Omid Djalili performs Rob’s material, goes off-script in Oliver! and chats Mamma Mia

Fellow comedian, actor and presenter, Omid Djalili joins Rob this week. The old friends chat about meeting on the comedy circuit in the 90’s, the challenges of building successful careers in the entertainment industry and meeting a young Michael McIntyre.
They discuss Omid’s enjoyable Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again experience and the moment Cameron Mackintosh confronted him after his hilarious improv moment whilst performing in the West End musical, Oliver! Also, the comedians chat about the experience of working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood and the anticipation of performing at a drive-in stand up gig to an audience of 300 cars.
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BIO
Omid Djalili is an award-winning stand-up comedian, actor, television presenter and voice actor. As well as his stand-up comedy tours, he is best known for his performances in Gladiator, The Mummy, Mean Machine and as Fagin in the West End production of Oliver!
Rob Brydon is best known for his work on The Trip, Gavin & Stacey and presenting the BBC One comedy panel show Would I Lie To You?
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[@merylbonderow5993]

I’m an American who watches the impressions from the Trip nonstop. It’s become a problem. ;) We know you, and love ya!

[@AttyMonroe]

Love these interviews. Anything with Rob Brydon is worth watching. Other celebrities featured are just a bonus. Much respect from Dallas, Texas.

[@midkingsteve]

Can we get 3 of these a day please? America needs happiness over here. No pressure.

[@FabFay62]

I love Omid because my mum's from Tehran but I was born in NW London! I get him so much!

[@FabFay62]

@Saranji Sunset Saranji Sunset Saranji Sunset but my dad wasn't Iranian, so technically, I'm half.

[@Distan66]

Just found this interview! I was actually at the sports day as I was in the same year as one of Robs children and the dads race is still one of my favourite memories from my childhood. Thank you for that legends ❤

[@jeanettegillings7202]

I loved the movie Swimming with Men... really showed Rob's range as an actor... brilliant.

[@logancrapser3866]

Just wanna say I'm an 'American' (but don't hold it against me) and I absolutely find you, Mr. Brydon, hilarious. Thanks for all the laughs you've shared with me!

[@carriesullivan5212]

Well, I’m American and I love your stuff. Look forward to these every week. Thank you for doing these. Please, can you get David Mitchell?

[@chomskysdarlingz6771]

Absolutely loved Rob in Marion and Geoff. The Keith Barrett show is the most popular show at my towns meetings out here in Kansas Missisipi. Howdy!!!

[@houssie]

Nowhere near long enough! This has to transfer to TV, excellent.

[@jase6709]

Yeah, but a proper chat show with audience.

[@haaasful]

This is gonna be great. Omid is a funny lad. Keep them up Rob.

[@nbell63]

Such a joy. two pros, who are also friends, enjoying the push and pull of banter. It's been a decade since I was in my very much smaller corner of the scene, but that to-and-fro, that gift of creativity, is what I miss most and it's something that (almost) is simply not found elsewhere. It still makes me smile - cheers! 😊

[@barbarapeel2955]

Thanks Rob for your little KZbin program. I have watched all and giggled. Thanks for introducing this Australian to Omid Djalili. Hilarious. Also, I know what you meant about having your audience in uncomfortable seats as my daughter and I saw you at Portsmouth’s Guildhall last September!! (And John Bishop did not swear that night!)

[@rebania]

Rob,i'm getting very (or as they say now 'super')impressed with how many great and genuinely nice comedians you know, I read Omid's book 'Hopeful', it was a WONDERFUL , what a beautiful, funny, honest , interesting, moving story it was. Meanwhile another triumph of an interview. Ps the scarf looks good, wear it, own it!!

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Another great show Rob. Are you going to keep this going even once the world gets back to normal? I’d love this to be a regular sideline. Lovely intimacy that’s rare.

[@shiver_me_timbers]

Brilliant Rob, you have some lovely friends!

[@stanlibuda96]

These are probably the best interviews I've ever seen. And I've seen a lot

[@Dima-jc7fx]

Great stuff, thank you! Who remembers Omid's small part in Black Books?

[@valiant719]

What an absolute legend!

[@SarahSmith-nr2wj]

Rob Brydon, you are such a warm, friendly, lovely fellow🤗

[@jeannieK1117]

As an American, I love your stuff!

[@Diana221162]

Love your channel Rob! I’ve been a fan for a long time. Love from 🇨🇦

[@janetta98]

Omid doing bits with a posh voice on sounds like he's doing John Houseman and I love it.

[@SimsAndStuff]

Briiliant. would love to see a full / unedited version of some of these.

[@BernadetteNason28]

Oh, this silly little Brit in Austin, Texas, is weeping with laughter! Thanks, Rob Brydon, for bringing these to us, and thanks, Omid Djalili, for being delightful! You're both as funny in lighthearted chit-chat as you are in performance. i.e. very funny!

[@jodavey7832]

So relaxed and relaxing, also laughing hard! Keep them coming Rob Brydon x

[@robertkielty5094]

Amy and Rob working together would be a bit of a treat.

[@vanessaisom8620]

Love these interviews! Thanks Rob!

[@Bopper2010]

Omid's Djalili movie The Infidel is hilarious and well worth a watch, top notch British comedy.

[@drstrangely-strange4479]

Love the series, the banter, the interviewees. Excellent work Mr Brydon! 👍👏👏 keep the content coming. Thank you 🙏

[@_SPREZZATURA_McGEE_]

Omid is an international treasure. A true ENTERTAINER. Good on ya,Robb-O!!

[@madderhat5852]

Best one so far out of an amazing run.

[@Paolability]

From the first video, I have been so impressed with the production quality and editing. Much respect. Brilliant series. Subscribed.

[@TNJX]

Thank goodness, this is just what I need right now!

[@user-nt9nd7xm5f]

Everyone loves The Trip episodes. Omid reading Roy Keane bio I’m loving that! Top content x

[@timothyoneil5447]

From the first time I saw Omid on Just For Laughs in Montreal, wherein I literally belly laughed, he has been one of my enduringly favourite comedians :). Well done, Rob!

[@coffeeguy6673]

Rob, such a shame you couldn't have the legend that is/was Ronnie Corbett on as a guest ! That would have been epic !

[@jennaolbermann7663]

I’m American and I love WILTY, Gavin and Stacey and now I’ve found this channel! Thank you for the laughter and entertainment! You’re a gentleman and I enjoy your joy in the conversations you’re having with your guests.

[@PsychicMediumshipSelkie]

I love you Rob Brydon

[@annala2956]

American who loves your work here! I love these interviews but may I request a workout video? I'd love to see your quarantine fitness routine.

[@AttyMonroe]

Agreed 👍

[@britturk123]

Love Omid, another great little interview from mr warmth himself No not Rickles, Rob Brydon of course.

[@chrisofnottingham]

I don't think I've seen Omid on YT for a long while - hopefully the algorithm will correct that now.

[@merlinsclaw]

Hi, Rob. American, here. Loved you in The Trip, but I've been a fan of yours since Marion & Geoff. I also really enjoyed Supernova. 💙

[@willrichardson519]

Wasn't Marion & Geof something else? Deserves far more coverage!

[@merlinsclaw]

@@willrichardson519 It really was. 😀

[@yoni23able]

I really enjoyed it, even the bit where Brydon said, “we’re almost out of time”. A zoom chat, from their homes? I’m sure the floor manager was really worried they’d crash into the end credits.

[@healthandharmony]

What ? They are in their homes.

[@yoni23able]

@@healthandharmony They were in their homes, and Rob used the language of a TV studio recording where a floor manager signals that if they don't stop soon they'll crash the credits, or the allotted time for a guest. So him using that phrase was a bit funny.

[@goldenpony3460]

Rob looks fine with that cravate!! Much better than the gentlemen's long socks if I may say.

[@alleeum]

I'm all for the gentleman's long sock. Nothing worse than a gap between sock and trouser.

[@Jazzcodes]

Love Omid! Very entertaining interview. Thanks Rob!!!

[@user-nt9nd7xm5f]

Rob, Omid great guys! Thoroughly entertaining

[@piccadilly261]

Thanks lads .... just simply bloody loved it xxxxx

[@clarenicola1]

I hope these continue for a long time to come,,you seem in your element and everyone's so at ease.👌

[@jeanettepaine9271]

You’re getting quite good at these wee videos now.

[@stephenm4528]

a joy.

[@luminair11]

Love Rob Brydon and his interviews!

[@hyweldda56]

Love Omid - what a lovely man and great comic.

[@DeadlightBC]

Thank you Rob, thank you Omid - this is great stuff!

[@fchr904]

You guys are great👍

[@coffeeguy6673]

Another great guest, thanks Rob and Omid ! I love Omid when he does that crazy dance , cracks me up ! Very funny guy, also, Omid did a show on curry and hot spices, I can't remember what it was called but it was so entertaining ! Stay safe guys, and gals xx..a half Welsh boyo of a fan, Daz Edwards, isnt it, doesnt it, wasnt it !!

[@ourtruehistory3009]

Omid is doing stand up at the chiswick festival on the 9th Sept 2020, looking forward to it.

[@nickt297]

And if you are going to get David Mitchell, you need to get Lee Mack...but separately please! ;-)

[@alskjflah]

Rob, any chance of interviews with David and or Lee?

[@margaritaiov330]

could you maybe get bill hader on? you could talk impressions. he‘s great and that would be really interesting.

[@niguel4438]

Brilliant as always. Ps. I reckon you could pull off a strong impression of Tom Jones. At least consider it!!

[@book5ter]

Neat

[@margaritaiov330]

„you‘ve given us nothing.“

[@Alan_Connor]

That was classic social intercourse.

[@DanRuns]

Get Rainn Wilson on!

[@malcolmcollins9526]

Seems Oliver lends itself to going off-script. I recall in 1997 Barry Humphries as Fagin going off script (I think!), when toast fell off his fork and landed on top of the orchestra pit. There then followed about a minute of Fagin enlisting the assistance of Oliver to hold his belt while he leaned over to recover the toast. The boy seemed to have no idea what was happening. Fagin turned around and looked at him and said “What’s the matter? You’re looking like this doesn’t happen every night!” On eventual recovery of the toast, the Fagin and the audience celebrated, then Barry said “Now, where were we?”, and resumed the script where he’d left off before the toast saga. Fagin just seems to be that kind of naughty role that actors have fun with...?

[@bobbyladd]

You should use the cravat throughout your next video, but don't bring it up in the conversation unless they do.

[@elleholm5570]

Only problem with these interviews is the length: far too short!

[@myopicautisticmetal9035]

Really Rob?! Well I am an United States variety American and I have been a fan of you since your first Big Fat Quiz of the year all those years ago! Unfortunately for me, not all of your work is available to consume in the states. So mostly watch your series of would I lie to you among the other miscellaneous things like Qi etc. I hope this was a slight shiver if not the proper thrill!

[@jennaolbermann7663]

I’ve found a lot of his material on Prime and KZbin. Love his stuff!

[@WalterLiddy]

My favorite thing about Omid is when he knows he's only got 3 minutes on stage and has to keep it tight, so he screams at the audience to shut up if they laugh. it eats into his time.

[@kevintodd6075]

Rob Brydon used to cut our grass and do our shopping he had a small van at the time but it looked big with him in it

[@Czechbound]

QUESTION : Something changed with your camera set up ? Looked a tinge out of focus this time. Not so pin sharp.

[@ShineKelly]

I expect to see you wearing that scarf on WILTY....

[@magicelliotth]

Is that an Elvis costume in the background!

[@mjaada]

When is Coogan coming on?

[@willrichardson519]

Been on already?

[@mjaada]

@@willrichardson519 nope, not yet

[@Kris_T_]

I don't think they should be making comics tame their performances for tv. I like Eddy Izzard and Bill Hicks, both ends of the spectrum are cool.

[@butterflymoon6368]

can someone explain why rob has an elvis suit hanging up on his door?

[@thegrubbygreencapsskinner8593]

He used it onstage...

[@paulies5407]

Did he mention that he was from Iran? I'm not sure if many of you know that.

[@Vnspece]

He is great but I do not like when he mimics persian accent wrongly. No Iranian speaks English with that accent. That's more Arabic. He also has never been to Iran as far as I know. So his imagination of Iran matches a lot what the media says, so he delivers what people in west like to imagine and believe. That bothers me a bit.

[@jonnycollison]

Remember when KZbin used to be for your everyman

[@ellie698]

Yep, a very unlikeable chap Rob, as entertaining as ever though.

[@timwright4263]

Bond villain! Bond villain! Omid Djalili is a megalomaniac lunatic billionaire. He IS a Bond villain. Forget Blofeld. Djalili is truly the most Evil Man on the planet. EMPLOY HIMI!!!