British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
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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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X TV

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Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Vic Reeves. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions TV

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Catterick. Image shows from L to R: Carl (Bob Mortimer), Chris (Vic Reeves) TV

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Vic And Bob's Lucky Sexy Winners. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves. Copyright: Pett Productions TV

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Vic And Bob's Popadoodledandy. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: TV21 Productions TV

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House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions TV

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The Strange World Of Gurney Slade. Image shows from L to R: Sid Green, Gurney Slade (Anthony Newley), Dick Hills. Copyright: Associated Television TV

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