This was just referenced in a political interview on Radio 4's Today programme as "a Debbie McGee question", no further explanation required (the question was "What attracted you to work for the likely future prime minister Boris Johnson?").
"Inline her husband known for his cunning stunts, our next guest is known for her stunning ....". Even the opening line is brilliant. RIP Caroline, comedy legend.
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Paul Daniels name came up in conversation the other day and I immediately thought of this. I was 12 when I watched this on TV. Its proof of Caroline Aherns Genius that 25 years later her memory and work are still very much alive today 💚
RIP a truly great comedienne and writer Very clever observational writer - truly gifted capturing the slight phrase or body language that makes a great script Condolences to her family and friends
Total legend. RIP Caroline. You touched s o many of us with your humor, warmth and very touching writing. We have lost an incredible talent. The stars ave gained an Angel.
@@rafflesxyz4800 They met the same year he started his long running TV series and that's when he started making big money touring etc. I'm using logic to make the assumption she's telling the truth. It's a much more reasonable and kinder position to take than just generic woman hating to run her into the ground.
Wonderful to hear Mrs Merton being channelled in the UK's House of Commons this afternoon. An MP just asked if the Depute PM could say what "... it was that first attracted the Prime Minister to billionaire oligarchs".
A few days ago my friend randomly said to me "so, what attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels" I burst out laughing and said Mrs Merton... Brilliant! That evening I watched this very clip several times on you tube. As funny now as it was then. I had no idea she was ill. I only found out today when I saw the newspaper in the shop. This is so very sad. Bless you Caroline for making me laugh.
Spot on with that question… Millions of women could be asked the same one just changing the blokes name🤣🤣 “So, Holly Valance… what exactly attracted you to Billionaire Nick Candy?!!”
For 26 years, whenever me and my dad talk about comedy, he always, ALWAYS ends up saying "that lass who did a talk show as a pensioner when she interviewed Debbie McGee and said "..." Well, you know the rest...
R.I.P to an intelligent and hilarious woman. The Royle family, one of the best shows on TV. Who doesn't see a little of their own family when they watch it 😀
Don’t forget another one of her lines, quite possibly said in the moment, when Eubank got the hump and couldn’t take a joke she said “ cmon chris, it’s sposed to be a chat show…”. Brilliant.
To look back, we can now see the marriage between Paul and Debbie was a match made in heaven. Everybody thought it wouldn't last, but they remained married from 1988 until his death in 2016, that is 28 years of marriage.
@@gunsharck If it was just for money, she could have divorced him within 5 years and gained a fortune in the divorce deal. She stayed with him until the day he died. I do not think it was all about money
I've got a professional photo of me with Kriss Akabusi, he visited our primary school in the 90's and we all had proper pictures taken with him individually 🥰
when people are still talking about a line delivered in 1995, you know you've written something good.
Spot on
Htheorphanarian I know. This is an all time classic line, perfectly delivered.
This was just referenced in a political interview on Radio 4's Today programme as "a Debbie McGee question", no further explanation required (the question was "What attracted you to work for the likely future prime minister Boris Johnson?").
Fooka Mee ..................... that was a quarter of a bleeding century ago? Holy shit, no wonder I'm old and decrepit.
Caroline was a very beautiful woman and also a very caring person. RIP.
Undeniably the best question ever asked by any talk show host anywhere ever
markmywords312
amen bye carolinex
Without a doubt!
You must not watch much then
@@gunsharck DURRRRRR
It's a superb quote even 20+ years after it was asked...but the 'cunning stunts' thing took me by surprise a bit as well!!
Al Sharples Caroline was a cheeky (and gorgeous) woman 😢
...the 'stunt' joke was quite shocking when she said it in '95
True . I wonder how close Caroline got to saying something else in rehearsals !
The delivery is flawless - so innocent and sincere, as if she really is curious to know!
Rest in peace Caroline, what an amazing talent you were, x
"Inline her husband known for his cunning stunts, our next guest is known for her stunning ....". Even the opening line is brilliant. RIP Caroline, comedy legend.
"Unlike her husband, Paul Daniels, who is known for his cunning stunts .. "
Every time I hear the lovely Debbie Mcgee's name I think of that question.
I loved her on countdown !!
RIP Caroline,you will be sadly missed :(
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Rip Paul Daniels
Show some DAMN respect
@@malxjay8973 she is
Just classic, never gets old.
It wasn't her line . Been used for years
Greatest question ever.
I think Caroline is under rated, she's a comedy genius. Mrs Merton is my favourite
It's just Zo was*
@Enoch Powell Caroline died 5 years ago....
@Enoch Powell oops, I didn’t mean to reply to you, I meant to reply to Clint
An all-time classic.
Paul Daniels name came up in conversation the other day and I immediately thought of this. I was 12 when I watched this on TV. Its proof of Caroline Aherns Genius that 25 years later her memory and work are still very much alive today 💚
RIP a truly great comedienne and writer
Very clever observational writer - truly gifted capturing the slight phrase or body language that makes a great script
Condolences to her family and friends
Caroline Ahern the greatest opening line question ever asked pure class.
AWWW RIP Caroline, you brought a lot of joy to so many X X
Total legend. RIP Caroline. You touched s o many of us with your humor, warmth and very touching writing. We have lost an incredible talent. The stars ave gained an Angel.
Such a good line and like the best comedy it is not nasty because Debbie wasn't after money, hence why she enjoyed the joke.
Yes, as I recall her answer was quite simply that he wasn't a millionaire when they first met.
She took all he had, and yes he was loaded when they met....
@@jasonpender2147 How honoured we are to be graced with the presence of his bank manager.
@@MatgoStyles / Oh right! She's a liar as well then!
@@rafflesxyz4800 They met the same year he started his long running TV series and that's when he started making big money touring etc. I'm using logic to make the assumption she's telling the truth. It's a much more reasonable and kinder position to take than just generic woman hating to run her into the ground.
Wonderful to hear Mrs Merton being channelled in the UK's House of Commons this afternoon. An MP just asked if the Depute PM could say what "... it was that first attracted the Prime Minister to billionaire oligarchs".
Class delivery and timing and sheer nerve to try it.
It dosent matter how many time you hear it its still funny!
GREATEST EVER interview question
Belting line, i still crease up to this day.
Still hilarious and frequently referenced, all these years later in 2022
RIP Caroline Aherne, thanks for the laughs X
A few days ago my friend randomly said to me "so, what attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels" I burst out laughing and said Mrs Merton... Brilliant! That evening I watched this very clip several times on you tube. As funny now as it was then. I had no idea she was ill. I only found out today when I saw the newspaper in the shop. This is so very sad. Bless you Caroline for making me laugh.
Just a solid classic, written and delivered by a shining light of a natural comedian.
The look on her face when she says stunning costumes gets me every time
One of the all tume classic comedy sketches!
You wont be forgotten. RIP
Spot on with that question…
Millions of women could be asked the same one just changing the blokes name🤣🤣
“So, Holly Valance… what exactly attracted you to Billionaire Nick Candy?!!”
For 26 years, whenever me and my dad talk about comedy, he always, ALWAYS ends up saying "that lass who did a talk show as a pensioner when she interviewed Debbie McGee and said "..."
Well, you know the rest...
R.I.P to an intelligent and hilarious woman. The Royle family, one of the best shows on TV. Who doesn't see a little of their own family when they watch it 😀
Caroline Aherne is brilliant - i miss her on tv.
It was the "...cunning stunts..." intro lines that first had me spitting my tea out!
R.I.P. Caroline Aherne
One of the funniest quips ever on television 😁 R.I.P
Outstanding a similar question needed for Kate
Caroline Aherne....in a league of her own. RIP.
Brilliant!!
Terrific line, killer delivery.
RIP Caroline what an amazing funny woman you were
yes but who actually penned that. some unknown I bet. Paul Daniels and why did he fall for Debbie?
we just lost a bright star. brilliant on the fast show RIP😢
RIP Caroline Aherne
A great line, Debbie was a good sport.
The best moment in british comedy history
She was amazing so missed ❤
An absolute genius. #RIPCarolineAherne
legend 😕
The best interview question ever, made even better by having the best possible recipient on the sofa - Kris Akabusi.
RIP lovely lady, you will be missed :(
RIP... so sad...
I was in the audience on that show.
Don’t forget another one of her lines, quite possibly said in the moment, when Eubank got the hump and couldn’t take a joke she said “ cmon chris, it’s sposed to be a chat show…”.
Brilliant.
such a rare talent.
god bless her RIP caroline, make me laugh when i get up there xxxxx
The funniest line ever delivered by a female comic EVER!
To look back, we can now see the marriage between Paul and Debbie was a match made in heaven. Everybody thought it wouldn't last, but they remained married from 1988 until his death in 2016, that is 28 years of marriage.
Money mate. Even your ugly mug could get a corker if you were minted
@@gunsharck If it was just for money, she could have divorced him within 5 years and gained a fortune in the divorce deal. She stayed with him until the day he died. I do not think it was all about money
@@johnking5174 of course it bloody was if he was skint she wouldn’t have gave the the baldy midget a second look.
You television watchers are the most gullible people in the world
🤡🤣.
Ever hear of affairs 😂
Possibly the best one liner ever
a classic comedy line... lovely.. woman...r.i.p caroline...
It always helps when you've got Akubusi in the audience.
The way Paddy McCampsie collapses when she delivers the line! xD
That was Chris agabusie
god love you Caroline
I still use this joke 😂
debbie is gorgeous
Sure is.
Love Caroline. RIP
Legend.
She also asked George best if he wasn't a footballer would have been so thirsty .. brilliant
I think he nearly made something disappear when she sat on his knee...now that's magic lol...
His own magic wand!
rip carol you legend
Caroline is a comedy genius. Royle family just confirmed it.
One of the funniest lines in the history of comedy. Not surprised Paul Daniels didnt like it.
RIP Caroline!!
Classic :D
"Well, there are a million things I love about Paul".. should have been the reply.
I've got a professional photo of me with Kriss Akabusi, he visited our primary school in the 90's and we all had proper pictures taken with him individually 🥰
RIP Caroline Aherne :o(
RIP Caroline, Timperley's lost its best x
I’ve just moved to timperley, what road did she live on?
@@topbooker Aimson Rd West
@@pointsequalspremium8379 not far from me. Such a shame she is gone
The greatest burn of all time.
Paul Daniels and Caroline Aherne lost this year. Another legend lost RIP
Akabusi's response is priceless!! Great comedy moment all round.
rip Mrs Merton. u will be sadly missed :-(
So Rishi…what first attracted you to your billionaire wife?
Gone to soon: Rest in peace Caroline.
Scorchio, as always from Caroline.❤
Rest easy Caroline, I will miss the comedy x
How long ago was that particular episode?
RIP Caroline
#rip Caroline aherne will be sadly sadly missed taken too soon
ah make sense now!
I was in na film with his brother called Judge dred
now a GIF
Classic killer question. Will it ever be beaten?
Was Caroline Ahern the first to use this now classic line?
Liking Hooky. What a house band to have on your show :)
He was, of course, her husband at the time. Sadly he claims he suffered abuse from her. Bizarre, eh?
@@gliddofglood Not really. She was a complete nut case by all accounts.
@isosteric yes.
lol at akabusi laughing as usual
Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee have the same face shape. They look like each other ...
RIP :(
The funny thing is that Caroline Aherne had just married Peter Hook from New Order...erm...a millionaire!