Alex Horne Interviews JULIAN CLARY | Series 16 | Taskmaster

[@Harrydewulf]

There's such a gentleness to Julian's delivery, that he can be really quite bitchy and it's still soothing.

[@leflyxdvd]

when he insults you he insults you in such a way you dont know that he insulted you lol

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

Perfect description

[@comradeniamh7771]

“nature’s not been kind” fucking legend

[@mackenziejohnson5200]

That could have been an episode title contender, I think

[@Babyluthi]

He is aging gracefully. He is still beautiful🙂💙

[@michaelu3055]

​@@mackenziejohnson5200"face like a loaf of bread" is just as nice

[@jonhohensee3258]

legend? That's a bit much.

[@Babyluthi]

@@jonhohensee3258 he IS a legend and an icon and a national treasure.

[@burculuks]

I'd like to be as elegant as Julian when I'm roasting people

[@taliabee8661]

That’s exactly it! Nothing he said wasn’t true but, oh boy, no wonder Alex was flushed! The burnnnnn…😀♥️

[@hedlund]

Hell I'd settle for half his elegance, at my very best.

[@hoagy_ytfc]

Was he as smart when he was fisting Norman Lamont?

[@nancyluttrell5777]

He’s lovely

[@scf7334]

“Oh, your eyes are very close together, aren’t they?” Said so softly, but fucking ruthless! How I love Julian!!

[@stephengilmore2741]

"Request denied" I think we now know who Alex was talking about when he said one contestant repeatedly put him in his place 😂

[@jamesmccarthy962]

Bodes well for him Greg loves when that happens :)

[@Tao_Tology]

It won't have been Susie (too new) or Super Kins (too nice) and Sam and Lucy seem like they'll be so disconnected from what's happening to manage many put-downs.

[@princespandex8845]

Where did you see this, cause I'd like to watch that interview!

[@stephengilmore2741]

@@princespandex8845 I don't remember where now! Fairly sure it was a quote on Twitter/X recently while publicising the new series.

[@glockenrein]

@@Tao_Tology “you prize anus!” Sue is wonderful 😂

[@Cathy_in_colour]

I love Julian. You start to think he's mellowed over the years then he comes out with the Gary Glitter line.

[@helenagackowska8398]

ahaha yeah

[@YearRoundHibernater]

made me spit out my tea

[@_kontingency]

Mellow? I thought he had had a stroke before coming to this interview

[@Pedigru]

I definitely remember him being over the top and somewhat hyper. I'm on board with the possible recent stroke idea. He is very mellow like Paul Sinha was. Just saying.

[@Tao_Tology]

He's always clawing his way to the comedy remark.

[@dusty3913]

That ever so subtle, “Nature’s…not been kind” got me right away.

[@unpreparedwithacapitalf]

so insulting yet spoken so softly

[@Jambobist]

He's going to get loads of points from Greg if this is any indication as to how he treats Alex.

[@sfshinz]

Little Alex “Tubehead” Horne.

[@pixelfrenzy]

I was thinking the exact opposite! I reckon he'll just not give a shit about winning, like Victoria Coren-Mitchell, and be entertaining in his intransigence instead.

[@nvrmnde]

​@@pixelfrenzyhe can still get points, doesn't matter if he isn't after them 😂

[@phildman132]

Based on what I know of seeing Julian in the past this is how he treats everybody I think!

[@fern5505]

I love that Julian made Alex break with the Gary Glitter comment, Alex is generally very good at keeping a straight face

[@TheKosstImogen]

The incredulous and amused "No." after Alex called his beard strawberry blond got me right down to the marrow of my funny bone, the neighbours probably heard a shriek.

[@quantumz1348]

Withering ... just absolutely witheringly dry. I actually don't think Alex *was* grey before that "Strawberry...nooo..." but it hit so hard that it immediately produced greys that echoed back in time.

[@slyasleep]

02:52 Yeah, that intonation takes a lifetime of lived-in experience.

[@henrietta9206]

🤣

[@1chiefg]

I still can't believe Julian Clary is on Taskmaster and can't wait to see it.

[@xiz0808]

"You've not really gone in for eyebrows have you" xD politest insult I have ever heard xD

[@farrelfoster-lynam6683]

Julian is sixty four years old! He looks absolutely fantastic, and has lost none of his acerbic wit.

[@timpemberly9889]

He's had A Lot of cosmetic work done.

[@elizabethpreston5994]

I wish this series started yesterday! I am dying to watch. Julian’s parting line of, “Good luck to you and your family.” Felt almost like a premonition of impending doom! Made me laugh out loud!

[@brinsonopinion]

I know, he literally cursed them with that LOL!

[@nopants666]

in retrospect, i think it was probably after the donut family-friendly task, where he ended with the same line. i shrieked both times

[@felinetherapy4782]

Bloody brilliant. Loved Alex giggling during this. Bet he looked up to Julian and was chuffed he came on the show.

[@drewidlifestyle7883]

Chuffed means “very pleased” for my fellow non Brits I had to google it

[@captainchaos3667]

Julian Clary is comedy royalty, I'm sure he was _very_ chuffed.

[@kisbie]

Isn’t Julian friends with Jack Dee? They did a few shows together back in the day. Maybe we’re getting closer to Alex’s dream booking.

[@Tao_Tology]

​@@drewidlifestyle7883Or, in extreme cases, one can be not just chuffed but "chuffed to bits". Or even " _fair_ chuffed to bits".

[@travelphotos7662]

@@kisbie Jack Dee would be really interesting on this show. He allows himself to break character, on occasion, and sometimes doesn't worry about his "comic character". But ultimately, his "comic character" might be of the attitude of CBF to even bother going on the show. :-) I do like Jack Dee, and thought he was a great replacement for Humph on ISIHAC...noting that no-one could actually replace Humph.

[@maiNmusica]

It started as an interview but ended up as a diss track of some sort😂

[@daniellamcgee4251]

I would expect nothing less from Julian. I notice he left out the innuendo jokes, though.

[@jjlonsdale5971]

I disagree, it ended up as a surprisingly heartwarming defense of pedophilia! 😂😂😂

[@h0lly_blue]

Greg: *_five points_*

[@pia91]

Greg and Julian will gang up on Alex (I hope 😂)

[@lnfreeman]

​@@pia91hot.

[@LBullockPW]

The only problem I have with these interviews is I often want Greg’s reaction to them. 😂 This was great!

[@benbearrobinson]

As a fellow of a certain age seeing our Julian on telly being this sassy and spiky is making me a very happy boy.

[@kducholke]

I think these interviews before the first episode always hint at how good it's going to be. I think this series is going to be bloody brilliant!

[@MissNublette]

Never heard of him before but his absolutely savagery about Alex had me in stitches. Excited for the new series!

[@Saneyboo]

Sound is so low in this video and then the outro hits you like a freight train. Boy am i ready for a new season, just one of my favourite shows in all time.

[@snowiiiiie]

The whistle legitimately hurt my ears 😅

[@daniellamcgee4251]

Same. Except I can't laugh about it when my left ear is still hurting 30 minutes later.

[@tessaatkinson8187]

Thank you! I read your comment before the end of the video so was able to turn it down in time!

[@TheComixkid2099]

@@snowiiiiie I have a new answer for the last sound that legitimately scared me.

[@VanessaSakdy]

The audio mixing is so inconsistent on the channel that it's almost funny lol

[@freddym6643]

I was not expecting the phrase "convicted pedophile" to pop up in this interview

[@ellekay4758]

“Where were you conceived, Julian?” just sums up the brilliance that is this interaction.

[@icturner23]

I thought the interview would be fun but the non-stop digs at Alex, and the picture, were brilliant.

[@jonhohensee3258]

I didn't think the digs were non-stop.

[@icturner23]

@@jonhohensee3258You should pay better attention then.

[@elizabethmunroe3676]

Julian is so fearless and funny and he plays to win, while looking completely low key. I can't wait to see him do the tasks, and take the TaskMaster on at his own game.

[@BD-yl5mh]

I’m an Aussie so ahead of this series I’m mostly excited for Sam. I do know who Sue and Lucy are, but kept hearing the British fans really excited about Julian but I had literally no concept of who he was. Seeing this makes me understand the hype. Subtle genius

[@Ellierua]

I've always loved Julian, this just reinforces it, he's so quick. Legend at put downs.

[@Handwithaface]

Having seen all the other interviews where people just accept that they have to do what Alex asks, it's even funnier that Julian refuses to change to portrait.

[@frightener100]

I still can't truly decide but i think he might be my favourite contestant ever!

[@AnaComesonotante]

Oh, his voice is better than any ASMR. I always loved his voice 🥰

[@TheRaymanFan]

i love that julian is so powerful that even alex started referring to him in the third person halfway through

[@renooples]

“I’m not in the royal family.” “No, let’s face it; you’re not.”

[@lobstarooo]

This man can eviscerate so easily with so few words it's astonishing.

[@katiklein-j2m]

Alex losing it at 7:02 is the best. He can’t believe what he’s said.

[@baumwolke2078]

Loosing it???? A little laugh!

[@chickadeebaybee]

@@baumwolke2078 That’s what it looks like when Alex loses it haha

[@baumwolke2078]

@@chickadeebaybee 😆

[@bentaylor1523]

I’m calling it Julian will be the series standout!!!

[@KN-xl6lw]

He's in the lead for the Jenny Eclair award 😅

[@kisbie]

Julian is the Frank Skinner of this series. There’s usually one. Part of the comedy establishment. Been famous since the 90s. (Late 80s in Julian’s case.) Nothing to prove anymore. Just chilled to be offered the gig and comfortably, reliably hilarious. The one who Greg will tease for being ‘old’ at least twice an episode.

[@tobyb1018]

Nah it’ll be sad Campbell he’ll do some weird shit

[@RosaCanina15]

I don't know, Lucy's interview was also hilarious

[@sherryxia8362]

"Would it be possible for me to be either sitting on or holding a flower in the picture?" "You may have swallowed the flower" 😂

[@mooseroo2005]

I could listen to Julian and Alex banter on for hours.

[@AmyBG88]

This is the hardest and most I’ve laughed at any of these interviews from any season! I cannot wait to see Julian in the series!

[@MedEvil1c]

Finally! Alex gets his own portraits. I look forward to the little gallery also love the request denied😂

[@themoonsevilsister1561]

he reminds me of a quiet guy in a cabin in a horror movie that the protagonists use as shelter and he makes them tea, then they find out he's actually really evil

[@brendalamalfa5030]

Can I just say Julian looks FANTASTIC!!!!!! What a guy, what a personality....he's gonna be amazing on TM 16! :)

[@Adombom]

This is gonna be a fun series

[@mceajc]

Such gentle savagery! I'm less than two minutes in and I''ve tears in my eyes from holding back the laughter!

[@DanielDiaz-um1xd]

My sister in law told me I had an "interesting facial structure" so I feel Alex's confusion

[@KN-xl6lw]

"Like a loaf of bread" 😂😂😂

[@lrob06]

Love Julian, can't wait to see him on the show 😁

[@Effaly_]

I already like Julian. I can't wait to see him on the show!

[@ofmiceandben]

I wasn’t that excited for Julian but he’s won me over

[@Elwaves2925]

I'll never like him but he might be decent on this. I'll give him a far shot like I do all the contestants.

[@16ozClawHammer]

@@Elwaves2925 Keep us posted on your findings, mate.

[@MadcapShambleton]

Aaaand we're off to a fabulous start! It's been so oversaid, but this series is going to be epic just with Julian. Maximum points!

[@rachelmorgan6759]

When Julian asked 'Has he got much time left?' I thought he was asking about Gary Glitter! 😝

[@simonkevnorris]

Yes, same here.

[@roxtar34]

I freaking love Alex, he’s become my celebrity crush over the last months. I love these interviews, for all the seasons. Hilarious 😆

[@faithpearlgenied-a5517]

Julian is going to be fantastic 😂

[@daruddock]

I enjoy watching Alex meet comedy greats.

[@tyfaknee]

Julian Clary is an absolute legend! Everything he does or says is pure gold! 🐐

[@colwolwrite]

As usual as a Canadian I'm unfamiliar with Julian, but I've never warmed to someone so quickly! The crackle of Bridget Christie-like chemistry/tension with Alex delivered from the mellow demeanor of Alan Davies, he might be the People's champ for this season!

[@Babyluthi]

For sure he will be!

[@Asheanae]

Ooo, you have a fun deep dive to do on KZbin! He's been around since the 80s. He's like David Sedaris and RuPauls secret love child.

[@bagginssupercat]

Request denied!😂

[@Dayvit78]

Ooh a new season! Thank you so much for putting these on here (for us not lucky enough to live in the UK)

[@CrashSable]

I'm sure it's going to be an intentional joke that he's asked for a portrait, but laid out the canvas in landscape

[@yester30]

Well spotted

[@davidlisteresq]

I haven't seen Julian in decades. He has aged very well.

[@MadcapShambleton]

He was on one episode of WILTY along with Ronnie Corbett...which I just discovered was in 2010! Earlier this year, he gave a lovely address in honour of the late Paul O'Grady.

[@snoodles1234]

I feel any timed tasks are going to be very bad for Julian, it’s a shame him and Frankie were not on the same series

[@melissa.deklerk]

He would have been brilliant with Frankie in a team, or juxtaposed with Frankie doing the same task.

[@Tao_Tology]

Sure, but then Frankie's Disappointing Step-son would have been on another team.

[@iliketrains3495]

Well this turned out to be pretty far off base lol.

[@jamestanton7424]

Of all the people to choose to voice an animated character.

[@pennybuskin9105]

Omg how brilliant, you unearthed this wonderful man. I'm an ex pat in south Africa, haven't heard from him in years, so glad I'll be seeing him weekly for a while. ThanQ

[@grim782]

Julian Clary is my absolute favorite! This will be the best season ever.

[@simonkevnorris]

I think Lucy may be mental.

[@TheFlyingGerbil]

Can’t wait for Julian he’s going to be great in the talks and at the theatre. Expecting he’ll be one of my all time faves

[@arianaajbeaverhausen8175]

So glad that Julian will be back on TV, he was cancelled for telling a joke before being cancelled for telling jokes was a big thing. Such a trailblazer and a maverick! 😂❤🥰

[@davidlisteresq]

Was he? What joke was that?

[@bearhustler]

Fisting Norman Lamont

[@davidlisteresq]

@@bearhustler 😅 I'll have to look that up. Julian was always known for being filthy so I'm interested to see how "bad" this is.

[@unpreparedwithacapitalf]

i never really understood the backlash for that. why was it such an offensive joke?? maybe someone can explain

[@hazelrobertson9415]

​@@unpreparedwithacapitalfI think it was just seen as disrespectful. The right wing cancelled music ($€× pistols) and comedy (Julian) back then and now the left are doing the same. What a world.

[@Lmay1787]

I like when Alex gets a little tickle out of something a guest has said/done.

[@marielavalon]

I can see him and Sue having a fun Jo/David vibe. I wonder if they’ll be teamed together?? Can’t wait for the new series!!

[@JackPicko91]

Sue and Susan are definitely on a team cos they've been shot together in the trailer.

[@ferdabayazit4859]

OMG, this is going to be good :) I've always liked Julian, so sweet, yet vicious delivery. "...like a sort of loaf of bread really..."

[@Callhouse]

Love these but please boost up the sound a bit. I got an update notification mid way through and it almost ripped my ears off because my headphones were at full power just so I can understand anything.

[@mikeharman4257]

Same problem with last seasons interviews, the audio level for main video is so low compared to the outtro and other taskmaster videos.

[@ManWalksDogs]

*all series interviews (for some reason); must be done during soundman's smoko...🚬

[@Elwaves2925]

At the end when they were talking about the portrait, I was starting to think they weren't going to show it. Glad to be wrong and it did have an Easter Island look to it.

[@toni0kay]

I've not heard of this man before and he's won me over already

[@bakedbean3313]

Thank you for these little teasers 💕 looking forward to others.

[@CaptChrispy]

Was anybody else terrified that we were not going to get to see the drawing?

[@poodlemuffin]

Julian had mellowed a lot in his insults 😂

[@jessesutton7985]

Finally watched this on my phone for the headphones, what a banger! Julian's soft voice is great juxtaposed with what he's saying. The picture is also pretty good, if a bit punk. Certainly better than what I assume I'd manage.

[@chagrined4days]

Oh, I'm really excited to see him throughout this series now!

[@robopecha]

love the drawing!! it's so 80s!

[@nuttyfroot]

I have loved Julian since I was 15 or 16 and I used to watch Sticky Moments, etc. He's just as loveable now 😊

[@tigerwalton545]

'Face like a loaf of bread' Greg's gonna love that!

[@ironwhy]

Julian is much nicer than I've expected. The location is very nice... I love the interview and adore this picture. 😂

[@JudithARobinson]

I am really looking forward to this series! I've loved every series, but this is the first in a while where there are two contestants I'm really excited about - Julian and Sue. Cant wait!!

[@cafeplastique890]

... and I'm so thrilled and happy about Sam Campbell being there that my feet do a little dance whenever I think about . This season will go down in Taskmaster history. I'm actually nervous..

[@larissamarques2462]

This dude has the potencial to be a legendary participant.

[@pixelfrenzy]

Mr Julian Clary is many things, but a "dude" is not one of them.

[@larissamarques2462]

I say this with the utmost respect, looks like a nice chap@@pixelfrenzy

[@tortison]

I dont typically have favorites on TM but julian takes it this season!

[@carlasidhom5785]

Okay, well I cannot wait for more of him!! That was fantastic, and I LOVE the Alex pic!!! 💜

[@knottage]

The sheer volume that those channel pumps out is incredible!

[@rad13ance]

How can a man be so polite yet so rude? 🤣🤣

[@unpreparedwithacapitalf]

i'm too young to know julian's work but he seems awesome. very excited

[@patiencekillz]

alex giggling and then looking off camera as if asking if they’re allowed to say that 😭

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Love this man. He does insults so very well.

[@pia91]

Oh Julian will be fun, she can already tell

[@josephchambers2000]

This vibe of a man calmly asking you to do something obscure is very horror movie like.

[@DePieks]

I've never laid eyes on this man before in my life but he seems like a hoot and a holler. Can't wait for series 16!

[@sonnlich]

Julian Clary has turned into Your Favourite Uncle. He'd a different kind of pleasing to watch from when he was a beautiful young man in remarkable outfits.

[@sameagain4968]

The gentle savagery of Julian Cary.

[@stroof-is-tired]

This is the first time I've seen Julian, but I already think he'll be my favourite.

[@EatinPaste]

Really looking forward to this season!

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

Julian One of my fav celebs I wonder who amuses Julian and makes him chuckle

[@mlnp7611]

They should auction all of the contestants showmade artwork. I've quite enjoyed some of the pieces made over the seasons. 🎨

[@blackmoon9793]

I've never given it much thought, but I do agree that Alex's essence is flushed.

[@Hendrixium]

“Request denied”