Above Mortimer’s head hangs a painting by Reeves of a pig wearing a hat and a moustache, and a photo of their long-term collaborator Matt Lucas (aka George Dawes) dressed up in a suit and tie above the caption: “Roy Oates, British Hoteliers’ Association Manager of the Week.”Several Bafta awards are lined up on the sideboard, which they share with a flock of stuffed owls. Although physically very different – the tall, dark and weirdly handsome Reeves contrasts with the shorter, wirier, fairer Mortimer – the pair share a uniquely bizarre world view.We’re spread across the sofas in the airy new offices of their company, Pett Productions, in, of all places, Maidstone The walls are adorned with all manner of exotic pictures. We’ll write it up and then get a former EastEnder to star in it.”"I’ll ring Channel 4 now,” Reeves chips in.This is, I can assure you, what passes for a perfectly normal discussion in Vic’n'Bob World. “I’d have beri-beri – ‘He’s the only one who can solve the crime, but he’s only got six months to live.’ In the opening shot, I’m coming back from Africa and not feeling very well The doctor asks me how many berries I had out there.
When I say ‘Two’, he replies, ‘You’ve got beri-beri.’ Over the six episodes, I’d be nearly dying, but in the end it turns out that I’ve only got beri, so all I need is a paracetamol. A propos of nothing at all, Mortimer asks Reeves what quirk he would have if he were a TV cop. “I’d either have X-ray vision or a steel hand or the ability to mind-read,” replies Reeves, quick as a flash.
Without a moment’s hesitation, Mortimer picks up the baton. They’ve just lit the first cigarettes of the day, and are taking sips from their steaming, early-morning cups of tea
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have put their feet up.
Our conversation has barely started when, with no warning, they launch suddenly into an impromptu comedy routine. At Regal Petroleum, up 15.5p to 238p, the non-executive Bill Humphries pocketed £1.2m via the sale of 500,000 shares at 235p.. Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have put their feet up. On Monday the company is expected to issue a trading statement and gossips reckon it will be a positive one.