Matt Lucas and Matt Berry film Big Night Out sketches
Matt Lucas and Matt Berry have reunited with Vic & Bob to film some sketches for the new Vic & Bob's Big Night Out special. Production is now underway on the special following last week's announcement that the comedy duo were reuniting to update their 1990s sketch show.
The casting has been revealed because the stars have posted pictures of themselves on social media. Vic Reeves, operating under his real name of Jim Moir, posted the following on Twitter:
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Meanwhile Bob Mortimer posted:
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Matt Lucas, who previously starred alongside the duo in Shooting Stars, commented on his Twitter account in relation to the photo: "Reunited with Vic and Bob today! Filming with them for the first time in 8 years. Was magical. Always is."
Lucas also confirmed he was portraying Rag'n'Bone Man in the pictured sketch. It appears Mortimer is Ed Sheeran, with Reeves as Bruno Mars.
Matt Berry, who starred in House Of Fools alongside Vic & Bob, also posted a picture from the filming:
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The sketches have been recorded ahead of the studio audience segments. The Hospital Club studios in London have been booked for Tuesday 13th June and Wednesday 14th June, with producers confirming: "In this special show, Vic & Bob will introduce us to new characters as well as reuniting us with some old favourites. There will be sketches shot on location as well as songs, skits and stunts performed in front of the studio audience. There will be some surprise cameo appearances and a very well known television show will get the Vic & Bob makeover treatment."
Fans can apply to be in the studio audience via BBC Tickets
Earlier in the month Vic & Bob posted a picture of themselves in drag. It's not currently clear whether this was for a sketch for the TV show, or just the duo having fun in their own time.
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