I love that when Lee says, “It was my first attempt at doing stand up,” John immediately leans in and is already into the story.

@helenhamilton9561

Жыл бұрын

What was the punchline to the joke, for being from Kent?

@83gemm

Жыл бұрын

@@helenhamilton9561 “Kent” sounds like “c*nt.” So the way the joke is supposed to go is: Lee: Where are you from? Audience: I’m from Kent Lee: What did you call me? (Making it sound like the audience member called him the swear) But because he was so messed up, he gave the set up wrong. Instead of letting the audience member say, “Kent,” which is necessary, Lee botched it by asking, “Anyone in from Kent?”

@nuary120896

Жыл бұрын

@@helenhamilton9561 originally "what did you call me?" because Kent kinda sounds like c*nt (instead of * is a u). But he forgot, so he called the dude from Kent... A c*nt.

@nicholasfarrell5981

Жыл бұрын

@@helenhamilton9561 accusing the person from Kent of calling you a similar-sounding word whose severity differs depending on what part of the world you're at, specifically the word he called the man in the audience.

@jonwoodmass2849

11 ай бұрын

Fact - Lee Mack is French for coat 😂

Cleese laughed, composed himself for a moment, and then he doubled over and stamped his feet when the joke hit him again. You know a joke is great when it gets that second wave of laughter.

@Plymouth_Belvedere

Жыл бұрын

@@RossDrum Righto bud

@leeoswald5643

Жыл бұрын

@@RossDrum you look melted.

@JiihaaS

Жыл бұрын

Especially when you get it from John Cleese.

@kylemerryman2074

Жыл бұрын

@SpanielRacing He’s from Kent

@Don-lf9ku

Жыл бұрын

@@kylemerryman2074 well he's a c**t then 😄

I remember reading that Lee Mack said this was one of the biggest highlights of his life. Making John Cleese, his hero, like many who grew up with Monty Python, barrel over with laughter. You can see it in Lee’s face when his eyes clock John Cleese and Lee is besides himself for making his comedy hero laugh.

@FEARYOYOYO

9 ай бұрын

Paused at 2:39 and his pupils are sooooo dilated. Incredible

@martinernst4541

2 ай бұрын

@@FEARYOYOYO😂😢😢i🎉😮😮😅😮🎉😢

@martinernst4541

2 ай бұрын

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It's a testament to John Cleese's greatness as a comedian that he literally can't wait to hear yet another joke and punchline. He's dying of laughter because he simply loves comedy. And Lee Mack is an absolute genius story teller, so he should feel thrilled that John Cleese was in hysterics over his story.

@munch15a

Жыл бұрын

I think he like every comedian knows what its like having a joke bomb as well

@agin1519

11 ай бұрын

It’s also pratfall comedy- exactly the kind Cleese came to master. Imagine the comedy set with a Fawlty Towers Spanish accent!

@bigbudzskrilla6617

6 ай бұрын

He figured out what was coming... 🙂

@RedroomStudios

3 ай бұрын

thats the thing - absolute genius story teller. he didnt include too many details that would have dragged it out too long and killed the timing. I have watched this like 100 times now and still have tears rolling out of my eyes every time.

It’s really cool when you realise how this is literally Lee taking a story of him failing to deliver a punchline, and making the failed punchline the actual punchline of this new joke, and it’s a banger

@PolskiProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Lucifer’s Edits really ? Hadn’t thought of that

@mitchly

3 жыл бұрын

You've got a heck of a point there!

@heartsoulrecordings5799

3 жыл бұрын

@@PolskiProductions he worships Lucifer. He's a bit slow

@Chrisjude100

3 жыл бұрын

That is in fact when comedy becomes wit. When the tables are turned and the idiot becomes the sage.

@HansHRasmussen

3 жыл бұрын

H)?h)

You know you've made it as a comedian when John Cleese puts his face in his hands whilst silently trying to not die of laughter.

@liammellor6405

3 жыл бұрын

Lee Mack has said that making John Cleese laugh like that is the proudest moment of his career.

@TallSilentGuy

2 жыл бұрын

What makes you think that making John Cleese laugh is more difficult than making anybody else laugh?

@1oscarbravo

2 жыл бұрын

@@TallSilentGuy John Cleese is laughing because he recognises the excellence of the story-telling. Fantastic set-up, pacing and execution. You can see the moment Cleese realises Mack is out of the segue and into the joke. Cleese sits up and leans forward to listen intently. John Cleese is a master comedian, and Mack is justifiably proud of impressing such a shewd judge of comedy.

@HashimAziz1

2 жыл бұрын

@@liammellor6405 Where did he say it

@enjolras76

2 жыл бұрын

Hear hear!

If you can get that kind of reaction from John Cleese, you're doing something right. 🤣

@moke23

Жыл бұрын

I think Lee really got everything wrong 😂

@BassandoForte

Жыл бұрын

Just remember - Cleese thinks being hit with fish is hilarious... 😉🤣

@krokovay.marcell

Жыл бұрын

@@BassandoForte because it is, with the right delivery:)

@andrewsoper5434

Жыл бұрын

@@BassandoForte You're a total Kent

@BassandoForte

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewsoper5434 - Isn't that where Brexiteers come from...?? 🤣🤣

Absolute banger of a story from Lee Mack but can we all just take a moment to appreciate Martin Clunes's "And it's still in your act!".

His delivery is impeccable.

@ReegusReever

4 жыл бұрын

Funny that

@mikebizzleuk

4 жыл бұрын

He is a very good comedian

@GB3770

4 жыл бұрын

wasnt it - his timing with this joke was flawless...

@FirstLast-pk2of

4 жыл бұрын

PhreshFunk true every single northerner has immaculate comedic timing thats the age old stereotype 😵

@garethwigglesworth8187

4 жыл бұрын

I have a chicken proof lawn, it's impeccable

There's a bloke in a pub in Kent who tells a story about the time he was at Lee Mack's first gig.

@gillrees1072

3 жыл бұрын

I love him

@tmvincent90

3 жыл бұрын

His a c@@t lol

@andrewgallant9837

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome

@MrDemoncrusher

3 жыл бұрын

*Bloke from Kent:* "You'll NEVER guess what Lee Mack called me!"

@jamiew1664

3 жыл бұрын

thats a really good clever comment. respect from an expat in australia.

I love how John immediately seems to sense where this is going.

@MiketheratguyMultimedia

2 жыл бұрын

As a comedy genius he's just following it to his own logical conclusion. :D

@leefogel2240

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!!! Makes it all the more hysterical LOL!

@sheevpalpatine2324

2 жыл бұрын

Like recognises like 😂

@marcelhaan7221

2 жыл бұрын

The moment where he puts his hand against his forehead he knows what's going to happen.

@pullybungieharder

2 жыл бұрын

@@MiketheratguyMultimedia As a comedian who's been drunk on stage, and worked with alcoholic geniuses like some of the Monty Python crew, you could see the comedic PTSD, convulsing him with laughter.

It's all in the timing. Literally everyone knows where this joke is going a minute before the punchline but Lee Mack's delivery is absolutely perfect.

@nezkeys79

10 ай бұрын

I didn't 😅 i know Kent sounds vaguely like the other word (in their accent?) But why did Mack call him one lol 😅

@RedroomStudios

3 ай бұрын

nobody knew what the punchline was going to be... they just knew that everything he did on stage was backfiring. and when he asked if anyone was in from Kent they knew he was screwed then because no matter what happened he had already ruined the planned joke by asking it that way. and then he was drunk so he just blurted out something ridiculous and offensive.

@wharsmetoothpicson9465

3 ай бұрын

@@RedroomStudios I'm not saying people knew the exact punch line but when the premise of the original joke was to conflate 'Kent' with the other word, while also pointing out he was very drunk, it's clear there was going to be a very specific mix up

Mack’s delivery and timing is impeccable here, and demonstrates the mastery of his craft. You know what’s coming with the gag, he massages your anticipation, then delivers the killer punchline perfectly. One of our truly funniest and talented comedians.

@Shivian124

3 жыл бұрын

Yep the story was like a car crash in slow motion! Epic delivery. I've watched this clip so many times now and it still makes me cry laughing.

@FairgoldTraining

3 жыл бұрын

It looks like John Cleese has figured this all out quite early on but still finds it hilarious

@SoftTangerineDreams

3 жыл бұрын

@@FairgoldTraining It's all about the delivery

@AnarchyGuy6

3 жыл бұрын

Proper Lancashire delivery

@paddydemps2291

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining comedy.

Must feel pretty good to get John Cleese cracked up like that.

@AnonymousJ99

4 жыл бұрын

It would be a privileged feeling I imagine

@seanc41556

4 жыл бұрын

Well I mean, credit to Lee.. But... Taylor Swift also had him laughing, so? I don't know

@shmookins

4 жыл бұрын

He laughs easily, though. As should we all. :)

@notlikely4468

4 жыл бұрын

Jon Stewart near swooned when Cleese cracked up to one of his quips

@DrDespicable

4 жыл бұрын

Like most real pros, Cleese is a great comedy audience - he *wants* to laugh and be entertained.

“This bloke shouts out me!” *best wheeze ever by anyone* Making John have that reaction is something to be proud of!

@petejones8312

2 жыл бұрын

And Martin, also a great comedian.

Best part about this clip is that Lee Mack literally explains how to wind up to comedy gold, THEN literally acts on it. Starts off with padding, and winds up slowly, taking pauses to allow the reality of the punchline to set in before it's said. Literally perfect.

@philthycoder

Жыл бұрын

Lee is an absolute legend, and the fact that people love to nitpick his deliveries is simply proof of that fact. He and David Mitchell have some of the most legendary comedic exchanges I've ever seen on Would I Lie to You

@silajeep1

Жыл бұрын

I could not hear the punch line, what did he say?

@cidertom5140

Жыл бұрын

@@silajeep1 use your imagination.

If I could make John Cleese laugh, I'd still owe him a million more.

@brendanlowe8080

4 жыл бұрын

Is there anyone who doesn't owe him a laugh?

@lancegarcia5023

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sentiment.

@obs4281

4 жыл бұрын

Brendan Lowe Yes.

@bwbethel

4 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@Creeno1

4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful comment :). And you're right. He's got millions of laughs in the bank when you look at it that way. And it's a good way of looking at it.

I read Lee Mack's autobiography recently in which he remarks that making Cleese crack up with laughter was one of the proudest moments of his career. Let's face it, Cleese is pretty much 'comedy royalty' in the same way that Elton, Eric, Mick, etc. are 'rock royalty'. I like Mack & he's right to feel proud.

@Widdekuu91

4 жыл бұрын

I had one of my favorite female comedians (she's become a bit too harsh and mean for my taste now, but before, she was great) move into my city and she did some free workshops, to get people excited about plays, theathre and comedy (she'd organised an education, together with a few others.) Either way, I wasn't interested in the education, but I did join the free workshop and at some point, we had to improvise. A girl got given the card 'scared' and she immediately went; 'Oh no, someone call the firebrigade, there's a cat stuck in a tree!' She kept screaming and crying about the cat for a while and then gestured to me, indicating that I had to step in and take the card. I immediately went; 'Oh no, someone call the cats, there's a fireman stuck in a tree!' Such a silly move, but the comedian was laughing loudly. After this I imitated a forgetful goldfish and she thought it was hilarious. I was very closely watching the others, but she didn't laugh as loud when they improvised. And then I got given a scenario with a (young and scared) boy that had to play my collegue. The audience (others) would mention emotions and we would play them. In the scenario, we were in a circus and I was angry at him for not-warning the manager about a broken spotlight (that was about to fall down.) Two minutes in, I was yanking at his shirt, screaming bloody murder about the risks and dangers and my unborn grandchildren that had been in jeopardy while performing underneath a wonky spotlight. And he was shy, h hadn't been prepared for this improv and didn't know what to do and was genuienly about to cry (I felt só bad) and I heard hiccup-noises coming from the bench and I looked up and the comedian was holding her head, nearly crying as well, but with laughter in this instance. I continued on the same level of anger, which turned into tears (sadness) and madness and eventually just screaming into the air while rocking back and forth and clutching at his arm(the boy left without saying anything afterwards and I'm pretty sure I crushed his ego and dreams and hopes and t-shirt) and still I felt so proud. The comedian laughed about my improv, she liked my improv, that made the guilt go away again.

@razzle1964

4 жыл бұрын

@@Widdekuu91 LOL ... if I had an Oscar, Globe or BAFTA in my hand right now, I'd bloody give to you!😉😂

@joshuak4385

4 жыл бұрын

But did yall know that LOGIC IS BIRACIAL

@razzle1964

4 жыл бұрын

@Lena Carlsson I got my hardback copy last summer, from a charity shop near Málaga, for €1. Bargain!

@Widdekuu91

4 жыл бұрын

@@razzle1964 Ahhww thanks :D I'd gladly accept it and put it in my cabinet on display. :D

I love how John is listening intently, and is trying to figure out the punch line, but bursts in hysterics as soon as it was delivered. That is worth more than an award.

@jmvm31

6 ай бұрын

He was already laughing before the punchline because he knew whatever was coming would be hilarious .

@Lamster66

4 ай бұрын

@@jmvm31 Cleese had already worked out the punchline and was laughing at the anticipation of it being delivered

I genuinely believe this to be one of the finest pieces of storytelling in stand-up comedy history. It's absolutely impeccable.

@davidmoore2445

Жыл бұрын

Wait till you find some Bernie Mac clips.

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how well Lee sets up and delivers this story? Even his anecdotes are a masterclass in comedy

@The_Raff_G

3 жыл бұрын

He’s a legend. He’s so quick and so clever.

@cameronjroberts

3 жыл бұрын

Lee Mack is the sharpest wit I’ve ever seen. He’s so quick. He’s literally on a lounge with Clunes and Cleese. Some of the best to have ever breathed and they are pissing themselves.

@54spatula

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. It’s evident it that first DVD he put out years ago, before he hit fame. He’s razor sharp.

@castleanthrax1833

Жыл бұрын

Can we please retire that line because it's annoying as hell, and kind of condescending.

It’s the pauses where you slowly realise how he must’ve messed up which made this so good.

@mauricedorreboom5388

3 жыл бұрын

You are so right! The timing, the build-up makes it so much funnier. It takes a lot of constrain not to speed up, knowing yourself what is coming.

@jsmall10671

3 жыл бұрын

Especially when you're totally expecting "What did you call me?" to be the punchline. That was a perfect twist.

@stephenwoehr6500

2 жыл бұрын

He makes a slightly better use of "the pause" than even Kelsey Grammer, who IS a master at it.

@WilIiyum

2 жыл бұрын

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This is going to be a classic. Masterclass in comic delivery, leaving perhaps the funniest man who ever lived in tears of laughter.

@adamsowell6222

5 ай бұрын

I don’t think that he is THE funniest of all time, but he’s def in the top 15/20

1:56 The moment Cleese anticipates the punchline is absolutely priceless. He's losing it! Lmao.

I simply cannot stop enjoying John Cleese stomping with laughter at this. Too stinkin' funny. Lucky Lee Mack.

@bro89174

3 жыл бұрын

Y Lee mack lucky

@chipgaasche4933

3 жыл бұрын

To bad he's politically ignorant.

@moimeself1088

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's him thinking "been there" or "yeah, def been there" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@shaynejones7653

2 жыл бұрын

@@chipgaasche4933 He's so politically astute and based , it's unbelievable. The fact that he cancels the wokies before they have a chance to cancel him shows his integrity and balls of steel. Absolute hero.

I genuinely think Lee Mack has one of the quickest wits in comedy. He's so damned funny on everything.

@drey8

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's his delivery which is very good, sort of asserting each line, he does this on Would I Lie to You he sounds like someone trying to get a point across and be right all the time.

@WCGreeny

2 жыл бұрын

Clearly this was a developed talent and not quite something that came to him naturally.

@Azoria4

2 жыл бұрын

@@WCGreeny so?

@aussiechris5904

2 жыл бұрын

he's an amazingly quick wit, there is another YT vid with about 2 hours of him just banging out funny stuff.

@MrBaronCabron

2 жыл бұрын

The issue with him is he can be a bit overbearing/finishes people's jokes/goes for low hanging fruit. He definitely is quick witted and a genuinely funny guy but if he toned it down a bit sometimes and let things breathe, I feel would be better

The mark of an incredible comedian is one that can have you hysterically laughing at a joke before it even gets to the punchline. Lee Mack is great!

I love Graham, he ACTUALLY seems to ENJOY his guests & what he's doing. 💙

@z3char1ah

2 жыл бұрын

He lets his guests actually talk! Totally different than the garbage late shows here in the US.

@danielyeshe

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. He never seems to feel the need for the show to be about him.

@amichaels8346

2 жыл бұрын

@@z3char1ah Our garbage late shows are all now just poorly done attempts at WOKE propaganda sh*t & ideologies using smarmy, annoying COVERTLY HOSTILE A**CLOWN 'hosts'. Even SNL. has turned to CR*P..😳💩🤡🙈

@lauramalek3128

Жыл бұрын

I enjoy him letting his guests actually speak as well. So many hosts don't.

@lillired857

Жыл бұрын

he lubes them up with plenty of alcohol too, which helps lol

To reduce a legend like Cleese to tears of laughter - that is real talent!

Lee Mack is one of the greatest ad libbers this country has ever produced, the guy is a master, bloody hilarious.

@truthisinthebible

2 жыл бұрын

So... What (bad?) word was said in the bleep?

@MiG21aholic

2 жыл бұрын

@@truthisinthebible found the american

@1oscarbravo

2 жыл бұрын

It wasn't an ad lib. It was a written joke.

@lippypongstockings8356

2 жыл бұрын

@James No need to call @Oscar Bravo a “nob”. It is almost certainly a scripted joke - it’s an anecdote, like many of us tell. Difference is Lee Mack’s timing as well as physical comedy - in his gesticulations and facial expressions - is a masterclass. A beautifully choreographed joke.

@1oscarbravo

2 жыл бұрын

@James Lee Mack's wider body of work is also mainly scripted. He's very good at delivering scripted jokes as if he's making it up. That's what comedians do.

Watching this for roughly the ten thousandth time and can't take my eyes off Cleese. It's as though his laughing makes the thing funnier. And to see his face buried in his hands after, "And this bloke shouts out, 'Me' (long pause to let the implication sink in)" is priceless.

@RedroomStudios

3 ай бұрын

yep, it all combines to be absolutely priceless!

I've seen this a dozen times and still come back to it every now and then. Just too funny.

@RedroomStudios

3 ай бұрын

I've watched it before and then again today... at least 50 times on each occasion.

Martin Clunes' second wave of laughter completes this.

@dragoncubes1074

2 жыл бұрын

I just love him. What a splendid man and a brilliant actor. And he's sexy as hell with all that gorgeous hair. Woof.

Dude, they are dressed like Clarkson, Hammond, & May I swear!!!!

@MrBizteck

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the same!!! I did a double take before I realised who they were!!

@MartintheTinman

4 жыл бұрын

BBC wardrobe

@sibelsavas6741

4 жыл бұрын

😅

@Keston1302

4 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@evns7142

4 жыл бұрын

Lmfao so true

I only watched this a couple of days ago and tears are running down my cheeks again. So good, the delivery the timing, brilliant!!

Every now and again I will watch this to cheer myself up and it has never ever failed to make me cry with laughter

John Cleese stamping his feet , now that's pure humour. Laughter, is the holy grail.

@estlacoob2190

3 жыл бұрын

Bucket list ✅ #MacysParade #HappyThanksgiving #HereTonight

@CorvusCorone68

3 жыл бұрын

and Monty Python and the Holy Grail is full of scenarios that make me laugh

@sratus

3 жыл бұрын

@@CorvusCorone68 Oh I do enjoy a good scenario.

@veggigoddess

Жыл бұрын

Pun intended?

It's nice to see John Cleese suffer a good, gut-busting, laughing fit like the many I've on his ticket. Laughing is positive therapy!

John Cleese..... a living legend. I love him to bits.

He not only made John Cleese laugh, he made him stamp his feet with laughter.

I can never tell any more whether Lee is lying or telling the truth.

@whatyousaidbud

4 жыл бұрын

Guess you've just got to ask yourself one question, would he lie to you? Well? Would he, punk?

@jamiemarshall125

4 жыл бұрын

😂

@Tom-gt4vc

4 жыл бұрын

More stories than Shakespeare

@marybarry2230

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think it really matters! He's funny either way!

@redelfshotthefood8213

4 жыл бұрын

Lee Mack when he's given an absurd lie can embellish the dumbest lies when he panics. David Mitchell can induce panic in Lee some of the time... And it's comedy gold when he does!

I've seen this about 10 times this year, and every time it makes me laugh. Fantastic comic timing and you KNOW what's coming. Absolutel class.

I must of watched this a hundred times now and I'm only just noticing how Lee looks to his Monty python idol repeatedly after he cracks his hilarious story to check that he is laughing, clearly in awe of his hero. That's very sweet and sincere ❤

@mendocinobeano

9 ай бұрын

Agree, I come here every now and then and it still make me laugh and watching John Cleese cracking up is a joy.

@baukanakuab

9 ай бұрын

"must of"?? Didn't you mean "must have"?

@siok4375

9 ай бұрын

@baukanakuab thank you sir spellalot, I am humbled by your wisdom and grace. Please forgive my lowly education, we can not all be as enlightened as your benevolent self 🤩

Lee Mack is a living legend comedy great his sharp wit is too good!

@tergre54

4 жыл бұрын

You mean he's a sex god?

@Sabs2286

4 жыл бұрын

tergre54 I mean living*

@Sabs2286

4 жыл бұрын

Randy Marsh that’s your opinion and living legend is my opinion 👍🏽😀

@noreenryan2590

4 жыл бұрын

And love Not going out 👏👏

@4xAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

goober what did you call him...?!! ;)

"It's still in your act, isn't it?" is a great line from Clunes

This years later is still one of my favorite clips of the Graham Norton show. I cant help but laugh with John and Martin.

I agree with all the below but also Martin Clunes literally roaring with genuine laughter at the punchline is brilliant. One of my favourite ever comedy sketches

@RedroomStudios

3 ай бұрын

comedy sketch? its not a sketch. its wasnt scripted or planned. it's a comedy moment.

Martin Clunes is great , with him laughing like that it would be impossible to not join in. All 3 are great , that is a good clip :-)

@primalium

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@NicolaKaye

4 жыл бұрын

I love Clunes’s laugh as Gary. One of the best laughs there is.

@Hondadctrider

4 жыл бұрын

@Brad dіe Irriterend III If they really wanted to, then yes they could.

@Hondadctrider

4 жыл бұрын

@Brad dіe Irriterend III The one with the biggest balls, probably channel 4.

@robcowleydnb

3 жыл бұрын

@@NicolaKaye When he laughs at Tony wearing glasses is possibly the best laugh ever

Lee Mack can be proud of himself, getting comedy legend John Cleese to laugh like that.

Years later and I still rewatch this every month or so. It is still one of the funniest stories I've ever heard.

This funny story and Greg Davies' story about wearing his mams knickers lol, are two of the best clips on Graham's show. A real art in how to tell a great story and genuinely make us all laugh at the end of it. :D

@tashaclaire7258

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@soniaseguz

2 жыл бұрын

Pleaseee could you tell me what he says at 2:00 ? I'm not a native English speaker and i'm dying to get the joke!!

@Perseus0

2 жыл бұрын

@@soniaseguz “And this bloke shouts out ‘Me!’ “ “And I said …… well you’re a c***”

@soniaseguz

2 жыл бұрын

@@Perseus0 oooh i see, i just cAn't !! 🤭

@ilonabakes7290

2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that! I'd add Jamie Dorman's funny walk to the list though😆

Lee Mack is brilliant. I saw him years ago in Bournemouth and he brought the house down. His quick wit and rapid one liners are superb.

Never get tired of watching this. Lee is so masterful with the pause and Cleese cracking up because he can see whats coming. Gets me everytime.

This is by far my favourite story. I just end up coming back here every time. It's incredible

Watching "Would I Lie To You" I am constantly amazed by Mack's instantaneous quips to other's comments that always spot on and incredibly funny.

@LiJianofficial

Жыл бұрын

😊🌹🌹

Its so great to see folks laughing now a days . John deserves some laughs ...Think of how many he has given us !!!

Steadings.

@BroJ3221

4 жыл бұрын

gazpaacho chowder Hahaha perfect comment

@nst1981

4 жыл бұрын

Abdicates

@jamesbolland6385

4 жыл бұрын

But who’s doing the reglazing?

@BensBrickDesigns

4 жыл бұрын

This is the best comment here. Well played.

@Charl_Ed

4 жыл бұрын

Haha 😂

“It’s his timing, his delivery. The actual joke isn’t really much to write home about, but Lee times it like a piece of music. Lots of breves, lots of staccatos. He even wraps it up beautifully around the audience’s meltdown into primal laughter.”- Lippy Pongstockings

@bullypopful

2 жыл бұрын

"Did you actually quote yourself?" - Bullypopful

@jamesmclaren2268

2 жыл бұрын

@@bullypopful rather pretentious James McLaren 2021

@lippypongstockings8356

2 жыл бұрын

@bullypopful. “Yes. Yes I did” - Lippy Pongstockings

@skylined5534

Жыл бұрын

@@lippypongstockings8356 "Well done, you!" - Me.

@BossySwan

11 ай бұрын

Live laugh love - *Kim Jong Un, 2023*

I watch this often and it never fails to make me laugh. Genius anecdote.

@Wally-H

Жыл бұрын

And 100% true, to boot!

Martin Clunes inadvertently makes that funny. The guy is quality.

I come here once a day and each time is laughing like the first time listening to the anecdote. Lee Mack is a genius👏👏

When you got two absolute legends crying laughing at your story, you KNOW you are doing something right.

I never get tired of that hilarious story, I don’t know how many times I’ve watched it!

Oh to make John Cleese laugh like that!!

@LiJianofficial

Жыл бұрын

It was worth it

When you know you are a comic genius - the day you make John Cleese crack up laughing. Lee Mack truly is one of the funniest guys on TV at the moment, if not the funniest, and making the king of comedy John Cleese laugh shows you how funny he really is.

I'm currently watching Lee's Not going out , and his timing in every joke is superb .

“And I said………………”. The timing, it’s all in the timing! Brilliant.

@Offspeed2

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@unevoix

2 жыл бұрын

@@Offspeed2 but what did he said tho ? can someone write down the joke ? English is not my first language

Love the fact that John Cleese got interested as soon as Lee mentioned it was his first time doing stand up....

@euanlg2256

3 жыл бұрын

So, since you stupidly bleeped out the punchline. What was the punchline?

@SpeccyMan

2 жыл бұрын

@@euanlg2256 No! You stupidly misread what was written. The fault is yours.

Love seeing Mr. Cleese gasping with laughter, after all the laughter he has given me.

@desmondkamil9088

3 жыл бұрын

Hello

@jonathanhamm5908

2 жыл бұрын

Hello beautiful queen how are you doing today I hope you are doing well and I really appreciate you being my fans 💓💓💓💓

I come back to this little clip on a regular basis. Just perfect, everything. First time I saw it, fell off my chair laughing.

Being a comedian and making John Cleese laugh is like winning an award.

This is easily one of my favourite moments from Graham Norton. Thank you BBC!

From bombing a stand up to being considered one of the funniest and most quick witted comedians in the country.

@dnbhattacharya343

4 жыл бұрын

The world*

@xriskax

4 жыл бұрын

gotta start somewhere!

@nigel0001

4 жыл бұрын

Lee Mack is lightning fast! Never seen any comedian as fast as him.

@roachdoggjr7393

4 жыл бұрын

@Conn Benn I agree that typically British comedians are the best out of all the english speaking countries. However, America does have some amazing comedians too like Bill Burr and John Mulaney. I'd consider them some of the best globally.

@roachdoggjr7393

4 жыл бұрын

@Conn Benn I've never seen Bill as obnoxious and I suppose it goes without saying that Dave is the best US comedian. I'm the other way round with John, I think Big Mouth is a terrible show but I love his stand up

To take out Martin Clunes is one thing, but to also get John Cleese to put his head in his hands with laughter is magic

@qwertyTRiG

2 жыл бұрын

Martin Clunes is generous with his laugher.

I LOVE the way John Cleese knows where this is going WAYYY EARLY, head in hands.....but still explodes with laughter at the end. SUCH a shame the word is bleeped. Comedy gold....and, yes I knowww it's rude, but come on such a delicious story, let's hear it BBC!!

@DippyHippie

2 жыл бұрын

What is he saying? I’m deaf & the closed captions don’t work! Is he saying “c-t?lol.

@Darkstar263

2 жыл бұрын

@@DippyHippie Yes

@Tao_Tology

2 жыл бұрын

As soon as the " but I was very drunk"

@nickrich56

2 жыл бұрын

The bloke from Kent's name is Mike Hunt.

@davidsanderson5918

Жыл бұрын

@@nickrich56 Actually I think Mr Hunt's first name may have been Warwick. :)

Nothing better than a long-running joke with a punchline that absolutely kills you with laughter. Bravo, Lee Mack.

Making John Cleese laugh is a goal I never thought I had until this moment.

@FountainOfYoot

4 жыл бұрын

@Tony Bramhall I know you are but what am I?

@easywatching

4 жыл бұрын

Great comment

@easywatching

4 жыл бұрын

Weird that that kids has called you a bell end for saying that ... Really weird

@FountainOfYoot

4 жыл бұрын

@@easywatching these children of today...no respect 😅

@ciaranbell6313

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing

One of my favourite comedians. So quick witted and talented!

I love Lee Mack. So funny. Not many make me laugh or loud, but he really does.

why is there nearly 2K dislikes? are they all from Kent?

@robfinch3277

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we have it on authority they`re all c*x!s

@JackDManheim

3 жыл бұрын

It's probably a lot of people who just hate that word.

@zilspeed

3 жыл бұрын

2k is a lot of Kents.

@suefreewoman6581

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@margaretbreingan7341

3 жыл бұрын

@@zilspeed P

The best thing about this is you knew what the punchline would be like 15 seconds before he said it and it was still hilarious. Perfect delivery

@maxclaridge3959

2 жыл бұрын

Don't get it

Imagine making John Cleese stamp his feet laughing. Lee is an absolute legend

Love Lee Mack, usually have tears rolling down my face, brilliant!

What I wouldn't give to make John Cleese laugh once...after all he has done to have me in tears over the years...Thank you John!

This, Greg Davies’ school story and Bill Bailey’s Goose story are my top 3 anecdotes in this show! Lee, master of comedic wit and timing!

The set up is impeccable. The delivery - with pauses - is masterful. The final line and close is a work of art.

I love this clip and have watched it many times. I just have to wonder how Lee Mack must have felt in the moment having made John Cleese double over in laughter.

All 4 of these guys are genuinely gifted and funny. If heaven exists, there's a bar somewhere there, where you can pop in, have a drink and pull up at a table with these 4 and just listen. That would be heaven.

Obviously John is a God of comedy and will never be forgotten, but Lee I've always had a place for, he's one of my favourite comedians to exist; it's his wit and speed I think. I can't love Not Going Out any more than I do already though, it's in my top 5 comedy shows.

Each time this pops up on my youtube feed - because i've been looking at other comedians - I watch it and it makes me cry with laughter - pure genius

Lee's stand up joke and Craig Ferguson's cat joke>>

@OneofInfinity.

4 жыл бұрын

If you want nothing done or said.... 😂Always cracks me up.

@adinh6342

4 жыл бұрын

@@OneofInfinity. He took his time to deliver, and it paid off lol

@connagh11

4 жыл бұрын

Lee Mac is such a brilliant comedian watch him and Bob Mortimer on would I lie to you brings me happiness whenever I see it on my suggested on here hahahaha

@mack_73

4 жыл бұрын

@@OneofInfinity. ask a cat 😂

@OneofInfinity.

4 жыл бұрын

@@mack_73 😂

Seeing Mack deliver this joke to his audience shows you what a master he truly is: you or me telling that very same joke would make people check their phones for messages.

OMG. John Cleese is literally in pain. The delivery was absolutely brilliant.

Eveytime I'm near this joke,I have to watch it. With Lee's delivery and John and Martin laughing, it's hilarious. Thank you to all three.

Lee Mack is the most naturally talented comedian on god's earth! We watch his stuff all the time thru lockdown. Keeps us going!

@Hammern28

3 жыл бұрын

He is, and when teamed up with David Mitchell, the entire planet is having a fit. :)

@chintoki

2 жыл бұрын

He's probably the panel show GOAT.

@brianb8516

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not just a French computer

He's delivery is perfect!!!! Everyone was laughing waaay before he even finished his "joke"

I love everything about this clip....Lee Mack's comical anecdote, Martin, John and Graham's laughter...Martin almost blows a pooper valve!! 😂😂🤣🤣 Long live LEE MACK!!! ❤

@lilliandaly9739

Жыл бұрын

❤

Love this, you must know you've reached the top when you make these pair cry with laughter.

Wow great seeing Martin Clunes on the couch after all these years

@stevecooper3010

3 жыл бұрын

Thought it was John Farnham youd know who I mean if you are in Australia

@thewacokid5477

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevecooper3010 it's uncanny the resemblance.

Met him in Cornwall, out walking with his family, lovely friendly man.

@rippi37

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool !!

@SuperFerdie1965

3 жыл бұрын

Who, Mack or Cleese?