Vicious Bloopers

[@TheKoolbraider]

"It's past his bed time" is met Mr. Jacobi's "but not with you". One of the funniest tv shows ever.

[@stevepayne5965]

That 'hooray!' from the audience and Ian and Derek's reaction is one of the best things I've seen.

[@graphiquejack]

Steve Payne omg. So funny

[@SJPDurham]

Steve Payne Had me in stitches love. 😂

[@Scripts360]

Just an outstanding show.

[@shrubby-ov4yw]

It crossed both persuasions thats why. Both straight and gay men can relate. Its why ive never cared that these two are gay. They are kings among men for their talent.

[@dogsarefab]

It is the most English reaction ever 😅😅

[@hkazu63]

Knowing these two fancied each other back in the old days just makes that chemistry make so much sense. They’re absolutely brilliant together.

[@aleeshasurmon6502]

@@BlondieHappyGuywho liked who?

[@beth12svist]

​​@@BlondieHappyGuyI actually heard it told in an interview a while ago (I think by Sir Ian) that they did fancy each other but each was convinced the other was not interested. So maybe you heard Derek's side of the story before they cleared it up. :-)

[@hannahparsonson7272]

It was siain who fancied Derek, yet never let on fir over 50 years

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

yeah so that scene with the letter was quite poignant

[@julieoluna8887]

​@@BlondieHappyGuyFrom the interview I had just watched, It was quite the opposite.

[@masterxl97]

I could watch these two old queen’s snark at each other for the rest of my natural life.

[@ShireenPlays]

I lost it when the audience cheered at the fact that Ian finally managed to say "stop nagging" 😂

[@simmerguy813]

Lmao! Right! Like yay!

[@kapnerad]

"Pantomime's come early this year!!"

[@kevinmcguire5696]

"he's giving me notes" "If only she'd take them!" LOL

[@lomon123]

Two of the most brilliant actors of our time. Still can't understand why there were not more seasons of this wonderful series. There was so much room for development when it ended.

[@Isleofskye]

Fawlty Towers/The Office UK/ Fleabag/This Series all like to leave the audience wanting me and just do the traditional UK 2 Series...:)

[@louiserowland9940]

Yes I agree its a shame there was,nt more episode .

[@junheceta268]

They wanted to continue; unfortunately both Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi had such full schedules it was impossible for either of them to commit further to a regular series.

[@chrisarseneault5617]

I wish they made more episodes of this show. It was pure genius and acted superbly.

[@gonzo26nix]

even their bloopers are brilliant

[@WendyBeer-q3x]

Shame they didn't do anymore it was a fantastic show ❤️

[@valeo6820]

Two acting legends. Two geniuses. They could be reading to me a manual how to operate a washing machine and I still would be smitten.

[@alwaysblake148]

Great actors with a sense of humor who don't take themselves too seriously. Wonderful.

[@SymphonyBrahms]

Two of the greatest actors in the world having a great time on set. Sir Derek is the greatest Hamlet that I have ever seen and Sir Ian is the greatest MacBeth that I have ever seen. Both of them brilliant.

[@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966]

I can't say I remember Sir Ian playing Macbeth but Richard lll must have slipped me by. I know Sir Patrick has not long ago actually and got an award for his part in Hamlet as Claudius and the ghost of Hamlets father, with David Tennant in the title roll (who was also amazing as his Richard ll was too) .I remember too Sir Derek being in Sir Kenneth Brannahs unabridged version of Hamlet. So many classic actors.. I've also noticed how they all play baddies so well! They seem to like British Actors as bad ones!)

[@chiarabookworm4482]

I would have to add a different favourite sir for fav Macbeth, sir Patrick Stewart

[@tracyarmstrong2953]

@@chiarabookworm4482 ABSOLUTELY! Patrick Stewart was the best McBeth I’ve EVER SEEN! The entire production was stunning!

[@kamion53]

@@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966 Sir Ian played Richard III in a movie setting the stage in a 30-ties like fascitic distopian world, think it was before his Magneto or Gandalf roles.

[@danivarius]

I remember Derek Jacobi playing Cadfael in the 90s. Absolutely brilliant.

[@ginnylorenz5265]

Their natural kindness, goodness, and sweetness shines through in their exchanges during these bloopers. Thank you so much.

[@MomoTvT]

1:46 Ian McKellen doing that kick is adorable!

[@TheStuport]

Two Queens just having a laugh with the audience.....Priceless

[@19jacinta88]

I love these two. On "Inside the actor's studio" Ian revealed that he and Derek had gone to school together, and Ian had been madly in love with Derek, who didn't know. "But he told me very recently that he'd been madly in love with me and we never did anything about it!"

[@carolinefoey5470]

Lilan625 not school, university. They both went to university together. One of the props in this show is a real photo taken of them both when they were at uni.

[@caljones]

Always the case, innit?

[@nicolebee3283]

They couldn’t do anything about it! Homosexuality was illegal at the time in the uk.

[@caljones]

@@nicolebee3283 roommate trope, anyone?

[@carolinefoey5470]

@@nicolebee3283 didn’t stop people!

[@95garyl]

Love it with the audience cheers during the scene the actors don’t get upset.

[@picklesthewise]

These two make an adorable couple. This show was so funny and I was sad to see it end, but it had a great run.

[@fever_spike]

"Of course I don't need to talk about it...so you can stop nagging me--" "YAY!" XD

[@alsimon3534]

The trick on the whole, Derek, is to let the other actor say his lines. During that pause where you're not speaking....

[@madabbafan]

You could be a touch quicker, love.

[@danivarius]

madabbafan it was actually: “could you be a touch quicker, love?”

[@wakeupuk3860]

Epic !!

[@madabbafan]

​@@danivarius 'He's giving me notes'

[@philholmes4183]

Absolutely brilliant I wish this comedy was back I loved every episode

[@Mia7189]

Love the 'yay' when Ian finally gets the line right. I loved this show. So glad that we got it here in the states. "He's giving me notes! If only you'd use them!' Priceless

[@danivarius]

Mia7189 if only she’d take them... that’s what Ian said!

[@deadinside8781]

Most of the episodes are on YT! I just discovered it and binged it.

[@nkt1]

If only *she'd* take them.

[@jonnnyren6245]

They're just two absolutely cute old darlings that are just absolutely irresistable.

[@CourtneyPielok]

Vicious was a truly brilliant series tbh.

[@mopo3210]

"You invented handsome" actually sounds like a tremendous compliment, especially coming from ian

[@SJPDurham]

They are like an old married couple. Camp it up ladies. Love Ian and Derrick. They both gel so well. Would’ve loved to have seen an episode with Patrick Stewart in. Another classically trained actor.

[@bryanpalmer9660]

Watching these two legends of the stage flub their lines is pure Gold💎

[@sweettoothgirl]

Magneto and The Metatron having a nice retirement 😂

[@gunner678]

Two absolute gems of British theatre. Masters both, even when they make mistakes. Wonderful.

[@MatthewCYN15]

Well One of them is the War Master The other is the Master of Magnetism

[@HelloImNik]

I heard it was a laughter track they used, this confirms they didn't - I'm glad, love this show

[@antjohn4490]

Hello I'm Nik nope it was in ITV studios. and I was there when they were filming. hysterical. It was also the first sitcom to be filmed there since Barbara.

[@janmcdonald3896]

They r so brilliant 2gether & in the first one Derek is so supportive with his shoulder touch. It’s obvious that these 2 love & respect each other.

[@jameswilson1360]

Bring back this show !!! America misses "Vicious" !!!!

[@paddyagusta7503]

Two fabulous actors of our time.

[@videowatcher4006]

Every time I need to cheer myself up, I come back here and watch this

[@daniellemusella1594]

Who else would love to hang out w/ these guys on-set? (raises hand enthusiastically) I would!

[@tommoclement]

ME!

[@tommoclement]

They be hard work but I love them.

[@marilynhands576]

Hi. I’m a little late 😱🙄Danielle but me too!!! What fun it would be. I have loved these two for decades! ❤️😘

[@Vdalem]

*wave arms* Me Me ME!!

[@Emy-fv5ny]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@karenkaren3189]

oh, I would have loved to be in that studio audience!

[@antjohn4490]

Karen Katz I was. it was amazing.

[@eknaap8800]

And I would love to see capitals in comments...

[@kali3665]

Oh, it must have been fantastic to watch this show being filmed live! These two were great together!

[@christinavuyk2026]

That cheer from the audience was absolutely brilliant 😂😂😂

[@msmltvcktl]

The fact that Sir Ian is intentionally dropping the f word to crack Sir Derek up is amazing. Reminds me of the Blandings episode where what's-his-name (also played Wormtail in the HP movies) is trying to make Jen Saunders break character and laugh; you just see it on her face that she's two seconds away from utterly losing it. Love British actors.

[@pendorran]

Timothy Spall

[@msmltvcktl]

Yes! Cheers

[@calanthiarose]

How is this the first time I've ever seen/even heard of this wonderful series! Must try to acquire it! Love Sir Ian to pieces and so there is that. Then there is the fact I adore Derek Jacobi.

[@JamieKisler]

We need another sitcom with these two

[@Krsfal]

This got recommended just when I needed. Love too you both Ian and Derek

[@frances_and_the_moon]

Oh my, they're so funny even off-screen! This is one of the best TV shows I've watched in a while

[@M-CH_]

Actually, it's not off screen - they are filming in front of an audience.

[@MomoTvT]

3:09 Sir Ian with the CUTEST face in the world there!

[@anneaylmer1655]

I love these two! So natural and effortless chemistry between the two. I also found it hilarious when the audience were involved with literally counting the 'takes'.

[@Scrappy527]

It's clear these two amazing men had a blast filming this series. I love this blooper/outtake video.

[@Digital111]

Couldn't stop laughing when the audience ruined Ian's line.

[@babacar3519]

the best ever blooper

[@Fludded]

That's Sir Ian to you.

[@davidthomas8258]

That was hilarious. And the look on Sir Ian's face was classic.

[@zabouclaoue2092]

I've watched this so many times, and that's the whole reason why!!!

[@hobanagerik]

I could imagine some, more pompous, actors being really annoyed by that. 👏👍

[@leetylr]

Derek Is my Ideal guy over a certain age, he is extremely handsome and you would never believe he is in his eighties. Long may he continue being fabulous.

[@colinmennie6447]

What fun they must have had . Two of the best ever dramatic actors having a good laugh . What could be more perfect 👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Shazzadut1]

This show as so funny. Love seeing the bloopers. I saw Ian McKellen in a play and he was mesmerising. You couldn’t take your eyes off him in this play.

[@theoroderick782]

That tap on the shoulder in the first blooper, from Derek is so wholesome.

[@jslasher1]

Two top-notch actors having a great time filming this superb sitcom.

[@STNeish]

Two of the finest actors who ever walked the boards.

[@lindalawson7400]

Love this program the best thing BBC had on for a long time I’m glad I bought them all on video

[@OhhBiscuits]

This is about the funniest gag reel I've ever seen!

[@alexashton6501]

Being at the filming of this would have been an absolute treat... it's clear everyone is having so much fun

[@Qu33n_auth0r]

Love this 🥰 Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Derek Jacobi are such legends. Whoever decided to pair them together is a genius! Their chemistry is top notch. Vicious is definitely one of my favourite shows. Shame it had to end 🥺

[@esmewvimes2901]

Can you imagine being in that audience? That would be a slice of heaven.

[@Draghouliz]

How I wish!!!!

[@TheFinalMinutes]

I wish they'd make another series of this. It was such gold.

[@glgl1472]

Those two darling old queens...if I make it that far I'll be one of them

[@MrsPedroPascal]

I've been a massive fan of Sir Derek & Sir Ian forever so to have them working together is everything! Love it! "He's giving me notes" - probably the only person who would ever dare! 😂😂😂

[@SamuelBlack84]

A wizard and a Time Lord living together 😂

[@sharoncasey92]

Loved this series, and these two wonderful guys were the reason why-they so obviously loved working together.

[@noxsas7030]

"Oh get it right..." xD perfect

[@lynmcnorton9627]

I’ve watched Vicious countless times and laughed all the way through 🤣🤣🤣 they are two of the very best British actors ever & the rest of the cast are amazing 🤩

[@colinshomepage1214]

I sooo miss this show it was brilliant , left us needing more

[@deaconfrost4100]

Lol watching these two go back and forth is hilarious...i caught this show on my local PBS a few years ago and was hooked on the first few minutes 😂...laughing the entire way

[@ileanakinsey6389]

0:54 is my favorite part. The look on Ian McKellen's face is priceless.

[@Harbottle64]

Bless'em. Ian and Derek. 2 national treasures.

[@willdavis3332]

This is one of the most hilarious sitcoms I've ever seen...such a gifted and we'll picked cast 😂😂

[@Lumibear.]

Well, that was bloody brilliant, the moment when the audience ‘yayed’, oh my goodness, poor Ian, hahaha!

[@vahidshahadi9817]

Wow, the chemistry between McKellen and Jacobi 🙌

[@neoanderson8279]

It's passed his bed time and Derek's reply not with u had me laughing alot

[@williamusrex6417]

Wonderful pair of old queens.

[@Mania28]

Thanks for posting this. You really get to see their personalities and how they interact with each other off film. Excellent blooper real. Or as we call it at home in the UK, outtakes.

[@michaelmuldowney8]

What a joy to be in the audience to watch these two brilliant pros at work.....

[@edralphy]

Two brilliant, BRILLIANT actors right there I tell you!!!! ❤❤❤

[@steampunker7]

Working on this series must have been like a holiday for Ian and Derek. No complex costumes or make up. No location shoots or travel. Just show up, act like a couple of hammy, over the top theater kids and see how many giggles they could get out of the audience (and each other.)

[@dabear2438]

OMG, these two are fabulous!

[@beckygoosen5811]

I just loved this series it was so good

[@razzledazzleist]

"oh, get it right" . . . ... "it's past his bedtime" "well not with you tonight"

[@Laudon1228]

“You could be a touch quicker love.” That’s not what he said _last_ time. 🤭

[@69nisi]

I wish there would be more Outtakes /Bloopers from Vicious!!! It is so wonderful to see these Two gifted Actors at work :-)

[@Bobainthome]

two masters in their field just having fun....

[@ginnylorenz5265]

+Bobainthome A perfect description! Thank you! A joy to watch.

[@tonyandthewhoniverse8527]

Well one of them was THE Master

[@SuperWolsey]

One Master and One Mutant

[@thenewmodfather]

Has to be the best set of bloopers ever

[@2eleven48]

Two of the greatest actors of any time, and two wonderful queens in our time.

[@pinkpanther7030]

How pompous they sound 😅 with their act. I wonder what in real life they're like.

[@Rb1330]

One of the funniest shows I have ever seen. I bought the complete DVD set and I watch it constantly because it makes me so happy. Everyone in the cast was brilliant.

[@lesleyhuggins9729]

Wonderful,what great gentleman

[@BenStevenson-c4z]

❤ ❤Derek Jacobi and Sir Ian McKellen

[@LoneWolf-vt7hr]

I dont understand why this show only did two seasons, its brilliant, clever and funny. Thank you to all the actors, actresses, writers and crew for this amazing show.

[@madabbafan]

Poor viewimg figures I think

[@ArntyouAKAValerieNosey]

Maybe they were worried they might get typed cast 😂😂🤣🤣

[@babyboomerrodg]

who needs scripts with these two adlibbing??!!!

[@eknaap8800]

And who needs capitals...

[@briangraham5156]

@@eknaap8800 : I would say all of the 195 sovereign countries in the world for a start.

[@eknaap8800]

@@briangraham5156 : No. One would create problems doing that...

[@hayprofilms]

Aren’t they just fabulous, I never stopped laughing, what a tonic.

[@tonymanfredi6844]

Both are having the time of their lives, rightfully and deservedly so.

[@kevinharker1840]

Comedy at it's absolute finest.

[@joannedawes8885]

I used to love watching this so these are great viewing

[@Aleakwe]

love you for uploading this. love them for being them. delicious and clapbacks given with love

[@francescaa8331]

Really did enjoy that show.

[@robertclatworthy1857]

Absolutely brilliant. Well done boys ❤

[@stevelapierre4776]

Crikey found this last year and loved every moment and actors were amazing.. wish it would have lasted longer.. this is priceless.....!!!! and when '' Ash'' arrives.. '' sorry I do hope I'm saying it right',.. lol just had to say it.. lol.. this show was a breath of fresh air and made me laugh and it was amazing!! Ace!

[@phoenixrising1103]

"Oh do get it right."- Derek Jacobi is epicsauce! He was brilliant as Francis Bacon; I,Claudius; anything Shakespeare.... forget about it, he's s great actor... and he's stellar in this as well, unsurprisingly....

[@djs_specs]

Derek Jacobi did the best Hamlet I've had the pleasure of watching in a BBC TV production in 1980. I hated studying that play at high school until I watched it.

[@Theri4444]

didn't he also play as master in one of the Doctor Who Series

[@stevecox7075]

I thought he was a bit too queeny in the Francis Bacon role.

[@valerieheatlie2034]

@@Theri4444 . Yes he did .

[@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966]

@@Theri4444 he's doing The Master on the big finish label... absolutely fantastic !