*THE IT CROWD* 1x04 Reaction - "The Red Door" - Desk Rabbits! Cradle of Filth! RICHMOND!!

[@alexandercummins]

I personally cant wait for Jen's "internet presentation"

[@garethwilliams5809]

Classic

[@michaelshockley4270]

I know, right ! My fav part of the show.

[@QueeferSutherland1]

I learned the internet doesn't weigh anything in that episode..very informative.

[@ellicel]

IKR? I’m enjoying seeing someone experiencing these scenes for the first time. The elders of the Internet are also pleased 😂

[@jacobrodgers7743]

Richard and Noel are often paired up on The Big Fat Quiz and are hilarious together. The same for Noel's turn as guest on Travel Man (hosted by Richard) - you can tell that they're actual friends.

[@garethwilliams5809]

Of course Richard was in The Mighty Boosh

[@nat3007]

@@garethwilliams5809 And in Luxury Comedy that would be an interesting reaction.

[@travelwell6049]

The anticipation and pay off of your “is that Noel Fielding?” moment was great. 😄

[@TheNameOfJesus]

I laughed so hard and so long during this video that my Apple Watch popped up a "Loud Noise Warning."

[@myopicautisticmetal9035]

My fav episode! The Mighty Boosh is essential viewing in my opinion right up there with Spaced and the IT crowd!

[@ariadnepyanfar1048]

Will Neil Fielding appear again? *Stares off into the middle distance*

[@Sinewmire]

Sounds horrible, but it's really quite beautiful.

[@Blue.723]

Can't wait to see the reaction to this one.. Fielding is as weird as he is brilliant.. You should watch The Mighty Boosh TV series and live shows that he stars in.. They're amazing

[@CaptainEO27]

Goth detectives from Big Fat Quiz as well.

[@travelwell6049]

Never seen it. Heard lots about it.

[@Blue.723]

@@travelwell6049 it's weird, random, funny and definitely a must see. You won't be disappointed if you go on that journey 😁

[@mwdyceffylgwaith]

@@Blue.723 soup soup, a tasstey, soup soup A spicy carrot and coriander

[@Blue.723]

@@mwdyceffylgwaith 😂😂 My fave though has to be The Hitcher song

[@jthomann71]

Can't wait for you to get to Matt Berry's debut on the show. He took it to another level. And speaking of Berry, at some point you need to add Toast of London to your rotation, that show is insane.

[@Mviews-hb4ib]

I second

[@rossross3689]

And The Mighty Boosh

[@jthomann71]

@@Mviews-hb4ib Matt Berry is a national fucking treasure.

[@ninagray4441]

+ start with London before Tinseltown.

[@chanceneck8072]

COUPLING, COUPLING, COUPLING!!! 😅

[@VaerynCamlost]

Honestly, seeing you having fun watching this, you should totally check out Black Books, one of my favourite british sitcoms

[@BG_Andy]

I'm quite sure he will love it. Same creator and great cast.

[@EvelyntMild]

Dylan Moran is an amazing standup too. Great show!

[@sleepyfox8983]

Thanks Neil. Don't have anything special to say but just want you to know that I really, really appreciate you covering this series.

[@robertballard2998]

Glad to see people recommending other Lineham sitcoms. Black Books is indeed awesome (Bill Bailey, Dylan Moran, and Tamsin Grieg as an alternate trio are stellar). Also, wholeheartedly recommend The Mighty Boosh as a showcase for Noel Fielding. Why not check out Garth Marenghi's Darkplace for a confluence of all of the above? There's a lot of interplay between comedies of that day with regard to extras and costars. It is worth noting that Graham Lineham is virulently transphobic. That will come into play in a later series episode of The IT Crowd. I don't believe in totally flushing down a creative because of personal issues, but it is something to be aware of going forward.

[@swneedle4426]

It is about time someone reacted to the mighty boosh. My favourite thing with Noel Fielding in. I bet loads of people would love to see you peek into that world of utter madness.

[@crojonphoenix]

If you like the idea of the art of repetitive returns in comedy, Stuart Lee is a master of it. Check out his bit with Ang Lee phone call

[@jogem1038]

This show just got better and better, Douglas Reynholm's entrance in the second episode of season two takes it the another level, love anything Matt Berry is in, toast of London, year of the rabbit are well worth checking out, but there's so many hilarious episodes of IT crowds for its relatively short life, the countdown episode, Roy's massage, Douglas's ex wife, the dinner party, GAY the musical, all had me in hysterics.

[@tonyb6354]

Noel Fielding was a co-creator of a surreal British comedy, the mighty boosh. It is wacky but has some real comedy moments. Richard Ayoade who plays Moss also makes appearances in it.👍

[@wozzywick]

You should definitely watch The Mighty Boosh, Noel Fielding’s own show. Very surreal but brilliant.

[@1funkyflyguy]

I love surreal comedy.

And there are strong IT Crowd connections too, in Richard and Matt showing up too.

[@wozzywick]

@ I forgot Matt Berry had been in it. I rarely watch series 1

[@Codametal]

Being in the geekdom myself, this show is absolutely the funniest show I've ever watched. Just thinking about the show makes me laugh like crazy.

[@rickb.4168]

SPACED SPACED SPACED SPACED SPACED SPACED!!! you'll love it! Simon Pegg. Jessica Stevenson(Hind) and Nick Frost. Every re-watch offers up more moments you missed on the first 15 viewings!

[@garethwilliams5809]

Richmond did appear a few times but at this time Noel's stock was probably at its height so he was rarely available, thanks to touring with The Mighty Boosh. Such a shame as he is a brilliant character and what a voice

[@jeffrey44]

It was a rhetorical question, you spoiler spreading div.

[@JR-bm8dl]

This was the first episode I ever saw of this show. I was hooked immediately!

[@adrianmcgachie]

A welcome tonic to the Monday blues! I'm enjoying re-watching these but laughing along with you all over again! The cast are great; Katherine Parkinson plays straight leading roles too. You may get a chance to check out a series called, "Humans" (2015-2018) where the robots live alongside the humans. Still, you must have a checklist like a phonebook of stuff to checkout and watch, already!

[@sannaolsson9106]

Ooh you've finally been introduced to Richmond 🥰😂

[@apkelly01]

Yeah, episode 1 of season 2 is hilarious, The Work Outing. It was the first episode I ever saw of the IT Crowd, I just happened upon it by accident while channel surfing and I nearly died laughing, even though it was near the end! It is today still my favourite episode. But there's no real bad episode of the IT Crowd. Graham Linehan is a comedic writing genius. He's done Father Ted and Blackbooks and they're just as funny. He also appears in some of his episodes, so keep and eye out for him.

[@jeffrey44]

That episode is homophobic now. You take that back.

[@teresacarosella7624]

Every single episode is brillant, but this is one of my favorites because of Noel. He is a good comic actor and I would love to see more of him in comic roles. He has also done some episodes of qi which you may want to look for

[@fleason771]

I went to live recordings of "The IT Crowd" at Pinewood Studios back then & there was always a buzz when Noel Fielding was playing Richmond as he had quite a fan following from his work on "The Mighty Boosh" including a lot of goth girls as I recall. He won't be a regular no but that's not the last time you will see him.

[@ellicel]

I recently saw bloopers from the show. The audience sounded like they were really loving it. I’m glad you had a chance to experience this first hand. I’m sure it’s provided many great memories.

[@Atomsoppen95]

A good example of the comedic repetition dip, is Rob Schrab in Dan Harmons podcast Harmontown.

[@Codex7777]

My niece went out with the lead guitarist from Cradle of Filth! I me him a couple of times. He was a nice bloke and a good laugh. He beat my younger brother in a custard eating challenge! He left the band to do a masters degree in astrophysics, or something like that. That always amused me, considering the band's image. :)

[@ellicel]

I never knew it was a real band 🙂

[@marshad82]

In one of your QI videos you mentioned you'd enjoy a podcast version. That reminded me I used to enjoy 'The Infinite Monkey Cage' led by Brian Cox and Robin Ince. They invite people from various backgrounds and talk loosely about topics like science and philosophy, mixing it with humour.

[@chanceneck8072]

Very much looking forward to the next episode, it´s one of my favorites!

[@EclecticInstinct]

Enjoying your reactions to this cult TV show. I feel a bit like a child getting more and more excited as Christmas approaches. I am, of course, refering to the brilliant Season 2 Episode 1 "Work Outing". IMDb have it at 9.4/10. 'nuff said.

[@michw3755]

One of my faves is series 3 ep4 so a bit off yet, but it's the one where moss and Roy lend jen the Internet trying to sabotage her employee of the month speech, it's a classic

[@DavidSmith-cx8dg]

I suppose every catchphrase has gone through the curve Neil describes , not all emerge back into laughter . Loved this one , the nerds actually have an outcast , the Phantom of the red door - it had to be Noel Fielding . Looking forward to seeing more .

[@iwasinnamuknow]

Love this show, so many good episodes to come. One of the funniest scenes in British TV history (in my humble opinion) is on it's way :) Richmond will be an irregular, occasional character btw.

[@jspettifer]

I’m assuming that’s from the work outing

[@apkelly01]

Yes miss 😆😆

[@ellicel]

If it’s from the work outing episode, Even just thinking of that scene makes me laugh. You would think eventually I’d become desensitized to it, but no. I can’t even figure out why it’s so effective but I’ve spoken with several other IT Crowd lovers who feel the same way about it. I can’t wait to see his reaction.

[@WarfareElders]

Love the Death shirt! I have the entire Sandman series including a #8 (her first appearance) signed by Mike Dringenberg.

[@NeilTalks]

Very very nice! I had a #1 signed by Neil - had to sell it when times were tough, but I've still got my signed first edition of Neverwhere. :)

[@WarfareElders]

@@NeilTalks Sorry to hear that. I had a similar situation as I originally had Dringenberg sign my #8 and my #1 but had to choose one to sell when I needed some money. When things were better I bought an unsigned #1 to replace it.

[@calliejohnston9489]

'50/50' is still my fav episode of Season 1 of 'The IT Crowd', but it's a strong season!

[@danabananaim7133]

Love seeing you appreciate brilliance :)

[@NeilTalks]

I appreciate that!

[@EvelyntMild]

You need to see The Mighty Boosh with Noel Fielding. Great wacky show!

[@ym10up]

I would recommend The Mighty Boosh if you're interested in Noel. Be prepared, it's very... surreal lol

[@taniaPBear]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you (see what I did there?) I agree with the repetition theory. I am loving watching you watch this, so much greatness to come, can't wait. 🤣❤

[@daxrico266]

Noel Fielding comes back intermittently throughout the series, which is great because his character is better in smaller doses

[@scottpeters5959]

The Mighty Boosh!

[@hackroots02]

Richmond was great 😆

[@laurelindon]

If you like Noel, you should watch "The Mighty Boosh". It's his own creation and he is the main character, alongside Julian Barratt. It's about two hippies who work at the zoo. It's edgy and it's a riot! :)

[@Wiley_Coyote]

The over-repetition thing is real. I've definitely seen it talked about before. I think Andy Kaufman used it a bunch of times.

[@TheGezzagirl55]

The Mighty Bosh was a great show. Fielding and Barrett’s stage show does translate into tv but it was so absurdist some didn’t get it. Have a look

[@chanceneck8072]

Richmond is just the coolest! 😅

[@Nick_CF]

I am patiently waiting for The Work Outing

[@timmoleft7147]

Neil, it's great that you're watching this, but if I was going to suggest one comedy series that someone should watch it would have to be 'The Thick Of It'. Have you seen it and are you able to watch it? It's an absolute must-see - check it out. The Mighty Boosh is really good also (well, the first 2 series are).

[@Codex7777]

If you want more Noel, watch The Mighty Boosh. I'm warning you, it's out there but it's brilliant. It gets better as it goes on and although all series are good, series 3 is fantastic. There's always a musical element to each show and the songs are often one of the highlights. I want to tell you more but don't want to spoil it. Just watch out for Old Gregg! Have you ever drunk Baileys from a shoe? :)

[@michaelshockley4270]

He is in a few every once in awhile.

[@mynameisnotearl4383]

Noel fielding at your service

[@babalonkie]

No one noticed that he was eating fried Chicken out of a real metal bucket.

[@stevebiddell2839]

Jen and the internet, just saying......

[@leftofpunk]

The Dinner Party....

[@apkelly01]

Date with the gay man 😆😆

[@xXItZzLeWXx]

You haven’t seen Noel Fielding aside from Taskmaster? So you haven’t seen The Mighty Boosh?! I’d love you see you check that show out if you ever get time in your schedule

[@mocthezuma]

If you want more Noel Fielding, check out "The Mighty Boosh"

[@grunions9648]

Ah man it's a real shame that The Mighty Boosh wasn't on the list for pilot week. Maybe next time

[@lovepeace5845]

Street Countdown.

[@richardnorbron4969]

If you like Noel, you might want to check out The Mighty Boosh.

[@Ian-lx1iz]

?? Does anyone ever react to 'Mighty Boosh'? ...or has the BBC got those series nailed down tight?

[@electricnb1229]

more fielding? mighty boosh mate

[@MrHerpeace]

Repetition to the point of ridiculousness Stewart Lee is the master.

[@danieln6700]

What's the t-shirt he's wearing? Coffin fodder is actually a good song

[@InimicalWit]

Wait … does that mean you haven’t seen “The Mighty Boosh” (2004-2007)?

[@motelghost477]

If you want to see more of Noel Fielding watch The Mighty Boosh, you will never see comedy (or anything else) the same way again.

[@squidcaps4308]

Oh look, its Dracula. No, wait, that's Noel Fielding. To be fair, what is the difference...

[@MegaXboxgeeks]

I know you don’t normally do movies, but have you seen the harry potter movies? If not, it’s a huge opportunity for the channel.

[@mrmoran0077]

This is the only thing i've found fielding actually funny in

[@t123a698]

It’s The 🎈🤡 Crowd, mate.