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"Little tiny flower, help me in my darkest hour"

When Vic and Bob moved to the BBC, they left behind the Big Night Out and most of its
characters.  The new show promoted Bob from sidekick to on-screen partner.  Although many
aspects of Vic Reeves Big Night Out remained; bookending each programme with a song,
Reeves and Mortimer products, the desk strewn with various items and a loyal assistant
(Charlie Chuck as the demented Uncle Peter replacing Les), many new items were introduced.
The Smell obviously had a much greater budget introducing filmed sketches and dance
routines, each show spoofed a TV programme; famously Masterchef and The South Bank
Show.  Series 2 witnessed the first appearance of the pan fight.
NOTE:  The Fast Show's Swiss Tony(Charlie Higson) makes his TV debut in series 2.

SERIES 1(1993)  6 Episodes                                                                                BBC2
Also available on video as The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer Blue & Red.

Written and Performed by: VIC REEVES AND BOB MORTIMER.
Additional cast: CHARLIE CHUCK as UNCLE PETER, RUPERT BATES, MARTIN CLUNES,
STEVE COOGAN, DORIAN CROOK, CLAIRE DAVENPORT, SIMON DAY, NINA DOWNEY,
REBECCA FRONT, CHARLIE HIGSON, ANN JACKSON, RACHEL MERSON,
NEIL MORRISSEY, TRVOR PEACOCK, EDDIE SPONGE, MARK SWAN, JOHN THOMPSON,
MIKE WATTAM, PAUL WHITEHOUSE, MARK WILLIAMS.
Voice Over: PATRICK ALLEN.  Music: PETER BREWIS AND JIM MOIR.
Associate Producer: CHARLIE HIGSON.  Executive Producer: ALAN MARKE.
Produced and Directed by: JOHN BIRKIN.
Regular Characters: UNCLE PETER, OTIS REDDING & MARVIN GAYE, SLADE, JACK DENT & ERIC POTTER, THE BRA MEN, MULLIGAN & O'HARE, LE PETOMAINES, CHRIS BELL,
GREG MITCHELL, CORKY, DEREK & CHESTER, 'BOOZE!' MAN, WHISKY & BRANDY,
BARRY WHITE, BLOKE UNDER THE ICE, ROBERT DE NIRO, DR STAMEN.

SERIES 2(1995) 6 Episodes                                                                                BBC2
Also available on video as The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer Cheese&Clothes.

Written and Performed by: VIC REEVES AND BOB MORTIMER.
Additional Cast: CHARLIE CHUCK as UNCLE PETER, CAROLINE AHERNE, BOB BRYAN,
MORWENNA BANKS, ROBIN DRISCOLL, JOANNA HEATH, CHARLIE HIGSON,
MATT LUCAS, MIKE WATTAM, PAUL WHITEHOUSE, MARK WILLIAMS.
Special Guest: STING.  Voice Over: PATRICK ALLEN AND PETER DICKSON.
Music: PETER BREWIS, VIC REEVES AND BOB MORTIMER.
Series Producer: CHARLIE HIGSON.  Executive Producer: ALAN MARKE.
Produced and Directed by: JOHN BIRKIN.
Regular Characters: UNCLE PETER, THE BRA MEN, SLADE, MULLIGAN & O'HARE,
OTIS REDDING & MARVIN GAYE, DONALD & DAVY STOTT, LE PETOMAINES,
COUNCILLORS COX & EVANS, THE MAYOR, WHISKY & BRANDY, CHRIS BELL,
'BOOZE!' MAN.

REEVES AND MORTIMER TOUR 1694:PUCE(1994)                        Video Only
A live show combining The Smell with elements of the Big Night Out filmed at the
Ipswich Regent.

Written and Performed by: VIC REEVES AND BOB MORTIMER.
Additional Cast: CHARLIE CHUCK(written and performed by DAVE KEAR), DORIAN CROOK,
JOHN IRVINE, MIKE WATTAM.
Executive Producer: BILL TENNANT.  Director: PETER ORTON.
Producer: ALAN MARKE.
Regular Characters: UNCLE PETER, THE BRA MEN, MULLIGAN & O'HARE,
LE PETOMAINES, GRAHAM LISTER, ACTION IMAGE EXCHANGE, GREG MITCHELL,
OTIS REDDING & MARVIN GAYE, 'BOOZE!' MAN.