Bob Mortimer
- 65 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Red Nose Day 2017 plans revealed
Comic Relief's plans for Red Nose Day 2017 include a TV show involving stars including French & Saunders and Vic & Bob, plus a series of online comedy sketches, and much more.
British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2017The bedtime story series for grown-ups returns for a fourth run, with famous faces reading to camera as strange, twisted and often riotous worlds come to life via accompanying live action or animation. Kicking things off is Dara O Briain, reading the story of a Roman slave who, in trying to dodge his death, puts his life very much in danger. Continues tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday with Sheridan Smith, Bob Mortimer and Anna Friel spinning yarns.
Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 30th January 2017New book for comedy football podcast Athletico Mince
Bob Mortimer and Andy Dawson, the duo behind the acclaimed podcast Athletico Mince, are writing a spin-off book. The World of Football According to Athletico Mince will be published by John Blake Publishing on May 25.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st January 2017Best in comedy: 2016
We needed something to laugh at. Here's who helped...
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 27th December 2016Crackanory Series 4 stories revealed
More details on the fourth series of channel Dave's storytelling series Crackanory have now been revealed, including photos and details on the stories, writers and readers involved.
British Comedy Guide, 21st December 2016Bruce Dessau's top comedy gigs for 2016
Having been spoilt for choice when it came to picking TV highlights the live highlights felt thinner on the ground this year. The Edinburgh Fringe featured a lot of very good shows but few really great ones. Maybe comedians were a little knocked sideways by the Brexit vote. but two did respond well - see below. Elsewhere there were a few excellent big gigs and small gigs and it was nice to see some West End runs rather than bank raid arena one-offs. These shows are listed in absolutely no particular order.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st December 2016Review: 25 Years of Reeves and Mortimer
It's always going to be a challenge for Vic and Bob to satisfy a crowd made up of fans from so many of their incarnations. But they blend the eras as skilfully as Bob believes his toupee to be blended (it is from a supplier called 'Check Out The Blend' after all) - most notably in a That's Justice meets Dove from Above finale.
Matt Cartmell, Beyond The Joke, 10th December 2016The best Christmas comedy of 2016
Need comic relief during the holiday season? Vic and Bob's catchphrase-heavy nonsense and Stewart Lee's shameless nostalgia are among the top offerings.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th November 2016Vic & Bob: 'It's really a music hall act that we do'
Britain's favourite Dadaist comedians and our last great comedy duo are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a new live show.
Tim Adams, The Observer, 23rd October 2016Crackanory Series 4 confirmed
Channel Dave has confirmed that Crackanory will return for a fourth run. The 8-part series will feature readers including Sherdian Smith and Dara O Briain.
British Comedy Guide, 13th October 2016