Hugh Grant: England Had Its Own O.J. Simpson Sized Trial

Hugh Grant looks back at the widely publicized trial of the British politician Jeremy Thorpe, who Grant plays in 'A Very English Scandal.'

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[starlinguk]

"I feel faintly smug about it" is the most British thing anyone has ever said.

[EverATVAddict]

Hugh Grant was BLOODY BRILLIANT in that series. Having mainly known him for the Hugh-Grant-esque roles, his acting in this series was astounding and I'm so glad he's getting the recognition as an actor which he wholeheartedly deserves.

[dontbefatuousjeffrey]

I love his whole discomfited, awkward thing... He takes a natural reticence and turns it into brilliant comic timing.

[BelMegloub]

I simply can't get enough of Hugh Grant. Brilliant actor, delightful and witty guest. What a come back he's made!

[torbjornlekberg]

It feels odd to say this, but I have no idea of how to express it otherwise: He is great at being brittish.

[patrycjaorska]

I could listen to him for hours, he's charming in such a smart way, love his sarcastic, ironic sense of humor, subtle not straigh in the face one

[googleyeyed]

Hugh never disappoints: Charming, effortlessly witty and intelligent always.

[kamaurahamukti]

nothing beats the British way of conversing - delightful.

[tinaloye]

I never got the obsession before but bloody hell, that man is charming AF!

[catmonkey]

Hugh Grant is getting better and better. A very English Scandal is superb, great performances by all.

[priiyaankaa]

Hugh Grant's voice is music to ears & he would never interrupt while someone's talking & how can he be always so relaxed...smiling face always

[Jeneva]

Hugh Grant is the ultimate charming English gentleman. Love him, and his splendid humor. Thanks for posting ! :)

[sweepingtime]

It's not fair that Hugh Grant looks more handsome the older he gets.

[ludovitche]

"I feel faintly smug about it"
:)

[joshmills]

"I feel faintly smug about it." This dry kind of humor isn't cultivated in the US and it should be.

[evanodonovan]

"He had manners one day and wealth sufficient to provide me with a gift, it would be dreadfully gauche to speak ill of him regardless of his apparent disdain for most of the world's population."

[shreyar]

I never grow tired of hearing Hugh Grant talk.

[aligensa]

One of the few who's even wittier off screen than on.

[robbyrobby]

"In Paddington with him as the bear" I cannot tell you how many different ways that is trippy

[wren]

"I just did Paddington 2 with him playing the bear. Uh ... "
LMAO