Acting
Vic Reeves
Born January 24, 1959 · Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK (age 67)
Jim Moir, better known by his stage name of Vic Reeves, is a British comedian, actor, TV presenter, singer writer and artist. He is one half of the surreal and successful comedy duo Reeves and Mortimer, alongside Bob Mortimer.
Known For
Funny Cow · 2018Funny Cow
★ 6.32018
MovieComedyDrama
A comedian uses her troubled past as material for her stand-up routine, trying to rise up through the comedy circuit by playing Northern England's working men's clubs.
No Sleep 'Til Sheffield: Pulp Go Public · 1995No Sleep 'Til Sheffield: Pulp Go Public
1995
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Rockumentary following British rock band Pulp on their 1995 UK tour.
Vic Reeves Big Night Out Tour · 1992Vic Reeves Big Night Out Tour
1992
Movie
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.
It's Ulrika! · 1997It's Ulrika!
★ 5.71997
MovieComedy
One-off zany comedy sketch show special starring Ulrika Jonsson
Shaun the Sheep: Shirleyverse · 2025Shaun the Sheep: Shirleyverse
2025
Movie
Everything that Shaun knows and loves comes into question as he impulsively makes a wish and must face up to some unexpected consequences.
Boty: I Am the Sixties · 2025Boty: I Am the Sixties
★ 8.02025
Movie
Documentary film about pop art sensation Pauline Boty, tracking the artist’s original contribution to British art, her feminism and her unique take on the nascent celebrity culture of the 1960s. Ahead of her time in so many ways, Boty’s story ends with her tragic early death at 28 in 1966 and the subsequent revival of interest in her work in the last decade. Packed full of original photographs and art work, the film calls on an array of family, friends, art critics and famous fans to lead us through the Boty story. Contributors include pop art titan Sir Peter Blake, comedian and artist Jim Moir, critic Kate Bryan, best friend and print designer Natalie Gibson MBE, pop singers Corinne Drewery and Tanita Tikaram and TV presenter Ronnie Archer Morgan
The Lark Ascending · 2012The Lark Ascending
2012
MovieDocumentary
Dame Diana Rigg explores the enduring popularity of The Lark Ascending by the English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Amnesty International's Big 30 · 1991Amnesty International's Big 30
★ 4.01991
MovieDocumentaryComedy
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.
Movies
Funny Cow · 2018Funny Cow
★ 6.32018
MovieComedyDrama
A comedian uses her troubled past as material for her stand-up routine, trying to rise up through the comedy circuit by playing Northern England's working men's clubs.
No Sleep 'Til Sheffield: Pulp Go Public · 1995No Sleep 'Til Sheffield: Pulp Go Public
1995
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Rockumentary following British rock band Pulp on their 1995 UK tour.
Vic Reeves Big Night Out Tour · 1992Vic Reeves Big Night Out Tour
1992
Movie
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.
It's Ulrika! · 1997It's Ulrika!
★ 5.71997
MovieComedy
One-off zany comedy sketch show special starring Ulrika Jonsson
Shaun the Sheep: Shirleyverse · 2025Shaun the Sheep: Shirleyverse
2025
Movie
Everything that Shaun knows and loves comes into question as he impulsively makes a wish and must face up to some unexpected consequences.
Boty: I Am the Sixties · 2025Boty: I Am the Sixties
★ 8.02025
Movie
Documentary film about pop art sensation Pauline Boty, tracking the artist’s original contribution to British art, her feminism and her unique take on the nascent celebrity culture of the 1960s. Ahead of her time in so many ways, Boty’s story ends with her tragic early death at 28 in 1966 and the subsequent revival of interest in her work in the last decade. Packed full of original photographs and art work, the film calls on an array of family, friends, art critics and famous fans to lead us through the Boty story. Contributors include pop art titan Sir Peter Blake, comedian and artist Jim Moir, critic Kate Bryan, best friend and print designer Natalie Gibson MBE, pop singers Corinne Drewery and Tanita Tikaram and TV presenter Ronnie Archer Morgan
The Lark Ascending · 2012The Lark Ascending
2012
MovieDocumentary
Dame Diana Rigg explores the enduring popularity of The Lark Ascending by the English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Amnesty International's Big 30 · 1991Amnesty International's Big 30
★ 4.01991
MovieDocumentaryComedy
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.
Reeves And Mortimer - Live Tour Puce 1694 · 1994Reeves And Mortimer - Live Tour Puce 1694
★ 10.01994
Movie
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's Driving School · 1993Reeves and Mortimer's Driving School
★ 7.31993
MovieComedy
Vic and Bob teach the world to drive - their way.
Eric & Ernie · 2011Eric & Ernie
★ 6.72011
MovieComedyDrama
Single drama telling the story of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise's formative years, from child stars to national treasures. 'Big head, short legs' is Eric Bartholomew's first impression of Ernie Wiseman, but their friendship endures and, encouraged by his well-meaning but determined mother Sadie, Eric became the funny man to Ernie's 'feed'. After a successful stint in children's variety, they work their way up the ladder of live performance, but after a disastrous television debut in the series Running Wild, Morecambe and Wise learn to trust their own instincts and just make people laugh.
The Itch of the Golden Nit · 2011The Itch of the Golden Nit
★ 7.72011
MovieAnimationAdventure
Eleven-year-old Beanie's bland life is changed for ever when he is sent on a mission. Armed only with laser lip-gloss and a pair of blend-in pants he has to save his parents from Evil Stella and return the Golden Nit to its rightful place at the heart of the sun, thereby saving the universe.
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands · 2002Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
★ 6.22002
MovieRomanceComedy
Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene: her daughter by the delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn't been heard from since. Dek loves Shirley so much that he proposes to her on national television.
A Brush with Comedy · 2023A Brush with Comedy
★ 8.02023
MovieDocumentary
Feature documentary from Louis Moir exploring the relationship between comedy and art, and the inner conflicts that lie within. Featuring the director's father Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves, Spencer Jones, Simon Munnery, Miriam Elia and Bec Hill as they each prepare work for an exhibition.
Churchill: The Hollywood Years · 2004Churchill: The Hollywood Years
★ 5.32004
MovieComedyWar
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.
The GloveThe Glove
Movie
Vic & Bob are on a road trip across England as they search for an elusive piece of celebrity memorabilia - Michael Jackson's "training" glove.
Surrealissimo: The Trial of Salvador Dali · 2002Surrealissimo: The Trial of Salvador Dali
★ 5.82002
MovieHistoryTV Movie
A comic drama about the weird and wonderful world of Salvador Dali and the Surrealists. This film charts Dali's meteoric rise from obscurity to the world's most publicised artist.
The Weekenders · 1992The Weekenders
★ 8.51992
MovieComedyTV Movie
Two friends search for a quality sausage at an open air meat festival.
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy · 201450 Years of BBC Two Comedy
★ 8.02014
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Documentary charting and celebrating five decades of often groundbreaking, boundary-pushing comedy from BBC Two.
When Comedy Changed Forever · 2006When Comedy Changed Forever
2006
MovieDocumentary
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.
Viz Top Tips · 1996Viz Top Tips
★ 7.81996
MovieComedy
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.
Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes · 2011Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
2011
MovieDocumentary
A history of the British television comedy double act Morecambe & Wise to coincide with the BBC drama about their early lives.
Pulp: The Story of Common People · 2006Pulp: The Story of Common People
★ 6.02006
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A look at Pulp's Common People, a song that examines class, politics and Britain in the 90s.
Shaun the Sheep: One Giant Leap for Lambkind · 2010Shaun the Sheep: One Giant Leap for Lambkind
★ 9.02010
MovieAnimationComedy
Unidentified Farm Objects and paranormal sightings are the norm with Shaun the Sheep™ and his barnyard buddies Bitzer, Shirley, and Timmy, as they encounter more madcap mischief along with those Naughty Pigs next door. Big laughs are evident, as the creators of the Academy Award®-winning Wallace & Gromit™ are out to prove that sheepherding fun is universal.
TV Shows
Top of the Pops · 1964Top of the Pops
★ 6.71964
Series
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.
QI · 2003QI
★ 7.92003
SeriesComedy
Comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'.
The One Show · 2006The One Show
★ 4.42006
Series
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks · 1996Never Mind the Buzzcocks
★ 7.01996
SeriesComedy
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.
Agatha Christie's Marple · 2004Agatha Christie's Marple
★ 7.82004
SeriesDramaCrime
The adventures of Miss Jane Marple, an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of St Mary Mead. During her many visits to friends and relatives in other villages, Miss Marple often stumbles upon mysterious murders which she helps solve. Although the police are sometimes reluctant to accept Miss Marple's help, her reputation and unparalleled powers of observation eventually win them over.
8 Out of 10 Cats · 20058 Out of 10 Cats
★ 7.22005
Series
A weekly, topical panel show based around a huge series of opinion poll surveys carried out around Britain.
The South Bank Show · 1978The South Bank Show
★ 5.61978
SeriesDocumentary
The South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show produced by ITV between 1978 and 2010. A new series began on Sky Arts from 27 May 2012. Presented by Melvyn Bragg, the show aims to bring both high art and popular culture to a mass audience.
Omnibus · 1967Omnibus
★ 7.21967
SeriesDocumentary
Omnibus was an arts-based BBC television documentary series, broadcast mainly on BBC1 in the United Kingdom. The programme was the successor to the long-running arts-based series 'Monitor'. It ran from 1967 until 2003, usually being transmitted on Sunday evenings. During its 35-year history, the programme won 12 Bafta awards. Among the series' best remembered documentaries are Cracked Actor, a profile of David Bowie, and Rene Magritte, a graduate film by David Wheatley, 'Madonna: Behind the American dream', a film produced by Nadia Hagger, and a profile of the British film director Ridley Scott. For a season in 1982, the series was in a magazine format presented by Barry Norman. The series was replaced by 'Imagine' hosted by Alan Yentob.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip · 2011Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
★ 6.02011
Series
Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction
Would I Lie to You? · 2007Would I Lie to You?
★ 7.82007
SeriesComedy
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.
Going Live! · 1987Going Live!
★ 8.01987
Series
Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene.
Other presenters included Trevor and Simon, Peter Simon, Emma Forbes, and puppet Gordon the Gopher.
The show was broadcast during the autumn to spring seasons, with other shows such as the 8:15 from Manchester and Parallel 9 taking over during the summer months. It was preceded by Saturday Superstore, and succeeded by Live & Kicking.
In 1988, when the second series started, Greene was hurt in a helicopter crash with her then boyfriend, Mike Smith. Guest presenters stood in for her including T'Pau's Carol Decker. Similarly, in 1992-93 during the final series, Schofield was starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and was unable to present the show. A third presenter took his place. Originally, Neighbours actor Kristian Schmid took the role but soon left after problems with his work permit. Various other celebrities to stand in included Shane Richie and Robbie Williams during his Take That days.
Shooting Stars · 1993Shooting Stars
★ 7.71993
SeriesComedy
Shooting Stars is a British television comedy panel game broadcast on BBC Two as a pilot in 1993, then as 3 full series from 1995 to 1997, then on BBC Choice from January to December 2002 with 2 series before returning to BBC Two for another 3 series from 2008 until its cancellation in 2011. Created and hosted by double-act Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, it uses the panel show format but with the comedians' often slapstick, surreal and anarchic humour does not rely on rules in order to function, with the pair apparently ignoring existing rules or inventing new ones as and when the mood takes them.
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown · 20138 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
★ 7.32013
SeriesComedy
Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
An Audience with... · 1978An Audience with...
★ 5.31978
Series
An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, performs for an invited audience of celebrity guests, interspersed with questions from the audience, in a light hearted revue/tribute style.
Celebrity Gogglebox · 2019Celebrity Gogglebox
★ 6.62019
Series
A rolling cast of famous faces, some of Britain's best loved personalities, turn their hand to being the country's most opinionated viewers, sharing their opinions on what they have been watching during the week.
Who Do You Think You Are? · 2004Who Do You Think You Are?
★ 7.02004
SeriesDocumentaryFamily
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators · 2018Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
★ 7.22018
SeriesComedyDrama
Frank Hathaway, a hardboiled private investigator, and his rookie sidekick Lu Shakespeare form the unlikeliest of partnerships as they investigate the secrets of rural Warwickshire's residents.
Great British Menu · 2006Great British Menu
★ 6.52006
Series
Britain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure.
GamesMaster · 1992GamesMaster
★ 6.51992
SeriesFamily
GamesMaster was a British television show, screened on Channel 4 from 1992 to 1998, and was the first ever UK television show dedicated to computer and video games.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled · 2014Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
★ 7.22014
SeriesComedy
One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage, or behind his QI desk sparring with Stephen Fry, or even wearing his Jonathan Creek duffle coat… instead, Alan is at his most relaxed and most natural – sitting around chatting with some of his best comedian friends.
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! · 2002I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
★ 6.02002
SeriesComedy
Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must perform Bushtucker Trials which challenge them physically and mentally.
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice · 2017The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice
★ 5.32017
SeriesComedy
The show that gives fans another bite of Bake Off when one helping just isn't enough. Jo Brand chats to a panel of celebrities about all the action, and meets the latest baker to leave the tent.
Brainiac: Science Abuse · 2003Brainiac: Science Abuse
★ 6.72003
SeriesDocumentaryComedy
Brainiac is The Alternative science series that shows you the experiments you were never allowed to do in school. Richard Hammond aims to answer the scientific questions that have been bothering us all such as what you shouldn't put in a microwave and Do mobile phones really cause explosions in petrol stations.
Hebburn · 2012Hebburn
★ 7.02012
SeriesDramaComedy
Hebburn is a warm and affectionate tale of north east family life. It tells the tale of the Pearson family and their impetuous and ambitious son, Jack, who has left Tyneside for the bright lights and glamour of Manchester. He has secretly married a middle class Jewish girl, Sarah, and realises that it is about time he introduced her to his family.