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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Vic & Bob interview
"We're just trying to make each other laugh."
James Rampton, The Daily Express, 14th February 2015Vic and Bob: 'Comedy is still an establishment thing'
Practitioners of inspired idiocy since 1990, the Geordie duo have always existed outside the fashions of the mainstream. We visit them on the set of their surreal sitcom House Of Fools.
Rhik Samadder, The Guardian, 14th February 2015Comedy greats Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer may be getting on a bit now but they've definitely not lost their touch as their surreal sitcom House Of Fools returns for a second series .
They're older and wiser, but as funny as ever.
The show is set in the home of old friends 'Vic' and 'Bob' where the gags come fast and furious, as do the pratfalls.
"It's an old-fashioned sitcom with people falling over and word play," explains Vic, "but there are also good stories with peaks and troughs."
This season sees their sexy neighbour Julie (Morgana Robinson) opening a bistro, Bob's strange son Erik (Daniel Simonson) getting a girlfriend, and more hilarious visits from their lothario pal Beef (Matt Berry).
It's the brand of comedy that made Vic and Bob famous in the 90s with their anarchic panel show, Shooting Stars.
"We needed barriers to keep the fans back," recalls Vic, 56.
"But now we are the oldest comics working," Bob, 55, adds. "And there's less drink involved."
"I have a Snowball 10 minutes before filming ends. That's about as rock 'n' roll as it gets, but this is probably the most fun we've had. I'm really proud of it."
Jennifer Rodger, The Mirror, 14th February 2015Matt Berry and Morgana Robinson on House of Fools
Today, we bring you our catch-up with Bob's regular house guests, Matt Berry and Morgana Robinson.
Paul Holmes, The Velvet Onion, 13th February 2015Interview: Dan Skinner, Daniel Simonsen and Ellie White
Today, we bring you our catch-up with Bob's regular house guests, Dan Skinner, Daniel Simonsen and Ellie White.
Paul Holmes, The Velvet Onion, 12th February 2015Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer on House of Fools
To celebrate its return, TVO sat down with the main cast during the filming of Series Two to discuss the show. Today, we bring you our catch-up with the legendary duo at the centre of it all: Reeves and Mortimer.
Paul Holmes, The Velvet Onion, 11th February 2015Vic and Bob planning live comedy tour
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer say they are planning to tour the UK with a live show later this year. They also say Shooting Stars could return one day.
British Comedy Guide, 10th February 2015Vic & Bob: House of Fools, future tours, and Ant & Dec
It's Vic and Bob's silver jubilee! We meet the absurdist comedy heroes to talk about their 25 years on our screens.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 9th February 2015DVD review: House of Fools series one
Draw near. Nearer still. Nearer still: The spectacular stupidity of Vic and Bob's House of Fools comes to DVD this month, gathering all six episodes of series one in their surreal, pun-spinning, slapstick glory.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 3rd February 2015DVD review: Vic and Bob's House Of Fools - Series 1
Warning: if you don't like silliness, look away now.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 26th January 2015