Quite A Boast - A Celebration of Reeves & Mortimer

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Welcome to Quite a Boast! - A podcast to celebrate the work and genius of Jim Moir & Bob Mortimer - their TV shows, live performances, books, hit records, podcasts, Jim's art, Bob's fishing! With stories, insights and tittle tattle from friends, colleagues and admirers. It's a beauty!Podcast cover Photograph by Jake Chessum'Peanuts' music used with kind permission of Matt Lucas. Edit by Ed Lewis.Divine Comedians Podcast;https://open.spotify.com/show/64xCXkpwT7IyaBJeU41Jt3?si=5c9cbfbc054b47a5Depository of Curious Stuff Facebook page;https://www.facebook.com/groups/128206249199947 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Quite A Boast - Episode 30 - Alan Marke

    JAN 22

    Quite A Boast - Episode 30 - Alan Marke

    In this episode we chat with legendary producer Alan Marke, who after founding Channel X alongside Jonathan Ross, brought Vic Reeves Big Night Out to the air, this was followed by The Smell of R&M. Shooting Stars, It’s Ulrika, Bang Bang, Families At War, Catterick and Hebburn. Alan tells of his adventures with Jim & Bob from the Goldsmiths Tavern, to the Groucho Club, to the hotels of Eastbourne. Oh, and he also produced the amazing Detectorists starring Mackenzie Crook & Toby Jones! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  2. Quite A Boast - Episode 29 - Ben Addison

    12/17/2025

    Quite A Boast - Episode 29 - Ben Addison

    In this episode we chat with Ben Addison from Boys Wonder, the band described by Jim Moir as “the greatest band that never was”. Ben discusses his long-time friendship with Jim, from daytime drinking in Covent Garden to making home videos on tour in France to Jim introducing them on stage for the band’s recent comeback show. Also hear how an admin mix-up may have robbed Boys Wonder the chance of recording a possible hit single with Vic Reeves, and of when Ben’s other band Corduroy had a brief encounter with a Carry On legend. https://www.facebook.com/boyswonderofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/boyswonderofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  3. Quite A Boast - Episode 28 - Charlie Chuck

    11/09/2025

    Quite A Boast - Episode 28 - Charlie Chuck

    DONKEY!  In this episode we speak to the one and only David Kear, better known as Charlie Chuck. David regales us with a myriad of anecdotes from his many years in showbusiness; taking in everyone from Malcolm Hardee & Deborah Meaden to The Grumbleweeds & Sir Paul McCartney.  We also find out how a sparsely attended performance in Edinburgh lead to David being offered the role of Uncle Peter on 'The Smell of Reeves & Mortimer'.  I’ll tell yer that! You can buy Charlie’s autobiography, "I’ll Tell Yer That" here:   Autobiography: I'll Tell Yer That | Edie Wakefield's Shop Also on Instagram here; https://www.instagram.com/cakeyswine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  4. Quite A Boast - Episode 27 - David G Croft

    10/05/2025

    Quite A Boast - Episode 27 - David G Croft

    We are joined in this episode by Director & Producer David G Croft, who has many a tale to tell from his long and illustrious career in television; from co-creating The Crystal Maze to directing LIVE AID! He also tells us about his time working with Vic & Bob on Shooting Stars and the Viz Top Tips videos. Find out what foodstuff David was asked to procure for Vic & Bob’s football viewing snack, and how inaccurate headgear caused tension on the set of the Lance Corporal Boiled Egg sketch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  5. Quite A Boast - Episode 26 - Alex Lowe

    09/08/2025

    Quite A Boast - Episode 26 - Alex Lowe

    Our guest in this episode is actor & comedian Alex Lowe aka Clinton Baptiste aka Barry from Watford.  Alex regales us with stories from his extensive career including his experiences working with Vic & Bob in 'Monkey Trousers', 'House of Fools' and on the Whitehouse & Higson penned sitcom pilot, 'The Honeymoon’s Over'.  Also hear tales of corpsing alongside Angelos Epithemiou and ghost hunting with Vaun Earl Norman, and how the advent of the age of the podcast has brought about new creative possibilities for him as a performer. https://www.instagram.com/baptisteclinton https://www.barryfromwatford.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9gXOAJkNTGMYQCtjQJsXjQ https://www.patreon.com/angelosandbarryshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  6. Quite A Boast - Episode 25 - James Brown

    08/05/2025

    Quite A Boast - Episode 25 - James Brown

    In this episode we chat with journalist, author and Novelty Island stomper, James Brown.. one time features editor for the NME and creator of the legendary Loaded magazine.  After initially bonding over a shared love for early 80s Electro, he developed a close bond with Jim Moir who eventually became his landlord.  James regales us with tales of touring with Vic Reeves Big Night Out including experiencing a unique view of the show in Leicester, as well as revealing Jim’s specific wage demands for writing a column in Loaded. https://www.instagram.com/jamesjamesbrown https://x.com/jamesjamesbrown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 20m
  7. Quite A Boast - Episode 24 - Jack Dee

    06/28/2025

    Quite A Boast - Episode 24 - Jack Dee

    Our guest in this episode has a face like stand-up comic, actor, writer, podcaster and Shooting Stars team captain.. it's the one and only Jack Dee, who talks us through his career in comedy from the 1980s to the present day. Jack describes how he found his role in the Shooting Stars set up, and how each week he managed to survive a barrage of insults from Vic & Bob, who had one goal in mind; to make Jack laugh! Jack also reminisces about recording the Shooting Stars sketches and working alongside Ulrika and Angelos Epithimiou. https://jackdeecomedy.com/ Oh My Dog! Podcast link; https://open.spotify.com/show/1Cplb0Tk0KteJ3IW8yVinV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  8. Quite A Boast - Episode 23 - Rhys Thomas

    05/23/2025

    Quite A Boast - Episode 23 - Rhys Thomas

    In this episode we chat with actor, writer & director, Rhys Thomas, who has worked on numerous television shows over the years including creating the sublime 'Brian Pern' mockumentaries and the delightful CBBC series 'Dodger'. He started his television career in a schoolboy work experience placement as a runner on Shooting Stars where he rubbed shoulders with several of his comedy heroes. Rhys tells us how he became a George Dawes stand-in, provided the profane comments for Donald Cox The Sweaty Fox and was present for the creation of Kinky John Fowler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
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Welcome to Quite a Boast! - A podcast to celebrate the work and genius of Jim Moir & Bob Mortimer - their TV shows, live performances, books, hit records, podcasts, Jim's art, Bob's fishing! With stories, insights and tittle tattle from friends, colleagues and admirers. It's a beauty!Podcast cover Photograph by Jake Chessum'Peanuts' music used with kind permission of Matt Lucas. Edit by Ed Lewis.Divine Comedians Podcast;https://open.spotify.com/show/64xCXkpwT7IyaBJeU41Jt3?si=5c9cbfbc054b47a5Depository of Curious Stuff Facebook page;https://www.facebook.com/groups/128206249199947 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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