Stephen Fry talking about Hugh Laurie

Stephen Fry talking about Hugh Laurie on Parkinson (18-5-07).

[@FutureAbe]

Only Stephen Fry can give you an answer to a simple question that lasts 3 minutes and doesn’t bore you. He is a national treasure

[@hollyb6885]

I could listen to Stephen Fry all day. So intelligent, funny and a soothing voice.

[@vimaladhithan007]

When he calls Hugh, "M Colleague" 😇 It's bordering on criminal that Fry wasn't brought in to guest star on House!

[@tiaancloete5133]

I always hoped that he would play a patient on the show, the interaction would have been gold

[@oz_jones]

I found it interesting that he didn't call Hugh his friend. EDIT: I have gone peculiar, sorry. It was obviously a reference.

[@samlogue1659]

Stephen Fry as 'House's psychologist would have been utterly genius 😂

[@hollyb6885]

I would have loved to see him in an episode of House. I was also hopeful that one episode would have had House get a knock on the head, develope amnesia and start speaking in a British accent.

[@azapro911]

Fry appearing in House was discussed at one point, but an ongoing storyline meant they never got around to it.

[@octaviancaesarhibernicus4447]

"Hugh snap out of it man"...!

[@inspectorspinda]

"Right, sorry!"

[@509Gman]

@@inspectorspinda I can hear it. Probably because I’ve been rewatching Black Adder series 3, but I can hear it.

[@thedevilwearstartan]

It's lovely how Stephen Fry keeps turning to make eye contact with George Michael to keep him involved.

[@florazuideveld2038]

That fits, for the kind of man I hear he is. Talking about envy, I envy his friends.

[@lizadams7662]

"Manners makyth man" personified.

[@elbecko7969]

Haha yeah 😉

[@Rascaduanok]

0:59 "...and say hello to m'colleague." Love it! That raised a sunken smile from me.

[@TehKhronicler]

I think it flew by most of the people there, but it was a lovely joke for us that remember

[@spaghettiking7312]

Me too, buddy.😊

[@azapro911]

To this day they refer to each other as m' colleague.

[@martinadrianarcenas867]

they have been activated😆

[@msmltvcktl]

They're just children, really

[@HowManyTimes234]

i love how when english actors suddenly use an american accent they sound like a COMPLETELY different person

[@john.premose]

Thats because that was such a crap version of an american accent

[@Bruce15485]

It's called acting !!!

[@muffin8or]

0:58 "Say hello to m'colleague " Made me smile :)

[@jokezspeedruns9679]

Glad I'm not the only one :)

[@AnnabellaRedwood]

It made me smile too.

[@rissathemighty]

When Stephen imitated Hugh on his "What ho!", it brought back so many wonderful memories :)

[@sumondutta1101]

Berty Wooster

[@Przykominku]

Oh I loved this series...

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

Very good, sir… 😁☺️😉

[@mikepetergumball8337]

The Glossips coming to dinner. What oh what oh . Cracks me up everytime.

[@enkisdaughter4795]

@@mikepetergumball8337 What about the odious Spode!

[@oozingmarshmallows]

Stephen Fry is so complimentary and seems like such a supportive friend to Hugh Laurie in this interview. Both of them are formidable actors and extraordinary people. I absolutely admire them.

[@khatack]

Stephen's voice is so charismatic that it's easy to lose track of what he's actually saying and just concentrate on the voice.

[@NickyLess]

I really want to meet Stephen Fry just to hear him speak. He's amazing.

[@victoria0723]

I like the way Fry and Laurie appreciate each other :)

[@jonahthrane812]

They are great if not best Friends. They have worked together on numerous series and works. And they also talk privately all the time even though the last time they worked together is a while a go. They have a very good friendship even after all these years.

[@C1o88er3d]

I love how Steven can say a word like 'bottom' and make it sound elegant.

[@meganyoumad]

I think Hugh and Stephen's relationship is absolutely amazing. These strong of friendships are hard to find. They're very lucky to have each other and thats... fantastic really. I love 'em both!

[@lizardas]

Stephen Fry is fascinating to listen to and, my God, what a towering intellect!

[@BohemianFish]

stephen fry is so down to earth. he's ridiculously modest it's unsettling for the rest of us.

[@EliCross]

His impersonation of Laurie doing the different accents is spot-on.

[@the-chillian]

Even for an American who first saw Hugh Laurie in Blackadder, and then maybe in A Bit of Fry and Laurie, the accent he uses as House come as something of a shock. Not least because he does it so well.

[@iamjoshandyouaredaft]

"Hugh, snap out of it man!"

[@cast390]

At one time House was the best show on american television.

[@orangeplumbob]

I love that story about Hugh. That would be funny to see Stephen tell Hugh to "snap out of it." These two guys are the greatest! I love watching Jeeves and Wooster and ABOFL and Blackadder. I loved Stephen in Bones, especially this years episode.

[@buzzardbeatniks]

Stephen Fry has one of the most engaging faces. Whether young or old his appearance in the definition of distinctive.

[@CatAtomic99]

It's so funny- I've been a big fan of Fry and Laurie since I first saw them on Jeeves and Wooster. Loved that series. Since then, I'd see Stephen Fry here or there on television and think to myself, "he's still doing well-- I wonder what happened to the guy who played Wooster? Oh well, just disappeared, I guess. I never realized the guy on House was Hugh Laurie-- hahaha.

[@princespruv1699]

I think the interviewer missed the chance to ask the most obvious question the no one has Mr Stephen Fry asked and that is; Why didn't he never did a guest spot on his Hugh's show House! I think it should have been a natural follow up question I always wanted to know the answer

[@Centurio9]

The talks got serious about that around the 3rd season but the producers wanted to wait until the Tritter-storyline was over and by then Stephen Fry wasn't available anymore due to scheduling conflicts. I guess it just wasn't meant to be :\

[@XLongXGoneX]

They talk about this on the fry and laurie reunion and in other interviews Hugh said it was because he couldn't keep up the American accent around Stephen

[@stb55555]

When they were replacing Cuddy, I thought it would have been great for Stephen to take over. I like how they did it (with Foreman) but it would have been spectacular to reunite Fry and Laurie.

[@GuruJudge21]

They could have made that work I bet, Buffy. Hugh could have been faking an English accent to make fun of Stephen.

[@user-ry8lq3kr8b]

I know! It's such a shame because of the parallels between House and Sherlock Holmes. Fry would have been a brilliant Mycroft character to Laurie's House/Holmes.

[@crazytosh1]

I love how he still calls him 'ma colleague'

[@jamesrennie92]

How charming he is about M'Coll: "he IS American TV." What a nice man. @rogeredtabbit his socks are superb!

[@heyjane123]

Strangely, how only now I realized that the most attracting feature of Stephen Fry is his voice. He doesn't look like back in the 80/90s anymore, but after a minute of listening to him I forget that and fall in love with him all over again.

[@shmivv]

"Hugh, snap out of it man!!" Dammit I love them :D

[@darceymaher]

I saw an interview of Stephan Fry who said he would love to do a cameo on House and if he did he would have "2 limps". It's on KZbin somewhere. Hilarious!

[@falulatonks]

I like it, too. :D And I love that when they're asked about each other their appreciation/respect for each other actually shows.

[@BlackKat71]

BONES!!!!!!! I LOVE him on that show!!!! Hugh and Stephen, two of my favorite actors!!

[@richardhoover4471]

I look backward at this clip after watching Fry in his episodes on the wonderful series “Bones.” He was amazing on that series, as he always is!

[@Liz86000]

I just LOVVVED him on one of my fave show Bones!!! And I love Hugh Laurie too, so... These two guys?? Great amount of talent...

[@krissopsnoir3099]

Watch The young ones, scumbag college episode

[@bleachlizard]

Stephen Fry was excellent on Bones. I'm so sad he wasn't able to play the part of the psychologist (although I love John Daley!) but I do hope that he makes a guest appearance.

[@JConant09]

As an American I'm pretty grateful that we are graced by Hugh Laurie in HOUSE. Hopefully his presence will inspire and bring forth better American actors

[@MrFtge]

It mostly inspired more Brits to play Americans LOL

[@subtlesraf]

​@@MrFtge😂😂😂😂 yep

[@PaperbackWizard]

Oh, I love Stephen Fry. I first saw him, I think, in V for Vendetta, but after that, it was like he was everywhere I looked. He's great on Bones.

[@CF1975]

'And there is Hugh Laurie, pulling something out of somebody's bottom';).

[@stayforthepeelpronpls4774]

CF1975 love the profile pic

[@XxpauldadudexX]

Steven Fry is sooooo English n I love him :)

[@MrRazorblade999]

What a style! A true gentleman.

[@PurushaDesa]

I - LOVE - the idea of Stephen Fry playing an even greater doctor than House. It would be House's worst nemesis yet, someone even more genius than he is.

[@HeidiBird]

Loved this video! Stephen seems just as funny in reality as he is in his books.

[@RandomVortex]

Hugh Laurie was always a great comedy actor(his roles in Blackadder to name but a few were tremendous!)House is a great show,masterfully acted and also bitingly funny! Stephen Fry is(and always has been)a Big hero of mine and I am proud to share many of his opinions regarding Science technology and Religion(especially some of his astutely honest insights on Catholicism as were voiced in a recent T.V. debate alongside the wonderful Christopher Hitchens. Respect to Stephen and his breadbin Hugh!

[@ulkotraqametfdaqqa]

m'colleague

[@rudiecantfail13]

haha "what is Hugh Laurie doing?" LOVE IT

[@heartion]

He's charmingly bookish and has great wit. Oh yeah, and he's abso-fuckin-lutely hilarious. Equal parts intellectual and comedian. Love Hugh, as well. What a pair of Brits.

[@ConceptJunkie]

@buzzardbeatniks Not just his face, but his voice, his humor, his acting talent, the fact that he writes about computers... I have tremendous respect for him. Plus he played "Lord Snot" on "The Young Ones". I've been waiting for years for him to do a guest spot on "House", being one of those weird Americans who knew about Hugh Laurie (from "Jeeves and Wooster") before I knew about "House". I guess if there were any chance of that it would have been mentioned here.

[@rolybling]

George Michael there, bless him.

[@joemoe974]

Yeah, wow I thought that was him! So sad he's gone.

[@BIGMILLSER87]

general melchett was one of his best characters bat-shit insane and responsible for thousands, magic. anyone know when the next series of QI is out?

[@maricimo]

I love this man. So much.

[@soeffingwhat]

Indeed, he has a way with the English Language which, when added to his talent as a witty raconteur, can make the whole room go adsolutely silent and listen intently when he talks.

[@DavySigfusson]

Jesse Spencer says he's losing his own accent over time... thank god Hugh still keeps his.

[@Leonis1989]

Roughly around the time Stephen was playing a psychologist in Bones 50 yards away from the set of House, Hugh Laurie's character was in a mental institution and trying to out-think a therapist who refused to return his medical licence until he sough help. How monumentally stupid must these TV crew's be to miss an opportunity to not only bring these two best friends in the same show but also do a funny TV cross-over?

[@NegusNegest]

Indeed, good maners at its finest. Where did they go I wonder :3 Anyway we need more people like stephen fry!

[@MercedesH835]

He wanted to say hello to his colleague! I found that so adorable!

[@captainteeko4579]

As an American I never really thought about how different the actual SET ENVIRONMENT is btwn the US and the UK BTS in tv. Now I think about it yeah THERES an obvious difference in budget and how much more fleshed out British tv characters are vs how much special effects US tv has

[@gabygaby5701]

Loved him in “Bones”!

[@PowerPuffGirls12]

"Hi great to see you Steve...how ya doing" "Hugh..Snap out of it man..what are doin.." ahahahah i adore Stephen Fry..and Hugh Laurie

[@CuteCuteJames]

"...And say hello to m'collegue."

[@Joggelschorsch]

gotta love SF

[@ohmygoditsjo]

Oh, come now Stephen. You were always as talented, charming and attractive as Hugh. On the facts of the latter, I admit you have aged (as we all do) but if anyone has watched Jeeves and Wooster they should see that it is true. (Then again, his humility adds to the aforementioned charm.) Lovely interview, anyhow.

[@IceMetalPunk]

"Hi! Great to see you, Steve. How are you doing?" "Hugh, snap out of it, man, will you?" LMAO! I have to say, though, that Stephen seems to do a better American accent than Hugh...I still love Dr. House, though :) . -IMP ;) :)

[@millyvaughnstump]

Stephen should so do a guest appearance on House! They really need to work with each other again, after Jeeves & Wooster and A Bit Of Fry And Laurie! They're both incredible.

[@superhamzah85]

The prospect of Fry appearing on House is enticing...but I fear all the Americans will not even notice. Whilst we will savour every passing minute of that episode more than any other.

[@diehardmclean]

love hearing him call Hugh M'colleague fantastic

[@TrumpetDuke92]

took me a little while to figure that out, and then i remembered he was the hitchhiker's guide narrator and it hit me!!

[@queenastilon]

@ConceptJunkie "I guess if there were any chance of that it would have been mentioned here." Hugh Laurie has since mentioned on Jonathon Ross that he and Stephen have talked about it. House is inspired by Sherlock Holmes (makes sense; I always thought it was more a detective show than a medical one) and they love the idea that Holmes had a smarter brother, Mycroft. Fry has reportedly *threatened* to come on House as Gregory's smarter older brother .... with *two* limps.

[@rogeredtabbit]

I adore Stephen's choice of socks. So very charming they are.

[@BharatRaghavan08]

In season 9 foreman is killed off ( no need to bother with details).. house goes to Princeton hospital this time to find fry as the new Dean of medicine... Finally house meets someone who can be called a worthy opponent... Complete the story in no more than 3 short sentences

[@chinmayaras5645]

M. E. H. There u go. You got your 3 sentences. House is House. Fry and Laurie is Fry and Laurie.

[@iownagreyhound]

no no its just like...recognition of the person. almost like an award. its a big honour to get one. take Elton John for instance, he got one for his contribution to music. i just think Stephen Fry more than deserves one the man is just plain legendary

[@subject617]

You can find Fry and Laurie on DVD. 60 bucks for the 4-season set, I just bought it last week.

[@Orlabobz]

He said "What Ho" for a typical british thing for Hugh to come out with. That made me smile because "What Ho" was Bertie Wooster's (Played by hugh) favourite phrase :)

[@draquone]

thats true!!! i didn't notice him at all when i first watched the clip. i read your comment and watched it again and by god there he was!!!

[@macrumpton]

Ahh, the good old days when series had more than 8 episodes per season.

[@Rasenchidori]

LOL it was awsome hear Mr.Fry go in and out of accents like that! Effing Haliarous!

[@spaghettiking7312]

"And then I said to my friend Hugh Laurie, who IS American television."🇺🇲

[@markgeneroso9976]

As an American I could listen to Hugh Laurie speak in his native accent all day. I wouldn’t be offended if he switched out of his American accent as he obviously has the right to do so 😊.

[@hop208]

He was great in V for Vendetta. That was such a good movie.

[@Hellotheres]

I was almost almost taken by this, but then I checked: This year Fry appeared in, and was executive producer for, a six-part legal drama entitled Kingdom, a second series of which is currently in production. Fry continues to make regular film appearances. This year Fry has written the Old Vic Christmas pantomime, Cinderella. well maybe.

[@DressUpAndKillTheTV]

I KNOW RIGHT. It would have been the best cheeky British in-joke going!!

[@mikepetergumball8337]

Best diverse comedy duo since the two Ronnies

[@etcapel]

TO ACCIDENTSINSPACE...STEPHEN FRY WOULD ADORE YOUR DESCRIPTION OF HIM

[@georgeacethomas4145]

Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie would be opposing charismatic leaders in the best video game

[@tq3eufiy]

I want Stephen Fry on House so much. I will pay the writers all of my dollars.

[@luissera1296]

Too bad it never happened

[@Lupescupe]

He's awesome!!

[@MorbidDesire860]

"you have to do an hour minus the commercials" so 5 minutes?

[@RantingThespian]

It was a very good show. However, when I finally delved into his past, I prefer his work on Black Adder and EVERYTHING he did with Stephen Fry. That's why I am very happy to know they are working together again on new film based off of one of Oscar Wilde's stories.

[@siangetz8808]

What is the name of their upcoming film?

[@galacticagirl]

oh he's great love stephen fry ever since he read the harry potter books when i was about 7

[@antondillet466]

Stephen Fry is simply a great person! Of course, Hugh Laurie, too...

[@Singsonggirl]

I love Stephen Fry!

[@CrimsonBloodRose]

I think it'd be much more fun to have Stephen as a patient, that way Hugh can do all the mean things to him that he does to a patient. (All in good fun of course)

[@Kahvi]

It's a term of endearment for them. :)

[@cocinerosolar]

@Rachiejane1 Some of you replied that there is no such a thing as a British accent, because there are many accents in the the UK, but, when i say British accent i refer to the "posh accent" or the accent from the Westside of London and we in america use that as a reference.

[@HEV29]

If House gets a brother it would be like Sherlock Holmes' brother - House lives in 221b Somewhere in America (not now, he lives with Wilson)...it would be like Mycroft Lots of love to Stephen and Hugh, good friends are hard to come by xx

[@marscentral]

I really want Stephen Fry to guest star on an episode of House.

[@djangow4648]

太甜太甜了😢我永远磕这一口，我永远爱他俩

[@ObjectsInMotion]

I saw that episode of bones about a month ago completely unknowing that stephen fry was going to be in it. I was so amazed. It was funny because I only was watching it because house was on next and I had nothing to do until then.

[@Doc-Devin]

M’ COLLEAGUE!? M’ COLLEAGUE!!!

[@KonijNx2]

I don't know about the others, but I know Fry and Atkinson are great friends. In fact Fry described House as his best friend.

[@EnviousDominous]

At the same time, his role in V had him honoring the Quran while the law dictated it's abolishment. Though atheists can be critical, some of the same critical ones can be very respectful.