The 15 funniest, most WTF things that happened on British TV in 2017
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While the rest of the world goes up in flames, British television is always there to help us through the pain. And in 2017 there have been some truly funny moments. Who can forget the BBC South Korea expert who was interrupted by his two kids and very embarrassed wife?
Many of the moments included in this list were so funny because of how mortifyingly cringe-worthy they were. Perhaps the most awkward (and therefore hilarious) moment of them all was when Huw Edwards sat silent on air during the BBC News at 10 for four minutes because a technical glitch. It was hard to watch but made for beautiful television.
Here’s to another year of even funnier British TV in 2018!
1. When comedian Mel Brooks spoke for the entire nation by tearing apart The One Show
Mel Brooks was on The One Show and FINALLY said what everyone wants to say about being a guest on The One Show. pic.twitter.com/SjmEdNaVJT
— Ryan Love (@RyanJL) September 27, 2017
2. Did you know Marcel from Love Island was in Blazin’ Squad?
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Marcel was in Blazin' Squad... but he doesn't like to talk about it (apparently) 🤐 #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/1FFHoby6el
— Love Island (@LoveIsland) June 7, 2017
3. When Huw Edwards sat in silence for FOUR MINUTES after a glitch on the BBC News at 10
But like a total pro, Huw posted this expert tweet after the debacle:
I think I'm going to enjoy this little beauty after that Ten. Iechyd da! #bbcnewsten @BBCNews pic.twitter.com/FuU8zN6r5M
— Huw Edwards (@huwbbc) June 20, 2017
4. When Allison Hammond from This Morning drove Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling to drink
5. Every single moment of Elizabeth on The Apprentice
stress level: elizabeth on the apprentice pic.twitter.com/tS5NiruJRP
— charlotte (@lilyforyourpad) November 15, 2017
6. The South Korea expert who was interrupted by his hilarious children (my personal favourite)
7. When the #poogate date man re-enacted that infamous, smelly night
8. A Bake Off contestant’s decorative loaf that looked exactly like a huge penis
Farewell Julia. We’ll never forget your snail… #PastryWeek #GBBO pic.twitter.com/A2WiSLoTqH
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) October 3, 2017
9. BBC newsreader Simon McCoy’s very unexcited announcement about Kate’s pregnancy
10. Gemma Collins falling through a trap door at the BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards
I have watched #GemmaCollins fall from about 25 different angles & it just gets funnier each time 😂😂😂 #R1TeenAwards pic.twitter.com/SNQOAlCp2U
— Vicky (@vickybartlettx) October 23, 2017
11. When Amir Khan asked if a woman had ever been Prime Minister on I’m a Celeb
#ImACeleb Amir Khan: Has there ever been a woman Prime Minister?? pic.twitter.com/7jF2xj1r84
— Dr Irfan Malik (@dr_irfanmalik) November 27, 2017
12. Grindah’s stag-do on People Just Do Nothing
13. The PAINFULLY awkward moment a woman on First Dates bailed without telling her date
And even though they weren’t first broadcast on British TV, we couldn’t do a round-up without including these utter gems:
14. When Fox News accidentally interviewed the smartest man in the world about Hurricane Irma
Fox may have just interviewed the smartest man alive. pic.twitter.com/HerM2F1M9m
— Barstool News Network (@BarstoolNewsN) September 10, 2017
15. And finally, Australian MP Bob Katter’s baffling transition from talking about gay marriage to… deadly crocodiles
In case you missed it, here's Bob Katter's alternative view on the #samesexmarriage debate. Thanks for watching. #Insiders #auspol pic.twitter.com/iObsR1tDs1
— Insiders ABC (@InsidersABC) November 18, 2017
(Image: BBC)