He is known for his surreal sense of humour in 2003, reeves and mortimer were listed in the observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in british comedy. It was nonpolitical, unoffensive and just out and out silliness. May 18, 2017 vic and bob are a comedy duo who have been working together since 1987. Reeves had a history with the track, having both sung it at the beginning of early big night out performances in london, and opened the channel 4 series with it. His original show called vic reeves variety palladium and in 1986 he moved the show to the goldsmiths tavern, new cross and renamed it vic reeves big night out where it became a regular, and popular, gig. James roderick moir born 24 january 1959, better known by the stage name vic reeves, is an english comedian, artist, musician, actor and television presenter, best known for his double act with bob mortimer as vic and bob. Together with bob mortimer, the iconic comedy double act reinvented the sketch show format in the entirely wacky big night out and the smell of reeves and mortimer, and created the bizarre game show shooting stars. Jim moir started performing comedy under various pseudonyms, eventually arriving at vic reeves, the northeasts top light entertainer.
Under the banner vic reeves big night out they were the toast of the london comedy scene, counting charlie higson, paul whitehouse and jonathan ross among their fans. Alternative footage, interactive menu, scene access, synopsis. Dec 29, 2017 vic reeves and bob mortimer didnt invent surreal, non sequiturfuelled comedy. With vic as the host, a plethora of bizarrely comical characters are wheeled out on stage, including the man with the stick, graham lister, judge nutmeg, the stotts, morrissey the consumer monkey and, of course, vics baldheaded, lab coatwearing assistant, les. Hebburn will be reevess first sitcom for the bbc since catterick. Vic reeves big night out was a cult british comedy stage show and later tv series which ran on channel 4 for two series in 1990 and 1991, as well as a new ye. Vic reeves and bob mortimer are working on a full big night. Its live incarnation marked the beginnings of the collaboration between vic reeves real name jim moir and bob mortimer and started their reeves and mortimer also known informally as vic and bob comedy double act. Christina applegate and linda cardellini, dead to me available on netflix in july 2020. A little chat with fred aylward wiffle lever to full.
The living carpets dine in les lunch club, judge nutmeg dishes out the punishment in thats justice and the man with the stick continues to search for his kids. With vic as the host, a plethora of bizarrely comical characters are wheeled out on stage, including the man with the stick, graham lister, judge nutmeg, the stotts, morrissey the consumer monkey and, of course, vic s baldheaded, lab coatwearing assistant, les. Brilliantly absurd variety show which marked the beginning of the collaboration between vic reeves and bob mortimer. Meet vic alongside a stellar list of other wellknown artists at the art car boot fair love margate edition where you can greet, haggle. Why vic reeves is the strangest, most perfect presenter. In 1995, reeves and mortimer released a cover of the monkees song im a believer with british band emf which reached no. This oversized full color book is an eclectic collection of scripts, doodles, character bios, photos and random assortments of humorous short stories, lists, and comics related to vic reeves big night out.
Vic reeves big night out was a cult british comedy stage show and later tv series which ran on channel 4 for two series in 1990 and 1991, as well as a new year special. Game retail limited acts as a broker and not a lender. The oneoff special, a reimagining of the original, will air on bbc2 on. Vic reeves big night out was a cult british comedy stage show and later tv series which ran on channel 4 for two. But vic reeves big night out, their anarchic early nineties show now resurrected for a. Les worked his way from pub backroom appearances to tv stardom with vic reeves big night out and ultimately les lives, his own series.
Vic reeves big night out was a british comedy tv series written by and starring vic reeves and bob mortimer, which ran on channel 4 for two series in 1990 and 1991. The smell of reeves and mortimer is a bbc tv sketch show written by and starring double act vic reeves and bob mortimer. Ross s production company channel x sold the show to channel 4, and despite televisions limitations the resultant series vic reeves big night out 199091. Vic reeves big night out began life as a regular thursday night gig at goldsmiths tavern. Dec 23, 2017 vic reeves and bob mortimer say tv needs more idiots as big night out returns to our screens the pair will be back with the hit show and want the face of television to change share. Vic and bob are joined by les, the man with the stick and kim wilde for a special edition of their unique brand of humour. This trigger happy tv collection includes hilarious hiddencamera moments from the. Stars vic reeves, fred aylward, bob mortimer, charlie higson and others. Aug 24, 2016 no, wait it was the tv comedy show vic reeves big night out, which ran from 1990 to 1991, and also featured les with his fear of chives, morrissey the consumer monkey and a game show called. Vic reeves to star in new bbc2 sitcom hebburn media. Another little nugget transcribed from my radio archives, this time from march 2007. He has been married to nancy sorrell since january 25, 2003.
Buy vic reeves art online shop and blog official website. Dec 20, 2017 it was nonpolitical, unoffensive and just out and out silliness. Its live incarnation marked the beginnings of the collaboration between vic reeves real name jim moir and bob mortimer and started their reeves and mortimer also known. Vic and bob are a comedy duo who have been working together since 1987. Its first series appeared in 1993 following the duos move to the bbc after. Vic reeves big night out cast and crew credits british. Vic reeves to star in new bbc2 sitcom hebburn the guardian. Achieved chart success with the song dizzy in 1991 with the band the wonderstuff. Vic reeves full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Vic reeves was born on january 24, 1959 in leeds, west yorkshire, england as james roderick moir. Vic remembers punk rock, gives advice on aromatherapy and ponders meat and veg, plus the return of a counciliatory judge nutmeg.
The show was later acknowledged as a seminal force in british comedy. Find out when vic reeves big night out is on tv, including series 1episode 1. It marked the beginnings of the collaboration between vic reeves real name jim moir and bob mortimer and started their vic and bob comedy double act. Here he met bob mortimer, who soon joined the show, and his growing tv profile led to the big night. Why vic reeves is the strangest, most perfect presenter for.
He is an actor and writer, known for catterick 2004, vic reeves big night out 1990 and house of fools 2014. The inimitable vic reeves again joins forces with the irrepressible bob mortimer to present intriguing crowdpleasers such as novelty island, les facts and the man with the stick. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from vic reeves. Vic reeves big night out channel 4, 19901991 when vic reeves big night out launched in 1990, the cover of nme said you dont know this yet but vic reeves is britains funniest man, and although it might have been something of a risk to put him on the cover, reeves went from a virtual unknown to a big comedy star by the end of the shows run as the selfstyled britains top. Vic reeves big night out c4 sketch show british comedy guide. Vic reeves and bob mortimer say tv needs more idiots as big night out returns to our screens the pair will be back with the hit show and want the face of television to change share. Feb 03, 2003 vic reeves big night out began life as a regular thursday night gig at goldsmiths tavern. Vic reeves big night out returns for surreal bbc2 special. Vic reeves big night out series 1 episode 1 part 2. Vic reeves and bob mortimer didnt invent surreal, non sequiturfuelled comedy. Vic reeves, born jim moir, is a consummate writer and performer of surreal comedy.
Vic reeves and bob mortimers return for another big night out will air over christmas, it has been revealed. As a solo performer, vic has branched out into various other fields, earning a number one single with the song dizzy, presenting historical series vic reeves examines and taking over from richard. Vic reeves big night out vic reeves 19901991 writer vic and bobs big night out 20182019. Vic reeves and bob mortimer say tv needs more idiots as. Vic reeves and bob mortimer say tv needs more idiots as big. Sep 30, 2008 vic reeves big night out was a cult british comedy stage show and later tv series which ran on channel 4 for two series in 1990 and 1991, as well as a new year special. Dec 05, 2017 vic reeves and bob mortimers return for another big night out will air over christmas, it has been revealed.
Watch vic reeves big night out season 2 prime video. Geoffrey swainerex features vic reeves is to star in a new bbc2 sitcom coproduced by steve. Vic and mortimer are doing a full big night out series. The oneoff special, a reimagining of the original, will air on bbc2. No, wait it was the tv comedy show vic reeves big night out, which ran from 1990 to 1991, and also featured les with his fear of chives, morrissey the consumer monkey and a.
Vic and bob are returning to their roots to bring back surreal stage show vic reeves big night out. The smell of reeves and mortimer season 1 full episodes. Vic reeves big night out c4 sketch show british comedy. A friend and i used to go and see his very early stuff, mainly around greenwichwoolwich area, if anybody remembers les from vic reeves big night out, he was an art technician at out school and he would get us free tickets. But vic reeves big night out, their anarchic early nineties show now resurrected for a christmas special bbc two. I was thrilled to interview fred aylward, who spent almost ten years as les, the baldheaded, labcoated henchman to vic reeves. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. The popular comedy duo are in the process of writing a new sketch series, which will be different to any other programme.
Vic reeves and bob mortimer are making a lowquality show for the bbc. The dashing vic reeves takes to the stage alongside the debonair bob mortimer. A new take on the classic book seriestv show from the 80s and. You need multiregion palntsc dvd player to view it in usacanada.
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