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
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Conan Affair
Further details
Bob has a hot date lined-up. All he needs now is to get rid of all his unwanted house guests, so he and his new lady can watch Conan The Barbarian in peace.
Unfortunately, Vic has broken the telly, and Bob tasks him with finding another one, or he risks being chucked out of the flat for good. As a last resort Vic may have to ask his randy neighbour Julie for help.
When Vic's brother Bosh - newly out of prison - turns up, Bob is still nowhere near having things perfect for his upcoming date. With a break-in, a gas leak, some crisp chardonnay and the Hindenburg Stretch maybe they will find a way to stop Bob from having to cancel the date.
Notes
This was the pilot episode. Speaking in an interview Bob Mortimer says: "It was never meant to be shown. It looks very different, we changed the geography of the room. Me and Jim do fall into the trap of getting a bit arsey and making comedy about bottoms, but that's mainly in the pilot."
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 14th January 2014
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Friday 22nd March 2013 at BBC Television Centre (Pilot)
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 25th September 2015 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Saturday 26th September 2015 | 1:40am | Gold |
| Saturday 21st May 2016 | 12:20am | Gold |
| Sunday 3rd July 2016 | 12:05am | Gold |
| Sunday 28th August 2016 | 1:00am | Gold |
| Sunday 28th August 2016 | 3:10am | Gold |
| Sunday 11th September 2016 | 2:20am | Gold |
| Monday 6th February 2017 | 12:20am | Gold |
Cast & crew
| Bob Mortimer | Bob |
| Vic Reeves | Vic |
| Daniel Simonsen | Erik |
| Morgana Robinson | Julie |
| Matt Berry | Beef |
| Dan Skinner | Bosh |
| Vic Reeves | Writer |
| Bob Mortimer | Writer |
| Andrew Ellard | Script Editor |
| Nick Wood | Director |
| Dave Walker | Inserts Director |
| Lisa Clark | Producer |
| Mark Freeland | Executive Producer |
| Richard Halladay (as Richard Halladey) | Editor |
| Jane Tomblin | Production Designer |
| Dan McGrath | Composer |
| Josh Phillips | Composer |
Videos
House of Fools Trailer
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer's unique take on the traditional British sitcom.
Featuring: Matt Berry (Beef), Bob Mortimer (Bob), Vic Reeves (Vic), Morgana Robinson (Julie), Daniel Simonsen (Erik) & Dan Skinner (Bosh).
Bob's Date
Beef has arranged a date for Bob, and suggests he watches Conan the Barbarian with her.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Matt Berry (Beef), Bob Mortimer (Bob) & Vic Reeves (Vic).
Mr Dirty Feathers
Bob has had it with Vic's habits around the house.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Bob Mortimer (Bob) & Vic Reeves (Vic).