Quite A Boast - A Celebration of Reeves & Mortimer

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Welcome to Quite a Boast! - A podcast to celebrate the work and genius of Jim Moir & Bob Mortimer - their TV shows, live performances, books, hit records, podcasts, Jim's art, Bob's fishing! With stories, insights and tittle tattle from friends, colleagues and admirers. It's a beauty!Podcast cover Photograph by Jake Chessum'Peanuts' music used with kind permission of Matt Lucas. Edit by Ed Lewis.Divine Comedians Podcast;https://open.spotify.com/show/64xCXkpwT7IyaBJeU41Jt3?si=5c9cbfbc054b47a5Depository of Curious Stuff Facebook page;https://www.facebook.com/groups/128206249199947
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Quite A Boast - Episode 11 - Jonathan Ross

May 16 2024 65 mins  
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... Hosted on Acast. See acast

Quite A Boast - Episode 10 - Mike Wattam

Apr 23 2024 42 mins  
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 giv

Quite A Boast - Episode 9 - Ulrika Jonsson

Mar 26 2024 62 mins  
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

Quite A Boast - Episode 8 - Matt Lucas

Feb 12 2024 52 mins  
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 nightmare

Quite A Boast - Episode 7 - Vaun Earl Norman

Dec 19 2023 61 mins  
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 th

Quite A Boast - Episode 6 - Dan McGrath

Nov 07 2023 80 mins  
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!

Quite A Boast - Episode 5 - Fred Aylward

Oct 05 2023 67 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. Se

Quite A Boast - Episode 4 - Charlie Higson

Sep 13 2023 86 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor

Quite A Boast - Episode 3 - Dan Renton Skinner

Jul 11 2023 48 mins  
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. Hosted o

Quite A Boast - Episode 2 - Dorian Crook

May 24 2023 56 mins  
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