Rowan Atkinson: Toby the Devil - We Are Most Amused and Amazed

Rowan Atkinson resurrects Toby the Devil for a one-off performance at London's Palladium for Prince Charles' 70th Birthday celebration, We Are Most Amused and Amazed

[@aethergasm]

This is my favourite monologue ever. I actually performed his monologue in my grade 10 performing arts class and got an A+ for it... it was a Catholic high school, everyone called me Toby after that for the rest of high school. 😆

[@AkiraHartono]

That must be great. You credit Rowan Atkinson right?

[@MichaelPetek]

I saw him live on stage in 1980 doing this sketch.

[@magicelliotth]

Amazing how he’s still doing it. I was at the recording of this.

[@sheikmuhammad3894]

You da king, man. You da king. And if you pulled this off to the sound of uproarious laughter, threats to kill you if you do not stop attempting mass murder without deadly weapons, you hit the mark.

[@Aurochhunter]

At the school I went to, one boy did the elementary dating segement.

[@willemdafoeultrafan]

the fact that someone shouted "over here!" when rowan called for murderers make its even better

[@metal-lizardstudios3185]

r/HOLDUP

[@dectronica]

Does it?

[@iMike91]

Idiot!

[@thiagostefan0]

Gotta be a cop or soldier…

[@ColeHomeVideo]

the one time a heckle was welcome.

[@Priyo866]

I love how he evolved this old act so perfectly and seamlessly to modern era.

[@robertnett9793]

As they say: The more things change - the more they stay the same...

[@jonathanfraser321]

Room for a Mr Trump!Bet that didnt go down well inthe USA!

[@econojon]

@@jonathanfraser321 no, we hate him too.

[@petratyraanderson]

@@econojon the sane ones do anyway

[@jackdundon2261]

None if that went well in the USA. -- Belive it or not, MOST of us miss Trump... we ALSO miss our retirements that have been cut by 20+%.... and still crashing!

[@malikadebbah3343]

Rowan is one of the most funniest man in showbusiness. He doesn't have to say anything by just looking at his expressions you laugh loud!

[@Wewillneveracceptit]

English pa more. Mali mali naman

[@etoyoshimura5834]

You know the plural of man is men right?

[@thealternate6234]

Men*

[@FunLovingPotato]

A comic says funny things. A comedian says things funny.

[@malikadebbah3343]

Yes, I know, it was a typographic error. Thank you for the notification.

[@GMPranav]

The way he delivered "that's just my little joke" is such perfection haha. Way funnier the actual joke.

[@IAmErik89]

This man is satanist turn to Jesus.

[@baldieman64]

I've just got back from Thailand and there's a bit of a religious controversy going on there. One of the orange robed monks from a monastery in Bangkok claims that he saw the face of Jesus in his margarine. When the local paper interviewed him, he said, "I can't believe it's not Buddha".

[@nilesfiles]

actionable pun detected... 😂

[@garybeauchamp3623]

This bit is priceless. I love it when he addresses "The French" and "lawyers" and I am a retired lawyer and have French genes on one side of my family. Using the name "Toby" is hilarious. Atkinson is one of the best comedic actors and overall funny person ever.

[@albertusaswin2012]

Save the big space for Mr. Trump.

[@JC130676]

I liked the bit of the old version where he said: "And the Germans, could you please stand over there with the French? I'm sure you'll have plenty of things to talk about..."

[@IAmErik89]

This man is satanist turn to Jesus.

[@DennisLiewDennis]

@@albertusaswin2012and not to mention former ministers of 🇲🇾Mahathir, Daim, Najib Tun Razak and Rosmah

[@daviddixon9458]

Gary, everyone hate lawyers until they need one.

[@detassler1299]

Nobody does more with just a clipboard than Rowan Atkinson. The updates to this piece work. “The French” will be funny for all eternity, which I believe is the point.

[@a.s.5843]

As a French I find that funny too ^^

[@Cancoillotteman]

Glad to induce so much hate from the British, see you in hell, corridor 6 room 6 torment 6. I believe we are neighbours ^^

[@ashuggtube]

This time they were not made to stand next to the Germans

[@chglubb]

"I am the Devil, but you can call me Toby." *Michael Scott screaming:* "I KNEW IT!!!

[@meganthebass]

Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves

[@user-fh6mc9du5n]

And cursed are those who're so thin-skinned, that they can't take a joke. (Cough.. trump.)

[@monique8641]

@@user-fh6mc9du5n Good lord. You Americans are really obsessed with a man who is no longer president.

[@user-fh6mc9du5n]

@@monique8641 Actually, I'm a British man,(My Father's half English and Welsh and my Mother's half Irish and Scot.) I just happen to have a raging hate-on for trump.

[@Mr.Cold777]

​@@user-fh6mc9du5nyou voted for Joe Biden?

[@matthewmckever2312]

Blessed are the cheese makers. So sayeth the people's front of Judaea.... Soz... bloody splinters, I of course meant the Judaean people's front.😂

[@tricia5792]

"Can you hear me at the rack?"😂😅 Priceless 😊

[@FallenOne669]

"Well, if you'd stop screaming, that would help."

[@Talaxianer]

I didn't understand that bit, can someone explain?

[@tricia5792]

@@Talaxianer A play on words from can you hear me at the back (from the time when victorian music halls used to be packed, so the act that was on had to ask that question).

[@Talaxianer]

@@tricia5792 Thank you!

[@tricia5792]

@Talaxianer No worries 👍! Sometimes it helps having a dad who's a retired head librarian & is a fan of music hall stuff!

[@DanielSmith-do3ds]

"Turns out god can't take a joke after all" xD .. We shall all remember the parrot sketch

[@ongeziwexinishe1289]

We'll never have another Rowan Atkinson in 100+ years.

[@xShadowNinjaEX]

We can never compare anyone to this legend. He's truly one of a kind. Great man 🫡

[@DeepaliRoy-sf8ob]

right .

[@AnnaPxx]

He's nailed extremely well the formal politeness of the British 😂😂😂

[@owensparks5013]

Being polite and British possibly eased that task a tad.

[@AnnaPxx]

​@@owensparks5013that probably helped, yes 😂

[@HeatherGardiner-zv4cz]

Thieves and lawyers 😮😅

[@DeanMoxley87]

I always knew the Devil would be British 🤣

[@IAmErik89]

This man is satanist turn to Jesus.

[@linmiller8147]

How have I never heard this monologue before? His delivery is great, judging by the other comments, he has been performing it for a while, but it still holds up well. Rowan Atkinson is the best.

[@Duncanctsmith]

It is at least 30 years old. Hence the slight updates

[@RichHeimlich]

Find "Rowan Atkinson: Live" and enjoy an entire show of utter brilliance.

[@IAmErik89]

This man is satanist turn to Jesus.

[@timcarnell5133]

Anyone who voted for Brexit ……. over here please.

[@buzhug35]

Rowan, we love you! Best regards from France 🇫🇷

[@romanmazur3793]

@popolingo He is from France, not UK :P

[@darksidespainishsith0725]

​@popolingoas french id say pretty good, excellent 👌 on a mis en greve les tortionnaires

[@ashuggtube]

Ah … the French

[@africanblue]

Besides all the jokes, I appreciate his crystal clear English. Greetings from Germany

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

Gleichsam.

[@andrewfenn3019]

Two parts of this sketch got me laughing hard. "Fornicators, could you step forward, please?" *scans the entire audience* "My God, there are a lot of you." "Those who have seen "Monty Python's Life of Brian" *entire audience goes wild to say they have seen it* "I'm afraid God can't take a joke after all."

[@danielwhyatt3278]

OMG yes that is soooo good. It’s hilarious because it’s also true.😂

[@spacepirat6103]

specially the joke of biggus dickkus 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@justiceriser8970]

What do you expect of a angry and vengeful god

[@IAmErik89]

This man is satanist turn to Jesus.

[@ASChambers]

I always get excited when I come across a new version of this classic routine as I can’t wait to see who else he has damned to Hell. Once, again, I wasn’t disappointed.

[@talthan]

I was, iliked it much better when it was the Germans and the French...

[@IAmErik89]

This man is satanist turn to Jesus.

[@budd2nd]

Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed this updated sketch. I first saw this live in the West End sometime in the 1980s. Loved the addition of Trump into the sketch.

[@Erekai]

As an American, and a Mormon, I found this to be very hilarious

[@FoxDren]

was going to ask what you're doing on the internet then realised I was thinking of the Amish. always get you two mixed up.

[@robertodell6911]

Same and He is very amusing, but in a episode of South Park we were right....lol

[@Rurik_Luci]

A nice day to you and your 47 children

[@Erekai]

@@Rurik_Luci 48th on the way!!

[@user-ft2md2gd4s]

@@FoxDren they are not the same ?!?

[@bensakschek615]

Rowan Atkinson is probably one of the greatest British comedians of all time. (Other than the Pythons).

[@damouze]

If not _the_ greatest...

[@cristalmewtwo4160]

Not British comedians just comedians in general

[@arcuswear]

national treasure

[@coolhand1964]

Look for some Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, or Spike Milligan and Harry Secombe.

[@flemingcourt]

Lots more indeed!

[@gellertgrindelwald7171]

As an American, I can say I approve of this wholly and completely lmfao

[@IAmErik89]

This man is satanist turn to Jesus.

[@tygrkhat4087]

Well, I'm a three-time loser; American, Christian and saw "Life of Brian."

[@themightysk]

As a French myself, I loved that he specifically called us out. Got to keep the centuries of conflict alive somehow ! :)

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

Well we have been best of enemies for a long time! 😜

[@user-ix1rp9ff3p]

probably meant the racism

[@syedmahmood7454]

This man is a legend.

[@IAmErik89]

This man is satanist turn to Jesus.

[@moretoknowshow1887]

Love Rowan, he keeps it fun and relevant like a proper legend! Toby The Devil was is one of his best bits!

[@IAmErik89]

This man is satanist turn to Jesus.

[@NumberD2000]

I wish he had done more one man shows. Some of his best work.

[@GrandiaKnight]

I always think the teacher sketch he did is a massively underrated sketch. I mean he just stood there and read out a list of names and I laughed my head off.

[@flowerdolphin5648]

@@GrandiaKnight true that's the funniest thing xD the drunk Indian one and this one are good too but my fave is the teacher one by far.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Oh I couldn’t agree more. We need soooo much more.

[@mariajukejax9649]

I love the one where he's a vicar. I love that line "my word, the hat shop was busy this week!"

[@IAmErik89]

This man is satanist turn to Jesus.

[@time6147]

Your the *BEST* Rowan Atkinson!!!!!! -You made my childhood the best and now I am eleven and I still watch you!

[@11338325]

I like how Rowan Atkinson is holding a clipboard during this like Hell is a business. I wonder what kinda paperwork they’d have in Hell?

[@SebastianSchleussner]

Whatever it is, it would have to be pretty fire-resistant paper! ;)

[@tnekkc]

Have you read obama care? that is hell.

[@howardchambers9679]

@@tnekkc let the eat cake

[@nyanbonecrush]

Possibly stock investments in 23andMe

[@jonathanfraser321]

Probably a form similar to that sent out by the IRS/Inland revenue to the self employed?

[@iolandaderuiter6657]

Rowan is the Dante of our times. "The Divine Comedy".

[@davidcoombsbestmegadethalb9780]

MR BEAN TALKS HAHAHA I CALL HIM TOBY

[@slayton21]

What a great comment 👍

[@davidcoombsbestmegadethalb9780]

@@slayton21 thank you always been a fan of Rowan Atkinson grew up watching him Blackadder my fav

[@thatdrunkguyyousawlastweek9127]

The old bastard still got it blessed him

[@bravetherainbow]

Still got this routine

[@catquean87lovesroblox98]

Boo

[@HanamaruCH]

Please protect this precious man. Both him and Billy Conolly.

[@TeddGCM]

While most known for Mr. Bean, it is these types of shows I really love. He is a comedy master.

[@jimt249]

When I was teaching in China my Chinese students loved Mr Bean. A tribute to how well Rowan Atkinson's silent humour and expressive facial contortions overcome the limitations of language.

[@TeddGCM]

@@jimt249 Much like the Three Stooges, Atkinson's humor is international.

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

Blackadder is SO much better than Mr Bean

[@TeddGCM]

@@bob_the_bomb4508 I wouldn't say "better." Maybe different, which is why he is so great.

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

@@TeddGCM I can only feel sorry for you :)

[@stone1andonly]

The fact that he included Trump this time is priceless.

[@mariahavraham7507]

Perhaps he will include Biden and Harris next time.

[@finbarrdarcy5929]

The original will always be the best. Of course, Rowan was the original but you know what I mean.

[@amirrastgoo9711]

I do

[@AbdulKaderAbdeenAgha]

Exactly

[@najihwafae2689]

Tell me when I can see it and name

[@finbarrdarcy5929]

najih wafae Just search ‘Rowan Atkinson Devil’ into KZbin. It’ll be the second one (it was made 8 years ago).

[@englishenglish444]

The younger Rowan you mean? He would've included the Germans alongside the French

[@williamduffy1227]

Definitely one of the greatest comedians ever. Mr. Bean, Blackadder, etc., etc., etc.

[@tahiriqbal1383]

He said many deep words while making everybody laugh.

[@IAmErik89]

This man is satanist turn to Jesus.

[@tinnchandra3481]

The most funny thing is that the other time he performed this he also said “adulterers over here, but when princes Charles& Camilla are watching, he left out that part.

[@jonathanfraser321]

but fornicators was left in!

[@ikramhakimimohdhassan7276]

Dont want those royal adulterers to get butthurt and sending their dogs to bark

[@user-ix1rp9ff3p]

@@jonathanfraser321 yes because apparently ghei bad

[@frostsweden]

Re-visited this video again for the 20:th time, laughing so hard I might just embaress myself... genius, pure genius mimics, perfect timing and nicely added couple of lines :)

[@muhammadgulraiz1404]

Oh Gosh! Tell me is there any end to this guy's shear genius!? No matter if he remains silent or speaks he will always make you laugh till your ass off, that's for sure!

[@deandrake3396]

A true King Of Comedy 👑

[@thomasdearment3214]

I always loved that bit it hasn't gotten old.

[@IsaacWale2004]

I hope he never dies...

[@JimmyIsTheBest1]

Didn't the original include Germans!?

[@kurgerbing826]

Yep

[@tkconnell]

Right! But no TRUMP, even this is appropriate!

[@person-1184]

This is for the birthday of Prince Charles of the House of Saxe-Coburg Gotha. That's why they excluded the Germans.

[@tallincartwright3163]

Political correctness in overdrive

[@pitioti]

@@person-1184 Really?! it's sad :/

[@arilambertus6060]

I play it several times and still i can't help but laughing out loud. Thankfully i'm Indonesian....😀😀

[@crpsaiyan]

I'm an American, and personally I found his comment about us hilarious. When he made the comment about the founding fathers, I said, "yeah, unfortunately it is true in this day and age."

[@mimiel7938]

Can you explain that joke

[@KenFromBeara]

Not to mention the Trump reference

[@sheadoherty7434]

@@mimiel7938 2 years late to the party but the founding fathers were deists, some were very critical of Christianity, and introduced separation of church and state.

[@user-ix1rp9ff3p]

@@mimiel7938 slavery and all that

[@Christine_1985]

Rowan Atkinson is the absolute best!!!!🤣🤣🤣♥️👏🏻👏🏻. He cheers me up whenever life feels a bit shit sometimes.

[@thebaron9194]

The man is an absolute genius.

[@GrandiaKnight]

Such a classic sketch. It's so good!

[@thecakeisalie652]

Ahhh nice, a new version of Toby the devil!

[@user-im6xq7ol1f]

Thank you very much for this video!

[@catquean87lovesroblox98]

Toby your the best i love waching your shows im 9 years old and my birthday is February 10th i was born in 2010.

[@michaellam2508]

Good ol' Rowan Atkinson, or in this case, Toby! Jolly good show as usual! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@willpritchard3515]

Notice how the adultery joke from the original was censored?. Probably because Prince Charles was there haha

[@Sharnoy1]

1:52

[@matthewlamont4111]

@@Sharnoy1 Is this ITV special "We Are Most Amused and Amazed" gonna get a DVD release.

[@jesusm.pereztriana9319]

I thought exactly the same!

[@Sprinkle_sprankle98]

@Rick Don what show is that?

[@howardchambers9679]

Luckily Diana wasn't there. Aka the dartboard

[@justpaulinhere7711]

Whenever I feel sad or a little down, I rewatch this. Always helps me feel better !

[@BeardedKayakFishing]

He is a comedic legend

[@amhunter9619]

Brilliant! ABSOLUTELY BLOODY BRILLIANT! And it's so cold here today I wouldn't mind joining the party!

[@Crimsonedge1]

The mark of a true actor is their ability to act on stage more than it ever will be their ability to act on camera. On stage; you get one shot. If you screw up, you best hope the stage is high enough that the fall will put you out of your misery.

[@zulby09]

The licking flames digital effect in the background of Toby the devil is realistic and EXACTLY as I envisioned hellfire to be 😝 lol

[@Thomas-zs5wt]

the fact that he can walk onto the stage and just maje people laugh shows how good he is

[@1viva]

He's always so talented! ♥

[@victorysaber1608]

His movies are ok but his stand up is on another plateau! He will be missed.

[@victorysaber1608]

@Tabi Clemmons yes I know. I saw the Toby skit redone few weeks ago.

[@victorysaber1608]

@Tabi Clemmons also his big get together about anti censorship was a huge media event that was only a few months ago, very well done i believe by him

[@user-fh6mc9du5n]

The only film of his that I've enjoyed is Keeping Mum.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

About thirty years ago, we had a cassette tape with the original version. If ever we needed cheering up, it went into the cassette deck and we'd be better before long. The first time we heard it, the old man lost it on "the Jews were right" as his (sadly now late) father was Jewish, but an atheist. We couldn't work out where he'd end up!

[@jamming8519]

one of the funniest skits I've ever seen!

[@tonycurtismagic8532]

That was a lesson in how to work an audience.

[@itadakimase]

I really want to see Tom Ellis make a remake of this one.

[@davidstowers1964]

He wouldn't just call out Trump ,but the entire Republican party and we'd be pissing ourselves as he's sorting out each of them.

[@sheadoherty7434]

@@davidstowers1964 the republicans, the democrats, a lot of the independent.

[@wolfthunder2526]

Yeeessss!!! 🤣

[@josephhinkofer5995]

Tom Ellis would a Trip to play Toby! LOL! I've seen all 6 Seasons of Lucifer enjoyed and laughed at the same time with him playing that Role! LOL! If the BBC ever offered him the Role of the Master in Doctor Who, I think he would be a Choice for the Role in my opinion.

[@xShadowNinjaEX]

Bruh i can hear Lucifer saying all this stuff now oh god 😅

[@Elementalist8]

It never gets old :) I love and respect this man very much. Greetings and best regards from Turkey.

[@kevwills858]

The Court Jester Himself .. What a Note to Historical Comedy Rowan .. your one of the Best or Bestest ❤

[@Truthfulpietro]

I sometimes practice my own version. The unique part I include is the British, “Ah yes, well your national anthem says “God, save the queen”, it didn’t include you guys.” I also include the PPI companies.

[@bramtahasoni]

3:27 the guy laughing in the back looks just like a younger John Cleese, which is very much in line with that Python joke

[@aaasss9916]

Μy devil, those was the most amused 5 minutes in my life! 😂😂😂

[@pop9095]

A classic in most of the senses I understand that word to be useful. Brilliant, inspired.

[@PastelN01r]

One of the funniest things I've ever watched!

[@aphr0e156]

Your life must be damn boring.

[@reeyyy_y2437]

You're truly legend if u only say "hello", and people laugh at that

[@alanmurray5963]

Good observation 👍.

[@TheFacelessStoryMaker]

Rowan Atkinson has always been hilarious.

[@manalashraf6713]

Rowan is a legend among us

[@tigressqueen911]

look fast or you'll miss it 4:55 thats the Royals Charles and Camilla. i know it was for his birthday but it was still neat to pan over them briefly

[@nahnopenopenope3406]

LOVE me some Rowan Atkinson!

[@MikosVlog]

Legend rowan atkinson is always funny and the real best comedy in UK

[@madfilms1000]

When he said about anybody who saw monty pythons life of Brian and how god can’t take a joke I thought that was class

[@JonasofPersia]

Guess I'm in the "Life of Bryan", group.

[@andriealinsangao613]

Me too!

[@mikaku]

And fornication. Let's be clear on that.

[@grammsay]

"Bwian, eh?" - No, no. Brian! "Stwike him, centurion, stwike him!"

[@morganaravens]

I'm stuck in that group, American, atheist, and needing that damn bathroom!

[@ubootu-1077]

Remember always look on the bright side of DEATH

[@jefinprince]

And all those who watched this show by Rowan Atkinson please form a group and get ready for the barbecue. 😂

[@jongaulthero]

On behalf of the entire Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, we humbly accept the Lord's most generous apology. We're good. No worries. We understand, nothing personal, just business. Besides, we're thoroughly enjoying the presence of all these Popes down here! I mean....who knew??? Very educational!!!

[@janetscott6378]

Never seen this before - absolutely superb, laughing my head off

[@styxso0]

ROWAAN 🙌🙌 best actor on World 😍😋

[@FPT326]

This man is telling reality, and the audience is considering it as a drama

[@crashfan9997]

When I searched up Toby the Devil I expected possessed Toby from The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit in Doctor Who. Instead I'm here lol.

[@_erayerdin]

camera showing a random person after toby calls a group is what makes this 11/10

[@TimePass-eh3km]

If all this exists then comedians definitely gonna be up there

[@abbestaabouri]

Damn they changed the last part with Adolf.

[@u12blackrose38]

The Mr. Trump thing was just as funny though

[@IronDino]

Did they? I didn't notice.

[@marianaurel]

I bet if it was Obama everyone would've lost their shit. Same joke with the christians, if it were muslims...my god that would've been a complete outrage

[@cold_static]

@@marianaurel Muslims don't go to hell, they go to paradise with 72 virgins (underage)!

[@abbestaabouri]

@Blackfalk That's true, but the Idea of Hitler being part of Hell management is quite funny.

[@sathyanarayanay.h.9630]

But I still liked the original one his acting was amazing in that

[@kai9755]

If I go to hell and I see this, I would spend my eternity with a smile on my face

[@ahryan8557]

If you do go to hell, which I hope you don't, there will be no smiling.

[@wolfthunder2526]

On the barbercue 😂

[@Licht.von.Stein.]

I'm never tiredd of hearing this joke, evenn the original version.

[@MONSTERDR451]

🫎👽👽😎😎🙃🙃🥳🥳

[@user-ew1hh1oj1p]

Смех сквозь слёзы, потому что на самом деле, почти всё так и будет.

[@jeric281]

When he said the French, I was like, wtf! Then he said Americans and I lost it! 🤣🤣

[@michaelnaisbitt1590]

Brilliant as always

[@rosszero470]

So perfect, so brilliant.

[@aaronwilliam3215]

i wish i could get the same vibe as the audience watching live😂

[@verybrd]

Yes, the original is better. But this man is funny in a unique way. I really don't think there is any comedian out there right now, that can match Rowan's physical humor or his exceptionally strong prose and delivery. It saddens me, that comedians nowadays don't appreciate the power of a subtle, but well written narrative.(not saying this particular bit is subtle in any way)

[@fredferd965]

Ah, yes.... another bright and sunny morning with Mister Cheerful here.....

[@LukeSkinner84]

Originally filmed in a special called Rowan Atkinson Live in the 90s . Remember when Angus Deaton was allowed on TV 😂