Welcome to the world of Matt Berry, life will never be the same.

@CyberBeep_kenshi

4 ай бұрын

or sane ;-) that man is a bloody legend, even makes good music too!

@davidz3879

4 ай бұрын

A greatly underrated comedy genius. Toast of London is brilliant.

@HarryDuBois616

4 ай бұрын

He really needs to react to Darkplace

@mozza535

4 ай бұрын

Blue spruce!

@CyberBeep_kenshi

4 ай бұрын

@@davidz3879 Can you hear me Glenn Fandango?

Welcome to the era of Douglas. He will be challenging Moss as your favourite character. ❤

@davidz3879

4 ай бұрын

Matt Berry is a comedy genius.

@DavidSmith-pg1ob

4 ай бұрын

"You there, computer man. Fix my pants!"

@embran8486

4 ай бұрын

Likely not Queen Boomer. She adores dead-pan expression and dry delivery of Moss. Douglas too theatrical in contrast. King Boomer might though.

@TheSimCaptain

4 ай бұрын

I always think that Matt Berry tries too hard as the boss. I prefer Denholm as the right character for the show. He just seems a better fit for the comedy.

@natmanprime4295

4 ай бұрын

i wouldnt be so presumptious, calm down

Matt Berry is such a great replacement for Chris Morris, Douglas is such a good character

@davidz3879

4 ай бұрын

Morris & Berry are both great in other roles as well.

@paulmidsussex3409

4 ай бұрын

Douglas is an awful character, he is all that is wrong with British business culture and should never have been put in charge of a major business.

@benconway9010

4 ай бұрын

@@paulmidsussex3409it’s taking the piss you muppet so yeah he is definitely a brilliant character

@joeloates1685

4 ай бұрын

​@@paulmidsussex3409That's kind of the point of his character

@KrasszTV

4 ай бұрын

You realize it's a comedy right? @@paulmidsussex3409

I was upset that Denholm died, but then, Douglas appeared, and all was good with the world again. Love him, Matt Berry is hilarious 😂

You noticed Neil's dad as the vicar but missed Will's mum as the widow

@krashd

4 ай бұрын

After Jay's dad being in the last episode we now only need Simon's mum and dad to complete the quadfecta.

I read Graham Linehans book. He said Matt Berry was first choice for Denholm but couldnt proceed at the time due to other work comittments. Chris Morris agreed to do season 1 until Matt could take over. One of the directors commented on Chris Morris coming into the show saying they were lucky to get him. He is officer class.

I really like this channel, but you need to stop questioning why things happen. It's very American to think everything has to happen for a reason, and there's a lesson to be learnt. In British comedy, things can happen without any explanation, but that's comedy. It's a break from the restraints of real life. It's also very on character that Denholm jumped without a second thought. Just let things happen and laugh.

When Roy screams "I'm NOT F'ing joking" twice it kills me every time!

If I remember correctly, Chris Morris (who played Denholm) didn't leave because of money, but because he's sort of a "restless ass", meaning that he's a creator who enjoys doing lots of things so it was not a big surprise to see him go at the end of s1 to pursue new things to do. Douglas is a great character but I've always missed Denholm 😢

@Lones555

4 ай бұрын

Chris Morris was extremely famous before this show even went out, this wasn't ever going to be an important source of income for him. He was probably just helping friends out and walked when he realized it was going to be a big time commitment.

@Baiko

4 ай бұрын

Chris Morris probably started working on Four Lions after this. As far as I know, IT Crowd is the only thing in his career where he's played a substantial role in something that's not his own creation.

@mlee6050

4 ай бұрын

What I heard was they wanted Douglas but he was tied up so Chris Morris being a friend or something said he help so they not delay filming too much and when Douglas was free from commitment, Chris Morris went to another project or commit he wanted to do as S1 of here ended read for it or something like that

@dj71162

4 ай бұрын

Apparently he lives a very reclusive personal life outside of work, has no social media and very rarely does interviews.

@mlee6050

4 ай бұрын

@@dj71162 unsure on last one but feels like Moss life

Chris Morris, who played Denholm is a *major* comedy legend and his own stuff is worth a whole series of reactions in itself. If you want to see the darkest and weirdest comedy ever, check out "Jam". Getting him for just a season was a major coup. It was about this time his career as a producer in Hollywood was kicking off too. Don't worry though, you're not *quite* done with him, and Matt Berry is a superb replacement.

@GilesArt

4 ай бұрын

Why'd you put lizards in your telly?

@dryfesands1367

4 ай бұрын

@@GilesArt van me to the fens

@Jiffmo

4 ай бұрын

The day that Kilroy Silk lost his mind lives rent free in my mind, Jam is INSANITY

@jamiefrostick4059

4 ай бұрын

Blue Jam

@mistakenot...4012

4 ай бұрын

@@jamiefrostick4059 Go on! Do it! Shit your leg!

Fun fact Denholm's wife is also Will's Mum in the inbetweeners.

@davidz3879

4 ай бұрын

Belinda Stewart-Wilson

@darhug1968a

4 ай бұрын

She also plays the new Denholm's wife in a later episode

@Lones555

4 ай бұрын

Slightly less fun fact the same actress plays Douglas' wife in a later season too, was she married to both of them or are we meant to forget she was in this episode?

@davidz3879

4 ай бұрын

@@Lones555 Same actress, different characters. Man About the House & Not Going Out did likewise.

Matt Berry in Toast Of London would be very much worth reacting to.

@MrUndersolo

3 ай бұрын

I'm Clem Fandango. Can you hear me?

Bless king boomer, he finally gets a grasp on how to say Reynolm properly, after several episodes and many people breaking it down for him in the comments etc and the character proceeds to Chuck himself out of a window 🤣🤣 that in itself is comedy gold

"Denholm had to be killed off due to Morris' unavailability because of his work on other shows. However, Morris found the time to briefly return in a scene in the first episode of the third series, 'From Hell.'"

A great introduction to Matt Berry! Another one for your list is 'What we do in the Shadows' - three vampires (all played by UK comedians, including Matt Berry) are living 'normal everyday' lives in New York. Co-written by Taika Waititi (Marvel). Chris Morris - legend - The Day Today, Brass Eye, Jam and the film - 'Four Lions' - a comedy about terrorists? Yes. And crows.

Matt Berry is a national treasure, he is hilarious and an extremely talented musician. Garth Merenghi’s Dark Place (which also stars Moss) and Snuff Box are also great shows.

Matt Berry did voice work for the Spongebob movies and he was the voice of 8D8 in The Book of Boba Fett. But as another character he's brilliant in What We Do in the Shadows (TV series) as the vampire Leslie “Laszlo” Cravensworth. Also star of the comedy show Toast of London.

@kevenbassett7323

4 ай бұрын

@@Psybx ...as my very favourite V.I.P. (talking) pig. . . . --|=|% .

@dontalkt2meboutheros

4 ай бұрын

Toast of London is funny. He also did House of Fools with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.

@davidmartin3212

4 ай бұрын

"BAT"

@hedgehog1965uk

4 ай бұрын

You can still hear him on Absolute Radio.

Now Matt Berry's in the show the IT Crowd just hits another level, the character Douglas steals literally every scene he's in. :-)

As much as you miss, Denholm, I'm certain that Douglas will become your new favourite character. The scripts and the uniquely awesome way that Matt Berry delivers them will have you in stitches every time. Graham Linehan wanted Matt Berry in from the start but but he was busy on another project. Chris Morris stepped in and, of course, nailed the Denholm character but, again, Matt Berry will blow your comedic socks off. :)

Chris Morris is notoriously uncomfortable on camera and generally only appears in things he's written. It was unusual for him to be in this in the first place and I suspect he told them at the time "if this goes into a second series you need to write me out".

@sirsancti5504

4 ай бұрын

He actually came to IT Crowd to help, to fulfill "the son's" role (as the actor was in another production and was who the director wanted from the start). Once this actor ("the son") was free, he parted his way to his own work (which, some say, he's restless).

@darrenbaptiste5022

26 күн бұрын

😅

Matt Berry has done a lot of voiceover work, especially in the UK for advertisements and radio. He's just got such a magnificent voice.

Chris Morris (who, remember, you saw on Brass Eye) left during this series not because of money, as he’s never been known for greed, but simply, because he is primarily a writer and director, he just had too much work to do, such as creating his satirical movie Four Lions and directing several episodes of Veep. Besides, as a writer and director he’s happier behind the camera because, as you’ve read here, Chris is actually quite shy, rarely gives interviews and has been described of as a hermit.

@24magiccarrot

4 ай бұрын

Supposedly Matt Berry was meant to be the boss from the start but was unavailable for the first season so Chris Morris stepped in last minute as a favor, and felt the right thing to do was for him to bow out once Berry was available.

@markwrench6334

4 ай бұрын

That’s the greatest ‘bowing out’ or all time!

@BigShaun

3 ай бұрын

He created four lions??? I never knew that that’s amazing!

This is where this programme takes off in my opinion. The marvellous Matt Berry in full effect. You can also find his music on Acid Jazz Records.

Welp, since you are about to discover the comedy genius of Matt Berry (the "Golden Child") then you might as well check out "Toast of London". Seems right up your alley!

@davidz3879

4 ай бұрын

Yes, TOL is brilliant!

@HistoritorJimaldus

4 ай бұрын

And Darkplace :)

Brilliant. This is the one I have been waiting for.

@FAMESLAYER

4 ай бұрын

I could say that for pretty much any episode of this show

“he’d make a great American”… Immediately jumps out of the window. Perfect timing.

MATT BERRY (DOUGLAS) WAS IN "TOAST OF LONDON" "TOAST OF HOLLYWOOD" and the best "WHAT WE DO UN THE SHADOWS" COMEDY SERIES GOING INTO 6TH SEASON.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

The old boss was great - the new boss is absolutely amazing

I was furious too when he died ... he was a force unto himself ! But his son grew on me over time and I love them both !

"Salve" is for greeting individuals. For greeting more than one person it's "Salvete!" (similarly Vale and Valete for bidding farewell to individuals and groups)

Mat Berrry and Richard Ayoade wrote and preform in a series "Garth Marenghi's Darkplace" (A horror spoof) which is where you may have seen him before .

Matt Berry and Richard Ayoade were also in Garth Mergengi's Dark place too 👍

The jump out the window will never NOT be funny. Just how casual he is about his suicide, the tiny push of the window and the hop to his death, XD Moss(repeatedly types, stares at Roy, then types again) Roy:"You LOOKED. You KNOW! YOU KNOW WHEN I'M GONNA DIE!" Moss:"I do, yes." Roy:"I TOLD YOU NOT TO LOOK!" Moss:"I made a MISTAKE!" XD! Jen: "You look terrible. Are you ill?" Roy:"....I don't know!" Moss:"Dead man walking!" Roy:"Very funny! You crazy little bastard!" "DEATH....is coming...death is HERE." That is the best funeral speech ever. "FaaaaTTTHHHHHEEEERRR!", the headlong run, the pushing over the casket and the slapfight KILLS me.

Queen B is funny, she makes me laugh, if you miss Chris Morris you have Brass Eye, The Day Today and Jam.

"Have you ever had a kid throw a lizard at a teacher? That happened, like three times"

Matt Berry did a series called 'Toast of London' which you might check out some time. In it he plays a jobbing actor and voice over artist & the show has some great moments.

Yup - you nailed Denholm Reynholm . . . Just in time for him to die 🤣🤣🤣

Ladies and gentlemen, its only upwards from here.

Lol at the phone chat. There are other manufacturers and P.S. I agree with your dad, avoid Apple or they'll lock you into all their products forever 😅

Chris Morris is a pioneer of his craft, a true legend of comedy and satire. So influential and important. He has always led the way taking risks to achieve great things.

you are correct,matt berry is a voice actor aswell.Think he voiced a droid in the book of boba fett series on disney+

Every time you expressed your love for that character, I was like "ooh, you're in for a shock!"

Matt Berry - Has done a lot of comedy. Toast of London , What we do in the shadows and Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (funny)

Matt Berry steals nearly every scene he's in!

Douglas Reynholm is played by Matt Berry! He is in the hilarious tv series What we do in the Shadows!

"Denom Renom, i finaly got that right" ... well i have bad news for you about knowing names of characters xDDDD The Actor is a big star and even having him 1 season was nice also his name is "Chris Morris" you might wanna google how he looks xD i never saw an actor look more different real life and in a tv show xD honestly if he would be black it would be more closer xD

I'd forgotton how funny The IT Crowd was!

Chris Morris the actor that plays Denholm had a show called brass eye that you should check out

I was also crushed when Denholm left but Matt Berry turned out soooo funny I soon forgot.

everything happens for a reason, unless it's a Seagal movie. Then it just happens to get you closer to that magical 90 minute mark,so he can pick-up his paycheck.

They wanted Matt Berry from the start but my understanding is that he couldn't do it due to other commitments. So, Chris Morris stepped in to do season 1 and the plan was always for Matt Berry to take over from season 2 onwards.

@aledjango

4 ай бұрын

Came here to say this

@ITPFS

4 ай бұрын

Who asked

@aledjango

4 ай бұрын

@@ITPFS Just scroll on then.

Denholm is my favourite character too, he left us wanting more when he was killed off. Apparently this was because the actor Chris Morris just wasn’t available after the first episode of Season 2, because of his work on other projects. It seems Chris is as restless and energetic as his screen character, and also pretty wild in real life; in his earlier career his radio career got the chop for being too controversial, and it happened again with a TV show he was doing. Apparently the bosses at the BBC just weren’t ready for him! Denholm Reynholm responding to the police inquiry into his company’s pension fund by calmly walking over to the window and jumping out from the top floor is an image that will stay with me forever.

Chekhov's gun is a narrative principle that states that every element in a story must be necessary, and irrelevant elements should be removed. For example, if a writer features a gun in a story, there must be a reason for it, such as it being fired some time later in the plot.

"Thats disturbing" trypical american response 😂

If you wamt more Chris Morris, yen check out Brass Eye and The Day Today. My understanding is that he had other things he'd helped write that he was committed too, so when the show got recommissioned after its first season, he had to bow out. But his time as Denholm Renholm was hilarious. Douglas (Matt Berry) was an excellent replacement. Also, when King Boomer asks 'whats in the water here?' ive been to Florida, and im well aware that the answer is 'Gators, snakes and snapping turtles'. 🤣🤣🤣

Matt Berry is hilarious in What We Do In The Shadows

Did I hear a “fucking hell” (during the playing of the tape) like in Father Ted? 😂

Douglas is a great character, give him a couple of episodes and you will see what I mean.

You missed the very last thing that Douglas was said at end credits, you would have collapsed in the floor lol

Matt Berry is a favourite UK comedy actor - check out Garth Meranghis “Darkplace”. He has also done a few Hollywood movies ans is also in the US version of “What we do in the shadows”. In amongst all that - he is also a talented musician and singer with his own band. Chris Morriss ( Denholm ) - is also a god of comedy over here - he has written a lot of stuff , deeply dark stuff - The Day Today , Jam etc.

Douglas won't disappoint you. In a future episode called Bad Boys that scene with Ben Genderson - honestly, I must've watched that a dozen times recently - it always cracks me up. "Let the revels begin!" 😆

The guy who played Denham was Chris Morris, a British comedy legend, creator of The Day Today/Brass Eye plus some amazing movies he's written and directed.

The Matt Berry debut. Now you *have* to watch Garth Marenghi's Dark Place.

Matt berry. Voice actor and has his own show toast of London . He is also in what we do in ths shadows

The greatest exit, and entrance, in comedy history?

douglas is the best character on this show hes hilarious!!!

Queen boomer is right . In our school in Ireland when I was 13,14 or 15 there could be 5 to 10 people sharing a cigarette in the toilets during classes 😂😂

Matt Berry now steals the show. The private exercise club episode is epic! Matt also has a comedy shows of is own, the Toast of Londow is very funny and is about voice-overs funnily enough!

Only Chris Morris could make eating an apple funny.

You would be correct. Matt Berry comedy stuff aside has done a lot of voice acting. Loads of UK commercials. He was even the voice of a droid in the new star wars stuff. Madalorian I think. Moss has also been the voice of a droid in star wars. Cant remember which one. Might have been the Obi Wan series. I'm sure someone here will correct me.

"Douglas" is also in "What we do in the shadows".

Congratulations, you got Denholm Reynholm's name right. Just in time for this episode 😅

There's actually a piece in Chris Morris' "Jam" where he recounts the time where he watched a guy commit suicide by throwing himself out of a window. A first floor window. He only fell about 20ft, and had to keep doing it until he got the required results. 😏

Check out Matt Berry in "year of the Rabbit" Cockney detective in Victorian London....Elephant man is hilarious 😁

Chris Morris is a legend of British comedy and it was a real coop for them to cast him as Denholm. I imagine they must of known it would only be a one season deal when they cast him. Check out The Day Today, Jam, Nathan Barely or Brass Eye if you want to see more of his work.

And now you can say he name ....hes gone! 😂

23:35 I didn't find it readily in the comments, but what you are looking to say is to quote from google "Chekhov's Gun is a narrative principle where an element introduced into a story first seems unimportant but will later take on great significance. The principle postulates that any seemingly unimportant element introduced into a story-an object, a character trait, a backstory, an allergy-should later have relevance." So it's not quite a rule, but it would be considered bad storytelling to introduce and focus on an object that has no later significance to the story. (Unless I suppose it's a red herring, but even that would be somehow referenced later)

@SystemAlchemist

Ай бұрын

Though, the subversion makes for better, more realistic storytelling.

Not just Neil's dad but Will's mum as Deynholm's wife!

Since you watched the first episode and loved raynholm, I couldn't wait for you to see this ep

"FATHER"....Is my ringtone... Matt berry is a genius.... Watch Girlfriend sketch ...

Inbetweeners connections: Yes it is 'Neil's Dad' - (Alex McQueen, who also does a great turn in The Thick Of It) as the vicar and also Will's mum (Belinda Stewart-Wilson) as Victoria Reynholm, the grieving widow of Denholm Reynholm. Of course in the previous episode with the theatre we saw Jay's dad (David Schaal) driving the minibus.

@GortonIma

4 ай бұрын

Can't believe they missed Will's mum!

@travisr82

4 ай бұрын

@@GortonImathey still have another chance to spot her

I heard Denham's actor was too busy to continue being in the cast. I think he continued to support behind the scenes though.

@mlee6050

4 ай бұрын

I heard he took it for S1 to not delay filming but as Matt Berry was in a commitment and they really wanted him from the start but Chris being a friend picked to do this to help them film on time and after Matt was free Chris went on to other stuff he was committed to do

Chris Morris (denim) is a massive comic in his own right, I presume he had other stuff on. He's famous for a mock news program called "brass eye", and he makes great films too I recommend "4 lions"

Matt Berry is also an accomplished musician, he has a number of albums out and he plays every instrument on most of them

@njones420

4 ай бұрын

they are ... an aquired taste :)

Welcome to Matt Berry. A national treasure in Britain. Check out everything he is in…The Mighty Boosh, Garth Marenghi’s Dark Place, Toast of London and What We Do In The Shadows are all great

Matt Berry what we do in the shadows...Brilliant

I wanted to say before, but I had a feeling that you were finally going to get the name right just as he was written out and you haven't disappointed! This sort of natural comedy timing is a joy to see. :)

Douglas is the greatest character in the entire history of tv ✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

My first phone was a Motorola MR1 - the mini brick. The phones battery was as big as most modern phones.

One of the most enjoyable things about watching your reaction videos is knowing what you are about be see in advance in the full knowledge that it will take you by surprise. Never has a character been taken out of a show in a funnier way. And you aren’t alone, he was one of my favourite characters too. On the plus side the “ prodigal sons” takeover will not disappoint. I cannot believe we as fans of your show tried to persuade you to give it a go and a short dip in left you cold. The characters develop and in many ways improve in their own roles too as the series goes on. Absolutely they have to be watched in sequence. The whole thing is unique, different, a joy to watch and every one of the characters went on to arguably bigger things after the show. So enjoy, you have discovered a gem for sure and happy new year to the growing Boomer clan❤

Both Neils Dad and Wills Mum are in this episode also Douglas is one of the funniest characters ever. I love Matt Berry. Highly recommend Toast of London and Snuff Box

Can't wait to see you react to the next episode. The first time I watched the first scene, I laughed so much I thought i was going to have a heart attack.

Chris Morris left for prior work commitments. You have to remember that almost all of the people who worked on shows of that time had crossed paths with each other with great friendships gained. You may or may not see him again one day... Matt Berry (Douglas) is fantastic and has been in many many shows of his own. He used to be in The Mighty Boosh with Noel Fielding (Richmond). I saw the live version in my home town many years ago and it was fantastic. You should check out The Mighty Boosh. If you like oddball humour then that's about as odd as it gets. 🤣🤣 Also if you like Star Wars and watched the series Boba Fett, Matt played the voice of the robot 8D8.

6:04 motorola's razr were perfect, I had one in high-school and it looked and felt amazing

The lizard story made my night 😂😂😂

"Maybe he makes cameos as a ghost" Naww something that crazy won't happen on a serious show like IT Crowd 😉 I believe at the time Christopher Morris was just a bit busy to continue with his role in the series it wasn't a case that he left over money or disagreement or anything. After all he was in this episode to play his role in departing 😁

Sorry to be "that guy" but... 😊 There are 2 main types of smart phones: iPhone (Apple) and Android (made by multiple companies) Samsung makes the "Galaxy" which is just one style of Android phone, they also make other versions of Android phones such as the "Note". Android has the much larger share of the smart phone market. Samsung alone makes about 55% of all smart phones compared to the iPhone which is only about 30% of all smart phones.

@connorwright2885

4 ай бұрын

🤓🤓

Chris Morris, who played Denholm, is an incredibly intelligent and well-respected satirist, writer and director here in the UK, known best for creating and presenting the acclaimed satirical current affairs shows The Day Today and Brass Eye. He also directed the film Four Lions, which I cannot recommend highly enough. I was actually astonished when he popped up in The IT Crowd because he is _such_ a comedy legend. So Chris definitely wasn’t written out of The IT Crowd because he wanted more money (lol) or anything like that. As others have said, he actually agreed to do the first season as a favour to Graham Linehan, who was a writer on The Day Today way back when. You guys should check out Brass Eye if you have the chance - it’s pretty dark but absolutely _hilarious_ and you’ll be astonished by what they managed to get away with on network television. To say it caused controversy at the time would be an understatement! (Incidentally, Richard Ayoade, who plays Moss, is a talented writer and film director as well. Check out his movie The Double - an adaptation of Dostoevsky’s novel of the same name, starring Jesse Eisenberg. It’s very good.)

Checkout ''The Day Today'' with Chris Morris [ Denholm Renholm ] The reason he left the show at the time was probably to direct the film ''Four Lions.''

Matt Berry did voice characters from tv shows and movies, but no games uptil know. He is credited as Software engineer or part of Technician team with some.