Stephen Fry Spent New Year’s Day With Princess Diana & Prince Charles | The Graham Norton Show

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[@taradma]

That collective gasp on Diana's appearance in the story! 22 years later, she is still breathtaking!

[@Dazarabia522]

That got me as well

[@SharonGitau]

Perfectly put. (I was going to comment on the same thing.) It was a wonderful sound. :)

[@CommaCam]

@David Roberts As soon as I noticed he was being a whiny little loser I stopped reading, which was exactly three words in. No idea what he said after that.

[@KronksLever]

@Eason Cheng how much of that can be backed up by proof?

[@sarapaknejad2728]

@Eason Cheng shut up Cheng

[@lydhavet-music]

Just imagining Hugh Laurie frantically cleaning the house has me in stitches 😂

[@00BillyTorontoBill]

yep straight out of Blackadder

[@peteroneill5426]

@@00BillyTorontoBill Or just another Bertie Wooster moment

[@frostedsilver]

Anybody would when the Prince of Wales comes to visit!!

[@shamirpatel3569]

Maybe even with a cigar as well.

[@padstowphantom]

@@peteroneill5426 I just imagined Hugh Laurie screaming for Jeeves. 😆

[@slydoll7877]

The audience's gasp when he said "she came out of the shadows" she doesn't even need to be here to make a big entrance.

[@imnotgayyy8489]

Incredible isn't it

[@arlotonkin6416]

The idea of Dianna sitting in her room pissing herself laughing at Spitting Image doing the royal family is hilarious

[@mauia88]

What is Spitting Image? What's it about?

[@arlotonkin6416]

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[@roguishpaladin]

@@arlotonkin6416 Thank you. It reminds me a bit of D.C Follies, which used a similar style of puppet.

[@roguishpaladin]

Looking at the list of writers who worked on Spitting Image, there's some major names. Ben Elton, Grant & Naylor, and Richard Curtis jump out to me personally, though I'm sure there's a lot more noteworthy ones if you are British.

@@mauia88 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqS6c3RtndaonK8 here

[@WolfieRich1]

I could listen to Stephen Fry talking about a biscuit for 4 hours and be happy.

[@JudyCZ]

I see your point. I still have seven audio books of Harry Potter narrated by him to listen to and I can't wait. :)

[@Persiansweetcat1]

TardisMechanic same here

[@harrychristensen6042]

I read "biscuit" in his voice

[@Johny40Se7en]

Your name is awesome but completely irrelevant, the Tardis doesn't need a mechanic =P

[@WolfieRich1]

@@Johny40Se7en Then explain the cloister bell system? ;)

[@palebeachbum]

I love Stephen Fry. He's so full of interesting stories and fascinating observations and insights. A truly one of a kind guy.

[@bobinpune]

No replies? *Here!* This one's for Stephen - The most interesting ( quite interesting? ) man on the planet!

[@alfredthegreat9543]

A National Treasure 👍

[@jenlovesjesus]

Agreed. Such an interesting man.

[@kitty6720]

And he is a good storyteller, which is equally, if not more important.

[@kitty6720]

@Andre Crowie I was wondering the same. I've read a while ago that allegedly he was offered the honour of Knighthood, but he'd declined it because he didn't feel like he needed it/or that it was so important to him (even though he appears to be friendly with the Royals and is a supporter of the Constitutional Monarchy) or something like that.

[@flanplan5903]

I love how the audience falls silent as soon as he mentions Diana. Many years after her death and she still has a hold on the public imagination.

[@deepzepp4176]

Never quite sure why, though?

[@user-jp8tj4pq8m]

​@@deepzepp4176 why what?

[@deepzepp4176]

@@user-jp8tj4pq8m Why she still has a hold over the public imagination.

[@pokemaster123ism]

@@deepzepp4176 she sort of has a mythological quality to her, this untouchable woman who could do no wrong, and whom everybody loved and adored. Her death was probably one that people everywhere sobbed for, since she also died so young

[@U2QuoZepplin]

I love the thought of Princess Diana sitting in her room giggling and laughing at Spitting Image. What a lovely vision too.

[@geniusfollower]

Hugh Laurie hoovering the carpets - I lost it at that.

[@austinstrong9376]

I want to spend every holiday making Eggs Benedict with Stephen Fry.

[@vaw796]

Cole Weston I mean goodness Stephen is a married man control yourself 😂😮😮

[@coleweston6740]

They can consider me their naked chef 😁

[@DarkCreed86]

Eggs on Benedict Cumberbatch with Stephen Fry

[@borismuller86]

Austin Strong I heard he makes a good eggy in the basket too...

[@normadesmond6017]

legendary as say Marilyn Monroe. It helps when you die young, sadly enough.

[@neurofire]

Stephen's vocal impression of Prince Charles is SO GOOD! You do have to listen for it because he throws it away like it was nothing at all...I guess in addition to all his other gifts - mimicry is simply something that comes naturally to him. I'm a big fan.

[@fmkhan213]

He reads audiobooks too.. I heard my HP series in Stephen Fry's voice and I absolutely loved his accents, expressions, clear and distinguished delivery for each character :)

[@EamonThePhilogynistWalford]

So good, in fact, that in a masterstroke, Stephen Fry applied it to his portrayal of King Charles I in Blackadder: The Cavalier Years. :-D

[@marymcnamara597]

The Diana mystique lives on

[@3lttlbrds]

I'm from the Caribbean but when Princess Diana passed away, I was a little kid and remember my mom shedding tears for her. She was really liked everywhere.

[@valentina47734]

My mom too

[@jeffross5424]

yes...my mom cried as well

[@HardlyGaming]

I always find it funny when Stephen is in interviews with others such as this. Other celebrities may think they're interesting but then Stephen starts talking and everyone quickly realises they don't hold a candle to him XD

[@lyannawinter405]

Oh well said, I'm very astonished about how much this is true. RDJ is charismatic on his own but there seem to be light years between him and Stephen Fry.

[@damien884]

Story telling is a drifting art. Thank you Mr. Fry for keeping it calibrated

[@ardrakm1284]

The way he speaks is just....magical❤

[@jenlovesjesus]

Awwww, it's refreshing that Princess Diana had such a great sense of humor. I loved her. ❤

[@X.T.]

That man was born for storytelling!

[@VanH77]

amen to that! * grin ~☆

[@mariamansoor872]

Never heard this story before! What an extraordinary experience!

[@markorollo.]

Could only happen to Stephen Fry lol.

[@frostedsilver]

Having the Prince of Wales to tea. I can only imagine.

[@asarsealex]

Read his book More Fool Me - told in much more fascinating detail.

[@Dabaka93]

@@frostedsilver and all I have is Twinings Prince of Wales Tea :D

[@lar9299]

It's been nearly 30 years and we're still fascinated by Diana, and she was just being mentioned on an old anecdote. Old and young people. Most millennials were just kids when she passed away. What a remarkable woman.

[@chapmasi]

This level of anecdotal history is literally priceless.

[@mikea3098]

I love Stephen Fry and I actually got chills when he mentions Diana and the effect it had on the audience. I was in 5th Grade when she passed and our teacher called us in to talk about her, I'm from the USA as well and we just spent the whole morning kind of grieving for her. ANYWAY lol, Stephen is one of the people I would love to meet but I'm sure I'd feel a fool around him lol

[@hanorabrennan9202]

No, you wouldn't Mike as his impeccable manners would immediately put you at ease.

[@MrSexydivas]

He could talk about paint dry and I'd still be intrigued

[@megshimatsu8615]

Brits can read from the phone book and make it sound delicious.

[@ankeetachakravartty876]

i can understand how princess diana has been everyone's favourite across ages n through these many years... just the mention of her name and the audience goes awwwwing and gasp... wow... 👏

[@perperson199]

i can't

[@user-jp8tj4pq8m]

​@@perperson199 bc you are too young

[@ringwe]

*They* hate it, of course, but *I* love it.

[@mnkylondon]

Diana will always be my Queen ♥️

[@BertRussie]

Forever Diana!

[@alanrover4428]

She's the Once and Future Queen.

[@hiteshwardattapiyal5785]

Graham Nortons reaction after "I must play cool" was gold. xoxo

[@tangoz811]

The mention of princess Diana brings a tear to my eyes...what a beautiful person she was inside and out.

[@lupus2614]

The fact that Stephen Fry questions whether he’s cool or not makes me question my life. He’s one of the greatest people I’ve come across!

[@truditrudi753]

Stephen Fry, an adorable new age Oscar Wilde.

[@idc5309]

Exactly

[@EamonThePhilogynistWalford]

Funny you should mention that, since for those who didn't know, Stephen Fry played Oscar Wilde on screen in 1997. ;-)

[@nikkijaneallison]

Stephen Fry and Princess Diana. ❤❤

[@goyasolidar]

Stephen Fry has the best stories.

[@IndomitableT]

Goya Solidar. Indeed! Also Stephen Fry has perfect timing and knows how to deliver a story. I am already looking forward to the next show this Friday❣️🧐🤩

[@goyasolidar]

@@IndomitableT QI is a goldmine for Fry tales.

[@rosson1983]

I could listen to his stories for hours. He’s had so many incredible life experiences and met so many incredible people there wouldn’t be a boring moment. His ability to paint a picture with words is second-to-none; even Robert Duvall and RDJ were hanging on every word. What a treasure.

[@Katherine-rq8mk]

Duvall's stone faced though out, Downey looks confused? Fry's killing it. Come on yanks

[@bakeumawaytoys3453]

Lol they're politely listening, what more do you want?

[@StarBuck411]

Love Duvall as an actor but in real life he just doesn't get a lot of this suff.

[@Katherine-rq8mk]

@@bakeumawaytoys3453 huge fan of both of these American actors. What more to want? Nothing! Just an observation

[@Katherine-rq8mk]

@Hound19745 so? Maybe I am 75 years old. Your point?

[@JJpmfc]

Most Americans really don't care about the royals at all or about having tea with anyone.

[@naomidixon4640]

That collective gasp gave me chills! I don't know what's funnier though - Hugh Laurie hoovering or Princess Diana in fits watching Spitting Image 😂

[@jinxx44]

"Yes this is he" That is as proper as English will get in modern day Hollywood.

[@CaladonianQueen]

Robert's little smirk of recognition when Stephen speaks of his debauched 80s shag house was adorable.

[@ingvarhallstrom2306]

"Yeah, done that..."

[@Diapontios]

RDJ is completely charmless before this charismatic guy

[@DarkCreed86]

Loved their scene together in Sherlock Holmes

[@YetiintheSun]

maybe Robert Duvall wasn't feeling well. He did look very pale and sweaty.

[@hanorabrennan9202]

@@YetiintheSun dat be the drink?

[@Dazarabia522]

Two of my fave Brits, Stephen Fry and Princess Di

[@sistersuetube]

Diana was so real.

[@dickidydoodah]

Princess Diana is the people's favorite Royal. The will be missed but she'll not be memorialized like Di.

[@shauncorless8965]

Nobody tells a story better than Stephen ,you hang onto every word 😅

[@johnkeating362]

Still can’t believe she’s been gone 24 years. She’ll always be young, beautiful and funny.

[@mileslaw]

Sherlock and Mycroft

[@sonu24196able]

Yess

[@anonym58063]

Weren't they there to promote the second Sherlock movie?

[@cecilelpt5808]

@@anonym58063 i think it was for the film "the judge"

[@tatzybatzy1286]

Stephen Fry is the best storyteller! I could listen to him all day!

[@veganleigh4817]

I love Stephen Fry. So interesting, so intelligent, so talented. And I love his voice.

[@lauren5455]

Love this man, his stories, but love so much that he mentioned Rik 💜

[@AI_admin]

this will be my new way of remembering Princess Diana.

[@Sun.Shine-]

0:53 RDJ laughing at that put a smile to my face and the marvelous ending to the story ❤️

[@saraialonzozambrano6151]

I love PRINCESS Diana ♥️

[@jocax188723]

“There’s Princess Diana, out of the shadows” What, like Batman?

[@beakittelscherz5419]

A good storyteller is worth his weight in Gold ! Awesome Story !

[@adrianaron9639]

No one will be ever as Royal as Diana, I mean the collective gasp of people just hearing hr name, man, imagine what she must have been

[@murieltainter5936]

Another great story of Diana, Princess of Wales. Wish we could hear many more.

[@JamesBrown-oz5bl]

What a wonderful man he is.

[@QueerSwede1]

we love diana.

[@jbyanx]

Just a wonderful story teller

[@nannyturtle7342]

I always love Steven's stories. He's had an interesting life.

[@janb.1550]

But... he's still alive, right?

[@lwaliz]

He's lovely and such a unique, wonderful talent!

[@marcopederzoli4939]

3 legends on a couch. but Fry is legendary legend level

[@davetrivers6495]

Bittersweet tears here. She still can pluck my heartstrings...

[@Crilic3]

Stephen Fry and Bill Bailey are a few of those few people I could listen to for hours and enjoy in entertainment, but couldn't bear to meet. Their charm and intelligence seem so constant. I know they're probably just like one of us, but damn - I couldn't hold a candle in any conversation if they were famous or not. How do celebrities even handle being celebrities? Anonymity is so much more peaceful.

[@JillGr]

I love his voice. I could listen to him read the phone book all day

[@davidabbett7011]

He is simply a treasure

[@ilahiseraaresihali6710]

Prinses Diana a gift from God!!!!!!!

[@user-mr2yr9ch8p]

0:10 That Charles impression tho... lol

[@mavos1211]

Stephen you Beautiful man!

[@bringiton5282]

Such an engaging story teller !

[@jaclpz]

Princess Diana ♥️

[@RIXRADvidz]

Thank Universe for Stephen Fry. a Man to whom we can all aspire. even with his rocky beginnings, he rose to Greatness in the Truest sense of the word. Hoorah! Stephen Fry!!

[@rebx12]

the most fabulous storyteller

[@marybusch6182]

I love Stephen Fry!!!! He is really a national treasure and he always makes you laugh wholeheartedly...

[@pamelafolger8449]

I love Diana watching Spitting Image. 😁💖 I love it too!! You've got to be able to laugh at yourself!!!😁😁😁💖💖💖💖

[@thebilstonian549]

Love how Robert Duvall doesn't seem to give two ducks. Love that bloke

[@thatchoirgirl94]

I could listen to this story over and over again! 🥰

[@DocTheGuitar]

What a lovely story and if I were royalty I would want to spend some time with someone as intelligent, warm and witty as Stephen. What a wonderful human being he really is. Love the anecdote at the end as well.

[@davidlestermooney]

The aces on the American's during this, lol. They were like..what?

[@maraki8882]

Beautiful story!

[@ebonywahine]

What a brilliant man he's lived such an interesting life!

[@sentinel5648]

Fantastic memory!

[@dotcotton3308]

The Yanks weren't ready for the grace and finesse of the Fry. An outstanding human in my eyes

[@VanH77]

amen to this lol!! ~☆

[@mariaalano3077]

They aren't used to those kind of jokes.

[@shivpatel1612]

I love Diana❤️❤️

[@user-gq1hr4fv6g]

Stephen Fry ❤️❤️❤️

[@peteroneill5426]

Stephen Fry is just the very best

[@philipegan1806]

Can't wait to see Peter's Friends again. Absolutely loved that movie ❤️

[@Prieze868]

OMG don't you just love Princess Diana she's so contemporary even now she's just got that special something

[@alwaysblake148]

Stephen Fry being brilliant.

[@VanH77]

amen ~☆

[@SergheiRO]

When he says "everybody comes to her" you just know that's exactly what happened. 😂

[@victoriajennings8419]

Wonderful story!!

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

LOVE STEPHEN when he is on the show

[@debbeborders5762]

Stephen Fry is such an interesting person. I love to hear his stories.

[@KhanivoreQniba]

A great story greatly told....

[@Armuotas]

This guy! He can make any boring story sound like something from the books of Narnia, or something.

[@dv8760]

Tony Danza looked so akward. LOVE Stephen.

[@AmethystDew]

Stephen Fry reminds me of the the late and, oh, so great Sir Peter Ustinov. Another great storyteller and font of wonderful stories.

[@VanH77]

whoo,thanks for mentioning..made me smile instantly even more! ~☆

[@paulbaker8734]

To reiterate what Phil Jupitus once said, it's no wonder Twinings had your number!

[@nathanchong7731]

0:26 Robert was surprised!

[@eclaire_x88x]

The full story of this in his autobiography is great, little Charlie Laurie putting the TV on and being told off by his mum "Charlie!" You can imagine 🤣

[@peregrineflow7354]

I love Stephen Fry.

[@typerexc]

If I could tell a story 1/1000 as well as Stephen Fry, I would be blessed.