Bob Mortimer
- 65 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Crackanory Series 4 stories revealed
More details on the fourth series of channel Dave's storytelling series Crackanory have now been revealed, including photos and details on the stories, writers and readers involved.
British Comedy Guide, 21st December 2016Review: 25 Years of Reeves and Mortimer
It's always going to be a challenge for Vic and Bob to satisfy a crowd made up of fans from so many of their incarnations. But they blend the eras as skilfully as Bob believes his toupee to be blended (it is from a supplier called 'Check Out The Blend' after all) - most notably in a That's Justice meets Dove from Above finale.
Matt Cartmell, Beyond The Joke, 10th December 2016The best Christmas comedy of 2016
Need comic relief during the holiday season? Vic and Bob's catchphrase-heavy nonsense and Stewart Lee's shameless nostalgia are among the top offerings.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th November 2016Vic & Bob: 'It's really a music hall act that we do'
Britain's favourite Dadaist comedians and our last great comedy duo are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a new live show.
Tim Adams, The Observer, 23rd October 2016Crackanory Series 4 confirmed
Channel Dave has confirmed that Crackanory will return for a fourth run. The 8-part series will feature readers including Sherdian Smith and Dara O Briain.
British Comedy Guide, 13th October 2016Live Review, Athletico Mince
Putting a podcast onstage is an interesting thing though. The presence of an audience definitely changes the dynamic. At what point does it become a gig that just happens to be being recorded? Certainly from the moment Bob and Andy came on it felt very much like they were doing a show - a great one - rather than a recording.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd September 201610 surprising truths we've learnt from WILTY guests
From the celeb that went to school with Bin Laden, to Mel Giedroyc's very cheeky snog.
Radio Times, 16th September 2016The Rob Brydon-helmed panel show is on its 10th series now, and it has endured for a reason: it's reliably good - albeit formulaic - fun, thanks to the counterintuitive chemistry of David Mitchell and Lee Mack, plus the well-chosen guests. Tonight's episode features the irascible Michael Smiley, the mordant Diane Morgan, the always
Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 9th September 2016How comedy brought video games back to TV
Two comedians and a bit of star power have brought the gaming show back to British television, hoping to draw in gamers and non-gamers alike.
Keith Stuart, The Guardian, 6th September 2016Having barely scratched 100,000 years of human history in January's one-off special, a full series of Jimmy Carr's celebrity quiz arrives to finish the job. As with the Big Fat annual affairs, the quality is likely dictated by the guests therein, but tonight's opening lineup suggests a strong start. David Mitchell, Bob Mortimer and Mel Giedroyc feature, while Kristen Schaal adds transatlantic talent to the historical hullabaloo.
Mark Gibbings-Jones, The Guardian, 15th August 2016