Bob is a National Treasure. He's a trained solicitor who became a comedian with comedy partner Vic Reeves and they did brilliantly surreal comedy. His stories are stuff of legend. He now does a fishing programme with Paul Whitehouse, another funnyman. He's just published his autobiography which is well worth a read.
Seen him live three times (twice with Vic, once on the Athletico Mince tour), and he has got to be the most naturally, effortlessly funny person I've ever seen.
Bob Mortimer is one of the funniest men to ever grace the surface of this planet. The man is just pure comedy. He is the very definition of British humour
Bob is the funniest man in Britain (imho). His humour and delivery is superb in a very understated way. He doesn't tell jokes; instead, he melts you into his world. A world of silliness and daft joy.
In my eyes, Bob Mortimer is the *real* "most interesting man in the world." He is one of the most genuinely funny, humble, and likable guys out there. :)
I grew up watching reeves and mortimer on shooting stars, rik mayall and Ade Edmondson in Bottom etc. with my dad. Stuff that a kid had no business watching, but so many happy memories of laughing along with these comedy geniuses with him. Now my dad isn't here anymore, I have such a soft spot in my heart for them all, so seeing someone discover Bob Mortimer for the first time and appreciating how amazing he is, makes me happy.
I love all of Bob Mortimer's tales. He's such a gifted storyteller I don't care if they're a lie or not. It's the sheer joy of the telling. Please watch more!
"I once accidentaly bought a horse" - look it up, also from this show, Would I Lie to You - simply the funniest thing I have ever seen on TV. Not with Bob, but... simply incredible.
My favorite WILTY stories: Kevin buying a horse, Acaster's worst enemy, Henning in Czechoslovakia, Claudia's animal equivocations, Rhod's car, and Lee's keys ... plus everything from Bob.
Glad you guys love him as much as we do - national treasure in my eyes. Its hard sometimes to see it as artistic, but for me Bob is pure artistic genius. He paints a picture in your mind that you never create yourself.
Not really a fan of these reaction videos normally, but i like these 2 lads...They seem to really enjoy and understand british humour. Keep up the good work boys :)
It's impossible to describe what Bob is. Bob is just Bob. I can see that the term 'national treasure' has been used here, and it's about the best way he can be described. Surrealist comedian, musician (number one in the UK charts), fisherman (yes, really), lawyer in a former life etc. He transcends any single label that can be given to a person.
If I’m feeling down all I have to do is watch Bob M on Would I Lie To You. He always makes me laugh and can cheer me up even I’ve seen the same stories a dozen times. I discovered this show a few years ago. Love it!
Bob is goated in the same way as Karl Pilkington, just a naturally funny person that isn’t afraid to be themselves at all times, it’s beautiful to watch you two enjoy his genuine personality!
If anyone hasn’t seen it, Bob’s run on Taskmaster is one of my favourites and infinitely rewatchable, what a legend...the fact that he apparently knows the volume of urine produced by county in Britain due to a scheme to fill a feuding ferryman’s boat with it still impresses and baffles me in equal measure
@@tomleigh7478 Bob’s an absolute LEGEND in that task! “Do we strike you?” “Have you stolen much in your life?” 😂 Agreed he’s the best kind of genius: a chaotic renaissance man with a touch of madness (Was having a shit day but at your comment I immediately heard that song in my head and felt much better, so thank you)
The rule is , the more unlikely Bob's stories are, the more like they are to be true. It's the same as Greg Davies. They have both lived hilarious lives .
Bob is a national treasure, very clever dude qualified lawyer(he actually acted as legal representation for Pulp's Jarvis Cocker after he was arrested for mooning Michael Jackson at the Brit awards). You should check out his stuff with shooting stars and Vic and bobs big night out.
Bob is an eccentric,English comedic genius. His mind works in an incredibly unique way and you always know that his stories will have you laughing out loud even on a bad day. Part 1
It's hard to explain who Bob is, he does have a very unique personality and sense of humour, paradoxically he is a very down to earth, very likeable and a genuine and warm, kind hearted person, who, i have never heard anyone say a bad or negative word about, everybody loves him
Bob Mortimer once defended Jarvis Cocker (of the group Pulp) when Micheal Jackson tried to sue him for running onto the stage at the Brits music awards and patting his bottom in front of Jackson while performing with lots of children. Mortimer won the case!!
Bob absolutely knows the details of his stories, he is just a master of making true stories sound implausible....they are outlandish to begin with, but Bob is the king of making them sound less likely still
Part 1 👍 Nothing I can say will improve on some of the descriptions already in place. Bob is an inventive, surreal and hilarious raconteur, but as you can see he deals in flights of fancy, rather than going after a target like some other comics. Don't try and worry too much about how much is true, or try to rationalise Bob, just enjoy the performance, the effects he has on the others, the florid language he uses, the preposterous assertions and let it wash over you like a warm bath....with an egg in it.👍 On that panel when you mentioned it, Bob's a comic, so is Lee Mack, Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Lucy Porter, and you could see him absolutely destroying them.
Just for how David loses his mind at Bob's stories, I kinda want to see you guys react to 'Mitchellian rants and outbursts - David Mitchell on Would I Lie to You?' He loses his mind so many times and the escalation is always hilarious to watch XD
Only Bob can make him run the entire gamut of emotions from focused rage to a plaintive "what should I base it on then, Bob?" in the same segment though, lol. They chose so well with the team captains, David's relentless logic and Lee's absolute irreverence and fantastically fast wit. And the panel rarely disappoints. One of two TV programs I watch these days, the other being Taskmaster, which I'm equally rabid about ;D
Just read his autobiography. Man is a genius, so under rated. You need to watch him with Vic Reeves. Spent so many years passing myself watching these two comedy gods.
I love Bob if I could live a day as someone else it would be bob Mortimer. His train guy shorts are hilarious and he sells cats names if you want to buy one 😂
Bob is an absolute British legend. He made his name on shows like 'Shooting Stars' with comedy partner Vic Reeves. He has a hugely interesting life story - so many curious events and incidences, as his wild stories on WILTY show. He's always had a 'funny pub story' approach full of intricacies within his retellings, combined with heaps of surrealism (some of Bob and Vic's sketches, like 'Mr Shakamoto', 'Tiny Hands', 'Leaving On A Jet plane parody' and Masterchef' show just how darkly surreal they went sometimes). Just such an effortlessly funny man. His 'train guy' Instagram videos, where he impersonates a modern day London 'yuppie' are brilliantly hilarious. Hard to believe but he says he has always been quite socially anxious, especially in his youth, but comedy was an outlet. He also nearly died and had heart bypass surgery. A really interesting and dramatic life!
Bob started as part of a alternative comedy double act with Vic Reeves…They were basically the coolest people on TV around the early 90s… He’s now a lot older and is widely seen as a national treasure
Definitely do Part 1. You can never go wrong with Bob Mortimer. WILTY isn't just comedians; it also has sports figures, hosts of other TV shows (Blue Peter, Pointless, Countryfile, etc), singers, news presenters, etc.
Bob is hysterical. I can watch these episodes over and over. His anecdotes are amazing and the names of his friends and the childhood antics they got up to, just so funny. I've learned that the most way out of his stories that you think couldn't possibly be true, are in fact true. I love him. Actually I love this show. Its my go to when I am depressed and need a belly laugh. 🤣
Bob, did indeed train, qualify and work as a solicitor (lawyer) before turning to comedy, but he's perhaps one of the most extraordinary characters the UK has ever seen and hilarious, to boot!
Bob Mortimer is joy in human form. I re-watched Vic Reeves Big Night Out this year for the first time in decades and it's aged brilliantly. Because it's just surreal, silly humour, it has a timeless quality to it and is genuinely hilarious. The same goes for The Smell of Reeves & Mortimer.
Honestly. You two are my current favourite people of the TH-cam. Just class. Love your reactions to British stuff. You are both top blokes. Sending love all the way across the pond 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 👍🏼x
Bob Mortimer can turn any story into adventure, and he's done some crazy stuff, also have a look at Henning Wehn on WILTY, he's got some great stories.
Bob is by far the best on this show. To answer your question it’s mostly comedians but some other people from media and sports - in this episode Dion Dublin is an ex football player and Debbie McGee was a magicians assistant.
Nice to see that our friends across the pond can appreciate dear Bob- he's so natural and matter of fact, yet shrewd & cunning the lacksadaisical way he chatters away, just keeps every body laughing, he's better that a tonic. !!
As someone who has been down this rabbit hole and become obsessed with Bob Mortimer over the last couple of months it was great to watch you guys react to him 🤣❤️
Holy shit, Fuji 9 is a real thing. I can see the appeal if all you need is a replacement filling. Bob Mortimer was one half of a long time comedy duo - Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. They had a number of their own TV shows. They did a combination of surreal slapstick and mucking about like schoolboys but being grown men. Vic Reeves was the lead, as taller, and Bob was the wingman. But the surreal storytelling is part of what Vic & Bob did.
Bob is mesmerising when he tells stories, always has everyone in stitches. Snippets of his other hilarious stories were featured in the last part of this clip. I think you should react to all of them. Also react to Chris (the egg man) Rea's - Road to hell.
Bob has recently released his autobiography, 'And Away', which I can heartily recommend (not that my opinion matters a jot, of course). It's a shame they added the little 'names' compilation at the end of part 2, because it contains several spoilers if you haven't yet seen part 1.
Also, this show has a mix of types of people. The two team captains are comedians, the host is a comedian, but the guests can be anything. Like, the one where Bob's talking about the egg in the bath, you have a footballer on one team. In other stuff, one of the women used to be a famous magician's assisstant (and wife). You get musicians, actors, TV presenters, etc.
Vic and Bob, geniuses. Big night out, the smell of reaves and mortimer, shooting stars, Randall and Hobkirk deceased. Just top notch. Don't forget their free running 😉
He was a lawyer who went to a comedy night above a pub and met his comedy partner, Vic Reeves - they formed Reeves and Mortimer, eventually going on to create a show called Shooting Stars. They are like nothing you have ever seen - I challenge anyone to describe them. They out-Kaufman Andy Kaufman, and leave Steve Martin and Robin Williams in their wake.
Bob made his name in a comedy duo with Vic Reeves. When Vic Reeves appeared on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Jimmy Carr joked: "Vic Reeves' success can be summed up in 2 words; and those words are Bob and Mortimer." True words spoken in jest. Bob is a comedy genius . . .
Bob is one of the most delightful oddballs I've ever seen! He's clearly a very smart guy and unquestionably self-aware, and even though he's truly odd; it's just so enjoyable! I would absolutely love to hang out with him! There is one other oddball that has made several appearances on "Would I Lie to You" that I would also recommend. You will NOT regret it. His name is Henning Wehn. He moved from Germany to England many years ago and ended up staying. Thanks for the reactions guys! I really enjoyed it!
You have hit the jackpot !!!!! Bob Mortimer is a comic genius ,you are witnessing his true self ,I absolutely love this man and his good nature .. I cant wait to watch your next discovery’s of him .❤️
Bob is a stalwart on 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown, Taskmaster (another highly watchable show) , Gone Fishin' (with Paul Whitehouse) and many other things. He's reliably funny and often moving. Big thumbs up for BOB
DIY dentistry. I completely relate to that story. I used to have veneers on my front teeth which fell out every 4-5 months and cost about £250 for the dentist to put back in. I researched it and got some professional dental cement, acid etch and other equipment. I used to cement them back in over the course of 5 years. Saved a fortune, and they only lasted a bit less time than when the dentist used to do it, say 4 months instead of 5.
This content is epic. Great to watch you two enjoy our British humour. Bob has been a legend even before the word was invented. He is loved by most if not all of the British public. Long live Bob Mortimer!
Whenever im bored and don't know what to watch i just type in Bob Mortimer. i have never heard anyone say a bad word about him. if hes on a show, you watch that show! Also see him on 8 out of 10 cats
He is the only contestant where even his own team will question and not believe him. Even Lee Mack who is super quick witted takes a back seat when Bob is on, he is a legend
Oh jeez it's been a while since I watched any Bob Mortimer clips. I've been crying laughing at this! Hilarious! The man is effortlessly funny, always has been. He's a strange kind of comedian, along with his comedy partner Vic Reeves. They are very strange but often hilarious in how they play off each other. Definitely look out for clips from Shooting Stars, it was their very bizarre quiz show from the 90s.
Vic and Bob's first TV collaboration was over 30 years ago in "Vic Reeves Big Night Out". It was a truly original comedy format, combining traditional Music Hall parody with the Theatre of the Grotesque. Bearing in mind how long ago it was produced, this was quite a remarkable achievement. More remarkable still, Vic Reeves is a World authority on pirates, and never wears blue jockey caps. Not all the panellists are comedians. For example, the lady on Bob's team in the yellow dress is Debby McGee, famous as the magician's assistant to the late Paul Daniels.
Bob Mortimer was a practising lawyer, he saw Vic Reeves's one man show that used to play pubs & clubs in London and started to get involved more & more in the act. It gained something of a cult following The first time we all became aware of them was when Channel 4 commissioned "Vic Reeves Big Night Out" - best described as innovative & experimental late night viewing. "Shooting Stars" is their follow up game show, which you'll certainly enjoy on the strength of watching this.
Bob Mortimer came into the British public consciousness when he performed with his comedy partner Vic Reeves. They produced an ‘off the wall’ series called ‘The smell of Reeves & Mortimer’. It was a surreal mixture of sketches & comedy stand-up routines & became incredibly popular with the student population back in the 1990’s. He has since gone on to become a bit of a national treasure.💕
It was not the first. There was series of "Big Night Out" prior to that in 1990. We went to see them on stage in Nottingham and we were only in our mid thirties and I think we were some of the oldest in there.
You guy should check out Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer is a contestant in series 5. Participants complete a series of hilariously odd tasks for points and are awarded points on resourcefulness, creativity, and efficiency. The series with Bob was brilliant.
Part 1! there's so many more brilliant stories. He's a former solicitor turned comedian who has worked primarily with Vic Reeves. They made a number of sketch shows (Vic Reeves Big Night Out, The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer ) as well a comedy quiz panel show(shooting Stars). They also did some other stuff together but they're the main ones I remember. He's also done a more recent fishing show with another comedian called Paul Whitehouse which is lovely tv and funny in a milder way. It highlights their friendship as they age. It really is good tv but maybe not something for a reaction channel, although i guess the best bits compilation might be). Fianlly, as others have said, he acted as Jarvis cocker's solicitor straight after Cocker got arrested for interrupting and mooning at Michael Jackson during Jackson's Breit Awards performance back in 96. He's an all round legend.
Bob is so funny and actually he never really came into his own until these panel shows where he really showed off his talent. Vic and bob were gold but on his own he really made us see what an amazing comedian he is.
Great show, and Bob is always amazing on it. As stated by others he's a national treasure. If you like surreal comedy check out his show with his comedy partner Vic. It's called Shooting Stars. Happy New Year lads. Thanks for the laughs last year. 👍
PART 1. bob is great. always makes you laugh. WILTY is one of the best shows ever. some seriously funny stories and people on it. bob obviously is the king of wilty but claudia winkleman , james acaster, rohd gilbert, , greg davies, kevin brides etc. even the worst wilty eposode is still hilarious. please go down that rabbit hole. you will love it
Oh man you should do one of Vic & Bob`s Afternoon Delights, especially the rock´n´rollers. No one on this earth should be left out of that visual comedy extravaganza!
PART ONE!!! Along with the suggestions of Shooting Stars, Big Night Out, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) etc etc you might also get a kick out of the couple of singles that Vic and Bob released. Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have been comedy icons here in the U.K. since the early/mid 90’s and have often been touted as the modern day Morecambe and Wise (who are widely regarded as being among the titans of British comedy and you should definitely check them out as almost every comedian that has come since has stated them as an influence) with their childlike humour that Vic and Bob just took on a more surreal path.
wow, instant sub! I've seen all of these clips before but it's a) always fun to watch them again, b) great to laugh so hard (good for your health I read once) and c) great to watch you guys rolling around laughing! Great that some have detailed Bob's life below. He's a National Treasure to us (and nearly died of heart failure recently, oh and has had a LOT of ill health and pains to put up with yet still comes through as the life of any party) Off to watch more of you guys and so glad I found your channel!
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Well done guys. Have you heard of "The Peep Show"? It's a must see. Review worthy
Part one is even better 👍
Defo part 1
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Try Alpha State Beer i think you'll find Bob's brew...
Bob is a National Treasure. He's a trained solicitor who became a comedian with comedy partner Vic Reeves and they did brilliantly surreal comedy. His stories are stuff of legend. He now does a fishing programme with Paul Whitehouse, another funnyman. He's just published his autobiography which is well worth a read.
Funniest man on uk TV do the last 30 years. Absolute hero.
Check out shooting stars, comedy quiz show
I still can’t believe he was ever a solicitor. Such a serious job by a guy who doesn’t seem to have a serious bone in his body
Gone fishing is such an enjoyable watch.
His podcast Athletico Mince is hilarious. Went to see them live before the Rona times. Brilliant
Seen him live three times (twice with Vic, once on the Athletico Mince tour), and he has got to be the most naturally, effortlessly funny person I've ever seen.
Bob is a great example of someone who never let fame go to their head, and one of the funniest people we've had in the UK.
Give my regards to Gary - aka Sniper's dream
Spot on, I've never met him, but apparently he's a lovely bloke.
Does acne run in the family?
Bob Mortimer is one of the funniest men to ever grace the surface of this planet. The man is just pure comedy. He is the very definition of British humour
Bob is the funniest man in Britain (imho). His humour and delivery is superb in a very understated way. He doesn't tell jokes; instead, he melts you into his world. A world of silliness and daft joy.
In my eyes, Bob Mortimer is the *real* "most interesting man in the world." He is one of the most genuinely funny, humble, and likable guys out there. :)
Part 1, is a must. Its hilarious. Bob is a comic genius.
Original Bob with Vic Reeves.
Where is part one . Cant find it ffs
@@fubar5626 I watch on TH-cam WILTY. Sorry I don't know how to do links 😔
@@jacquilewis8203 no worries. Yeah I watch on TH-cam but can't seem to find it anymore. All the best
@@fubar5626 Shooting Stars
@@johnw6389 what about it mate?
We met him in Middlesbrough and he spent about 15 minutes talking to us and was the nicest man you could ever meet. He is THAT funny all the time.
I grew up watching reeves and mortimer on shooting stars, rik mayall and Ade Edmondson in Bottom etc. with my dad. Stuff that a kid had no business watching, but so many happy memories of laughing along with these comedy geniuses with him. Now my dad isn't here anymore, I have such a soft spot in my heart for them all, so seeing someone discover Bob Mortimer for the first time and appreciating how amazing he is, makes me happy.
Beautiful 👏
Bob is England at it's very best. An almost sane friendly lunatic and we all love him.
PART ONE! :)
I love all of Bob Mortimer's tales. He's such a gifted storyteller I don't care if they're a lie or not. It's the sheer joy of the telling. Please watch more!
"I once accidentaly bought a horse" - look it up, also from this show, Would I Lie to You - simply the funniest thing I have ever seen on TV. Not with Bob, but... simply incredible.
Kevin Bridges
Yeah, the single funniest story ive heard.
My favorite WILTY stories: Kevin buying a horse, Acaster's worst enemy, Henning in Czechoslovakia, Claudia's animal equivocations, Rhod's car, and Lee's keys ... plus everything from Bob.
"Get to the bloody point"
@@rebeccamoore8536 or cracking an egg in his bath because of Chris Rea
Glad you guys love him as much as we do - national treasure in my eyes. Its hard sometimes to see it as artistic, but for me Bob is pure artistic genius. He paints a picture in your mind that you never create yourself.
You have barely scratched the surface with Bobs humour, he is an absolute legend, he makes me laugh every time he speaks
Part 1 has to be done now for sure especially now you get the idea of the show .. great reaction guys hahah 😂
"We do beg your pardon, but we are in your Garden"
Not really a fan of these reaction videos normally, but i like these 2 lads...They seem to really enjoy and understand british humour. Keep up the good work boys :)
It's impossible to describe what Bob is. Bob is just Bob. I can see that the term 'national treasure' has been used here, and it's about the best way he can be described. Surrealist comedian, musician (number one in the UK charts), fisherman (yes, really), lawyer in a former life etc. He transcends any single label that can be given to a person.
Bob is a gem, an absolute genius on this show
Part 1!
Bob is one half of Vic and Bob, the most surreal comedy duo of the 90s UK comedy circuit. An icon in his own right as well.
If I’m feeling down all I have to do is watch Bob M on Would I Lie To You. He always makes me laugh and can cheer me up even I’ve seen the same stories a dozen times. I discovered this show a few years ago. Love it!
Bob is a northeast legend! I worked with Bob and I cried laughing for 3 day’s! I worked at the recording studio.
Bob Mortimer is absolute legend and everyone loves him in the UK
Bob is goated in the same way as Karl Pilkington, just a naturally funny person that isn’t afraid to be themselves at all times, it’s beautiful to watch you two enjoy his genuine personality!
yeah 2 people I could listen to all day and have many times
Not to be an artse but isn’t it goaded?
His podcast, athletico mince, is a laugh
@@roonietunes60 I believe he means ' Goated' as in an abbreviation of 'Greatest Of All Time'
@@greggreg7400 oh ok Goaded fits too. But true Greatest of all time is best
If anyone hasn’t seen it, Bob’s run on Taskmaster is one of my favourites and infinitely rewatchable, what a legend...the fact that he apparently knows the volume of urine produced by county in Britain due to a scheme to fill a feuding ferryman’s boat with it still impresses and baffles me in equal measure
Absolutely with you on that Finn
Rosalinds a fucking nightmare!! 🤣 Too good man. The bloke is a gentleman, a comedy genius and an all round top bloke. Love him 💙
@@tomleigh7478 Bob’s an absolute LEGEND in that task! “Do we strike you?” “Have you stolen much in your life?” 😂
Agreed he’s the best kind of genius: a chaotic renaissance man with a touch of madness
(Was having a shit day but at your comment I immediately heard that song in my head and felt much better, so thank you)
He's British and tight why get shìt on the NHS when you can do it for yourself you have to wait months for an appointments
@@richardmanning4722 okay I’m a bit lost, can you explain your comment? Seems a bit off topic with no context
I think he is funniest on this programme. The chemistry really works.
The rule is , the more unlikely Bob's stories are, the more like they are to be true. It's the same as Greg Davies. They have both lived hilarious lives .
You know it will be a great ep if Greg or Bob are on it
I envy the two of them. they're both characters and Everything that happened to them was because of them.
same with James acaster. acaster if you read this, marry me.
Bob, Greg, James and Rhod have the most ludicrous stories
Not to mention Rhod "hello beef" Gilbert
Bob is a national treasure, very clever dude qualified lawyer(he actually acted as legal representation for Pulp's Jarvis Cocker after he was arrested for mooning Michael Jackson at the Brit awards). You should check out his stuff with shooting stars and Vic and bobs big night out.
Peckham Council Legal Dept Bob worked for according to Jarvis.
And the smell of
@@royburston8764 the smell of reeves and mortimer is hilarious, love uncle peter in that as well!
I thought he punched Jackson?
@@theophrastusbombastus1359 He mooned him, if he had punched MJ he'd a been locked up haha
Bob on WILTY "theft and shrubbery" makes me cry with laughter every single time
Welcome to our world 😂😂😂 They are all so bloody hilarious. I've been watching repeats constantly for the last year or two just to keep me sane Ish.
Part 1 of Bob is a must.
Also among the WILTY greats are Greg Davies, Claudia Winkleman and James Acaster.
Rhod Gilbert and Kevin Bridges too
Henning Wehn too
Don’t forget Lee Mack
@@Pupperski Of course yes. It’s been so long since I watched it that I forgot Lee was a captain lol my bad
LEE MACK has some amazing quick wit as well. Him and Bob are the GOATS IMO
Bob is an eccentric,English comedic genius. His mind works in an incredibly unique way and you always know that his stories will have you laughing out loud even on a bad day. Part 1
It's hard to explain who Bob is, he does have a very unique personality and sense of humour, paradoxically he is a very down to earth, very likeable and a genuine and warm, kind hearted person, who, i have never heard anyone say a bad or negative word about, everybody loves him
Bob Mortimer is a legend. Love him. I could listen to his stories all day long.
I love Bob. I'm 38 now but remember in the 90's getting home from scouts and watching Bob on shooting stars ... Such great memories!! Guy is a legend!
Bob Mortimer once defended Jarvis Cocker (of the group Pulp) when Micheal Jackson tried to sue him for running onto the stage at the Brits music awards and patting his bottom in front of Jackson while performing with lots of children.
Mortimer won the case!!
Jarvis Cocker did a lot more than that, that night.
@@Trancedd detail please
Bob absolutely knows the details of his stories, he is just a master of making true stories sound implausible....they are outlandish to begin with, but Bob is the king of making them sound less likely still
Part 1 👍
Nothing I can say will improve on some of the descriptions already in place. Bob is an inventive, surreal and hilarious raconteur, but as you can see he deals in flights of fancy, rather than going after a target like some other comics. Don't try and worry too much about how much is true, or try to rationalise Bob, just enjoy the performance, the effects he has on the others, the florid language he uses, the preposterous assertions and let it wash over you like a warm bath....with an egg in it.👍
On that panel when you mentioned it, Bob's a comic, so is Lee Mack, Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Lucy Porter, and you could see him absolutely destroying them.
Just for how David loses his mind at Bob's stories, I kinda want to see you guys react to 'Mitchellian rants and outbursts - David Mitchell on Would I Lie to You?' He loses his mind so many times and the escalation is always hilarious to watch XD
Only Bob can make him run the entire gamut of emotions from focused rage to a plaintive "what should I base it on then, Bob?" in the same segment though, lol.
They chose so well with the team captains, David's relentless logic and Lee's absolute irreverence and fantastically fast wit. And the panel rarely disappoints. One of two TV programs I watch these days, the other being Taskmaster, which I'm equally rabid about ;D
Definitely definitely definitely part 1 it’s one of the funniest things ever
Just read his autobiography. Man is a genius, so under rated. You need to watch him with Vic Reeves. Spent so many years passing myself watching these two comedy gods.
Bob Mortimer has been my favourite comedian for over 30 years. He's adorable and hilarious 😄
Dude, "Would I Lie to You? - Did Kevin Bridges buy a Horse?" Please watch it. One of the most famous European WILTY clips.
I love Bob if I could live a day as someone else it would be bob Mortimer. His train guy shorts are hilarious and he sells cats names if you want to buy one 😂
Bob is one of the funniest people on the planet. I adore him
Bob is an absolute British legend. He made his name on shows like 'Shooting Stars' with comedy partner Vic Reeves. He has a hugely interesting life story - so many curious events and incidences, as his wild stories on WILTY show. He's always had a 'funny pub story' approach full of intricacies within his retellings, combined with heaps of surrealism (some of Bob and Vic's sketches, like 'Mr Shakamoto', 'Tiny Hands', 'Leaving On A Jet plane parody' and Masterchef' show just how darkly surreal they went sometimes). Just such an effortlessly funny man. His 'train guy' Instagram videos, where he impersonates a modern day London 'yuppie' are brilliantly hilarious. Hard to believe but he says he has always been quite socially anxious, especially in his youth, but comedy was an outlet. He also nearly died and had heart bypass surgery. A really interesting and dramatic life!
The crazier Bob’s story the more likely it’s true
Bob started as part of a alternative comedy double act with Vic Reeves…They were basically the coolest people on TV around the early 90s… He’s now a lot older and is widely seen as a national treasure
Definitely do Part 1. You can never go wrong with Bob Mortimer. WILTY isn't just comedians; it also has sports figures, hosts of other TV shows (Blue Peter, Pointless, Countryfile, etc), singers, news presenters, etc.
Bob is hysterical. I can watch these episodes over and over. His anecdotes are amazing and the names of his friends and the childhood antics they got up to, just so funny. I've learned that the most way out of his stories that you think couldn't possibly be true, are in fact true. I love him. Actually I love this show. Its my go to when I am depressed and need a belly laugh. 🤣
Bob is a surrealist comedian, and a national treasure. Defo do part one!
It's funny to think if Bob had continued in his legal career, he'd be like Saul Goodman...
A true British national treasure!
Bob, did indeed train, qualify and work as a solicitor (lawyer) before turning to comedy, but he's perhaps one of the most extraordinary characters the UK has ever seen and hilarious, to boot!
Bob Mortimer is joy in human form. I re-watched Vic Reeves Big Night Out this year for the first time in decades and it's aged brilliantly. Because it's just surreal, silly humour, it has a timeless quality to it and is genuinely hilarious. The same goes for The Smell of Reeves & Mortimer.
"With a hammer, you can do anything." Spoken like a true man Daniel! 🤣
Bob is a legend on his own. With his comedy partner vic Reeves they were unstoppable. National treasures. Please do part one
Honestly. You two are my current favourite people of the TH-cam. Just class. Love your reactions to British stuff. You are both top blokes. Sending love all the way across the pond 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 👍🏼x
Bob will brighten anyone’s dark days. What an absolute English treasure.
Bob Mortimer can turn any story into adventure, and he's done some crazy stuff, also have a look at Henning Wehn on WILTY, he's got some great stories.
Bob is by far the best on this show. To answer your question it’s mostly comedians but some other people from media and sports - in this episode Dion Dublin is an ex football player and Debbie McGee was a magicians assistant.
Nice to see that our friends across the pond can appreciate dear Bob- he's so natural and matter of fact, yet shrewd & cunning the lacksadaisical way he chatters away, just keeps every body laughing, he's better that a tonic. !!
As someone who has been down this rabbit hole and become obsessed with Bob Mortimer over the last couple of months it was great to watch you guys react to him 🤣❤️
Holy shit, Fuji 9 is a real thing. I can see the appeal if all you need is a replacement filling. Bob Mortimer was one half of a long time comedy duo - Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. They had a number of their own TV shows. They did a combination of surreal slapstick and mucking about like schoolboys but being grown men. Vic Reeves was the lead, as taller, and Bob was the wingman. But the surreal storytelling is part of what Vic & Bob did.
Bob is mesmerising when he tells stories, always has everyone in stitches. Snippets of his other hilarious stories were featured in the last part of this clip. I think you should react to all of them. Also react to Chris (the egg man) Rea's - Road to hell.
Bob has recently released his autobiography, 'And Away', which I can heartily recommend (not that my opinion matters a jot, of course).
It's a shame they added the little 'names' compilation at the end of part 2, because it contains several spoilers if you haven't yet seen part 1.
Also, this show has a mix of types of people. The two team captains are comedians, the host is a comedian, but the guests can be anything. Like, the one where Bob's talking about the egg in the bath, you have a footballer on one team. In other stuff, one of the women used to be a famous magician's assisstant (and wife). You get musicians, actors, TV presenters, etc.
Vic and Bob, geniuses. Big night out, the smell of reaves and mortimer, shooting stars, Randall and Hobkirk deceased. Just top notch. Don't forget their free running 😉
So pleased you guys watched this, watching it with you was like watching it again for the first time. Glad you enjoyed it!
Part one please!
Bob's comic genius is beyond 'left field'. Inspirational gentle lunacy of the highest order.
Love your loving Our Bob Mortimer. I adore this guy. So thank you xxx
He was a lawyer who went to a comedy night above a pub and met his comedy partner, Vic Reeves - they formed Reeves and Mortimer, eventually going on to create a show called Shooting Stars. They are like nothing you have ever seen - I challenge anyone to describe them. They out-Kaufman Andy Kaufman, and leave Steve Martin and Robin Williams in their wake.
Bob Mortimer is a national treasure!! One of the funniest, genuine blokes out there!
Bob made his name in a comedy duo with Vic Reeves.
When Vic Reeves appeared on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Jimmy Carr joked:
"Vic Reeves' success can be summed up in 2 words; and those words are Bob and Mortimer."
True words spoken in jest.
Bob is a comedy genius . . .
Bob is one of the most delightful oddballs I've ever seen! He's clearly a very smart guy and unquestionably self-aware, and even though he's truly odd; it's just so enjoyable! I would absolutely love to hang out with him! There is one other oddball that has made several appearances on "Would I Lie to You" that I would also recommend. You will NOT regret it. His name is Henning Wehn. He moved from Germany to England many years ago and ended up staying. Thanks for the reactions guys! I really enjoyed it!
You have hit the jackpot !!!!!
Bob Mortimer is a comic genius ,you are witnessing his true self ,I absolutely love this man and his good nature ..
I cant wait to watch your next discovery’s of him .❤️
Bob is a stalwart on 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown, Taskmaster (another highly watchable show) , Gone Fishin' (with Paul Whitehouse) and many other things. He's reliably funny and often moving. Big thumbs up for BOB
DIY dentistry. I completely relate to that story. I used to have veneers on my front teeth which fell out every 4-5 months and cost about £250 for the dentist to put back in. I researched it and got some professional dental cement, acid etch and other equipment. I used to cement them back in over the course of 5 years. Saved a fortune, and they only lasted a bit less time than when the dentist used to do it, say 4 months instead of 5.
This content is epic. Great to watch you two enjoy our British humour. Bob has been a legend even before the word was invented. He is loved by most if not all of the British public. Long live Bob Mortimer!
Whenever im bored and don't know what to watch i just type in Bob Mortimer. i have never heard anyone say a bad word about him. if hes on a show, you watch that show! Also see him on 8 out of 10 cats
Bob is an absolute legend, Vic and Bob do some of the funniest things I've ever seen on tv
He is the only contestant where even his own team will question and not believe him. Even Lee Mack who is super quick witted takes a back seat when Bob is on, he is a legend
Bob is brilliant at the double bluff, he makes his true ones sound so ridiculous, he’s hilarious 😂
If you can get hold of them, you should check out "Shooting Stars". This was Bob and Vic Reeves' own game show - they were both totally off the wall.
Bob is a national treasure over here, he’s mad as a box of frogs and so funny.
Shooting stars
Oh and part 1 of course
Oh jeez it's been a while since I watched any Bob Mortimer clips. I've been crying laughing at this! Hilarious! The man is effortlessly funny, always has been. He's a strange kind of comedian, along with his comedy partner Vic Reeves. They are very strange but often hilarious in how they play off each other. Definitely look out for clips from Shooting Stars, it was their very bizarre quiz show from the 90s.
Vic and Bob's first TV collaboration was over 30 years ago in "Vic Reeves Big Night Out". It was a truly original comedy format, combining traditional Music Hall parody with the Theatre of the Grotesque. Bearing in mind how long ago it was produced, this was quite a remarkable achievement. More remarkable still, Vic Reeves is a World authority on pirates, and never wears blue jockey caps.
Not all the panellists are comedians. For example, the lady on Bob's team in the yellow dress is Debby McGee, famous as the magician's assistant to the late Paul Daniels.
Bob is a national treasure, check out his game show Shooting Stars. Comedic genius
Bob Mortimer was a practising lawyer, he saw Vic Reeves's one man show that used to play pubs & clubs in London and started to get involved more & more in the act. It gained something of a cult following
The first time we all became aware of them was when Channel 4 commissioned "Vic Reeves Big Night Out" - best described as innovative & experimental late night viewing. "Shooting Stars" is their follow up game show, which you'll certainly enjoy on the strength of watching this.
Bob Mortimer came into the British public consciousness when he performed with his comedy partner Vic Reeves. They produced an ‘off the wall’ series called ‘The smell of Reeves & Mortimer’. It was a surreal mixture of sketches & comedy stand-up routines & became incredibly popular with the student population back in the 1990’s. He has since gone on to become a bit of a national treasure.💕
It was not the first. There was series of "Big Night Out" prior to that in 1990. We went to see them on stage in Nottingham and we were only in our mid thirties and I think we were some of the oldest in there.
You guy should check out Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer is a contestant in series 5.
Participants complete a series of hilariously odd tasks for points and are awarded points on resourcefulness, creativity, and efficiency.
The series with Bob was brilliant.
Bob Mortimer is a comedy genius and a genuinely lovely guy.
Part 1!
there's so many more brilliant stories.
He's a former solicitor turned comedian who has worked primarily with Vic Reeves. They made a number of sketch shows (Vic Reeves Big Night Out, The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer ) as well a comedy quiz panel show(shooting Stars). They also did some other stuff together but they're the main ones I remember.
He's also done a more recent fishing show with another comedian called Paul Whitehouse which is lovely tv and funny in a milder way. It highlights their friendship as they age. It really is good tv but maybe not something for a reaction channel, although i guess the best bits compilation might be).
Fianlly, as others have said, he acted as Jarvis cocker's solicitor straight after Cocker got arrested for interrupting and mooning at Michael Jackson during Jackson's Breit Awards performance back in 96.
He's an all round legend.
Apparently he was told to wait in a room with Jacksons lawyers, all FIFTEEN of them! 😂
Bob is so funny and actually he never really came into his own until these panel shows where he really showed off his talent.
Vic and bob were gold but on his own he really made us see what an amazing comedian he is.
I love Bob Mortimer, he is an absolute comedy legend. !!!!
Great show, and Bob is always amazing on it. As stated by others he's a national treasure. If you like surreal comedy check out his show with his comedy partner Vic. It's called Shooting Stars. Happy New Year lads. Thanks for the laughs last year. 👍
PART 1.
bob is great. always makes you laugh. WILTY is one of the best shows ever. some seriously funny stories and people on it. bob obviously is the king of wilty but claudia winkleman , james acaster, rohd gilbert, , greg davies, kevin brides etc.
even the worst wilty eposode is still hilarious.
please go down that rabbit hole. you will love it
Oh man you should do one of Vic & Bob`s Afternoon Delights, especially the rock´n´rollers. No one on this earth should be left out of that visual comedy extravaganza!
I love that you guys pick up on how Bob says ‘a leather-maker’s drill’.
PART ONE!!!
Along with the suggestions of Shooting Stars, Big Night Out, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) etc etc you might also get a kick out of the couple of singles that Vic and Bob released. Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have been comedy icons here in the U.K. since the early/mid 90’s and have often been touted as the modern day Morecambe and Wise (who are widely regarded as being among the titans of British comedy and you should definitely check them out as almost every comedian that has come since has stated them as an influence) with their childlike humour that Vic and Bob just took on a more surreal path.
About feckin time boys 😂🤣👍 , just waiting on the Kevin bridges one 🤞🤞lol ,
If only they had done part 1 first!
wow, instant sub!
I've seen all of these clips before but it's a) always fun to watch them again, b) great to laugh so hard (good for your health I read once) and c) great to watch you guys rolling around laughing!
Great that some have detailed Bob's life below. He's a National Treasure to us (and nearly died of heart failure recently, oh and has had a LOT of ill health and pains to put up with yet still comes through as the life of any party)
Off to watch more of you guys and so glad I found your channel!