William Shatner Just Gave The Most Bizarre Interview On 'Good Morning Britain'

We can't work out if he was joking or not.
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William Shatner left ‘Good Morning Britain’ presenters Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard baffled, after giving a bizarre interview.

The former ‘Star Trek’ actor appeared on the ITV breakfast show on Friday (7 October) to speak about Europe’s largest ‘Star Trek’ convention, which is currently being held in Birmingham.

However, he caused chaos as he was interviewed via video link, blasting the hosts for not doing their research before getting their names wrong.

William Shatner was interviewed by Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway
William Shatner was interviewed by Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway
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The interview began with some technical difficulties, with William remarking: “This primitive place! I’m among savages. Where am I?”

As Kate and Ben then asked him about his favourite episode, which William sarcastically replied to saying: “That’s a very unusual question. Did you do research on that?”

Revealing the question had been sent in by a fan, Kate hit back saying: “Don’t mock us!”

He then got confused about the pair’s names, asking if someone called Neil was there.

“No, it’s Kate and Ben in the studio,” Ben replied.

“Neil’s not here? They told me Neil would be here.”

William ended the interview, saying: “Lovely to chat to you... if that’s what it was.”

A laughing Ben joked: “I’m going to get a drink, forget the Birmingham Convention.”

The show’s Twitter account made light of the interview after they went off air, joking:

Well, that was interesting #WilliamShatner...

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) October 7, 2016

Ben was also convinced William was having a laugh at his and Kate’s expense, adding:

I can't John - think we just got school by a very mischievous @WilliamShatner 😳😳😳😂😂😂 https://t.co/ryYUa4JshB

— Ben Shephard (@benshephard) October 7, 2016

The interview sparked quite the reaction from viewers too:

Who'd of thought Captain Kirk would have such attitude! Poor @benshephard and @kategarraway hilarious though!! #williamshatner #startrek

— Helen (@HelenMalaine) October 7, 2016

Always thought these interviews were rehearsed beforehand. William shatner interview is proof they are not @benshephard @kategarraway #GMB

— Micaela McDonagh (@micaelamcdonagh) October 7, 2016

Not sure what I just watched! @benshephard @kategarraway @GMB ? Was that the real Captain Kirk!! Bizarre interview...'hello, hello?'

— Graham Wettone (@grahamwettone) October 7, 2016

That was strangely brilliant @GMB @benshephard @kategarraway #WilliamShatner

— Iwan Thomas MBE (@Iwanrunner) October 7, 2016

There's a saying in live TV. Don't work with animals, children or William Shatner @GraemeKelly1 #GoodMorningBritain https://t.co/0eUNzklC20

— Angelos (@angelos_ap) October 7, 2016

Omg how rude was William shatner @benshephard .

— Peggyhall65hall (@peggyhall65) October 7, 2016

#gmb poor @benshephard & @kategarraway with crazy William Shatner 🙈 thank god they could hang up on him

— Natasha Gwyther (@Tashymapants) October 7, 2016

The actor has since taken to Twitter to explain why he appeared so confused during the chat, and it’s all because Ben and Kate weren’t talking English, apparently...

The UK press asks the strangest questions.đŸ˜±I wish they spoke English so I could understand them better! 🙄😏😜

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) October 7, 2016

‘Good Morning Britain’ airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.

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