I always feel lucky that people like Miriam can be honest and speak freely on tv in the UK and it is concerning that in many countries like the US they would have to cut all her best bits or simply never invite her on and all the American Miriam’s never make it to air in the mainstream.

@timtreefrog9646

Жыл бұрын

That is why the furore over Piers Morgan & Sharon Osborne, and loss of jobs is worrying. We are becoming more censored like the U.S. (Edited to PM not JC because people don't read the full chain)

@charlesunderwood6334

Жыл бұрын

@@timtreefrog9646 Not at all. Clarkson was being a bully and was rightly picked up on it. Miriam is not, just foul mouthed.

@timtreefrog9646

Жыл бұрын

Miriam Margolyes (in Part 1) says 'she couldn't stand Marta Kauffman' , 'dreadful woman,' and proceeds to say why. How is that different to Piers Morgan explaining why he doesn't like someone (having met them) and saying that he doesn't believe something which they had said. He was sacked as was Sharon for supporting him. And now Piers is proven to be CORRECT. That is free speech under attack.

@nickhickson8738

Жыл бұрын

@@timtreefrog9646 Clarkson's worst sin was to apologise. He should never have done that. He only said he wanted to chuck sh!t at he not wish her dead for Christ's sake.

@coolmum47

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesunderwood6334 I don't find her 'foul mouthed' ... she just doesn't have a censor button !!!!!

Your face when she told the Laurence Olivier story-absolutely priceless! 😂

@mattsmithlon

Жыл бұрын

JPS's face is brilliant make me howl

@susymanoosy

Жыл бұрын

Wasn’t it. I’ve heard that story so many times before I was just watching Joel’s reaction and it was GOLD 😂

@mattsmithlon

Жыл бұрын

@@susymanoosy It did make me wonder whether sweet and innocent Joel actually new what Miriam was talking about?😂😂😂😂😂

@barrymitchell6444

Жыл бұрын

Joel's haunted now. Every time he hears the word "cream" he'll think of this.

@RecoveringChristian

Жыл бұрын

he's sooooo cute

Miriam's impersonation of the brilliant Maggie Smith was spot on 👍👍

@karonbeilunka6845

11 ай бұрын

I'm sure Dame Maggie wouldn't think so ;)

@Rissa0410

6 ай бұрын

It's almost as good as Ian McKellen's impersonations lol

@jacquelinedavis6607

5 ай бұрын

​@@Rissa0410Sir Ian was on Graham Norton's and evidently knows Maggie very well. He was relaying to Graham that Maggie gave him strict orders to not imitate her again. He tells this right after he did a very worthy imitation of dear Maggie. Graham then told Ian that he just delivered a worthy imitation. To which Ian became befuddled with a tinge of shock thinking about Maggie's reaction. 😁

Your comment that Miriam embraces becoming older is well made. The lady is just a tad older than I am, and I feel her attitude is a very healthy one. No matter how much one might "rage, rage against the dying of the light", it is futile to try to ignore one's advancing age. Better to make the best of it. Character actors such as Miriam, plus Sir Anthony Hopkins, Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, etc each prove this.

@nightowl5395

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely... 👍

@W0rdsandMus1c

Жыл бұрын

Great bit of Dylan Thomas there, I also believe a lot of older people give up to soon, doesn't help when they live in the past, talk to young people, listen to their music, surprising how much it keeps you in touch, you don't have to agree with them about everything but I find young people generally quite interested in what you have to say.

@alexrafe2590

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you realise how true the saying, ‘youth is wasted on the young,’ is when you get older. When you’re young and healthy and your hair is thick and vibrant with natural colour, and growing out of your scalp instead of your ears, your skin is supple and smooth, and your body is toned and works and has stamina, you take all that for granted. Instead you waste that fleeting time preoccupied by self doubt and awkwardness, and worried about what you’re going to do with your life, etc. Then decades later when you’ve lived and learned and are comfortable in your now sagging skin you realise what a fool you were! I had the world at my feet and preoccupied myself with huge issues like would I find a date, and would it be spoiled by a pimple spot on my cheek, rather than the ever increasing number of brown spots on the back of my hands!🙄

This went out on British television. It wasn't cut or edited. I love Miriam she's one of a kind 😹

I saw her in the flesh - i was working in a hotel and had just came on shift and there standing being checked in with her assistant was Miriam Margoyles - worst of it is no one else realised who she was - i told my Polish Manager who likewise didnt know who she was and she started to frantically google her to see how big a star she was - anyway i went out front and was standing there watching Miriam getting checked in kinda star struck and she must have sensed me looking at her - all of a sudden she looked up and in the most sexy way possible said "hello" - i nearly fainted - she is always full of mischief that one - love her to bits

I’m just happy that Joel approves of Miriam MARGOLYES’s truly iconic behaviour.

Her impersonation of Maggie Smith is hilarious and absolutely perfect 😂😂

" One for each foot" 🤣🤣 Still gets me to this day.

Joel’s reaction to the Lawrence Olivier encounter was hilarious. 😄😄😄

@heliotropezzz333

Жыл бұрын

Lawrence Olivier

@louquine

Жыл бұрын

@@heliotropezzz333 Laurence Olivier 🙂

@heliotropezzz333

Жыл бұрын

@@louquine☺😲🥴

@cornishmaid9138

Жыл бұрын

Ooops… 🤭 dyslexia

she reminds me of an Australian lady that I met in America, we were on a coach (big bus) and this lady (named Sheila BTW) shouted (as we went over a bump) "I think I have just lost my virginity!"

@weejackrussell

5 ай бұрын

Miriam is an Australian citizen as well as British, born in Britain but recently naturalised as Australian. She can do the Scottish accent because she was brought up there.

She is absolutely hilarious , Whenever she is on the Graham Norton show - you know you are going to have laugh , We need people like her

Miriam and graham Norton are the epitome of British humour

@jencheevers983

10 ай бұрын

Graham is Irish and has quite Irish humour .

Man... Miriam is everyone's favourite grandma. Actually elderly female members of my own family are even more outrageous in their true stories. It's called having a life x

@kingy002

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. It is just about having a laugh at the absurdity of life.

She's a living legend, absolutely hilarious 😂

Old Brit lady here, and I can tell you that although at 70+ your body may be wrecked, your mind can still be 18 years old. Miriam is a legend, and everyone needs a little of her spirit in their later years.

omg joel's face lol priceless you never know what is going to come out of her mouth next she is a legend.

Matthew Perry's reaction was hilarious. "I honesty don't think I've ever been so uncomfortable in my life." 😂

She makes me think of my grandma ... she would never close her yap and would tell you exactly how she felt. After my mom, she was the woman I've loved most in my life. I came out at 18 and when it got close to her birthday, she made it clear that I was her grandson and whoever couldn't accept that wasn't going to be welcome. She was an amazing woman.

@Joy-qw3wm

8 ай бұрын

That`s lovely!I think alot of older people are more accepting than younger ones! My mum has zero filter nowadays ,she`s 90!LOL I just think ,if you can`t speak your mind ,and stand up for those you love at that age ,.when can you?:) xx

I never get tired of listening to her stories

Oh, Joel, I loved watching your face during this. The range of different expressions was endless and so funny.

I've seen this so many times, and it still makes me laugh so much. God bless Miriam. 😄😄

Great Scottish accent from her, her dad is Scottish mind you.

Miriam is more than a UK national treasure - she is a global treasure. It will be a long time before another like her blesses us again. Bawdy in real life, but able to believably play posh and proper in her professional life, or both (See Blackadder II episode "Beer")

As you said after the first part if this compilation, Joel -"no filter". Indeed, she has never had an internal censor. I approve as I see no reason to be shocked by sexual srories or body parts or natural functions.

Miriam is one of the few people who can say the most horrendous things with an angelic face being completely, totally innocent.

@weejackrussell

5 ай бұрын

Like Billy Connolly .

@caspervanelli6502

3 ай бұрын

In part I think because she looks like a sweet little older lady, and her posh accent :-)

Joel’s face about the painters story. Class

"You've got to support the troops!"

Joel you found a real classic with that one. I know Miriam's filter never works very well but on this occasion I think she left it at home. I found it quite interesting considering her orientation that she gave the young soldier a helping hand. I can't remember when I laughed so much previously.

Miriam makes me proud to be British. 🥰

It’s not just Miriam who is different it’s the Graham Norton show too. Many American guests find it refreshing. I think it was Matt Damon who said, “This is the best show I’ve ever been on”. Perhaps you should look into whether you could get tickets for the show for when you next visit (they’re free). I suspect there’s a lot of interesting material that doesn’t make the final edit.

@meirahand

Жыл бұрын

The actual quote is even better: "This is the Most Fun I've Ever Had on a Talk Show"

Joel, you have not seen that half of it! There is MUCH MORE of Miriam Margolyes on Graham Norton Show! My favorite line is what she said to Daniel Radcliffe when they were on the show together! LOL

This is a great combination. Graham Norton is just the best presenter for this style of show (I can't imagine anyone else handling awkward moments as well as he does) Miriam Margoyles is truly an original; always interesting and just hilarious (any guest who agrees to appear on the couch with her are pretty brave I would say 😬) What a treat for us to watch this long compilation with Joel, one of my favourite youtubers 🤩💯 I am just loving his reactions, as always, and appreciate his thoughtful, insightful comments too.

@williamhunter8612

Жыл бұрын

Joel is not one of my favourite youtubers he IS my favourite youtuber (and Ben too of course) :)

Graham Norton you can say anything and swear (curse) and they are drinking which helps with getting rid of inhibitions. I like watching when they have British and American guests on the same episode as the Americans are always stunned at what is allowed on British TV. She is so funny, the full episodes are so good, these clips don’t do her justice. I have seen them several times and still laugh. Your expressions to the Laurence Olivier and soldier story made me laugh as much as the story itself. So cute that you were essentially speechless 😂

You can't help but love her!

Miriam is a law unto herself 🤣

The expressions on your face Joel are priceless lol. 😂😂👌

First time watching you react and it is so funny seeing this look of very restrained horror and incredulity come over your face when Miriam goes for it....priceless and very funny, well done.

So glad you came back to see the second half! Your face when she said she "began to cream in my knickers" was almost as horrified as Matthew Perry's! 😳 Miriam is a treat, isn't she! You're right, though. Anything flies on Graham Norton!

Miriam is golden! If you do not usually read books, you need to read her Autobio, "done" by herself, not some random writer. It is exactly what you think!

So many celebs say they feel so relaxed on Graham’s show. Guess that’s why they let it all hang out!

Miriam doesn't hold back. She is so entertaining and doesn't give a shit what anyone thinks. I always watch Graham Norton and when Miriam is on, you just know it's going to be a brilliant show.

You are a mixture of confusion, bewilderment and hilarious blushing embarrassment at Mam's stories! Ageing happy is the best thing, it's a blessing, and MM is a great example of that! 😂😂😂

I adore Miriam and seeing you appreciate her is heartwarming 💕

Your horror at the Olivier story made me laugh then get a bit annoyed! Men are always on about getting erections (or "boners"), women get aroused too you know and some refer to it as "creaming". Just a perfectly natural bodily response.

@hippeastrum

Жыл бұрын

Some of his shocked expressions were a bit much. Couldn't tell if he is too young and "woke".

Yes! I just finished the first part. Hello from Croatia :D

My favourite part of her on Graham Norton is the full version of her and will-i-am. He was bewildered by her in the beginning but they ended up being best friends. I felt that you were also very bewildered by her.

Thank you for not making us wait forever for you to do part 2 :)

Age is all in the mind... if you feel young, you will always be young... same applies about being old. I stopped aging around 17... and now I'm going on 66! It helps to have a "can do" attitude and a love of life in general. I am about to embark on a new career opportunity on another continent, and I am really looking forward to it. I will only stop working when my body tells me that it cannot anymore. Live your life to the fullest Joel...it is not a dress rehearsal... :)

We love us some Graham Norton. Miriam is up there for the guests! Matt Damon said this is the best interview he’s ever done when he was on the sofa.

@fayesouthall6604

8 ай бұрын

Lots of Americans are shocked by the swearing and the alcohol but it gives a great show.

@julianbarber4708

3 ай бұрын

@@fayesouthall6604 Americans can be such unbelievable prudes....so uptight.

I'm so glad that you reacted to the second half... I was waiting for your reaction to those last two stories! By coincidence, the first time that I watched this compilation was a few years ago while I was on a train, to Edinburgh, to run an event in The Meadows. Luckily nobody was in the trees while we were there... That I was aware of 😂😂

Love how she shut down Lily Allen's interruptions 🙃And I say this as a huge fan of Lily

I haven't laughed so much in ages...thanks so much for sharing & reacting to one of our national treasures.

Your face at the Olivier story had me laughing out loud

I love your show ,and miriam is one in a million ,she is a true force of nature ,never seen anyone speak like her anywhere .she is not foul mouthed in my opinion she has a way of telling her experiences which if it was anyone else ,they wouldnt have the guts to be so honest and ooen and so funny i livenit when she revists graham show .

Same as billy conally. It's her voice that adds so much comedy to what she's saying.

Miriam has done a couple of fantastic shows in Oz, as her wife Is Australian .

@monicaking2140

Жыл бұрын

@ItsJpss... have you been hacked ?

Omg Joel, PMFSL the look on your face, the jaw dropped open, with the red blushing face. Welcome to the UK lol. Yes getting old means you expect people to excuse you for saying things that many younger are to scared to say. Its very refreshing to hear someone who says Bollocks to being PC and says it as it is. Good on her. I am sure anything you didn't understand show the clip to Will or Ben I am sure they will explain things to you lol. Good video reaction Joel.

She’s an amazing woman with lots of stories to tell and hilariously funny 😅

I love miriam she has no filters and says what she thinking

yes we must support the troops... a much better show than the first😂😂😂😂

@stewedfishproductions7959

Жыл бұрын

She was just continuing her 'charity work'... So I applaud her for it 👏👏👏

@DruncanUK

Жыл бұрын

If that's how they support the troops - sign me up! 🤣🤣

@michaeltoliver7051

Жыл бұрын

I'd be more than happy to support our troops 😉. Bless every one of them.

@Escapee5931

Жыл бұрын

So much more meaningful than "Thank you for your service".

Wouldn't you just love Miriam as your grandmother? 😂 Can you imagine Sunday lunch with her and your family? She is definitely on my imaginary dinner party list along with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Fry 😂

Hi Josh, Mirriam is what is termed here as a Great British eccentric! She has an equivalent in the USA though she is now long dead...The beautiful, stylish, anglophile Miss Talulah Bankhead! She puts Mirriam in the shade...

The Inbertweeners Head teacher is Greg Davies.

I agree with you, taking the piss when getting older is a great pass time. 😂

The realness on a talk show must be refreshing no? I gotta say I'm enjoying the discomfort of the Americans both in the video and JPS, it's highly amusing!

She's a national treasure!!!

Miriam is a great conversationalist in the mould of the late Kenneth Williams of the Carry on movie fame. He description was "the art of a good conversationalist is a lack of inhibition." I think Miriam certainly makes this a truism. Just as Kenneth was, her recollections of youth are both very funny and entertaining.

She is one of a kind. Imagine being so talented, frank and naughty. This is freedom of speach to me. She says whatever comes to her mind to entertain people, but there is no hate.

Miriam is like the most random, funniest, most fun side character in a GTA game ever

Could you imagine this on a US talk show Joel… there would be national outrage

I absolutely love Miriam. She just has no filter and so funny. I feel like a lot of people relate to having that grandparent too who just says it how it is unapologetically and it just seems innocent and you can only laugh and not blame her.

Great reaction Joel - You'll have to watch Miriam and Alan Cumming: Lost in Scotland and Beyond... they both travel through Scotland in a motor home.

@pauldenby878

Жыл бұрын

That sounds good! 😅

Yo, man, i truly enjoy watching your reaction videos. Your reactions are great and i like how you appreciate the British culture. Smart and worthwhile. Keep doing a great job,.!!!

I love her. That’s it. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Oh I'm sooo pleased you love our Miriam...isn't she bloody hilarious. .absolutely no filter whatsoever..she has always spoken her mind but Joel you are right she has embraced getting older disgracefully and proud of it..she lost a close friend a few yrs ago and decided to kind of grab life and say yes to all offers..here she is doing a travel show in a mobile home with Scottish actor Alan Cumming..they are so funny together..it is typical British humour..you don't need bad language or overt sexual content..she is like this with everyone but Graham has her on every season..her and Will I am have become really good friends... poor Mathew Perry will be forever traumatised

The person who reminded you of the Headmaster in ‘The Inbetweeners’ is Greg Davies. He was also in ‘Cuckoo’.

Miriam is a breath of fresh air- not afraid to speak out and be potty mouthed when it suits. And very funny too. A true National Treasure.

Miriam is a LOT of fun. She gives the lie to "growing old gracefully".

I don't know what is funnier Joel. Miriam or your facial expressions throughout this video bro, hilarious both ways !!

Your face when she said friendly scottish 🤣🤣

The BBC has never recovered since Miriam 😂

Loved the impersonation of Maggie Smith 😂

Stumbled across your channel and been bing watching all day! I’m a Brit who’s lived away from the UK since I was a teen.. (many years now) love your vids .. thank you! X

Now in my early 70's live alone in the mts in lndonnesia l can identify with Miriam l simply luv your choice from begining to end l laugh till l cry thank you so much.

Ahhh I’m so hungover. Thanks for this as a pick-me-up, keep em coming, great video as always Joel! 👌🏻

Miriam is a gift from heaven.

@pathopewell1814

4 ай бұрын

Hell😮

Biggest compliment i recieved was last year when my friends referenced me as comparative to this wondeful lady .... Because a) im eccentric and b) i just say things how they are ... X

I think one of my most favourite Miriam stories is how she ended up as Miriam Escobar. :D Starting from 35:15: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKhtvNJpfrKcmLA.html Naturally, the whole episode is worth watching. Especially, as Miriam and Alan Cumming were reintroduced to each other and formed a close and most charming friendship that resulted in several road trips they took together (these are really fun to watch. It's called: Miriam and Alan: Lost in Scotland and Beyond).

Don’t forget Gemma: „I know E X A C T L Y what you mean!“ 😂

Miriam's partner is Australian, so Miriam has Aussie citizenship. We love her & are proud to say she's one of us (though you'd never guess it from her very 'proper' British accent 😅)

@101steel4

Жыл бұрын

*English accent.

@FionaEm

Жыл бұрын

@@101steel4 Fair enough.

@sally5983

Жыл бұрын

She's got duel citizenship, British and Australian, happy to share her ❣

Lily Allen is such a giggler. ✌️♥️🇬🇧

Is it safe to say Joel, that you would never hear anything like that on an American talk show?? Surely it would all be bleeped out?? Thanks Joel, that was hilarious.

THAT SOLDIER WAS SO RELIEVED 🤣

🤣 OMG, I'M DYING ON THE FLOOR HOWLING.

Ordering her audiobook, her autobiography more fun than Spare, imo.

25:55 you can see JPS's spidey senses kick in

Rest in peace dear Matthew Perry 🙏❤️ so sad but lovely to see him on this

.. Joel, you need to get a group of your mates around, on a pretext, and film THEM reacting to this - Im assuming US tv would never allow what she says on air, so their reactions should be off the scale... and its the age diff that makes it all so hilarious

I'm glad this had the clip about the soldier in Edinburgh. Absolutely priceless. Miram is one of a kind.