Ricky Gervais & Tinie Tempah talk taxidermy | The Graham Norton Show - BBC

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On Graham's sofa are Tom Hiddleston, starring in new movie Kong: Skull Island, actress Ruth Wilson, in Hedda Gabler at the National Theatre, comedian Ricky Gervais, talking about his new stand-up tour, Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire, co-starring in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at the Old Vic, and Tinie Tempah, who performs Text from Your Ex.
The Graham Norton Show | Series 20 Episode 18 | BBC One
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[@berenike2144]

"The umbrella blew out of my cocktail" :D I love Grahams quick wit

[@daisysuspiria7492]

Berenike Ahahaha , i nearly choked! :) That's why he is so special- he is incredibly witty. Lol I can't ... the umbrella blew out of my cocktail !

[@melvinhoyk]

Try to explain to a new dog on your existing stuffed dog, LOL

[@lovelylife7803]

I love him so much haha

[@vickyfisher8966]

Berenike

[@kawaiibutt9660]

Im sorry but what does it mean?

[@samwalters9712]

Ricky just chilling, judging and holding his belly. lol

[@sharonwalker3369]

Sam Walters

[@MsMacoma]

He's perfect ❤

[@margaritatzaneti2802]

One of the sexiest men ever!!!!!!!!

[@hopscotch484]

Haha I feel like he would make a great talk show host but maybe he's rubbed too many of the Hollywood bigwigs up the wrong way in the Golden Globes 😂. But that's part of what I love about the man!

[@yobyag4836]

Like my grandad at Christmas

[@30gsp]

I like how smoothly these segments go. Unlike most talk shows, this show always feels like a random group of people having a chat on a couch rather than a forced, formal interview. Everyone seems themselves, relaxed, open.

[@mattconran9278]

30gsp oo

[@philsurtees]

It's EASILY the best talk show in the world. The alcohol probably has a little to do with it, but it's also got a big part to do with Graham's sense of humour, and the fact that nothing is off limits the way things are on American talk shows. People can swear, and tell stories they'd never get away with elsewhere, and I think that makes people open up and be themselves more. Keep in mind that Graham asks questions that lead the guests into telling stories that they wouldn't be led to on an American show.

[@johnnywhite58]

Yurek Hunt so true yurek EXCEPT when the Hollywood suits insist graham do the publicity which he often gets out of the way as quickly as possible. Also graham is very very skilled . Ars Celare Artis as they say.

[@sakurathornsickle5681]

Yep and no silly gimmicks or games for the most part. On US shows aside from a couple like Colbert, it’s essentially a game show with no actual proper conversations. Colbert is the best of the bunch I think though because he does try to push the flap and ask difficult questions sometimes, he’s not chicken.

[@ryandenobile3270]

absolutely, I agree. That's one of the whole reasons why I love this show

[@dingyuanguo6516]

I love how Chris is Tom's all time Australian reference. XD

[@jacqueline6650]

My thoughts exactly, mate.

[@dori_casper]

That's what I thought 😂

[@jamesriley7653]

'It died of like natural...like the flu and stuff'

[@chimcham6762]

ghettopimp007 Issa joke

[@arajoan]

James Riley yeah a sore throat... 😂

[@alanatransify]

Yea keep shooting animals for fun thats exactly what the world needs 🤮

[@kevinberger3501]

It is true that a sore throat is very very serious for a giraffe 🦒

[@shinhwanderlust2983]

"Sore throat in a giraffe is the scariest. It's fatal." Hahahaha.

[@livelovelaugh9820]

HARD TO EXPLAIN TO THE NEW DOG I DIED LAUGHING

[@NJCUJan]

miss 305dale YES!

[@xaph5575]

I read this as he said it lol

[@9AJW4]

They have internet in the afterlife? That's good news. What sort of download speed you getting up there?

[@mienzillaz]

If you died you will stand next to old dog.. that will be even harder to explain.. especially to the police..

[@SuperCrazybumblebee]

As a Queenslander this made me laugh so much. "They walk around in flipflops". Yep we do it's too damn hot not to.

[@LynneStringerAuthor]

Yes, and of course, we don't call them flip flops. They're THONGS! :-)

[@SuperCrazybumblebee]

Hahaha sooo true but I thought if any Americans were reading it they would think I was referring to our undies.

[@MissStephy100]

SuperCrazybumblebee I know right!

[@mimic6494]

SuperCrazybumblebee I wear flip flops here in London because they are so much more comfortable and convenient than shoes but people always give me some dirty looks probably thinking "look at that weirdo what is he wearing" but to be fair it is weird sense it's cold here all year round sometimes so cold that I can't feel my toes.

[@SuperCrazybumblebee]

You would fit right in with us. Come on over and have a beer.

[@popskiptea8707]

I love Ricky's face when Tinie was talking about taxidermy because it's exactly how I would look! You like to surround yourself with dead animals? Okay...

[@Ratty98]

Rickys face when he said he likes taxidermy

[@zztopz7090]

Ratty It's not like people kill animals on purpose to stuff them. Some do maybe, but not everyone.

[@Ratty98]

i personally dont see anything wrong with killing animals i was just stating how ricky reacted

[@MJ-gu9rt]

Ricky has a stuffed owl so I don't think he finds it that weird.

[@charlie5115]

I feel like Tom is on the Graham Norton show like every other month

[@nualaudunne4799]

Charlotte n

[@fatemahjafar8202]

And no one's complaining :D

[@m29422]

I wish he was!

[@sakurathornsickle5681]

Fatemah Jafar I got that reference, it’s from the Henry Cahill ep I think :D

[@linzi9814]

The umbrella blew out of my cocktail. I love it lmfao

[@RikoScouse]

6:03 Tom is way too posh for that - so cute xD

[@applepiedelight]

"I need one that died drinking...I'm in a council house" lol

[@LightworkBeacon]

Ricky is holding on to his belly like a pregnant woman! lol

[@beth5209]

I love how Graham lets his guests do the talking and he would just ride along with them. It's way more entertaining that way.

[@olimcfly]

This is an amazing set of guests. Everybody's vibing 😂😂

[@amylydiad]

"It must be my African roots or something." Haha! And all of us in Africa roll our eyes and think, "Well, here we go again!"

[@vb8428]

Lol

[@slantdwave]

Ya

[@maxriley3888]

Can someone please explain the point of this joke? I'd appreciate it, genuinely curious

[@amylydiad]

​@@maxriley3888 Hi there. The joke, for me, was the idea that Tinie Tempah's interest in taxidermy as a way into being surrounded by "exotic animals" being connected, somehow, with his African roots is the "joke". I'm just quite tired of people thinking we live cheek by jowl with big cats, rhinos etc. in Africa. I hope this answers your question :)

[@okaytokay]

By his logic, we must all love taxidermy since everyone is technically from Africa

[@lorenzobanza4451]

He always has the best balance/mix of guest it’s crazy! You’d think they wouldn’t fit but he makes it work

[@christschinwon]

Graham has so brought the 'interview' to a modern level and he doesn't have to try hard. He's on his own in this era just like Parkie was before him. BTW Ruth Wilson is fine!

[@stevencassidy6982]

"he died because he had the flu and stuff" I love these Graham Nortons....everyone's winding each other up

[@bweber02]

Ricky and Graham saved this interview.

[@keepcalmyouexist358]

I see Tom has been doing his homework on James Bond. ;)

[@2eleven48]

"How to explain it to the new dog". I'm not sure that everyone recognises how quick-witted Norton is.

[@TheKamikazenaz]

I'm not sure people outside GB realise that banter is such a thing here... everyone is a comedian and there really isn't an explanation for it. Just a love of wordplay, punnery etc.

[@wholeshebang1]

I'm Canadian, and good-natured banter is a part of everyday conversation for most of us. There tends to be a lot of banter on American talk shows between the host and guests and among guests, when there's more than one on at a time. Corden has them play games. Jimmy Kimmel's guests used to drink backstage before their turn, which led to fun convos, because Jimmy drank, too. Stephen Colbert is known to have a bottle of his favourite scotch or bourbon at his desk, which he uses for humour - when there's outrageous political news to dissect - or to celebrate some achievement.

[@Butterfly-ue1ph]

Ricky Gervais does not look impressed with Tiny Tempha's love of dead stuffed animals!

[@LouisF10]

He's got a taxidermy owl himself :D

[@musiclover58]

Hard to explain to the New Dog....HAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@Selkie7]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@LOVER_LINK]

ricky gervais looking uncomfortable with the cheetah part

[@Katya_Lastochka]

Link My Love He's so randomly passionate about that. Like, there are far worse things going on in the world. He could be donating to this vet that goes around rescuing and trying to save abused animals and he could be spreading awareness about it. Not that many people even have exotic pets. It's cool that he mentioned it a few times, and I agree with him, but I just don't see why that's all he talks about philanthropically. It's like he feels superior because he realized this one thing that's going on is wrong. We went through that phase in high school. Now we adults know that the whole world is bad.

[@cooney2011]

Link My Love its cause tinie tempah tried to bring the cheetah to London which is stupid when people try to keep exotic animals

[@LOVER_LINK]

my joke went over yall heads lol

[@Pinky_Piie]

+gareth cooney well I have a pet serval and it's the most well behaved cat you'll ever see

[@chimcham6762]

gareth cooney I know it’s a year old but he was joking about the bringing it to London part. He adopted a cheetah from an animal orphanage and essentially will be responsible for donating towards its protection and care. It was probably a baby cheetah that lost its mother.

[@Jay.Laurent]

Ricky's laugh is super contagious

[@BlackCat-vg5yx]

You know when Ricky is there you won't stop laughing

[@Craig91214]

Ruth Wilson!! Awww, the villain from the Luther series! She's amazing!

[@AJ-2525]

Was she a villain though ?

[@Craig91214]

Ahmed Well, yes, she started out as a villain then became an allied.

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

Who else is stuck in the never ending loop of The Graham Norton show 👀...

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

yes - we are, just like you - and we DEFINITELY know you are, but.... SHUT UP LOVE. you do post other comments, don't you?

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

@@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494 aaawww... sorry you're so mad... I don't have time to waste on you...

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

@@S1L3NTG4M3R No, cause you're SO busy repeatedly posting your OP - lol Not remotely mad. I think maybe your oeuvre is a bit narrow, though. Try branching out into light-hearted comedy - I did, and just because you didn't get it is no reflection on you, m'dear! No! It's not! You have nothing to be embarrassed about! ;-)

[@supastar25]

Been mesmerised with Ruth Wilson since her brilliant turn on 'Luther'. Now she's outdid herself on my favorite drama series since Breaking Bad...''The Affair' is such a brilliant show

[@hayleylongster4698]

supastar my favourite actress by a country mile. Did you see her Jane Eyre? Sublime.

[@TheRealist00]

Her performance in Jane Eyre is fantastic. She had great chemistry with Toby Stephens.

[@MyFondestMemories]

Brianna Dull yes..fantastic

[@michellewilliams691]

Check out 'Suburban Shootout' . She and Tom were castmates. His characters name was Bill Hazeldine.

[@alexanderbemis9065]

Hearing and seeing Ricky Gervais brings back some GTAIV memories

[@fedeofeast3525]

"what? internet cafes?" hahaha that was awesome

[@helvidia2181]

imagine Ricky Gervais and Greg Davies together on the graham norton show

[@ismailkadiri5407]

"The umbrella blew out of my cocktail" Graham is gold

[@charlie5115]

You can just pinpoint the exact moment when this interview goes south; it’s when Tinie says the giraffe died of the flu 😂😂

[@barbaro267]

Speaking of swimming pools, I used to have this irrational fear of pool vacuums. I didn't think it was going to attack me or suck me up or anything, but there was an eerie thing about it moving so slowly and quietly. When I put it out of my mind, knowing exactly where it was, it would be in a completely new spot a minute later and that kinda low-key freaked me out.

[@Calida]

I loved this conversation, it was so random! 😂😂😂

[@tomitstube]

never a dull moment with ricky and graham.

[@ayesharizwan195]

having many guest does thst to a show, plus graham is seriously charming!!!

[@zaabri283]

4:47 the most genuine laugh ive ever seen!!! hahahaha

[@rnchgrl]

Yes, Tom Hiddleston, that is exactly where it is from and I never knew the name of the movie! Thank you!!!

[@Kimjongil-pu6rk]

I love how Gervais keeps his hands on his belly.

[@pland3845]

OMG, this clip has so many fab one-liners, I love it!!!

[@emberash1943]

Ricky Gervais is just naturally silly as hell! Luv that guy! 💯🤙

[@hfaith81]

I love Ricky Gervais’s laugh!! 😊

[@Yotrek]

4:45 "Hard to explain to the new dog". That's a bit like you opening the freezer door and your parakeet seeing the frozen chicken. "Doh! What'd the chicken do"?

[@May04bwu]

Ricky talking about dead animals is so entertaining

[@karanfield4229]

I'm so in love with Ricky Gervais....

[@2ndRatePetronius]

Ruth Wilson and I have the same fear of sharks in the swimming pool!

[@denizkendirci]

The expression on ricky's face when he mentions taxidermy.

[@ankreviewsreviews3385]

Best talk show in the world!!!!

[@adityabeebot]

The shark part is too good 😂😂😂

[@Uygkuyfkutfkytfkutfv]

James Bond Producers, in the mind of tom hiddleston: "Did you see him on graham norton? He knows Bond, so he must be Bond"

[@Talisman09]

Lol the funniest thing is graham's reaction to gervais's jokes. He's got such a no bullshit laugh

[@michaelbrennan6123]

I lived in an apartment and one quiet Sunday afternoon I heard a noise in my bathroom. I flipped on the light and a very large black snake shot out of my toilet. It has been 30 years but I still check every time I sit.

[@aleca15]

love how the conversation just kept on going to another level LOL

[@theangriestcatintheworld]

Ahh, Ruth Wilson, I do love her!!

[@gabrielacastro1042]

❤️ Graham

[@briesays5225]

I live in Queensland Australia and it's not dangerous imo, i haven't known of anyone who has died or been seriously injured by our wildlife and our rainforests are my favorite place to explore, as long as you're not a complete idiot you will come out without a scratch

[@jazztaylor425]

QUEENSLANDERRRRRR YEEEEAAAAHHH!!!!!

[@stacygathu1408]

This is easily one of the best Graham Norton clips on KZbin.

[@markanthonyleo1705]

Ricky is hilarious lol

[@cocochanel3074]

I agree 30gsp. I guess that's what I love about this show! Graham Norton is expert at putting people at ease!

[@LynisaStark]

Best chemistry of the couch EVER

[@jonhamm5788]

Thank you so much for your Divine and mind blowing comments. Your word,👍 supports and unending encouragement as a fan to me has kept me up and records breaking 🤗, where are you watching from..

[@nightking5907]

The umbrella blew out of my cocktail A sore throat Hard to explain to the new dog I escaped Graham is playing on legendary

[@abbymydland9527]

I love graham and tom and Ricky

[@EE-di4uj]

I love Norton lol

[@bibniebt]

I never thought I’d hear Tom Hiddleston discuss Thunderball

[@jasonkerr931]

A sore throats with a giraffe is serious! -Gervais Hilarious!

[@hudaabdulmajeed2784]

Bro was stunned 😂😂😂😂

[@MrNochoas]

The energy on this couch

[@markpointer2967]

Tinie Tempa beat me to it with the toilet comment.... I used to dread that as a kid.....

[@YagwitOG]

Gervais held it together pretty well . I'm impressed.

[@nathanchong7731]

5:59 Haha on the flipside

[@ZarkowsWorld]

Here in Thailand we get several attacks per year of snakes coming through the toilets and biting people...

[@LadyVenomWay]

I laughed so much in the space of a few mins. This show is the best

[@matthewbarr1645]

I haven't seen it yet but I know this is gonna be a great episode

[@solus8685]

yaaay Hiddles!!

[@laurencronenberg1427]

Ricky's laugh😂

[@fasmal27]

Lmao when he said about a thing coming out of the toilet, I was taking a dump and immediately got up cuz I got scared lol

[@cadyfitzgerald3273]

This is such an odd combination of guests but it actually works really well. Tinie Tempah and Ricky Gervais have a better dynamic than I thought they would all things considered.

[@madisonst.claire6968]

I live in a very rainforest-y part on the coast of Queensland, Australia. It's actually really cool. I love exploring and looking at all the cobwebs that the funnel web spiders make.

[@lorrainepinto690]

You are all welcome to the Nairobi national park....my treat!

[@zarkkazi1990]

"how to explain it to the new dog" LMAO 😆 xDDDDDD

[@BettyBordello]

I have the toilet on tiny! In the 80 I watched gremlins when I was about 8 or 9 and one comes up the loo and kills a man... after that until now it’s always in the back of my mind 😂😂 I’m 38 I need to get over it 😂😂

[@sarahhunter1114]

I literally have that fear! I’m so afraid of sharks, that I’m thinking about them in the pool, and I think about it when I initially sit on the toilet. No joke

[@bernardgena980]

Omg the second Tine said he'd adopted a cheated then went on to say about the taxidermy my eyes just locked onto Ricky. His reaction was written all over his face. He actually took it a lot better than I thought he would...

[@lolabrini3758]

never seen graham laugh so much in the end, ricky killed him

[@frazzyblue1384]

I thought I was the only one with that type of shark phobia

[@philippapay4352]

Oh, dear God, I am so creeped-out by taxidermy & this just had me hysterical laughing. Now I'll just have to wait & see if I have nightmares because the idea's still floating around in my head.

[@ars5758]

You can see Ricky developing the shark in the swimming pool fear...he went silent and a dead fear in his eyes

[@Warrior1Spartan]

I swear to God, when he mentioned the Funnel-Web Spiders my cat brushed up against my leg. Probably the highest I've jumped in quite some time. Lol

[@virginiaipazia6149]

Ruth Wilson is wonderfully good in the Dark River, very good.

[@jaynebrennan1220]

We definitely do walk round in flip flops

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

*thongs or pluggers, mate They're already terrified. You don't have to soften any blows here ;-)

[@caroltaylor3414]

I used Jaws as an excuse to not wash dishes when I was young. And I worried about the toilet! I'm so glad I'm not the only one with a shark phobia!!!

[@nathanchong7731]

5:41: Tom is really into movies

[@nathanchong7731]

2:16. Haha it got everyonr shocked

[@TheCapsulateIon]

Trust Graham to come up with the best joke of all !!! 😂