Quite A Boast - A Celebration of Reeves & Mortimer

Quite A Boast - Episode 32 - Peter Brooke Turner

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:20:58 GMT

In this episode we chat with one of the original 'Big Night Out' performers, Peter Brooke Turner aka the Easy Listening Man.

Peter’s story takes us from Hogarthian nights with Vic & Bob in Deptford, to playing Glastonbury with Les, to traversing the globe as a member of the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain. Hear tales of singing underpants, the extraordinary orangeness of Des O’Connor and also how to stage a full one-man theatrical performance in an aeroplane lavatory..

End song is;

'Easy Listening Man' by Tony Penultimate & The Ukulele Kings

(copyright - Peter Brooke Turner)

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Quite A Boast - Episode 31 - Jim Moir (aka Mr Vic Reeves)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:45:39 GMT

Ladies & Gentlemen, we give you the man who is Vic Reeves – the great Jim Moir! Join us on a glorious romp through the early days of the Big Night Out, from live yoghurt eating with Bob to cauliflowers in fish tanks, from Davy Stott’s dancing buttocks to sitting in a shed as Suzanne Vega’s support act, from weak lager at the Albany Empire to tequila shots on Top of The Pops.

Along the way we talk about comedy, art, music, catchphrases and handmade puppets. High quality!

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Quite A Boast - Episode 30 - Alan Marke

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:59:25 GMT

In this episode we chat with legendary producer Alan Marke, who after founding Channel X alongside Jonathan Ross, brought Vic Reeves Big Night Out to the air, this was followed by The Smell of R&M. Shooting Stars, It’s Ulrika, Bang Bang, Families At War, Catterick and Hebburn. Alan tells of his adventures with Jim & Bob from the Goldsmiths Tavern, to the Groucho Club, to the hotels of Eastbourne. Oh, and he also produced the amazing Detectorists starring Mackenzie Crook & Toby Jones!

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Quite A Boast - Episode 29 - Ben Addison

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:46:31 GMT

In this episode we chat with Ben Addison from Boys Wonder, the band described by Jim Moir as “the greatest band that never was”. Ben discusses his long-time friendship with Jim, from daytime drinking in Covent Garden to making home videos on tour in France to Jim introducing them on stage for the band’s recent comeback show. Also hear how an admin mix-up may have robbed Boys Wonder the chance of recording a possible hit single with Vic Reeves, and of when Ben’s other band Corduroy had a brief encounter with a Carry On legend.

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Quite A Boast - Episode 28 - Charlie Chuck

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:53:31 GMT

DONKEY! In this episode we speak to the one and only David Kear, better known as Charlie Chuck. David regales us with a myriad of anecdotes from his many years in showbusiness; taking in everyone from Malcolm Hardee & Deborah Meaden to The Grumbleweeds & Sir Paul McCartney. We also find out how a sparsely attended performance in Edinburgh lead to David being offered the role of Uncle Peter on 'The Smell of Reeves & Mortimer'. I’ll tell yer that!

You can buy Charlie’s autobiography, "I’ll Tell Yer That" here:

Autobiography: I'll Tell Yer That | Edie Wakefield's Shop

Also on Instagram here;

https://www.instagram.com/cakeyswine

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Quite A Boast - Episode 27 - David G Croft

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:44:52 GMT

We are joined in this episode by Director & Producer David G Croft, who has many a tale to tell from his long and illustrious career in television; from co-creating The Crystal Maze to directing LIVE AID! He also tells us about his time working with Vic & Bob on Shooting Stars and the Viz Top Tips videos. Find out what foodstuff David was asked to procure for Vic & Bob’s football viewing snack, and how inaccurate headgear caused tension on the set of the Lance Corporal Boiled Egg sketch.

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Quite A Boast - Episode 26 - Alex Lowe

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:11:56 GMT

Our guest in this episode is actor & comedian Alex Lowe aka Clinton Baptiste aka Barry from Watford. Alex regales us with stories from his extensive career including his experiences working with Vic & Bob in 'Monkey Trousers', 'House of Fools' and on the Whitehouse & Higson penned sitcom pilot, 'The Honeymoon’s Over'. Also hear tales of corpsing alongside Angelos Epithemiou and ghost hunting with Vaun Earl Norman, and how the advent of the age of the podcast has brought about new creative possibilities for him as a performer.

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https://www.barryfromwatford.co.uk/

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Quite A Boast - Episode 25 - James Brown

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:36:00 GMT

In this episode we chat with journalist, author and Novelty Island stomper, James Brown.. one time features editor for the NME and creator of the legendary Loaded magazine. After initially bonding over a shared love for early 80s Electro, he developed a close bond with Jim Moir who eventually became his landlord. James regales us with tales of touring with Vic Reeves Big Night Out including experiencing a unique view of the show in Leicester, as well as revealing Jim’s specific wage demands for writing a column in Loaded.

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Quite A Boast - Episode 24 - Jack Dee

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:42:24 GMT

Our guest in this episode has a face like stand-up comic, actor, writer, podcaster and Shooting Stars team captain.. it's the one and only Jack Dee, who talks us through his career in comedy from the 1980s to the present day. Jack describes how he found his role in the Shooting Stars set up, and how each week he managed to survive a barrage of insults from Vic & Bob, who had one goal in mind; to make Jack laugh! Jack also reminisces about recording the Shooting Stars sketches and working alongside Ulrika and Angelos Epithimiou.

https://jackdeecomedy.com/

Oh My Dog! Podcast link;

https://open.spotify.com/show/1Cplb0Tk0KteJ3IW8yVinV

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Quite A Boast - Episode 23 - Rhys Thomas

Fri, 23 May 2025 15:45:55 GMT

In this episode we chat with actor, writer & director, Rhys Thomas, who has worked on numerous television shows over the years including creating the sublime 'Brian Pern' mockumentaries and the delightful CBBC series 'Dodger'. He started his television career in a schoolboy work experience placement as a runner on Shooting Stars where he rubbed shoulders with several of his comedy heroes. Rhys tells us how he became a George Dawes stand-in, provided the profane comments for Donald Cox The Sweaty Fox and was present for the creation of Kinky John Fowler.

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Quite A Boast - Episode 22 - Matt Lipsey

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 18:23:51 GMT

In this episode we are joined by director Matt Lipsey, who has directed some of the best comedy shows of our time, including; Little Britain, Human Remains, Upstart Crow, Psychoville, Inside No.9 and Ted Lasso. He was also behind the camera for some classic Reeves & Mortimer moments.. hear how he coped with a corpsing Mark Benton whilst filming Catterick and learn how maintaining temperature control helped keep a crocodile docile for a Croc Botherer sketch on Monkey Trousers.

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Quite A Boast - Episode 21 - James Atkin & Ian Dench from EMF

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 20:15:48 GMT

In this episode we chat with James Atkin & Ian Dench from the Forest of Dean’s finest beat combo, EMF. We discuss their 1995 hit single with Vic & Bob, ‘I’m A Believer’ and also discuss how the collaboration came about. We hear stories about it’s recording and promotion and learn of their pride of being immortalised on The Man With The Stick’s helmet, Bob’s love of cheap lager and Jim’s attempt to trademark the famous ‘Oi’ refrain.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2czSiogxA8W7LiZCJr1LMG?si=e121939670ea4d50

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Quite A Boast - Episode 20 - Iain Coyle

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:56:20 GMT

In this episode we talk to Iain Coyle, who went from being a Runner for Jonathan Ross to a top TV Commissioner. Along the way he has had numerous adventures in television including writing questions for Vic & Bob on Shooting Stars and being a ‘naughty boy’ on Families At War. Hear how Mark Lamarr could start a fight in an empty room and how Leo Sayer came a cropper on a treadmill!

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Quite A Boast - Episode 19 - Les Dennis

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:04:42 GMT

In this episode we speak to the legendary Les Dennis, who has been a permanent fixture on our TV screens for over 50 years; from his work with Russ Abbott, to Family Fortunes, to his role in Ricky Gervais' Extras. He has also survived the trauma of appearing at Baron’s Nightclub on Bang Bang It’s Reeves & Mortimer, partaking in the final challenge on Shooting Stars and also taking to the ring to have a good old punch up with Bob Mortimer …all for a good cause of course!

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Quite A Boast - Episode 18 - Bruce Dessau

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 15:41:17 GMT

In this episode we speak to journalist, reviewer and author, Bruce Dessau. Bruce is the founder of the 'Beyond The Joke' website and writer of several books including the ‘Reeves & Mortimer’ biography.

Bruce tells us about when he first chanced upon the pre-TV Vic Reeves Big Night Out in the late 80s and we discuss Jim & Bob’s career progression throughout the years. We also discuss Bruce’s love of music; from his devotion to Top of The Pops to his very brief stint in a legendary British indie group.

https://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/

You can find Bruce's book here;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reeves-Mortimer-Bruce-Dessau/dp/0752817817/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1390648366&sr=1-1

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Quite A Boast - Episode 17 - Nancy Sorrell Moir

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:32:57 GMT

In this episode we have a lovely chat with Nancy Sorrell Moir, who regales us with stories of her many years working alongside her husband, Jim (& Bob of course). From their first meeting during the filming of 'I Love 1991', to the joys of travelling around Britain & Ireland for the 'Painting Birds' tv series, we hear Nancy talk about her Catterick cosplay and of Jim suffering for his art whilst filming 'Vic & Bob’s Big Night Out'.

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Quite A Boast - Episode 16 - John Thomson

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:52:18 GMT

In this episode we chat with the legendary John Thomson; star of numerous TV shows from The Fast Show to Cold Feet, to Coronation Street to a stunt riding policeman in The Weekenders to Britain's sweariest chef in Monkey Trousers. Be aware that this episode may include a number of celebrity impressions …Great..

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Quite A Boast - Episode 15 - The Vic Reeves Big Night Out Orchestra

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 18:40:21 GMT

Oh Mr Songwriter! In this episode we speak to Sean Lyons, Kevin Powell & Morris Windsor, who once donned their racing silks as ¾ of the Vic Reeves Orchestra on the Big Night Out series. Between them, they have played alongside a number of acts; from Robyn Hitchcock to STEPs, from Alan Partridge to Brian Pern, and also contributed to Vic’s album I Will Cure You. They chat about their memories of filming the series and their long enduring friendship.

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Quite A Boast - Episode 14 - Simon Day

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:36:52 GMT

In this episode we chat with comedian, actor and Fast Show legend, Simon Day. We hear of how Vic & Bob were in attendance for Simon's first ever gig, which lead to a nationwide tour with the Big Night Out. We also hear of Katie Price's words of wisdom backstage at Shooting Stars and Simon chats about the day Gary 'Cheesy' Cheeseman fought back, "You damn fool Reeves!"

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Quite A Boast - Episode 13 - Mark Benton

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:23:52 GMT

In this episode we chat with actor Mark Benton; star of numerous TV and stage productions.. from Early Doors to Hairspray, Booze Cruise to Glengarry Glen Ross, he also appeared as Kev the Geordie Astronaut in Monkey Trousers and as the majestically mulleted Mark in Catterick. Hear how he made a career out of dressing up, putting on a wig and and having a laugh with his mates. Plus how he persevered doggedly through that memorable Catterick outtake...

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Quite A Boast - Episode 12 - Jack Dent

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:30:51 GMT

In this episode we chat with Jack Dent. One of Jim Moir's oldest friends and one fifth of the legendary Fashionable Five, he tells stories that range from drinking with the 'hairies' in the pubs of Darlington to running the Vic & Bob fan club to travelling the country with the 'Big Night Out' tour. Discover how the Fashionable Five freaked out Billy Idol and which huge pop star was a fully paid up member of the fan club.

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Quite A Boast - Episode 11 - Jonathan Ross

Thu, 16 May 2024 19:31:11 GMT

In this episode we are joined by television legend Jonathan Ross, who tells us how Vic Reeves Big Night Out moved from the pubs & clubs of North London to the nation's TV screens. We'll hear tales of dancing round a joint of meat with Gilbert & George, receiving a doctor's note fax from Morrissey and also discover what to wear for a forest fire...

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Quite A Boast - Episode 10 - Mike Wattam

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:05:38 GMT

In this episode we chat with actor Mike Wattam, the man who once posed the question "got any booze fort baby?" Learn how Mike and John Thomson narrowly diced with death whilst filming 'The Weekenders', find out about the brief and tumultuous career of boyband, Mandate and discover which award winning film director Mike was nearly on first name terms with. Please note: You can't give a baby booze!

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Quite A Boast - Episode 9 - Ulrika Jonsson

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:51:45 GMT

In this episode we chat with Ulrika Jonsson, who rose to fame via a number of TV shows; TV-AM, Gladiators and as a team captain on all 8 series of Shooting Stars. We hear how she held her own opposite '50s throw back' Mark Lamarr, Will Self & Jack Dee, Vic & Bob's approach to recording sketches and what her Swedish father made of Shooting Stars. Ladies & Gentlemen, it's ULRIKA-KA-KA!!

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Quite A Boast - Episode 8 - Matt Lucas

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:36:54 GMT

PEANUTS! In this episode we find out how comedy legend Matt Lucas went from being an incensed teenager complaining to Channel 4 about 'Vic Reeves Big Night Out' to occupying the drummer's stool on Shooting Stars as George Dawes. We also discover how a baked potato saved lockdown, how he nearly died on the set of Catterick and which Vic & Bob sketch gave David Walliams nightmares..

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Quite A Boast - Episode 7 - Vaun Earl Norman

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:44:25 GMT

In this episode we mess about, make jokes and have a daft laugh with Vaun Earl Norman; whose encounters with Bob on the Iain Lee Radio Show lead to him becoming a regular performer on Vic & Bob's Big Night Out. Vaun explains how a serious life changing event caused him to reevaluate his life and enter the world of comedy. He also tells of his close personal relationship with the singer George Ezra.

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Quite A Boast - Episode 6 - Dan McGrath

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:23:05 GMT

In this episode we chat with a man who went from Channel 4's 'The Big Breakfast' and the 'Radio 1 Breakfast Show' to become one of our leading TV theme composers and a frequent R&M musical collaborator. Hear stories featuring members of The Beatles and Peter Sellers to Chris Evans and Gone Fishing's Ted the dog. Also find out why the theme to 'Strictly...' may contain 'Peanuts!' and Beef...

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Quite A Boast - Episode 5 - Fred Aylward

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:54:04 GMT

LES SPEAKS! In this episode we have a fascinating conversation with artist, Fred Aylward about the highs and lows of life as 'Les'. Hear many stories including how he witnessed the debut live performance of Vic Reeves, how he possibly influenced one of the UK's greatest contemporary artists and the bizarre reason for the online popularity of Les Gets A Haircut.

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Quite A Boast - Episode 4 - Charlie Higson

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:42:22 GMT

In this episode we talk to actor, author and comedy legend Charlie Higson. We discuss his 30+ years of working with Reeves & Mortimer. From the Big Night Out shows in the Goldsmiths Tavern to Catterick, hear the Swiss Toni origin story, the joys of directing Tom Baker and what it was like being The Man With The Stick's body double.

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Quite A Boast - Episode 3 - Dan Renton Skinner

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:00:51 GMT

In this episode we chat with stand-up comedian and actor, Dan Renton Skinner. A longtime friend and cohort of Reeves and Mortimer, Dan tells us about his initial meeting with Bob and his work on various projects over the years. He tells stories of his time on Shooting Stars and we also find out a bit more about the beginnings of his comedy persona, Angelos Neil Epithemiou.

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Quite A Boast - Episode 2 - Dorian Crook

Wed, 24 May 2023 18:28:59 GMT

In this episode we chat with stand-up comedian, actor and air traffic controller, Dorian Crook. Dorian became friends with Jim Moir at art school and went on to appear onstage with Jim & Bob from the pubs & clubs of southeast London to nationwide tours at the height of their fame. He went on to be come a very funny comedian in his own right and is also a qualified pilot. We chat about the early days of Big Night Out and Dorian's input into various projects over the years.

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Quite A Boast - Episode 1 - Tony Way

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 09:24:47 GMT

In this episode we are joined by the actor Tony Way, who has appeared in numerous TV shows & films including Game of Thrones, After Life, Giri/Haji, Edge of Tomorrow, The Fast Show and Ali G Indahouse. Tony is also one of the Reeves & Mortimer repertory company and has featured in several of their shows from Bang, Bang to House of Fools - He's the kind of guy you look in the eye and sniff him!

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