Bob Mortimer
- 65 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
Press clippings Page 27
Live 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 2016Bob Mortimer's brewing hobby
Bob Mortimer has found a new hobby - making craft beers in his Kent garden.
Daily Star, 22nd May 2016Rewind: Vic and Bob's "Catterick" revisited
From Big Night Out and sketch shows in the 1990s, to Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) in the 2000s and House of Fools in more recent years - as well as their anarchic quiz show Shooting Stars - Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are one of the UK's most successful comedy double acts. But Catterick has been largely forgotten. As the pair announce more dates for their Poignant Moments tour, celebrating 25 years since they started performing together, we revisit their underrated 2004 comedy-drama...
Sophie Davies, Cult Box, 3rd May 2016Chortle Awards 2016 - Vic & Bob get Outstanding Contribution prize
The results of the Chortle Awards 2016 have been announced, with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer honoured with the Outstanding Contribution prize. Meanwhile Joseph Morpurgo wins in three categories.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd March 2016Review: Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer
Like the best dreams, I loved every minute of it. But now it's over, I'll enjoy spending days trying to unpick what I thought I saw and wonder if it made any sense at all.
Chris Johnston, Leicester Mercury, 8th February 2016Interview: Reeves and Mortimer
An interview with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
Vicki Power, The Daily Express, 6th February 2016