Paul Merton, Alexander Armstrong - Best Comedy Panel Show 20

[lfcizdabest]

I don't know what Rob Brydon's problem is with Paul. Paul's much faster and funnier than he can ever wish to be. The delay did end up making him look a bit stupid though.

[GooseberryMk3]

No really, why WAS Armstrong accepting it? I mean, I know he's been one of the most commonly used guest presenters, but what about Ian Hislop?

[dilwich123]

Merton is a very difficult man to work with.

[TheJrRyan]

Rob Brydon isnt shit on Paul Merton.

[talkstosocks]

what did Jack Dee say in response to Armstrong saying "i don't know why i'm accepting this award"?

[talkstosocks]

oh, he says "neither do i" i guess a bit of rivalry between the two most prolific guest hosts

[member00]

Rob Brydon said "Paul's not here what a shame" quite sarcastically

I know they made fun of Jonathan Ross for Sachsgate, but what would Rob's problem be with Paul, other than general comedian envy; cuz, like him or not Merton is one of the sharpest minds around

[thobern]

@member00

There had been an earlier mention of Jack and Rob's heights.

[bringmemybow]

why do they not like paul?

[sausagedogmcgee]

QI should have gotten it, IMO. They're all funny, but QI is far better than any panel show has any right to be.

[ShanksDChopper]

@sausagedogmcgee Probably because HIGNFY has a broader appeal than QI.

[Fubs]

Think the delay was putting him off. And if he really was at a party I'd say he had a few drinks

[glebemeadow]

@Fubs Just proves comedy is all about the timing- remember how Paul made David Shayler look like a berk on HIGNFY years ago when he was on a video link?

[chloebelle44]

What is Rob Brydon whispering to Jonathan Ross? And what the hell was Paul Merton going on about, mentioning Michael McIntyre? Even Michael himself looked rather alarmed!

[pudseypumper]

Paul's not here, what a shame!

[chloebelle44]

Oh yeah your right! Sounds like a slightly sarcastic comment to me, interesting!