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Quite A Boast - A Celebration of Reeves & Mortimer

QuiteABoastPodcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/34d. Total Eps: 34

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 15 - The Vic Reeves Big Night Out Orchestra

samedi 31 août 2024 • Duration 36:09

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

lundi 29 juillet 2024 • Duration 40:58

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 5 - Fred Aylward

jeudi 5 octobre 2023 • Duration 01:07:48

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

mercredi 13 septembre 2023 • Duration 01:26:09

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

mardi 11 juillet 2023 • Duration 48:33

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

mercredi 24 mai 2023 • Duration 56:45

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

dimanche 23 avril 2023 • Duration 01:03:57

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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Quite A Boast - Episode 13 - Mark Benton

lundi 1 juillet 2024 • Duration 55:03

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

lundi 3 juin 2024 • Duration 55:20

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

jeudi 16 mai 2024 • Duration 01:05:31

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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