In a recent episode of the popular talk show “Friday Night with Jonathan Ross,” comedian Alan Davies had the audience in stitches as he shared his hilarious recollection of his diabolical QI score of -74. As he sat down for an interview with Jonathan Ross, Davies couldn’t help but poke fun at himself, jokingly mentioning his less-than-stellar performance on the popular quiz show.
The conversation began with lighthearted banter, as Davies expressed his exhaustion from his energetic stage entrance. Ross playfully remarked, “I’ve had a bigger workout than you,” to which Davies amusingly replied, “I’m really out of breath.” The conversation quickly flowed towards their thoughts on Barry Manilow, with Davies jokingly suggesting that playing Manilow’s music might harm his health.
The topic soon turned to more personal matters, as Davies announced that he and his wife are expecting a baby girl. Ross congratulated him, and they discussed possible names for the little one. After considering Susie, Davies amusingly mentioned that he has a lisp, which would turn the name into a double-barreled “Bliss.”
The conversation then shifted to Davies’ successful television career, particularly his role in the popular show “Jonathan Creek.” Davies revealed that they had recently filmed a special episode called “The Grinning Man” and that they are planning another one for the following year.
When asked about the differences between shooting specials and regular episodes, Davies cheekily remarked that specials took about three hours to film, which is approximately twice as long as it takes to watch them. They also discussed Davies’ distinctive appearance, with Ross teasing him about his hairstyle. Davies admitted to not fussing over his hair, jokingly saying, “I don’t do anything with it. That’s very clever,” implying that it is naturally well-styled.
The conversation then steered toward their shared love for reality TV, including “The Apprentice” and “Big Brother.” Davies expressed his disappointment over the cancellation of “Big Brother” and nostalgically recalled his early days as a fan of the show. The discussion even led to Davies revealing that he had purchased the original “Big Brother” diary room chair on eBay, though he joked about potentially putting it back up for sale.
Ross then shifted gears and mentioned Davies’ book titled “My Favorite People.” Davies explained that the book focuses on his adolescence and early years in stand-up comedy, highlighting people and things that influenced him during that period. He humorously confessed to being a hoarder, keeping virtually everything he has ever owned and spending hours rummaging through boxes of memories.
As the interview came to a close, Ross playfully tested Davies’ memory by quizzing him on various QI questions from his past appearances. Davies hilariously stumbled on some of the answers, confusing the main ingredient of air and incorrectly attributing the original Theory of Relativity to Albert Einstein.
Despite his less-than-stellar QI track record, it was without a doubt that Davies captivated the audience with his self-deprecating humor and sharp wit during his appearance on “Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.” As the episode aired, viewers were left eagerly awaiting future episodes of both “Jonathan Creek” and Davies’ comedy career.
Overall, it was another memorable night on the talk show as Jonathan Ross and Alan Davies brought humor, laughter, and intriguing conversation to the Friday night audience.
