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The Weekenders. Image shows from L to R: Bob (Bob Mortimer), Jim (Vic Reeves). Copyright: Granada Productions
The Weekenders

The Weekenders

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 1992
  • 1 pilot

Surreal sitcom pilot starring Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer as two friends who are in search of a quality sausage. Stars Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Simon Day, Brendan O'Sullivan, Wilfred Harrison and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Vic Reeves Jim
Bob Mortimer Bob
Simon Day (as Tommy Cockles) Slow PC
Brendan O'Sullivan Slow Burglar
Wilfred Harrison Father
Russell Dennett Electric Russell
Paul Whitehouse Spencer Pendel
Phil Oakey (as Philip Oakey) Speciality Meat Seller
David Boyce Alien Leader
Richard Ashton Tall Alien
Colin Burgess Short Alien
Ina Clough Seepage Seller
Harry Beety Boiled Onion Seller
Louise Yates Receptionist
John Thomson (as John Patrick-Thomson) Policeman 1
Mike Wattam (as Mike Wattan) Policeman 2
Kate Layden Queen Alien
Writing team
Vic Reeves (as Jim Moir) Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Production team
Sandy Johnson Director
Mark Robson Producer
David Liddiment Executive Producer
Charles Alexander Editor
Adrian Dunning Editor
Paul Rowan Production Designer
Margaret Crawford Casting Director
Lindy Hudson Costume Designer
Helen King Make-up Designer
Bill Connor Composer

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