House Of Fools
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2014 - 2015
- 13 episodes (2 series)
Studio audience sitcom created by and starring Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Also features Daniel Simonsen, Morgana Robinson, Matt Berry, Dan Skinner and Ellie White
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Series 1, Episode 5 - The Birthday Affair
Further details
When Vic invites Erika (Bob's ex-wife) over as a surprise for Bob's birthday, Bob is not at all pleased. Unbeknown to Vic, Erika has a death wish for Bob.
Together, the boys agree the only way for them to get Erika to leave, and guarantee Bob's safety, is for Bob to play dead - literally.
With Julie and Bosh in on the facade, they attempt to safely steer Erika back to Norway without her finding out. But as Erika turns out to be a lot more fun than anyone predicted, Bob is left to fend for himself while the others party into the night at his supposed wake.
Bob has never had such a miserable birthday. But there is one more surprise to come...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 11th February 2014
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Bob Mortimer | Bob |
| Vic Reeves | Vic |
| Daniel Simonsen | Erik |
| Morgana Robinson | Julie |
| Matt Berry | Beef |
| Dan Skinner | Bosh |
| Sofia Ledarp | Erika |
| Arabella Weir | Advert Wife |
| Vic Reeves | Writer |
| Bob Mortimer | Writer |
| Nick Wood | Director |
| Dave Walker | Inserts Director |
| Lisa Clark | Producer |
| Mark Freeland | Executive Producer |
| Jake Bernard | Editor |
| Jane Tomblin | Production Designer |
| Dan McGrath | Composer |
| Josh Phillips | Composer |
Videos
Erik's Mum
Vic's stories about Erik's mum don't quite add up.
Featuring: Vic Reeves (Vic) & Dan Skinner (Bosh).
Birthday Boy
Bob's hunt for a birthday present takes a depressing turn.
Featuring: Bob Mortimer (Bob).