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Quite A Boast - Episode 21 - James Atkin & Ian Dench from EMF
33:33|In this episode we chat with James Atkin & Ian Dench from the Forest of Dean’s finest beat combo, EMF. We discuss their 1995 hit single with Vic & Bob, ‘I’m A Believer’ and also discuss how the collaboration came about. We hear stories about it’s recording and promotion and learn of their pride of being immortalised on The Man With The Stick’s helmet, Bob’s love of cheap lager and Jim’s attempt to trademark the famous ‘Oi’ refrain. https://open.spotify.com/track/2czSiogxA8W7LiZCJr1LMG?si=e121939670ea4d50https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdAVi061qTk
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Quite A Boast - Episode 20 - Iain Coyle
59:48|In this episode we talk to Iain Coyle, who went from being a Runner for Jonathan Ross to a top TV Commissioner. Along the way he has had numerous adventures in television including writing questions for Vic & Bob on Shooting Stars and being a ‘naughty boy’ on Families At War. Hear how Mark Lamarr could start a fight in an empty room and how Leo Sayer came a cropper on a treadmill! https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-coyle
Quite A Boast - Episode 19 - Les Dennis
43:25|In this episode we speak to the legendary Les Dennis, who has been a permanent fixture on our TV screens for over 50 years; from his work with Russ Abbott, to Family Fortunes, to his role in Ricky Gervais' Extras. He has also survived the trauma of appearing at Baron’s Nightclub on Bang Bang It’s Reeves & Mortimer, partaking in the final challenge on Shooting Stars and also taking to the ring to have a good old punch up with Bob Mortimer …all for a good cause of course!
Quite A Boast - Episode 18 - Bruce Dessau
01:13:46|In this episode we speak to journalist, reviewer and author, Bruce Dessau. Bruce is the founder of the 'Beyond The Joke' website and writer of several books including the ‘Reeves & Mortimer’ biography.Bruce tells us about when he first chanced upon the pre-TV Vic Reeves Big Night Out in the late 80s and we discuss Jim & Bob’s career progression throughout the years. We also discuss Bruce’s love of music; from his devotion to Top of The Pops to his very brief stint in a legendary British indie group.https://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/You can find Bruce's book here;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reeves-Mortimer-Bruce-Dessau/dp/0752817817/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1390648366&sr=1-1
Quite A Boast - Episode 17 - Nancy Sorrell Moir
40:24|In this episode we have a lovely chat with Nancy Sorrell Moir, who regales us with stories of her many years working alongside her husband, Jim (& Bob of course). From their first meeting during the filming of 'I Love 1991', to the joys of travelling around Britain & Ireland for the 'Painting Birds' tv series, we hear Nancy talk about her Catterick cosplay and of Jim suffering for his art whilst filming 'Vic & Bob’s Big Night Out'. https://www.instagram.com/nancy_sorrellhttps://x.com/nancy_sorrell
Quite A Boast - Episode 16 - John Thomson
50:02|In this episode we chat with the legendary John Thomson; star of numerous TV shows from The Fast Show to Cold Feet, to Coronation Street to a stunt riding policeman in The Weekenders to Britain's sweariest chef in Monkey Trousers. Be aware that this episode may include a number of celebrity impressions …Great..
Quite A Boast - Episode 15 - The Vic Reeves Big Night Out Orchestra
36:09|Oh Mr Songwriter! In this episode we speak to Sean Lyons, Kevin Powell & Morris Windsor, who once donned their racing silks as ¾ of the Vic Reeves Orchestra on the Big Night Out series. Between them, they have played alongside a number of acts; from Robyn Hitchcock to STEPs, from Alan Partridge to Brian Pern, and also contributed to Vic’s album I Will Cure You. They chat about their memories of filming the series and their long enduring friendship.