The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer
The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer

The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer

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1993- 1995
2 Seasons
12 Episodes
7.9(10 votes)
Ended
Comedy

Overview

The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer was a BBC TV sketch show written by and starring double act Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer. Its first series appeared in 1993 following the duo's move to the BBC after parting company with Channel 4. The show marked a continuation of Reeves & Mortimer's bizarre, anarchic and frequently silly comedy that they had first explored on Channel 4's Vic Reeves Big Night Out, with a number of important differences.

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2 videos

Cast & Crew

10 members
Acting

Charlie Higson

Unknown Role

Charlie Higson
Acting

Bob Mortimer

Unknown Role

Bob Mortimer
Acting

Paul Whitehouse

Unknown Role

Paul Whitehouse
Acting

Vic Reeves

Unknown Role

Vic Reeves
Acting

Mark Williams

Unknown Role

Mark Williams
Acting

Patrick Allen

Unknown Role

Patrick Allen
Acting

Matt Lucas

Mayor Hobson

Matt Lucas
Acting

Steve Coogan

Lead Singer of Go West

Steve Coogan
Acting

Rebecca Front

Unknown Role

Rebecca Front
Acting

Charlie Chuck

Uncle Peter

Charlie Chuck

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