Russell chats to Emmy award winning host of Last Week Tonight John Oliver

[@themripley]

John looks emotional for a second opening the football kit, immediately gives the middle finger. British attitude in a nutshell.

[@themripley]

Also, my heart felt some weird sort of emotion when he said "my little boy".

[@GregTechnology]

He also *just* starts to choke up, which he does an admirable job of hiding...

[@thisfacebelievesyou8862]

I’ll take your word for it that that’s a typical British attitude because my immediate interpretation (as an American) was “that is a truly beautiful friendship” lol. My best friends and I would have (at the least) flipped each other off if we opened a really thoughtful gift after giving each other Hell like this : )

[@PersonalPariah]

How dare you make me feel something, you cad.

[@janetchen5671]

Megan Ripley u

[@yashiAR]

I have never seen John be that laid back in an interview. This was awesome!

[@simpleton7]

You might be interested in listening to some early episodes of Podcast 'The Bugle'. (he's not on it anymore)

[@michaelsullivan7130]

Seven.

[@dogsnads5634]

Up to episode 200 and something, they're amazingly good. Especially the Fuck-Eulogies...

[@Trag1cVision]

It's strange and ironic but you never have to worry about what you say on UK shows. They're good friends as well. On LWT, I always think he's going to be sued for stuff he says

[@Cruxador]

A lot of American comedians know each other too, but like stand-up comedians, not hollywood comedians.

[@daeneluna]

"Find perfect spiritual oneness, and we can touch." - John Oliver

[@plushpuppy32]

Challenge accepted

[@rosehill9537]

Praise be. Lol

[@DavidTemrick]

That was quite probably the most adorable and uncomfortable moment in television

[@RNCHFND]

David Temrick I found it quite sexy

[@josephinewinter]

all 3

[@Widdekuu91]

+David Thought it was just me and my tickle-phobia. Watching him being tickled was like watching a beheading. The part after that was cute, then serial killer, then funny, then serial killer, then slightly assault-like, then serial killer. And so on and so on.

[@confusedwhale]

RanchoFundo: Foreplay at its best.

[@harrybtown1506]

P

[@ghyoutube112]

Can these guys please make a show together, the bromance is just too much

[@michigoblue1417]

I second that.

[@gemstonerose4648]

and it's passed!

[@bogdandobri4525]

i will donate money if it is needed

[@brittanyfuller3042]

Right??? I had no idea Oliver could like a human being that much.

[@coralaisly]

Omg they should! They could call it "Across the Pond"

[@Clairembify]

Didn’t know they were friends, this was very nice. Flipping off your pal after they do something genuinely thoughtful is extremely relatable. 😊

[@Ashfer2]

John and Andy Zaltzman I believe were kind of like his mentors. I think he used to open for them when they did stand up.

[@cheydinal5401]

It's weird to see John Oliver not be "the British person in the room" for once

[@zacharywilson9596]

Cheydinal, in the UK we sadly don’t have any American celebs of note (apart from Rich Hall. He’s quite a funny comedian). :( Although we do have a couple of Canadian ones! Like Katherine Ryan.

[@Trag1cVision]

Zachary Wilson Reg Hunter! Absolutely hilarious. He's got our British humour pinned down.

[@zacharywilson9596]

Alan Tyson, bear with me, I'll look him up!

[@Trag1cVision]

Zachary Wilson His joke about calling Brits crap and inept racists compared to Americans is too funny.

[@zacharywilson9596]

Alan, sadly a lot of us are racist :(

[@DiscordiaGames]

John is so serious on American TV, he acts like this intellectual British guy, but then on UK TV he acts so laid back and different. It’s great

[@worrywirt]

The Discordia I think it really depends on context. It’s clear that they’re good mates with Russel so he’s gonna be more chill than with a complete stranger who wants to talk about politics and shit with him

[@brumav9779]

It’s all an act, he wants to play up to the stereotypes for Americans

[@maryambejanpour610]

empty sky b

[@jhoppz09]

I mean his show has a point. At the same time he's still hilarious doing it.

[@discosecret6363]

I wouldn’t say that John is “so serious” on American TV. He’s still goofy, irreverent and hilarious. He just wears a suit and sits behind a desk.

[@JunebugJa9]

These two are friends??? My world is complete!!! 🤩😍

[@sinryder0078]

JunebugJa9 I'm right there with you, possibly the best news heard round the world right now!

[@mariahammarstrom7934]

Slash fiction, anyone?

[@AS-yo2uy]

also they are friends with david mitchell and richard ayoade. I think there is a picture out there from their college years all together.

[@TheFreestylaaaH]

They were on Mock the Week together.

[@501archer]

Russell didn't go to Cambridge like John, David and Richard. They must've just met later in the comedy/social circles.

[@hebekiah3623]

I can't wipe this grin off my face after watching that. Thanks so much for showing us the John Oliver we _feel_ is in there. And thanks for giving us that example of men together unstereotyped.

[@sjs9698]

's wholesome content, this is.

[@user-qn4tq2qt5m]

This is two years after but SAMEEE 😂I don't think I'll ever recover from this adorable moment

[@jenevans3754]

That tickle scene was easily the greatest 2min of television programming this year.

[@CanuckEhh]

My super reverend and ceo of my church Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption! Praise Be! Praise Be!

[@mllesavage]

Praise be!

[@djoakeydoakey1076]

Do you want my seed?

[@ericsmith116]

Sow your seed deep deep inside him.

[@MarcKloos]

I sent money to John's church. 100 billion dollars. Zimbabwian dollars, that is. It didn't get shown on the show as some smart ass sent him 100 trillion Zim dollars :( . I did get an envelop with a nice surprise back from them though. Sent all the way back to the Netherlands, so costed them more in postage than what they gained from me.

[@liamwilbur1897]

Blessed be the seeed!

[@TwilightNightGaming]

Hawking just had that cheeky smile then, wow. What a legend

[@beckycarr4760]

TwilightNight Gaming Stephen hawking kills it i laughed so hard

[@kitpalmer1583]

TwilightNight Gaming such a funny guy. added his own lines into the last Monty Python show.

[@mixmastermind]

He's really mastered comedic timing on that machine

[@americantacos7618]

TwilightNight Gaming R.I.P

[@sabinrawr]

For a man that lived 50 years longer than he was supposed to, I'd say!

[@lilyh9112]

John Oliver becomes progressively more English as the interview goes on

[@AlejandroFlores-vi8tl]

He is with his people

[@RinRin_c]

Exactly!

[@jocomfiresin6982]

I wanna make a joke about him being or not being progressive to this but I could simply give to few fucks about politics thus don't even know which side progressive describes... It would be... People who are more liberal correct?

[@sjs9698]

@@jocomfiresin6982 yes & no- 'liberal' can mean several quite different things. for some examples: the followers of libreralism or people with a high degree of tolerance of others... or just anyone left of regan. liberalism *was* progressive in the 17th century, but is now quite old-fashioned. ofc liberals are still often progressive compared to conservatives, but they are pretty backward by comparison to some other groups.

[@jocomfiresin6982]

@@sjs9698 Or just extra ketchup on your hotdog.

[@verano8202]

John Oliver is always such a good guest, I like him being interviewed even more than when he's the host, because when he's the guest he's less scripted and more mischievous.

[@britts1796]

I love him in both settings but he really does shine as a guest!

[@jv-lk7bc]

I dunno about "more" mischievous. its just smoother, more subtle when hes the host. plus that felt obligation he mentioned, to give it message and purpose.

[@rohitr9400]

He was more laid back in the Daily show.. LWT is not a strictly satirical show, more of a funny opinion show, which is why he is more serious..

[@myronthiang3798]

Oh my fucking god, I don't need to be tickled, just looking at Russ tickling John is enough to make me skip the I'm laughing stage to the I'm crying stage

[@cautionTosser]

i've moved right on to the silent shaking and intermittent wheeze

[@hannahgould821]

and I've shit myself

[@LunaEclipse2010]

Oh my god your comment was perfect! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Widdekuu91]

+Myron xD I've seen it once and I'm skipping it currently. Aaargghh.. If only something magical happened and you could stop tickling ánytime you wanted, with the person just freezing and stop tickling...then tickling would be fine.

[@Redditok111]

Myron Thiang 106 I skipped the crying and went straight to the shitting

[@jman8904]

Love them both so much

[@williamharris7795]

Its my favorite two comedians meeting!

[@tayloradams2505]

Hey John - don't feel sad about the interview with Hoffman - the fact that you had the stones to ask the tough questions was hugely constructive and you are an amazing and a fine example of what it means to stand up and speak up instead of being a complicit bystander! Props to you bud!

[@dogsnads5634]

It's good that he warned the organisers in advance and that they agreed to it. Not sure of Hoffman knew, but if he hadn't thought out his answers ahead of time to questions he is bound to get asked then he's a fool.

[@NightridewithNikki]

Is there a video of this, I need to see this.

[@shhsjjbbjs4224]

Kelley Hawley kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIuxpptmrd1-n9U it’s not great quality but here you go :)

[@NightridewithNikki]

@@shhsjjbbjs4224 I appreciate it friend but I've since seen it and it was glorious. I do appreciate the gesture though

[@shhsjjbbjs4224]

Kelley Hawley no worries! Ik I was kinda late replying

[@NA-wv7qk]

My face physically hurts from smiling

[@andrewlacosse2096]

I've been dying to see John do an interview back on his soil. Fuck it, I love seeing John Oliver anywhere as an American.

[@chibiy1913]

Such beauty. Can they have a show together?

[@hammyb4812]

Saw this recording live, the interview actually lasted for over half an hour they had to cut so much out! Great experience to be in the room with them both, very funny

[@moveslikemacca]

Praise be, praise be.

[@shelbycazares4417]

I love how they are around eachother. I've never seen John so laid back in an interview. They truly do seem like good friends. They need to do more interviews together.

[@kdnwksnjwusu6755]

Best Interview I've seen ever !

[@novaknavekey]

I never thought I would say, “Russell Howard tickling John Oliver is hot".

[@ninaeatworld]

I usually wait till they upload the whole show but I just had to come and watch this when I saw John's face in my email!!

[@jman8904]

ninaeatworld lol ditto. I debated on waiting then just said fuck it and clicked

[@JHarris533]

Weird seeing john without a suit on.

[@chokinonashes61]

J H You should look up the footage that is on KZbin somewhere that has John Oliver on Mock The Week, A British TV show (for those who might not know it) I don't know if there is more than the clip I have saw, it's a 'blink and you miss him' but he looks very different; long hair, Lennon glasses and a khaki jacket. Hope you find it 👍👍

[@margaritam.9118]

If not his ratface and his spider fingers, I wouldn't recognize him without a plaid shirt 😂

[@steh8831]

J H - I remember some of his early appearances on Mock the Week, he never wore suits then so it was odd when the next I saw him was on the Daily Show with John Stewart, where it was unusual to not see anyone in a suit.

[@chukwudiilozue9171]

@@chokinonashes61 Is mock the week pretty much SNL?

[@Janinho897]

Don't say it like he's naked... :D

[@WateverWatever04]

Oh my God what I have done to deserve such a comedic blessing?

[@mikaelaklein6961]

It is midnight, and I am trying to hold in so many loud giggles. Amazing!!

[@lou8391]

I give this till tomorrow and then I expect the finest fan-fiction

[@chokinonashes61]

Loubna Ait Oh yeah!! I hope the person who drew the Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy fan fiction does it, that would be epic!! If you haven't seen it, it's on the Graham Norton Show when Michael and James were on, it's on KZbin.

[@lemonielala3080]

Oh, it's already running in my head! 😍

[@oof-rr5nf]

Loubna Ait I am so with you.

[@reibregu5110]

Loubna Ait you know at first i was like damn the fandoms will ship any two people together and then i got to the end of the interview and you. Are. SO. RIGHT. OMFG.

[@LunaEclipse2010]

Yup, I definitely ship it 😂😂😂😂

[@rasjeff1]

This was just awesome...and the finale...what a grace!

[@AmyThelovelyelf]

OH THE BROMANCE IS SO STRONG, IT HURTS TO LAUGH SO HARD

[@heavyDfriki]

Honestly pretty awkward to have to explain to my mum what I'm watching when she walks into the room when russell is practically molesting John 😂

[@01234567891011121338]

heavyDfriki I would have told her I'm watching a guy get molested. Tho maybe you aren't as weird as me. I say something like that and most people just say OK and go about their business.

[@IntrepidDreamer]

Same except my mother doesn't know who they are and is wondering why i'm watching the beginning of gay porn on my computer. LOL so awkward but I was dying laughing!

[@otterpus]

"Practically" I hope he filed a police report.

[@Exoticgirl1]

@@IntrepidDreamer lololol

[@moonlily1]

Intrepid Dreamer John Oliver seems an unlikely porn star...at least, from what people can SEE of him, he does not look like a porn star, but who knows?

[@lindseyclair921]

Why was the algorithm sleeping on this for over a year. Glad it finally made its way to me.

[@ryanmuhm7584]

I know this is older now but seeing two of my favorite people on the planet laughing has fixed my Christmas.

[@gregoryhendricks63]

This interview was hilarious!!! It was like eavesdropping on an conversation between two best friends

[@charlie-de4in]

One of my favorite Russel Howard clips ever!!

[@michellecnebrown6792]

That was the most intimate tickle in the fucking history of ticklin..lmao, It had a safe word ffs 😂😂

[@GreenMMs100]

I never realised how badly I needed to see these two together until now. I can feel the brotherly love just radiating from them both. This was just a family catch up but televised

[@jankeeshg3110]

my two favourite comics are besties THIS VIDEO GAVE ME SO MUCH JOY OMFG

[@paddyodoor3090]

Jankeesh Gill watch the older mtw episodes they're both on it together

[@keythetrashking7491]

When you're two favourite comedians turn out to be good friends, it's a great day

[@annaweil5348]

Omg John being aggressively tickled into the chair and onto the floor is simultaneously so hot and so godawfully awkward I'm crying with laughter 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@meganh7526]

Well that was ADORABLE.

[@lornanunez2563]

That was clean unadulterated fun and laughter. Two guys I really loved.

[@MandyMan24]

I can’t believe my favourite two comedians were on screen together. They have so much chemistry.

[@negomistar3874]

Marvel: Infinity war is the most ambitious crossover event in history Russell Howard: *Hold my beer*

[@ridanann]

cider rus is west country

[@roryaphunter]

These two are my comedy icons. The fact that they're friends is just ... wonderful.

[@blueheart6858]

One of the funniest interview i have ever seen It seems like they are childhood friends. Loved it

[@HerHitler]

Ok British comedy is just superior there is no doubt about it .

[@Wiley_Coyote]

John Stewart fans, knowing some of Oliver's current approach came from there, might disagree. Also, as I've heard SO many Brits, including Oliver himself, say, Americans have a distorted view of English comedy. We generally only see their good comedy, not their enormous amount of bad comedy. If we did we'd have a less overly idealized view.

[@sjs9698]

reckon you have a couple o good points there; ofc comedy can't really be gauged in empirical terms all that well. that said british humor is definitely superior to all other types from my (british) pov :p google 'the world's funniest joke' some time ^^ ps: german humor is no laughing matter.

[@noreavad]

Without canned clapping I find it most difficult to express my emotions at the time required. If only Europeans could teach us North American peasantry how to do it ?

[@delila1830]

Watching John Oliver get tickled is my new happy place.

[@roodbennett]

I love John Oliver so much, knowing he and Russell Howard are such good friends is fucking amazing

[@athomassen3980]

John in a sweater looks weird

[@mayoite160]

a middle-aged harry potter

[@ge569]

he looks so .... human

[@idontgivea0.29fucks4]

Noctura yeah

[@ExcaliburofficialYT]

John Oliver - the man who looks good in suits, and nothing else

[@res20stupid]

He wore sweaters when he was on Mock The Week

[@snaggiz]

John Oliver runs such a brilliant show, huge fan!

[@singawaydarling]

I LOVE John Olivers smile at 1:49!!!!

[@JakeyBaby6]

Most perfect interview I've ever seen. The chemistry is perfect and this sums up what ever good friendship I have is. You're not good friends until you've insulted each other violently and tickled. Obviously tickled.

[@deathwitheponine]

I come back to this video every now and again because it truly encapsulates most human emotions...which is a bit weird for a video with John Oliver in it but I think that makes it even better.

[@shantayedincsoy1611]

I do too. It just makes me giggle.

[@sophie2946]

Oh my gosh I need more of this! John Oliver and Russell with John Stewart and Stephen Colbert

[@302Diane]

Agreed. I'd like to see Colbert in a setting like this.

[@user-ns3vs3bp3e]

They’re both so great

[@nathanwoodey8259]

Just mates being mates, can tell they've got such a good friendship and have had it for a lot of years

[@losingfayth]

This is probably my favorite TV interview ever. I don't know how I missed it when it came out!

[@mantistoboggan1503]

Man I fucking love John Oliver, what a sexy boi

[@LittleMissFree]

As someone studying at York university, I NEED to know what happened 2006

[@IAmTheBeckett]

Would you have been there during the legendary Tom Scott SU presidency? (the guy who dressed as a pirate)

[@OoohItSparkles]

I second this!!! (No I wasn't there during Tom Scotts reign as YUSU present)

[@krashd]

The Tom Scott of Tom Scott fame? Red shirted young man with middle-aged hair who peddles facts freely?

[@MisterAppleEsq]

I think the joke was that John had a gig that went badly.

[@TooLegit2]

Genuinely had a tough, depressed morning (holidays) and this fully turned it around. Thanks to both of you funny fellas. :)

[@xabeke.]

i’ve watched a lot of john oliver interviews and this is without a doubt the best one.

[@gemstonerose4648]

Watching this when everyone is asleep was not a good idea.

[@kissdomi]

Gem Stone Rose same here. :)

[@Rizzyku]

I'm just seeing this. Two of my favorite comedians together and I must say that I was not even close to disappointed. But, the tickle made this sooo much better. I love these men so much!

[@BaldingClamydia]

I love how much you can tell they've been actual friends for a long time. John Oliver is amazing, but I want him to bring his friends on the show every night lol

[@southernsuccubus420]

Omg this was the most adorable John Oliver interview ever lol i love the way these two play off eachother it is obvious they are real friends

[@satori3000]

This is so wonderful, my face hurts from smiling so much.

[@katietaylortrodler6371]

I didn’t think I could love John more until I saw this. He is the epitome of smart is sexy- I love this interview! It also reminded me how much I loved watching Russel live! Fantastic!

[@JIYkp]

Would be interesting if they used a more clickbait title. "Russel Tickles John Oliver and Invades his personal space."

[@enx2083]

Russell with John Oliver on Child-size clothing and his "No Touching" rule Russell with John Oliver on Dustin Hoffman and "Five Seconds of Tickling". The list could reference his son's street learning experience but these are needlessly sexual as they are

[@Sera-Marie]

This was fucking brilliant loved every minute of it. We need more John Oliver on U.K. Tv. It was so good to see him this relaxed. Thanks Russell xxx Merry Christmas to you and yours xxx

[@andrewsouthward7946]

SAME

[@johnforkan1492]

You know he's on every week.?

[@shantayedincsoy1611]

I don't know how many times I've watched it. But its been pure joy every time. I nearly threw up just now I was laughing so hard.

[@DANNYonPC]

When an interview ends on the floor with people sitting over eachother, you know its a good interview, right?

[@Renegade2786]

Two former Mock the Week comedians having a chat.

[@ThatCoalSoul]

Sorry to make you feel old, I'm 26...and Oliver as a Week Mocker is BEFORE MY TIME!!! Or he left when I was 5-ish!!!

[@hwren9845]

@@ThatCoalSoul Your maths is way off, mate.

[@ThatCoalSoul]

@@hwren9845 Yes it is ...no shame!!!

[@akinmytua4680]

Oh my God. Laughing so hard I'm crying

[@katedurand6662]

I had no idea they were friends like that! It's so adorable! XD

[@ejoshcoron]

Oliver is awesome for confronting Dustin Hoffman.

[@sweetboo1022]

Best interview ending ever and if I didn't love John Oliver to bits and pieces before I absolutely just want to squeeze the stuffing out of him now and that's coming from a red state in America. I mean granted a liberal in a red state... but still.

[@pravneeet4873]

sweetboo1022 why do americans make everything about politics

[@sherylhoward4831]

@@pravneeet4873 We'd rather not. We try, but it's hard when you have a president and Administration who F Up everything on a daily, sometimes hourly basis. Sorry.

[@amandahighmoor9410]

This might be my favourite interview of all time. The bromance is real

[@Inquietuss]

Russell is literally the big brother that we want xD

[@christinemg8855]

"Find perfect spiritual oneness, and we can touch."

[@jennifer9047]

11:34 John's "come at me bro" face is adorbs! 🤗

[@lauralucreziamartell3342]

I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall when Oliver and Ayoade worked together. I would love to see them together again. Please do a Christmas Travel Man together!!!!

[@DemonDarakna]

John Oliver is such a pure soul.

[@Di5tantLine]

The bromance is real.

[@haileymccurry3756]

"When you realize the depth of despair that we actually should be in" *laughs in 2020*

[@ineslime3929]

personally find john oliver so amazing and lucky that he had a chance to speak to stephen hawking

[@elbruces]

Not only that, he got the opportunity to speak to Russell Howard!

[@konkey-dong]

And as a comedian, is there any greater honour than getting roasted by the smartest man of our time?

[@archliter]

They are like two kids, i love it.

[@lucuslovesyou2961]

This is goin viral

[@juliaconnell]

I've seen this before - and I will see it again - I *NEEDED* this - thank you xx

[@anxietea94]

this is my favourite interview of all god damn time

[@TheEmmaHouli]

Anyone else here been following both of their careers since Mock the Week? This is the reunion I have been WAITING for

[@matthewmcneany]

I feel like tht first bit wouldn't work on American TV.

[@ericacamacho8080]

Matthew McNeany it worked for me!

[@yikesforever6006]

And Me!

[@n7titan243]

I feel like American TV should be more like it, we could use some self deprecating comedy.

[@matthewmcneany]

I don't mean Individual Americans wouldn't get it but I was a bit under the impression that being a dick to your best mates is a bit of a British/Australian thing.

[@chokinonashes61]

Matthew McNeany I completely agree, don't forget Irish too. Also cunt is a huge no no in the US, although Jim Jefferies is trying hard to use it whenever possible!! Mainstream US shows are getting so much better, in the past it was hard for the best comics, like George Carlin were considered too controversial but were doing brilliantly with their live shows, so the talent and audience was always there, but networks toed the line. Now with the internet we can all see how good American comedians are, that they are not represented by the likes of Jay Leno and the other bland and boring try hards. Michael Che is funny af in his stand up shows, the Daily Show has great people, Tiffany Haddish is fantastic, but on network shows, Seth Myers and Sam Bee are pushing boundaries, (I know Sam Bee is Canadian) but at last we are able to appreciate how good American comedians are, they are no longer hidden in the comedy clubs.

[@tylernewman9624]

I wanna see this as a buddy comedy. I love the on-screen chemistry.

[@hassaanahmed5784]

Holy shit the chemistry between these two is perfect!

[@oliviaabifarin4189]

John is such a brilliant comedian his style just seeps through in his candid speech and it's so effortless he's my favorite comedian

[@goblinwisdom]

This made me so giddy with happiness. Thank you.

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

I feel really clever. I just discovered Russell last week, and after only one show, I commented that I'd love to see him with John Oliver, because their comedic styles would mean so well! Then I find this. Please will someone somewhere make a full show with these two possible? Pretty please?