Name A Country.. We've Defeated Them (Al Murray Reaction) 

Al Murray's pub landlord is a character, in real life he's an oxford graduate in history. His pub landlord persona is a bit of a cliche exaggeration of what a common immage of pub landlords used to be, that really does not exist much anymore. The skit of Brittain vs US is very funny where typically a lot of Americans take offence but miss entirely that he's equally roasting his own country.

A friend of mine went to see this show and she shouted out 'Switzerland', to which Al replied, 'who guards the Pope? The Swiss Guard. Who told the pope to fuck off? Henry VIII. So we beat them too'

Al has a degree in history from Oxford University and, as others have commented, he's an extremely intelligent man. The Pub Landlord is an overly patriotic character, who while taking the piss out of other countries, also takes the piss out of the UK. It's great to watch somebody as well informed as you, react to British comedians - you "get" British humour 😁😁👍

Al's dad was the colonel of a parachute unit in the British Army, he talks with a generic Brit squaddie accent in the guise as the pub landlord. he's a smart cookie. His piece on how global finance works is one of the funniest things I've ever seen.

Not only do you get great comedy, but also a history lesson -job done!!

As a born and bred Geordie, gotta say I love the way you say Newcastle :)

Northumbrian here, North of Newcastle but similar accent so glad to hear you find it the best! Al is such a wonderful comedian and I would have to recommend his Nations of the World video, alongside his British Accents as the Geordie is spot on

Yessss. The pub landlord. A personal favourite of mine. He's hilarious and totally brillaint. Very intelligent. His stuff on britain being the middle of the earth is great

The pub landlord is an amazing character. Al Murray himself is unbelievably intelligent. His humour is extremely clever.

Thanks for the video and hello from Newcastle!

Really appreciate you putting out your videos. I look forward to yours all the time.

He is playing the character (the pub landlord) however his Oxford history degree shows, in both in his stage character and also in his excellent 'Road to Berlin' documentary, which is a great documentary which describes what happened after D Day until VE day

Quite right. BF (Upper Volta) was a French colony gaining independence 1960.

I was born near Newcastle, so hello back! This is a good skit, with a great deal of knowledge behind it - have a degree in history, but adding the humour in with it is a great skill.

Great comedian, exactly the standard I would expect from someone with such a glorious name!!!

I've just discovered your channel and I love hearing someone who knows their stuff, and reacts to historic content.

You totally understand British humour, your explanation hits the nail on the head!

Geordie (Newcastle) here - absolutely love Al Murray, it's always great seeing people's reaction when discovering his character.

Lovely. Always feel a bit smarter after watchin your videos. Keep up the nice work 💐

Came for Murray,stayed for that smile.

Very impressed by your presentation!

Love your observations, very astute. Al Murray's accent is naturally 'received pronunciation' hailing from Oxfordshire, though for the Pub Landlord character he appropriates an East London/Essex Cockney accent like Warren Mitchell does in 'Till Death us do Part' which I think you might find amusing. Also love the Geordie accent, though I'm from London, and the Welsh. They both sing, as does the Scottish Lowlands.

I loved ur Al Murray reaction, he does know his history.

I remember seeing 2 vids of his: 1)When he came to Australia and proceeded to make a joke about every Prime Minister we have starting with the current one, then working his way back thru history! Blew everyone away! and 2) a vid where he proceeds to prove EVERY culture has their own version of the name John!

He is playing a character but he is a highly intelligent bloke that loves his history. But well done for giving this a go. Happy holidays!!!

You may be impressed as a literature fan to hear Al Murray is a descendant of William Thackeray

I am from Newcastle and I agree, it is the best accent. You have good taste. Great video.

Love the fact that you just got on with the reaction straight away! Great reaction and choice of video. Love my country (UK) and Al Murray!

Wow i think you have the biggest smile i have ever seen! Historic in my book! Subbed along with the other minions.

He was a bit off about Norway. Vikings settled Normandy, became Frenchified, and conquered England in 1066. So by extension, Britain is a Viking colony. Every Brit is secretly pining for the fjords.

First time I saw this channel I realised this is an intelligent girl. Nothing I’ve seen since has changed my opinion. I love watching intelligent people reacting to stuff on RU-vid. I’m thick as shit in the neck of a bottle, and I appreciate clever people, and she is definitely that.

Your smile is magical. Another great video

I'm with you.....the geordie/newcastle accent is the best. That for me deserves a subscription 100%

Absolutely brilliant historian ……. I’m from Newcastle 😁😁😁😁😁😁

Oh hey, I'm from Newcastle - and for that, I'll subscribe 😅

You are correct, Burkina Faso was never a German colony. Neither was Uganda.

I learnt most of what I know about the British Empire (not much) from the Flashman series of books by George MacDonald Fraser. An entertaining mix of fiction woven into Victorian imperial history.

The perfect woman! Beautiful, intelligent with a great sense of humour. Thanks for your great comments.

He's good. Fast, and intelligent =)

Thank you for this channel, I have think it will do well

truly one of the best short intros ive ever seen

You are pure good vibes!

As many have referred to. The Pub Landlord is a character for comedy. Al extremely knowledgeable in history. He uses history in a comic way 👍

Been binging her vids since I came across the channel immediate sub especially for the philosophy videos nice to see someone reacting to them and giving thier own input

Best intro on RU-vid!! Hands down

Hiya. His character is the pub landlord. British comedians tend to come from a background of higher education. He's well into his history and also made some WW2 documentaries and stuff like that. He has lots of great content for you to watch. 🤠

There is a book by Stuart Laycock; All the Countries We've Ever Invaded: And the Few We Never Got Round To. It's in my long long reading list.

"haven't heard from them since..." lolol love it lol

Great review, really enjoyed it. Al Murray is great, you should look up more of his video's. If you like sharp witted Brits, there is a young man from Manchester UK, who is now living in the states, he does a free style Rap show, Rap isn't really my thing, but he is very intelligent, very quick witted and well worth a watch, his name is Chris Turner and he is very good.

The Pub Landlord character that he's playing is a boorish little Englander type who is intensely patriotic and a know-it-all. He's a very well liked comedian over here by both those who enjoy the satire and those who don't realise it's satire and think he "tells it like it is".

Hi from Newcastle! 😂Proud Geordie!

Part comedy routine and part Al Murray flexing his historical knowledge.

That’s kind of a great smile you have there, Miss Protocol

I LIVE for this kind of content. What a great piece. This is why I love Eddie Izzard so much, their history pieces especially.

Hi, RU-vid recommended me here, I have to say i'm glad it did. I especially love your intro's to your videos! Hope to see more people subscribe to you!

People from Newcastle are called Geordies and that is their accent. Depending who you ask it comes from the fact that local miners instead of using the Davey safety lantern used George Stephenson's version invented in 1815.

straight to it/ subscribed

And we haven’t heard from them since!!!😂

I'm from Newcastle, thanks pet

their is a longer version I think you should look for the longer version too

Hi I'm new to your channel, really like it, you also seem much more highly educated than many people doing this kind of stuff. Looking forward to more 👍

That's a great picture you have behind you, I've only just noticed it. It looks like Hendrix, Holly, Presley, Lennon, I don't know the guy far right, I'm guessing it could be Morrison (The Doors). I'm guessing the audience are dead stars too because I see Bob, is the woman Joplin? I've no clue who the others are, I love pictures like this.

Man when I heard 'my favourite accent from the UK has to be from...' I 100% did not expect it to be where I'm from hahaha. Glad someone appreciates us

Best start ever

Do you have a link to a list of all your literary recommendations?

Loved this reaction. I think you’d love the Jeremy Clarkson Victoria Cross doc (c 1hr) 👍

I like your channel. Respect.

You have the most beautiful smile. It takes up your whole face! Outstanding

Al is from London, Hammersmith to be exact.

You earned a sub just by saying you love our accents (Geordies)

Definitely context from watching them all x

I'm From sweden and do appreciate british humor. This character of his never was my cup of tea so I thought I don't like Als style. Then he appeared on Taskmaster and that season is the best because of him. He thinks totally out of the box. And now he has a great podcast with the historian James Holland, "ways to make you talk" i think it's called, about Ww2 which is really relaxed and good with great guests. You shouldn't judge on first impression. And I think sweden is one of the few countries britain never attacked.

Holy shit!!! not only a Pub landlord... but a brilliant landlord

For a humorous take on History, the kids' show 'Horrible Histories' was great. Al (when he isn't The Pub Landlord) has done some WW2 Documentaries too. Not him, but if you look on YT for 'The Battle of Bamber Bridge' it might shock you...

He's from a small village in Buckinghamshire between Aylesbury and Milton Keynes

His dad a colonel on parachute regiment.... Thats impressive!

Loving your videos! I think you should try reacting to some Jimmy Carr, either “rude jokes” or his “audience heckle” 😎 we have the best comedians 🇬🇧

Just found your channel today, love your content list so far. Btw, you have an amazing smile 😁 Where are you from? I can't place your accent 🤔

So much Al Murray to watch, nations of the world is worth watching He is playing the "Pub Landlord" On Al Murrays own youtube channel there are both of his series of a show called Time Gentlemen Please (from around the year 2000), that is based off his character. worth watching too :)

I could be wrong but as far as my knowledge goes we English/British have never been at war with Portugal.

Great reaction as always you must really react to Al Murray how global finance works probably one of his best

New sub from Manchester England

Good stuff.

Geordie here, surprised you said Newcastle. :D

he is a very knowledgeable man as well as funny

I love this guy.

Wow brains and beauty, you are a knowledgeable young lady.

Brilliant 🙂

Favourite accent is from Newcastle eh. Well you’ve got a good ear as I’m from there 👍

Brilliant intro 😂❤

For bulletproof creme de la creme of British satire check out any scene from Yes, Prime Minister. Set in the 80s but as true today as it was then. Maybe the smartest comedic script ever written.

Yes the Geordie (Newcastle) accent is the best. You are correct.

Funny, and educational.

Had to google it since you're the first reactor I've seen to mention it and fair play he did screw up with Burkina Faso, it was a French colony not German.

How have I only stumbled upon this channel just now? Pretty much because of Al Murray, but it was only after Al's bit finished and when this lass started to talk and round up this video that I realised how smart and sharp she is. Subbed. She's proper cool like...

For those that are old enough to remember, this guy reminds me of Cliff the mailman from the TV show Cheers.

Al murray takes on the nation’s of the world is a must for you to watch.

Comedian Genius!!!

I feel so bad that I enjoy this channel so much. It always makes my day. I wish No Protocol would do a "Live Stream," so i could at least press Super Chat.

Most Americans don't get British humour, so fair play to you, one intelligent lady, all the best for 2023.