@@Ranger1812 many thanks and have a fabulous weekend

[@onlyme219]

I'm a proud Englishman and totally get and understand a Welshman being proud of Wales, we are all on the same island and when push comes to shove like in the world wars we are all on the same side, Wales has some cool castles

[@highlight9014]

If you like Rhys find and watch ‘Berlin Station’. Really enjoyed it, sadly cancelled after 3 seasons.

[@marcusp905]

Top actor!!

[@baron6797]

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR I love it!!

[@marcgriffo]

Brilliant Rob, bloody Brilliant 😂😂😂

[@samsschool3639]

"Sheath the fucking steel!"

[@wildskel6350]

Rhys Ifans did a terrific turn in an Oasis video (The Importance of being Idle?) which I believe he also directed. Bendegedig!

[@themo.]

Diolch Rhys!Brilliant!

[@marvindanny436]

Hello Cate🤩

[@roseykyron5045]

Loved this!

[@aden30mm57]

Richard burton was a patron of Rhyl little theatre

[@edwardhinton1615]

I slipped on a Brussel sprout and broke my leg in six places.

[@gaynorquieros5521]

Hiraeth his greeting "hiya luv"

[@JasonGilmour]

Hello to the little man in the box great interview :-)

[@peterwhitaker71]

Nice shirt Mr. Brydon.

[@jamescaseymusic]

This one needs two Like buttons.

[@billymallon1743]

Alright rob looking well brother

[@zuzanaSimurdova]

Lovely

[@westernnoir4808]

The star of Pirate Radio.

[@rehabwales]

This grass is fucking lovely.

[@PaulMathias1]

Rhys was actually born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.......so he's not all bad.

[@ckb6091]

.......................turn the SOUND UP....................................................

[@Hviper6]

Can't wait to see him in NWH

[@xavimcoficial1]

Did you see him?

[@Hviper6]

@@xavimcoficial1 technically.🤣

[@thezhat5806]

He’s back in no way home!!

[@imitationsofmyself]

YES!!! I love his accent, I hope they keep the accent if The Lizard has any speaking lines. I'd love to hear it!

[@thezhat5806]

@@imitationsofmyself same hear man. That ominous, deep and mysterious accent

[@xavimcoficial1]

@@imitationsofmyself no :(

[@Timotei75]

09:20 Unintentional Pacino.

[@tinytesticles4748]

I went to butlins in rhyl,.caught chicken pox ..

[@davidlynch433]

Otto Hightower.

[@---df5sr]

Why is Robs computer turned around?? I’m guessing he has himself as a screensaver

[@stoker1931jane]

Rob Brydon is sitting at the "backside" of his desk. You can see the "workside" of his desk with a chair and the window behind it. So it's only normal that you see the back of the computer. ✌🏻

[@---df5sr]

@@stoker1931jane thank you mrs obvious, your husband must be very happy

[@Metal05]

“If you guess how many rabbits I have in my bag you can have both of em!” once heard by a welsh magician. 🤣🤣🤣

[@trenttrevorrow5648]

Rob got more Welsh here.

[@thedevilhimself1728]

See you in Spider-Man No Way Home this December fella ;) Or your voice anyway :D

[@xavimcoficial1]

The voice

[@joycejohnson7164]

Nottinghill

[@charmianjohnson2364]

Cariad can mean love or darling

[@lois.17]

Rhy fyr o gyfweliad! Stori dda am Eurig a Tom! X

[@gasamac8206]

I guess this man hate and never use Android smartphone hahaha

[@misshavisham3220]

" . . . they discuss Rhys’ affinity to air on the side of danger . . . " Are you sure it's not "err on the side of danger?" 🤣

[@RobBrydon]

Hi! Well spotted, thank you for pointing it out and we have now amended 😊 - Alex, Channel Manager

[@vyvienn]

Yo, most adorable Welsh oldies, you can exist perfectly well with just an iPad! Apart from that... there is nothing that is not enjoyable about this interview. Actually, there's NOTHING that's not enjoyable about this interview.