Bob Mortimer

Acting

Bob Mortimer

Born 1959-05-23 · Acklam, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Bob Mortimer is an English comedian, television presenter, writer, and actor, best known for his partnership with Vic Reeves in the comedy duo Reeves and Mortimer. He has appeared in various television shows, including "Shooting Stars" and "Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing".

Acting credits

How to Build a Girl poster
5.8

The journey of Midlands teenager Johanna Morrigan, who reinvents herself as Dolly Wilde: fast-talking, lady sex-adventurer, moves to London, and gets a job as music critic in the hope of saving her poverty stricken family in Wolverhampton. Based on Caitlin Moran's bestselling semi-autobiographical novel.

How to Build a Girl

2020

The Fight poster
NR

For charity, comedian Ricky Gervais and celebrity and husband of Anthea Turner, Grant Bovey train as boxers for a month before taking each other on in a boxing match of 6 rounds. The winner gets £5,000 to go to a charity of their choice.

The Fight

2002

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands poster
6.1

Though Dek leads a simple and happy life with his girlfriend Shirley and her 12-year-old daughter Marlene, his grand, televised marriage proposal puts his devotion to the test—especially as Marlene's long-absent biological father, Jimmy, looms in the background.

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

2002

The Weekenders poster
8.5

Two friends search for a quality sausage at an open air meat festival.

The Weekenders

1992

Churchill: The Hollywood Years poster
5.3

A group of American executives making a film about World War II decide that since their lead is rather unglamorous, they will draft in an American G.I. to play the part of Winston Churchill. Their take on the war depicts a handsome Churchill falling in love with Princess Elizabeth, who is herself involved in the war as an undercover agent.

Churchill: The Hollywood Years

2004

Amnesty International's Big 30 poster
4.0

In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.

Amnesty International's Big 30

1991

Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels poster
5.0

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the surreal art movement, comedian Jim Moir (a.k.a. Vic Reeves) presents this documentary exploring the history of Dadism and the lasting influence it has had on himself and others.

Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels

2016

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy poster
8.0

Documentary charting and celebrating five decades of often groundbreaking, boundary-pushing comedy from BBC Two.

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

2014

It's Ulrika! poster
5.7

One-off zany comedy sketch show special starring Ulrika Jonsson

It's Ulrika!

1997

Viz Top Tips poster
7.8

Helpful hints on making life easier from the pages of adult comic Viz are brought to life by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Save money by filling a glass with marmite and topping it with shaving foam. It makes a convincing pint of stout and has the advantage of tasting nicer.

Viz Top Tips

1996

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10.0

A special edition of the super celebrity quiz available only on video.

Shooting Stars: Unviewed and Nude

1996

Paul McCartney at the BBC poster
7.8

A compilation of TV appearances from the post-Beatles career of Britain’s most successful singer-songwriter. This playlist shows how the Fab Four’s split didn’t stop the hits and features some of Paul McCartney’s most popular songs and iconic performances on some of the biggest BBC shows of the past five decades, from Top of the Pops to the Electric Proms. Alongside tracks like Band on the Run, Jet, Coming Up and Live and Let Die, there is rarely seen backstage footage, interviews and a range of familiar faces, including a recent encounter with die-hard Beatles fan Bob Mortimer.

Paul McCartney at the BBC

2021

The Fast Show: More Blooming Catchphrases poster
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Celebrating more of the comedy magic that made The Fast Show such a success in the 90s, taking a deeper dive into the archives to unearth stories behind classic sketches.

The Fast Show: More Blooming Catchphrases

2020

The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space poster
8.0

Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt tell the story behind The Mighty Boosh in their own words. They visit locations key to their past, including the comedy club where they first performed and the studio where the radio show was recorded, which is now an organic supermarket. Featuring interviews with Stewart Lee, Danny Wallace, Lee Mack, Steve Coogan, Russell Brand, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jo Whiley, Lenny Henry, Kasabian and The Horrors as well as never before seen photos and home movies from the boys themselves.

The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space

2008

Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes poster
NR

A history of the British television comedy double act Morecambe & Wise to coincide with the BBC drama about their early lives.

Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes

2011

Sid the Sexist poster
7.5

Viz magazine's 'Sid the Sexist' comes to life in this animated version of the exploits of 'Tyneside's silver tongued cavalier.'

Sid the Sexist

1992

Vic Reeves Big Night Out Tour poster
NR

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer star in their first ever TV show with their own brand of original comedy. The show features characters such as 'Man With the Stick', 'Graham Lister', 'Wavey Davey' and 'Judge Nutmeg'. Visit Novelty Island, spin the Wheel of Justice and investigate new facts about Les. All of this hilarious comedy accompanied by a song by Vic at the start of the show and Oh! Mr Songwriter at the end. A must for those who "Wouldn't Let it Lie". This video contains a 90 minute live show.

Vic Reeves Big Night Out Tour

1992

When Comedy Changed Forever poster
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The history of British comedy from the 1970s to today, showing how the work of Reeves and Mortimer provided a link between old-style acts such as Bernard Manning and modern phenomena like Little Britain.

When Comedy Changed Forever

2006

Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show poster
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A look at how the Fast Show developed into one of TV's most successful series, with contributions from the creators, writers, cast and some famous fans.

Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show

1999

Reeves And Mortimer - Live Tour Puce 1694 poster
10.0

Comic duo Reeves and Mortimer bring their distinctive smell to Ipswich, in this live performance filmed in 1994. Regular characters on show include Otis and Marvin, Mulligan and O'Hare, The Bra Men and mischievous windbags the Pettemains.

Reeves And Mortimer - Live Tour Puce 1694

1994

The Glove poster
NR

Vic & Bob are on a road trip across England as they search for an elusive piece of celebrity memorabilia - Michael Jackson's "training" glove.

The Glove

Athletico Mince Live at Leicester Square poster
NR

The live performance of Athletico Mince's 2017 tour, starring Bob Mortimer, Andy Dawson and some special guests.

Athletico Mince Live at Leicester Square

2017

Reeves and Mortimer's Driving School poster
7.3

Vic and Bob teach the world to drive - their way.

Reeves and Mortimer's Driving School

1993

Steve Coogan: The Inside Story poster
6.8

Spoof documentary about the career of comedian Steve Coogan.

Steve Coogan: The Inside Story

2009

Behind the camera