Richard Ayoade's HILARIOUS opening monologue at the BAFTAs 2022 | BBC

[@kashiaroundtheworld]

"No one works harder than us... except for people who work in other professions" 🤣

[@Walperion_Paintings]

Yes that's soo much my favourite line! Because sooo true! :)

[@deltabilly1]

When I used to busk one line we used to get tips was “you are all that stands between us and an honest living.”

[@Brass-Eye]

He is kinda copying the public devide thing Ricky Gervais has already done.

[@stomachegg041]

Wow its so funny

[@bamleith3095]

@@Brass-Eye "copying" lemme guess, you're not from the UK? Decisive comedy is a staple of British comedy. No one person owns it.

[@williamwalsh3779]

Richard is just legendary. Best deadpan straight man in a generation. Thank God KZbin exists so Americans can enjoy this genius man.

[@jonharrison9222]

Yes it is a vast improvement.

[@89st7]

See Howard Moon

[@Anne-Crosby2020]

Richard should get to host the Oscars!! He’s brilliant, smart, articulate and FUNNY. (I hope never to see Jimmy Kimmel do it again).

[@masondegaulle5731]

What makes Richard great is he's literally just saying what he thinks.

[@Walperion_Paintings]

What we and they all think but too poolite to saym because it's just not the industry tradition to admit actors are one of the easiest jobs in the world etc that bluntly lol.

[@CeeKay42069]

Richard “zero filter”’ Ayoade

[@atyourservice]

It's great when he says what he thinks because it's probably more or less what you think ;)

[@lawjef]

There are uk quiz shows with Richard Ayoade as a guest, and there are uk quiz shows that are not worth your time. There is no third category

[@yerolo]

...and what is written on the teleprompter

[@DrewishAF]

His best line of all time has to be the, "NO ONE told me there would be social interaction or I would not have come." 😆

[@moonbalancedd]

where did he say that? he didn't say it here.

[@webjr1981]

@@moonbalancedd He said it on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

[@ItsMeYourRealDad]

If thats his best line I'd hate to see his worst material

[@judsdragon]

was that the episode he was team captain with rob beckett in place of sean lock?

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@ItsMeYourRealDad you have to imagine this in his voice and deadpan delivery and appreciate this dry sarcastic wit

[@EhCloserLook]

I always find Richard Ayoade to be delightful. More of him, please!

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I remember he was in the US film The Watch, 🔭. He was excellent in Dark Place, The IT Crowd. 📺

[@Certifieddonkeybrainless]

Richard is a genius. i can't tell if his whole personality is an act, which if it is is an insane level of skill and commitment I'm certainly incapable of, or if it is just who he is as a person that exudes the level of perfect comedic timing do to awkward delivery, but which ever it is, I deeply respect the man for all the laughs he's bestowed upon me.

[@treetopjones737]

Probably a mix of real person combined with a comedy brain.

[@MegaHariboboy]

Very likely to be a persona that has elements of his real personality, but when you seem him interact with someone like Chris O'Dowd or Noel Fielding, you can tell that he is trying to keep the awkward persona up and to not break.

[@RumblesBettr]

You brits wouldnt know funny if it killed the queen. O wait… she is dead and its hilarious!

[@beatm6948]

From what I've seen the awkwardness is a very strong comedy persona. Maybe in real life he is a bit reserved 🤷

[@molestedmango]

People like this are usually both

[@jamesoxley2542]

The random awkward "hi". He's the only person on Earth I can respect for using something that simple for comedy.

[@floouk]

He should be the new Doctor. He would be brilliant!

[@alisonn7200]

I was scrolling down to say exactly that but you beat me to it:) He's the perfect Doctor Who.

[@lindalowe5592]

I totally agree. I’m not interested in the proposed new Doctor so they lost me.

[@noahcraven]

@@lindalowe5592 they still haven’t called him 14 yet so he might still not be the next doctor

[@Lumibear.]

@@noahcraven Oh rly? What are we thinking, that now that the Doctor has infinite regenerations they’ll pop a cap in their head every episode till they get to a look that everyone likes?

[@noahcraven]

@@Lumibear. don’t shoot the messenger here man, i’m sure there’s a valid reason that another regeneration is allowed that you could wrap your head around if you have it the time of day instead of being lowkey mad on the internet

[@AmaraEmme]

What a blessing this man is, he’s never disappointed

[@imacmill]

_What a blessing this man is, he's never disappointed_ That apostrophe adds a certain, comedic ambiguity to your statement.

[@AmaraEmme]

@@imacmill 😂 true, I was tired when I commented

[@shadow_realm47]

@@AmaraEmme he's ALWAYS dissapointed

[@flugoaway3398]

@@AmaraEmme it’s funnier that you explained what happened. I understand the feeling when you’re too tired, you saw the mistake but then ah f it and hit post lol

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@flugoaway3398 no, that's not what she said. she only saw her mistake afterwards, she literally just explained this, what are you talking about?

[@Sasataf]

"There was barely enough time to get up from your seat and slap someone..." 😄😂🤣

[@annmarie3573]

Best line!

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@annmarie3573 no, there were better

[@KittyHerder]

That man just doesn't age. I had to look it up. He's 45 and still looks like he's in his 20s.

[@CorvusCorone68]

there's a saying, black don't crack

[@Astral-Projector2389]

Just by quitting alcohol you expand your youth by many years.

[@davidkariu]

​@@Astral-Projector2389genes. Some people drink and smoke to the high heavens and still look like kids.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

He's funny in The IT Crowd. PBS 🇺🇸 ran that sitcom for 3-4 years, weekends. It ended, US airing around 2021.

[@Corganphoria]

He said he's 23

[@jesmarina]

Nobody can say "Please" quite like Ayoade can.

[@bitchykins]

Yeah, that was brilliant on multiple levels.

[@maureensurdez7841]

quick wit, well constructed , consistent threads, BEAUTIFUL JOB.

[@davidstuart4915]

what was quick...or, some might say...witty about that?!

[@taserrr]

What? It's a rehearsed speech, which fine but there's nothing witty about it.

[@Totalavulsion]

Quick reading

[@madnessbydesignVria]

I've seen him in several interviews. He's very quick and witty.

[@roo3566]

Well done Richard for being something that the BBC and most actors cannot achieve: not entitled, not condescending, not a waste of space, and entertaining. Thank you.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

you're thanking someone for merely being a decent person, really? also, do you actually know what he's like?

[@strreetlamp7613]

​@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 most celebrities arent decent. least male ones

[@susie9893]

​@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849well I think we can extrapolate that he's a devoted father and I really respect that I have never heard him once name drop that he married into acting royalty (and that he totally went his own way in acting rather than the Shakespearean line his in-laws were in)

[@KKORAS_]

He will always be too damn funny

[@sweatymrkim4578]

He's finally made the 'IT Crowd.

[@carrieullrich5059]

😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@kodypratt]

I MISTAH KIM!

[@irandude1655]

“There’s barely enough time to get up your seat and slap someone” - ohhh the shade. 😂😂

[@artimp152]

Brilliantly understated, ironic, and cheekily modest.

[@jamiej5229]

he is really good, but how can u use quick wit to describe a pre-written speech??? :)

[@Mystro84]

When you realise his whole public persona is an act, and that he might actually be the best and most committed actor in the room...

[@BenjaminTemplar]

I loved his character in the IT Crowd and how he interacted with all other members of the cast. A true genius ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@user-ii3vn8tn3q]

I love Richard Ayoade, he is so funny!

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

This will eventually end. LOL!! He's always brilliantly drole. He would be superb as Dr. WHO!!!

[@floouk]

Absolute agree

[@blakethefairy6442]

OMG YOU’RE RIGHT!!! How have I not thought of this? Brilliant!

[@MrGameandSoup]

*droll

[@Mojo16011973]

Or a Willy Wonka.

[@julianfoot8748]

not gonna happen. He would not be the Doctor he would be Richard Ayoade. Brilliant but not right for the show.

[@RyanRSteiner]

Richard’s one of those people who seem endlessly funny due to a substantial amount of both wit and intelligence, I’ve missed him since Travel Man. Would pay any sum of money to see him and Holness resurrect Darkplace. And damn, he’s looking really good, like, hasn’t aged a day in the past 20 years.

[@kevincaldwell4707]

Surely Richard should be hosting this show every year.

[@MrSpannners]

I love him so much. Such a funny man

[@jonhohensee3258]

You don't love him like I love him.

[@samuisamara]

He is brilliant.

[@Pizza1555]

1:02 love how everyone was sad because he wouldnt be hosting anymore but he immediately made em laugh,I LOVE HIM

[@treetopjones737]

Had a thought: REAL outside the box casting: Richard as the new Bond. 😁

[@MisterDibitybopty]

He'd basically be Austin Powers, so they may as well just do a new Austin Powers with him instead 😁

[@gigaleader]

I absolutely love Richard Ayoade but that's a bit too far outside the box

[@patmerritt2733]

Doctor who

[@SarahSmith-nr2wj]

I'd watch it if they cast Richard 💯, and I'm not interested in it at all as it is , far better as a spoof.

[@ghodarobellevedeer9801]

As British as they come honestly. Classic!

[@stephaniea9715]

Still waiting for that wondrous day when Richard Ayoade plays Doctor Who.

[@astro9219]

He’s done IT proud

[@aaronwalcott513]

Richard Ayoade is a legend in his own time.

[@kezkezooie8595]

I adore Richard! Always good value.

[@p24hrsmith]

Richard is not on TV enough his hilarious everytime I see him

[@lewissmith350]

Richard Ayoade is a great speaker. 😊 Great host.

[@michaelahilzensauer4994]

Richard Ayoade is HILARIOUS, as always!

[@Sheenifier]

"I don't know who's won what, and its not just bc I don't care" Best part to me aside from the slap someone reference

[@Janesomeone]

Richard is absolutely adorable 🥰

[@robh7800]

Really need him to be on task master

[@clarelowe4984]

YES! And David Mitchell

[@ghostblue82]

I want him to give my eulogy. My ghost will be behind him cracking up. 🤣🤣

[@ALBINO1D]

😆

[@zzzmzzz4466]

so funny in a classy way. love him

[@lesliecoffield7458]

Please bring back IT Crowd

[@frankwhite1816]

Damn it I love Richard. The best!

[@Funkybassuk]

“… in a way, welcome”

[@pascalolivier4458]

For everything he says, I always feel I'm watching Moss on a stage.

[@emrico1]

He's not an actor, just a guy who said he was an actor and has been reluctantly doing it ever since to save embarrassment

[@Keallei]

I can’t see him as anyone other than Moss. It looks like he didn’t wear his slightly larger glasses to present, though.

[@Stoffer5500]

@@emrico1 That's so Moss... :P

[@junbh2]

A little bit, but Richard is so so so much more aware of the social conventions and unspoken layers to things. He flouts them deliberately, with full knowledge of what he's doing.

[@CorvusCorone68]

Dear Sir or Madam: Fire! Fire! Fire!

[@nez9751]

I think he’s great, always really funny. Handsome nerd thing going on. I loved him on travelman.

[@carlosacta8726]

This dude is SOMETHING ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@flopofshame2582]

That was the most British thing I've evr seen.

[@Totalavulsion]

You clearly live an extremely sheltered life

[@flopofshame2582]

@@Totalavulsion what does being sheltered have to do with my comment? Are you always unnecessarily snarky?

[@NeilLewis77]

@@Totalavulsion sheltered life refers to a person who hasn't had many hardships. Not someone who hasn't seen much telly from other continents.

[@everponderingstar]

I love the Will Smith reference lol

[@johnconnor4749]

Of course you will

[@donaldcampbell3043]

Only reason I came on to watch the clip, I knew Richard would take a swipe at Will 'No Class' Smith...

[@japhyryder66]

Why, why, WHY, wasn’t Richard chosen as the new Doctor?!

[@japhyryder66]

@@hi-ve1cw A fair point. I just think he’d be brilliant.

[@davidstuart4915]

because he would Ruin it! - 2 secs thought comes up with far better choice Benedict Cumberbatch

[@Oba936]

Oh they will, some day. Would love to see Ramesh as well, but I fear they won't enjoy his wonderful humor in a Doctor as much. But Richard? For certain.

[@matrix26uk]

Probably something to do with not ticking the flamboyant gay box!

[@vonn4017]

he didnt audition for it

[@deadinthebed963]

Damn right and hilarious no one works harder than us except people in other except people in other proffesions

[@tubester4567]

That was the best joke, but I didnt get much laughs from this. It was more slightly amusing for me. A couple of chuckles.

[@deadinthebed963]

Fair enough its just one of those which is always good to hear self deprecation and running down.

[@32shumble]

yes that was the one good line

[@fatskinnyfatboy]

Like proofreaders, for example.

[@Simon_PieMan]

@@fatskinnyfatboy Very good ✅

[@MarieCC122]

Ricard truly makes the best of it. I am a fan of Richard Ayoade he is cute. He is also great in The Mandalorian season 1 as Zero. It's cool he got to work with Disney. He has done more than he gives himself credit for.

[@kasetophono]

He is such an icon

[@outsidesounds8314]

So strange seeing Ant & Dec in the same room as Richard Ayoade. It's like those Family Guy/Simpsons crossovers nobody asked for

[@outsidesounds8314]

As if I'd forgotten they exist in the same time and place

[@zunalter]

I love British humor

[@nosikenwigene]

Here to say in 2024, that this was such a good monologue.

[@Rose-ls1ug]

Oh Richard you are the best... 😂😂😂

[@timmythecat7478]

ABSOLUTELY 💚 RICHARD AYOADE !!!!

[@mithakarai]

For me, Mr. Ayoade would've been a *much* better host for BAFTA Film Awards, too. He's genuinely very funny! I was cringing the whole time I was watching rebel wilson hosting.. 🤫

[@johnricercato740]

I totally agree. They consistently get it wrong: Fry was funny for a few years and then became tiresome; Jonathan Ross and Joanna Lumley were dreadful. I didn’t see the Rebel Wilson broadcast but she seemed an odd choice. But you can bet they won’t give RA the gig - too obviously the best option and too ironic for the Hollywood gang.

[@mithakarai]

@@johnricercato740 🤣🤣 you're right. I can imagine those Hollywood actors' blank faces, while we're rofl. I'm not even a brit, nor an american, but I really enjoy sarcastic humour that RA has. He's one of my favourite comics. Rebel was a really random choice, and Joanna was painful. Fry was ok, I thought, but at this point, I think I'd even appreciate Tom Allen hosting. Cuz they did always fail to choose a good one. 😓

[@bikeny]

How many awards does bafta have? Also, just curious, but why was there an airline logo stuck to the lectern?

[@WallyBalls]

Absolutely awesome and honest

[@kmlgraph]

The audience is like "Okay...not sure...I guess we'll clap."

[@Corndadthepop]

First saw him on Garth Merenghi's Darkplace, man's a genius.

[@Scarnogemini]

Thank you Moss

[@johngraham6506]

He is brilliant - so good.

[@alzychoze6591]

I have never seen such aggressive decor in an awards show.

[@milenadespotovic0106]

I love Ayoade! So funny!

[@mariafarrugia1192]

THIS INDUSTRY NEEDS THIS MAN..

[@ayiitee577]

British humour is really something lol

[@jpdontcare9000]

i wanna see more movies from him and see him play rolls

[@vonn4017]

playing a food stuff is beneath him

[@edeledeledel5490]

@@vonn4017 He'd make an excellent BAP

[@xbbjdf8]

@@edeledeledel5490 award that man a BAPPTA

[@edeledeledel5490]

@@xbbjdf8 Lol

[@rahmspinat]

His voice is mesmerizing

[@stevensmith743]

He's a treasure.

[@patriksvensson2360]

That is comedy gold. The guy is simply brilliant.

[@MyKrabi]

I LOVE him. Why is he not more famous?!?! (The socially awkward nerd persona is clearly an act).

[@CM-pf1xc]

Lol I don’t think it’s an act! It’s an honest expression of his character/personality (which is why we all love it) but it IS a performance, just like all of us in public we put certain persona to forefront

[@junbh2]

He is very famous! And I think the socially awkward nerd thing is maybe something he plays up but not entirely made up. When you listen to him in e.g. radio interviews about films he's directed, he's still quite reserved, but there's a definite difference in how he speaks.

[@treetopjones737]

@@junbh2 He's a human being. It would get tiresome if he tried to be "on" 24/7 in life.

[@darkhoursofday6250]

This was great. I swear he channeled Stephen Fry from Fry and Laurie. Same style and great delivery. I wish he had been the new Doctor... but the other guy they chose will be great too I'm sure.

[@MzKitka]

I think you put your finger on it. It's very "You're taking me seriously but I'm taking a piss."

[@k_logix]

Simply brilliant!

[@nomadqueen1111]

One of my favorite Brits.❤😂

[@carolfrueh]

Love love love Richard.

[@RjsCKiwi]

Clever man.. Very funny..👍 Respect Richard..💯

[@SphereProd]

Ricky Gervais really set a new standard for award hosting.

[@simamalak6425]

My thoughts exactly !

[@ewinkaable]

Imitating Ricky 🙄

[@noirjacques3274]

He does indifference brilliantly! 😂

[@sunnysnod7483]

My dream choice for a future Dr Who, how I would love to see him writing for and playing that role. Brilliantly funny, highly intelligent and so likable. A believable Dr Who if ever I saw one.

[@nightjarflying]

It's "Doctor Who" - never, ever shortened to "Dr. Who." Now yer know. :)

[@hopebgood]

@@nightjarflying oh ffs nightjar don't shout someone down just for saying Dr Who 🙄

[@fantalone666]

​@@nightjarflyingThe Doctor was referred to as Dr. Who in the credits of the classic series, I believe.

[@teacherdaviacioli]

He's amazing!

[@BeingJapan]

Excellent comedy without a curse word in his opening. Well done!

[@floouk]

Bang on! Doesn't need to swear to get a laugh. True talent.

[@asstr0limn]

what's your profile picture from?

[@BeingJapan]

@@asstr0limn custom made.

[@champimusicproducer7149]

Indirectly made fun of Gervais too. "Who should I take it out on?" Fixed the Gervais style and owned. Richard we love you!

[@damarisrodriguez5118]

Love this guy!!!!!

[@MMW1531]

You’ve done the job more than a job.🙏

[@j9andphoenix]

I adore this man!

[@prashil3k594]

This was as good as yesterday's Jam

[@remyandersen2001]

oh dear god i love him

[@1Kent]

23, that was a good age to be, my organs still worked!

[@spaceo8568]

Omg. He is fantastic.

[@mcc5295]

we all love him

[@born2biscuit]

One day soon everyone in Britain will look like him and it warms my heart

[@TC-xh5wp]

That stage is awesome!

[@ducvuhoang]

Richard and Taiki should make a movie

[@emilyashlin802]

Forrealll they have such similar energies!

[@arbel7655]

I just love him

[@Maya_Pinion]

WOW 😳....beautiful show...and he is just a 🥰🥰cutie."no one had better slap him".I'm telling u.💪

[@WonderWhatHappened]

Fun Fact: This is the same speech he gives his family at Christmas dinner.

[@MarsorryIckuatuna]

Top class opening, 👏👏

[@TaiChiKnees]

"...and we are in some ways here..." And so forth. So Ayoade. Jeg elsker deg, Richard!