Quite A Boast - A Celebration of Reeves & Mortimer
Episodes
Quite A Boast - Episode 32 - Peter Brooke Turner
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with one of the original 'Big Night Out' performers, Peter Brooke Turner aka the Easy Listening Man. Peter’s story takes us...
Quite A Boast - Episode 31 - Jim Moir (aka Mr Vic Reeves)
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ladies & Gentlemen, we give you the man who is Vic Reeves – the great Jim Moir! Join us on a glorious romp through the early days of the Big Ni...
Quite A Boast - Episode 30 - Alan Marke
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Quite A Boast - Episode 29 - Ben Addison
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
Quite A Boast - Episode 28 - Charlie Chuck
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 anec...
Quite A Boast - Episode 27 - David G Croft
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Quite A Boast - Episode 26 - Alex Lowe
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this episode is actor & comedian Alex Lowe aka Clinton Baptiste aka Barry from Watford. Alex regales us with stories from ...
Quite A Boast - Episode 25 - James Brown
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lege...
Quite A Boast - Episode 24 - Jack Dee
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, w...
Quite A Boast - Episode 23 - Rhys Thomas
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with actor, writer & director, Rhys Thomas, who has worked on numerous television shows over the years including creating ...
Quite A Boast - Episode 22 - Matt Lipsey
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by director Matt Lipsey, who has directed some of the best comedy shows of our time, including; Little Britain, Human Re...
Quite A Boast - Episode 21 - James Atkin & Ian Dench from EMF
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Vi...
Quite A Boast - Episode 20 - Iain Coyle
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 adv...
Quite A Boast - Episode 19 - Les Dennis
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ab...
Quite A Boast - Episode 18 - Bruce Dessau
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Quite A Boast - Episode 17 - Nancy Sorrell Moir
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 (&...
Quite A Boast - Episode 16 - John Thomson
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ri...
Quite A Boast - Episode 15 - The Vic Reeves Big Night Out Orchestra
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Reeve...
Quite A Boast - Episode 14 - Simon Day
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with comedian, actor and Fast Show legend, Simon Day. We hear of how Vic & Bob were in attendance for Simon's first ever ...
Quite A Boast - Episode 13 - Mark Benton
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with actor Mark Benton; star of numerous TV and stage productions.. from Early Doors to Hairspray, Booze Cruise to Glengarry G...
Quite A Boast - Episode 12 - Jack Dent
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Jack Dent. One of Jim Moir's oldest friends and one fifth of the legendary Fashionable Five, he tells stories that range ...
Quite A Boast - Episode 11 - Jonathan Ross
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by television legend Jonathan Ross, who tells us how Vic Reeves Big Night Out moved from the pubs & clubs of North L...
Quite A Boast - Episode 10 - Mike Wattam
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with actor Mike Wattam, the man who once posed the question "got any booze fort baby?" Learn how Mike and John Thomson narro...
Quite A Boast - Episode 9 - Ulrika Jonsson
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Ulrika Jonsson, who rose to fame via a number of TV shows; TV-AM, Gladiators and as a team captain on all 8 series of Sho...
Quite A Boast - Episode 8 - Matt Lucas
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PEANUTS! In this episode we find out how comedy legend Matt Lucas went from being an incensed teenager complaining to Channel 4 about 'Vic Reeves Big...
Quite A Boast - Episode 7 - Vaun Earl Norman
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we mess about, make jokes and have a daft laugh with Vaun Earl Norman; whose encounters with Bob on the Iain Lee Radio Show lead to hi...
Quite A Boast - Episode 6 - Dan McGrath
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with a man who went from Channel 4's 'The Big Breakfast' and the 'Radio 1 Breakfast Show' to become one of our leading TV them...
Quite A Boast - Episode 5 - Fred Aylward
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LES SPEAKS! In this episode we have a fascinating conversation with artist, Fred Aylward about the highs and lows of life as 'Les'. Hear many storie...
Quite A Boast - Episode 4 - Charlie Higson
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to actor, author and comedy legend Charlie Higson. We discuss his 30+ years of working with Reeves & Mortimer. From the B...
Quite A Boast - Episode 3 - Dan Renton Skinner
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with stand-up comedian and actor, Dan Renton Skinner. A longtime friend and cohort of Reeves and Mortimer, Dan tells us about ...
Quite A Boast - Episode 2 - Dorian Crook
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with stand-up comedian, actor and air traffic controller, Dorian Crook. Dorian became friends with Jim Moir at art school and ...
Quite A Boast - Episode 1 - Tony Way
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by the actor Tony Way, who has appeared in numerous TV shows & films including Game of Thrones, After Life, Giri/Haj...