The best of Hignfy series 34

Favorite moments from series 32. This was first broadcasted in the autumn of 2007

[@hobpie]

19:54 Jo Brand absolutely nailing Russell Brand's behaviour in 2007

[@TimesFM4532]

He didn't hide it

[@ethzero]

And today, questioned by the police.

[@RandomShinigami7]

@@TimesFM4532 OK I know I'm 4 months late to this but can we talk about that real quick? Specifically the way people claimed to be "shocked" by the accusations. I know "don't judge a book by its cover" is a thing but... I mean, we all saw the accusations coming a mile away, right? The way he chose to present himself, the jokes he made, everything. It would have been more shocking if people came out and said he _wasn't_ an alleged sex pest.

[@jpdfive]

@@RandomShinigami7 the youtube comment section really isn't where you ought to be on about this shit.

[@johnflynn5044]

It was all going well and then Brand ! He makes my flesh crawl for some reason

[@3v3rythlngsc0nn3ct3d]

for some reason ? I bet you know that reason by now, don't you ?

[@charliehibbs3493]

Aged well those clips…

[@susi-emily]

Frankie Boyle creeps me out far more than Russell Brand.

[@TEKASHI-de1qt]

At worst, Russel Brand could give your groin a little grope. Frankie Boyle looks like he might actually want to Kill you.

[@scottgordon1781]

The Anne segment is a classic , a masterpiece of quick wit and repartee .

[@peavette]

Ian Hislop is absolutely adorable.

[@kanereeves4866]

Fair play to Anne Widdecombe. took it all in her stride! Thanks for uploading

[@jaymercer4692]

Yeah, I don’t really like her but I’d have to give her credit here.

[@pseudonayme7717]

Someone who wants to make it illegal to be gay does not get any credit for any thing.

[@lizziebkennedy7505]

@@pseudonayme7717 Ain’t it the truth!

[@hesky10]

She took it all on the chin, but enough about the after show bukkake session!

[@fargodavilleitnotd6729]

Remember Anne Widdicombe? :)

[@joshk8524]

That Ann Widdecombe episode is a classic

[@AlgoEX997]

36:25 onwards always kills me

[@softcactus0147]

Starts at 27:45

[@BumMcFluff]

It's jut a pity that she had to be in it as well. :)

[@doesntmatter9996]

Is it just me or are these olden ones are so much funnier than the current ones?

[@StruStru2k]

just much more anarchic

[@muaddib667]

Before the Tory Gestapo took over the BBC.

[@AlgoEX997]

@@muaddib667 took the words right out of my mouth

[@DeanMoxley87]

It was before the BBC went all PC

[@muaddib667]

@@DeanMoxley87 pc? Pandering to Conservatives?

[@ormirian7364]

The Superdog thing they missed an opportunity for a Bark Kent joke

[@MaikuWotaharu]

Oh, man. You left out the "Charles to cement, come in, cement" exchange between Clive Anderson and Chris Addison. Clive's misunderstanding and Chris's embarrassment was one of the funniest bits of that particular episode. 😞 Apart from that, I want to say thank you for your weekly uploads of these compilations. I've watched as many of the episodes that were uploaded on KZbin (and later removed from now-deleted accounts) for a little over a decade now. It's a joy for this American to see some of the events I remember seeing long ago (and some I've forgotten) all over again! So once again, I thank you!

[@halloeverybodypeeps]

Anne Widdecombe and Russell Brand episodes are in the top five ever HIGNFY, along with Brian Blessed, Tom Baker and of course, Brucie.. Just non stop laughing... thank you so much

[@couldntmixapotnoodle]

You can't forget the one where they rip Angus Drayton to shreds over his scandal in 2002

[@davelister2961]

@@couldntmixapotnoodle That was my favourite. @halloeverybodypeeps Russell Brand? Really? Well, that would be a turn up for the books. I've never seen Brand being intentionally funny.

[@couldntmixapotnoodle]

@@davelister2961 he isnt, i had to skip it i was cringing so hard.

[@B.A.Pilgrim]

​@@davelister2961you better watch your mouth you smeghead - no more warnings

[@TrueNubinator]

Paul’s running book joke is great

[@james_baker]

Oh good. Now Sunday is complete. Thank you.

[@discharge29]

i remember the widdecombe one when it was first on -still today my all time favorite episode - she was brilliant on it

[@declanmcclung7577]

Boy

[@giftheck]

Yet she refused to come back afterward citing this very episode as to why.

[@BumMcFluff]

My favourite bit of the Widdecombe bit was she was apparently disgusted by Jimmy Carr's "rude" bits. In which case, my admiration for Jimmy Carr improves again.

[@Reichieru1]

My cat did angry ears when Ann said Abuffnot

[@susi-emily]

Arbuthnot, but yeah, it's not a great name for anything.

[@colinstewart7123]

Methinks Russell Brand was chemically enhanced.

[@Mousy677]

ann widdecombe is like a deputy head teacher

[@TimesFM4532]

Whoever put Widdecombe and Jimmy needs a raise

[@RIXRADvidz]

here I was, floundering around in times past, best of 5 close to 6 and BOING!!! this pops up. 34. Thank YOu.

[@elizabethferrier6429]

Thank you for the upload.

[@jonathaneffemey4892]

Thanks for posting.

[@RIXRADvidz]

Paul's Face the entire time Russell is in the studio. Charlie Brooker writing an episode of Black Mirror in his head.

[@randomhumanoidblob4506]

And Widdecombe was....goddammit. Bloody telly making me like tory politicians. Fml.

[@RIXRADvidz]

@@randomhumanoidblob4506 Everybody Loves A Train Wreck.

[@BumMcFluff]

Paul knows an attention seeking twat when he sees one.

[@32446]

Anne W is my all time favourite episode.

[@lindahart6049]

After watching, I read The Ghost Writer. Very interesting and disturbing.

[@TheJonesdude]

Shame the film is directed by a child rapist, who was a know child rapist when Harris wrote the screenplay with the child rapist for the film.

[@slatibaadfast]

Done and the young lady, Kirsty ? Is a stunner. Her husband is a lucky man.

[@ryiin]

Kirsty Young ❤️❤️

[@yeshua7238]

I totally get why people don’t like Russel Brand but his wit seems fine. Stuff like this and his appearance on Norm MacDonald Live have slightly warmed me to him

[@3v3rythlngsc0nn3ct3d]

I bet that's remedied by now, the slightly warming to him bit.

[@MultiKommandant]

He was always narcissistic and kinda dodgy in that "never know if he put roofies in that drink or not" sense. This is the sort of person who charms their way through life and thinks abusing others trust and using fame and money to coerce is perfectly acceptable behaviour, so long as nobody who matters in their little circle blabs about it.

[@Renegade2786]

2:23 - 2:31 So many hints in this show that Boris Johnson is not the one you want to run this country.

[@pseudonayme7717]

Or any other country for that matter. He's even less qualified than the queens cousin was, yet that twit was actually re-elected😏

[@h.j.peters.2891]

when we look back the warning signs were all there weren't they.

[@victoriaduffy6538]

Anne Widdecombe is bum clenchingly foul lol

[@muaddib667]

She'll be gone soon. No one will mourn.

[@pseudonayme7717]

@@muaddib667 Except a bunch of other homophobic morons

[@hootsmon4723]

She's enough to make you change your sexual orientation. Lol😨😨😨

[@DeanMoxley87]

True Story Paul Merton said on Parkinson. That this Ep was bad. In the week leading up to the show, she apparently sent the script back with notes on how to write jokes & was obnoxious to the floor manager during this show as they stopped filming around eight times while she was telling them (highfy) how to film the show.

[@RIXRADvidz]

she is a character, like Emin or Christine Hamilton or Paula Yates, they may appear to be dreadful people, but they do make for good telly. Characters all.

[@oldishandwoke-ish1181]

Anne Widdicombe as herself, as always. Bit grim. And Russell Brand totally off his head. Apart from those two, a good compilation!

[@SonicvsDbz13]

Oh god, I just started the section with Russel Brand and JACK DEE as host. I need to hide behind several doors so people won’t hear me dying

[@DeanMoxley87]

14:18 Ian kills it with his Alan Bennett !! 30:56 / 36:33 Paul thinks F’ it let’s go for it 31:26 Paul’s reaction to 30:56 31:35 Ian gets his own back with Paul’s approval

[@vozil7829]

6:42 wow how times have changed. The entire app has risen and fell (to a degree)

[@martinthedane7430]

Love the compilation, but why no season 33 the best of HIGNFY?

[@parametr]

The first host, the blonde lady, I don't recall seeing her on in the last few series. She is proper good.

[@decodolly1535]

That's Kirsty Young. She's a great presenter and always a real laugh on HIGNFY but hasn't done much telly in the past few years because she's had some health problems. However, I have seen her popping up a few times recently so here's hoping she's through whatever the issue was and we can see more of her again.

[@TheMcmunro]

25:50 I swear that first model is the one from Atomic Kitten.

[@FerDoug]

This was a period when the panelists (mainly Paul and Ian) took the actual piss out of the hosts, and it was great.

[@TourGuideForGame]

I think the sort of insufferable tw@ts they would get on to take the piss out of (like ann widacome) got wise and refused to be on, now only people they like host the show.

[@theenchiladakid1866]

This was the time brand did coke

[@P5YcHoKiLLa]

27:05 Surely that's "Bark Kent" ?

[@TheDStee]

The Russell Brand - Jack Dee combo is pretty priceless

[@Tropategan]

So did Russell go to do a couple of lines in the loo or not?

[@no_one_of_that_name_here]

19:53 Another warning not headed

[@TourGuideForGame]

remember this joke from 2007 when russel repeats his BS 'The deep state is starting to attack me for telling the truth' crap he keeps talking about. Seems like everyone knew from day 1 he was not right in the head.

[@DontEatTheAnimals]

I'm from far far away from the UK, who is that absolutely gorgeous blonde haired woan ?

[@annother3350]

You had omad jalili apologising for his impression but you didn't show us the impression!?!

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

2:09 "The worst actor ever"? He's no Daniel Day Lewis, but James Cameron got some pretty solid performances out of him. (Particularly 'True Lies').

[@taxicorky]

Anne Widdecombe is hilarious though 🤣

[@DeanMoxley87]

Oh dear check her views on Rape Victims not being allowed to abort even if it’s a relative & her views on chaining people to beds in hospitals

[@taxicorky]

@@DeanMoxley87 If that’s true i can’t agree with her views, still doesn’t mean she’s not hilarious. I also have no animosity when it comes to people who are Pro Life, i’m Pro Choice but i understand their reasoning. Not sure what the chaining people to beds is all about but in the end it doesn’t change she gave me a wonderful laugh and she’s just a funny person, possibly with bad political views 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@lmm2103]

I never wanted to like Russell Brand but sometimes he's fucking brilliant

[@k8like]

Alex James didn't say much though, did he...

[@jonathanpope81]

Sarah Cox is beautiful !

[@francaperotti5934]

Sara

[@Oscar-vv6dn]

Simp

[@rehanchowdhury368]

That cannoe man story has been made into a show by ITV

[@kevincaldwell4707]

Oh Kristy Young...mmm

[@hootsmon4723]

There's a queue and the end is in Newcastle. Lol

[@gingie78]

@@hootsmon4723 queue just got longer!

[@hootsmon4723]

@@gingie78 I honestly don't blame you .lol

[@RIXRADvidz]

she could turn this confirmed bachelor

[@hootsmon4723]

@@RIXRADvidz she could turn a gay man straight.......

[@cancer_sucks]

i suddenly have enormous respect for Ann.. shes got a funny side in there somewhere!!

[@DeanMoxley87]

This a woman who said woman who are raped by a relative should NOT be allowed to abort

[@danielwilson3671]

Jaffa cakes! HAHAAHAH

[@prettytse7762]

Imagination///Robert Harris////

[@zogzog1063]

At 0:56 in the background, doe we have a giraffe and an anti goulitinne person?

[@jean-lucpicard5510]

When Widdecombe was still sane.

[@user-yy3xj7lr1o]

Widdie was sane? Never noticed.

[@redchthonic]

[@susiehenders]

19:54 💥 Boom 💥 Russell Brand

[@thenodfather]

Sarah Cox, they were desperate that week.

[@ThatCoalSoul]

27:04 Bark Kent it is so obvious!

[@lorraineforster8164]

Still funny 2023

[@kikufutaba524]

Mr. Brand was quite humorous, he brought out a lot of laughs from the pannel

[@jemshadow123]

The sashes had more fabric than the swimwear

[@decodolly1535]

Just for when I next re-watch this: Brand avoidance - 44:00 - 58:30.

[@AnonymaxUK]

18:00 Prince Charles was the Royal, and it's still embargoed to this day.

[@reelspilltv]

This is the first I'm hearing of this...Prince Charles doing what?

[@anonUK]

@@reelspilltv I would tell you, but I'd be in contempt of court.

[@reelspilltv]

@@anonUK Oh dear me😱 One of the reasons Harry, Meghan and Archie left, then?

[@casey2782]

In case anyone is curious, after some research, it turns out the claims Andy’s talking about there were actually about David Lindley (Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon). It appears the inclusion of the Queen in the story was incorrect. Charles was involved with a gay sex allegation in 2003 if that’s something that would interest anyone lol

[@grahamcoles1694]

Its not Russell brand - its Ross noble

[@michaelkluko3660]

3:34,,, I think Rob Becket ❤

[@rikkifurey5670]

what is with the crazy cat lady???

[@michaelhastie9729]

Can anyone explain why Paul Merton is always looking to his left in all the shows? What is there?

[@TheWonderfulDavidofOz]

The director, cameramen, and the audience.

[@justkimpossible]

Was there a best of series 33??

[@str1tsa]

Yes, but the video was blocked on youtube. If you google 'hignfy best of 33' you will find the video over at dailymotion.com :)

[@carolgarland3282]

@@str1tsa thank you for this info.

[@BigWojS]

Is it a jacket potato in a microwave?

[@xbrito3368]

Russell Brand tries too hard to be funny and just isint

[@susi-emily]

Charlie Brooker looks a lot like Jared Harris.

[@BumMcFluff]

59:56 Looks like Merton fucked up the timing on the tired spit-take routine he does. A little late to it this time.

[@jonathanpope81]

Anne is a dream!

[@peteglanton9259]

Do you reckon Russell Brand was doing drugs in the toilet? 🤔

[@robwalker9555]

Is it a Dolphin in a bath tub?

[@Liberty_Freedom_Brotherhood]

Ann Waddicome

[@TEKASHI-de1qt]

Unfortunately. You've just taken. My joke.

[@pauledwards8275]

Billy Cotton joke on Ep 7.

[@kalebm2530]

6:00

[@maccoll3644]

Ann Wid really ruined the show, though, racing through it like a 1960's school teacher doing a revision quiz and not letting them expand on their answers.

[@AICabal]

2007.. back when the program was still at least marginally funny.

[@muaddib667]

In fairness it's hard to joke about current, current events. It's too painful. And comedians can't compete with organic tragi-comedy.

[@pseudonayme7717]

Before Cameron destroyed the Beebs impartiality and inserted ideologues into important political positions of all kinds.

[@RIXRADvidz]

there's a group that still whines about Frankie Boyle being gone from Mock the Week

[@TimesFM4532]

24:22 its Nick Clegg

[@omnivorousbiped2447]

Russell Brand is soul-crushingly repulsive.

[@rossmurray6849]

I can't make out what Arnold Schwarzenegger says at the 2 minute mark of the video. Can you reply if you know it is?

[@stardogs2084]

A subtitle flashed, "He's f****** all over the place!"

[@rossmurray6849]

@@stardogs2084 Thanks. The subtitle says 'fumbling' but it sounds more like 'farted' to me. 🙂

[@slatibaadfast]

Done

[@christiansimmons630]

I’m sorry Ian, but Schwarzenegger is not the worst actor ever! And let’s be honest, he wasn’t wrong was he 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@brucewilson7269]

If it wasn’t for Boris they’d have nothing to say.

[@francaperotti5934]

Stephen k Amos is hilarious

[@alunchurcher7060]

ann widdecombe almost as bad as Boris on this show, but at least she does ave an ounce of education and knowledge.

[@TyrSkyFatherOfTheGods]

That's not a canoe! It's a kayak, for heaven's sake. Or do Brits not know the difference?

[@sootzbitz7770]

the least aspect of the story by far Canoe

[@animaltvi9515]

No we don't.

[@luke-alex]

We do, although it's also okay to call a kayak a canoe

[@rob-c.]

Bit late to the party, but a kayak is a type of canoe.

[@rtmayn5315]

I don't think that calling somebody else's wife as ghastly is appropriate

[@Mr.Bassman]

28:28 31:46 34:06

[@fargodavilleitnotd6729]

Arnie is no where near "the worst actor ever"

[@happynogod1646]

Widdecombe and Brand special needs

[@skippy6462]

Love Russell Brand x

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment?"

[@royfr8136]

That Reg guy... I just look at my watch and wait to see how long it will take for him to mention his colour.... Yawn.....

[@sionhughes5543]

I grew up on HIGNFY and literally cant watch it anymore as the left wing flag waving and hatred of the conservatives has just not funny anymore

[@TregMediaHD]

Thanks for sharing that comment with us

[@glengraham7080]

A few comedy things have gone that way sadly. Punt and Dennis on the radio used to be funny but just got more and more left wing preachy. A shame.

[@hesky10]

The country has gone further to the right since 2016 but this show hasn't moved, personally I think that's for the better, ians cynicism is more relevant than it ever was

[@Mousy677]

it's because conservatives are contemptible jokes. hope this helped.

[@defaultresponse1193]

GB News may be more up your street if you want some of that right wing comedy.

[@user-tz7id8lg7g]

The best one was with Brian Blessed.

[@user-tz7id8lg7g]

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