Angus' laconic delivery and seemingly casual remarks are an art onto themselves. He seems unflappable in the face of whatever Ian, Paul or the guests might throw at him and it is utterly delightful to see the quick glances he shares with the camera whenever someone says something particularly weird.
6:20 Paul’s impression of the Evening Standard vendor, reminds of my own experience, hearing a guy who used to sell the Evening Chronicle in Newcastle Upon Tyne; for years, I had no idea who this “Ronny Gill” fellow was, or why some loudmouth sod was always shouting his name haha.
My God, the writers wit plus Angus's deliveryand improv are so brilliant. It's hard to know what is and isn't scripted. I find Paul destroys most episodes with his compulsive limelighting. But he is lovely when smiling naturally outside of that stupid character he plays.
The kangaroo story is an oldie but a goodie. I would love a dollar for everybody who has told me it happened to them. The funniest version I've heard is the "shooters" propped the 'roo up behind the wheel of their vehicle, and it came to and drove off.
Paul is so ungracious about other people's jokes. He rarely ever smiles at any of the wit the other panellists make, nor at Angus' script which, I believe, is co-written with staff humorists. He never shares enjoyment with Angus, prefering to challenge him with tedious silliness. In general, Paul prefers to hijack others' remarks for personal laughs.
Angus' laconic delivery and seemingly casual remarks are an art onto themselves. He seems unflappable in the face of whatever Ian, Paul or the guests might throw at him and it is utterly delightful to see the quick glances he shares with the camera whenever someone says something particularly weird.
Thanks for posting.
I have watched quite a few old Have I Got News For You episodes and I had forgot what people thought of Princess Diana before she died.
Sadly, the same. Pretty sure most of them felt like s*** after her m*rd*r. And yes, that's what I believe it was.
Thank you. That's VERY funny about selling "E" to rock musicians
16:45 - Well, that was a surprise shout-out from Francis Wheen. I grew up in a house opposite Clissold Park.
6:20 Paul’s impression of the Evening Standard vendor, reminds of my own experience, hearing a guy who used to sell the Evening Chronicle in Newcastle Upon Tyne; for years, I had no idea who this “Ronny Gill” fellow was, or why some loudmouth sod was always shouting his name haha.
You know you're of a certain age when you laugh at a Video Plus gag.
I was going to say the same sort of thing for the joke about Channel 5's launch.
@@alphabetaxenonzzzcat In the days when it was all soft porn, Jack Docherty, and 'Family Affairs'!
@@SimonWhovian And don't forget endless documentaries on Nazis and Hitler.
My God, the writers wit plus Angus's deliveryand improv are so brilliant. It's hard to know what is and isn't scripted. I find Paul destroys most episodes with his compulsive limelighting. But he is lovely when smiling naturally outside of that stupid character he plays.
Ian Hislop is also very witty. Paul Merton isn't, but I guess he serves as a foil to Hislop.
@@lizclegg7556 Merton is very funny and intelligent. He just likes to make everything surreal. The show wouldn't be as fun without him
Friday 15th November 1996
The good old days.
What do the panelists say to each other in between rounds? Do the guest panelists ask Ian and Paul, "How much longer is this going to last?!"🤔
Happy Feet producers were watching this one live. 21:35
The kangaroo story is an oldie but a goodie. I would love a dollar for everybody who has told me it happened to them. The funniest version I've heard is the "shooters" propped the 'roo up behind the wheel of their vehicle, and it came to and drove off.
Reminds me of the plot from Kangaroo Jack
Paul is so ungracious about other people's jokes. He rarely ever smiles at any of the wit the other panellists make, nor at Angus' script which, I believe, is co-written with staff humorists. He never shares enjoyment with Angus, prefering to challenge him with tedious silliness. In general, Paul prefers to hijack others' remarks for personal laughs.
😍.
8:00 It took place in "Africa?" Russia, China, or *Africa?*
Jesus.
Phanioils wasn't happy
Oh god Phanioils 😂
@@abitmoredeayton Ah that Countdown rip off episode 🤣
@@thenodfather Ah yes,"The numbers game" 😂
@@abitmoredeayton Yeah, a very hokey version. Then the conundrum 🤣
27:45
Can you speak up please