The Smell Of Reeves & Mortimer - Country File

From Series 2, Episode 6.
Courtesy of the BBC.

[@richardlamb7791]

The intro with the land rover driving through everything always has me in stitches.

[@howdj]

Absolutely the funniest part of the whole thing, hysterical

[@ignoblesurfer6281]

The fence remains unrepaired to this day

[@joski9030]

My dad had one and he literally drove it like that I remember him reversing through a gate and just heading off 😂

[@rodchamp7510]

The Dalek voice is just unnecessarily brilliant

[@voorheesjason3161]

Everything's unnecessarily brilliant ;) Thank god for them ;)

[@Enzo012]

It was very necessary.

[@andynixon2820]

Bob seems to have a thing about John craven . He said milton Keynes is boring but scary , like John craven with big metal teeth .

[@jamesadams6009]

'Unnecessarily brilliant' is brilliant!

[@ShabbaRanksMF]

Apparently that was improvised too and they just said “that’s the one” after that take. From then on they ended all the John Craven bits with the Dalek voice.

[@christopherskase2705]

Since seeing this I can't stop doing the Dalek voice at the end of every sentence, co-workers are starting to get enraged.

[@drmeam406]

we all love a Dalek

[@eifionjones8513]

Yes!

[@scottgh1979]

🤣🤣🤣 27 years on and my sister and I still say certain sentences like this to eachother. Never gets old!

[@modeltraingeek6544]

Love that idea 💡😂

[@stevew4558]

Exterminate them!

[@TheVeiledCollective]

Tom Funs outfit is just amazing - and a lot of fun

[@ggghostchant]

it really is.. a lot of fun

[@CfOme]

A lot of fun

[@ignoblesurfer6281]

It's quite a fun outfit - not easy to put on, but a lot of fun once it's on.

[@lindalangart]

@Kenny Groundhopper and the bright red glove 😂 "is it giro day Tom?"

[@thewilk8556]

Int that fun

[@rashhuman]

23 years later and I still laugh at the raised voice at THE END OF EVERY SENTENCE!!

[@SiLatics56]

Something rather unusual DOWN ON THE FARM!!

[@FreeBrunoPowroznik]

Raised voice? Wouldn't it be more accurately described as a dalek's voice?

[@TheRightAreRight]

I actually love Bob, he's such a funny bloke. I want one in my home.

[@atomicdancer]

It's really very simple, actually. You just need to convince your mum's sister to track down and seduce Mr Mortimer, then trick him into marrying her, and Bob's your uncle!

[@al81yoo]

A national treasure. And much more of a natural comedian than Reeves

[@Andrew-el8xi]

I had the double VHS of this smell of reeves and Mortimer ... brilliant . Many a Friday night after the pub we'd have this on

[@Johnconno]

The Glory Days eh? You raised hell... णथजडठृ ल

[@neilo2323]

I still have it 😎

[@randypanthegoatboy2]

Good times

[@chippersaurus]

The fishing segment is one of the funniest bits of television of all time.

[@craigleith100]

Whiskey & Brandy fcuking hilarious I woke up this morning & in my head was these two saying TOO WEEEE but I couldn’t remember who it was but after a few searches I’ve found it at 1st I thought it was from Little Britain but soon realised it was Vic & Bob great memories with these two Comedy Gold 😂✌🏼💙🙏🏼👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ignoblesurfer6281]

An entire milk churn full of sherry should last "virtually" the entire walk. It's gonna be a lot of fun!

[@jsquire5pa]

Underrated line

[@BigyetiTechnologies]

Bob Mortimer giving his Brandy character a lazy eye is such a subtle yet genius touch. Much like his part in Mulligan and O'Hare where he doesn't have a neck.

[@modmutha8608]

And his funny trouser leg

[@jamesjameson4566]

He's taking the p1ss out a couple of a Scottish interior design duo that were everywhere at the time, the one Bob is lampooning, had a lazy eye.

[@jamesjameson4566]

So it's not subtle or genius it's just copying the man

[@tanks4lyfe509]

The part with the land rover discovery driving through everything has me crying 😂

[@bluecat798]

I love the way watching Vic n Bob reminds you of one of those strange dreams you have where you wake up and think 'what was all that about then!'

[@alternatereality85]

Everytime I see John Craven on the telly I always do my finest Bob doing John Craven in the style of a darlek impression.

[@Gubalicious]

Love how he has his hands in his pockets as soon as he gets out of the land rover 😂😂😂

[@CtaEverett23]

I'm glad Bob went on to make another series dedicated to him falling over while fishing. Shame Paul hasn't taken him to the Hedex though...

[@wailer27]

Only just discovered Tom Fun after 15 years and wondering what he's doing now. He's got a whole cart of cakes with him in every sketch so it's not just when he's on a long walk in the moors.

[@jameshardy6277]

"Join us next week when I reckon we'll get that off". Hahahaha.

[@damiengirvan5020]

I wish him luck 🤞

[@rosswheatley7894]

This is the best line Hahahah

[@williamdhughes6039]

And his look of complete contempt and disbelief that she's being so unreasonable by not getting it off 😂

[@Ulleskelf]

I thought the credits were genius: Tom Orrosworld Matt Lockinderbyshire Wendy Boatcomin!

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

I hope the passing of time has made you rethink things

[@rdouthwaite]

@@johnsmith-wx5fb I doubt a village near the town of Tadcaster in Yorkshire would have the cognitive capacity to rethink anything.

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

@@rdouthwaite sorry? To smart for me. The towns called rethink? Or passing? Or of time?

[@rdouthwaite]

@@johnsmith-wx5fb en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleskelf?wprov=sfla1

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

@@rdouthwaite ok

[@seanmacleod1724]

There are certain comedy programmes that not only stand the test of time but actually improve with it. I'd definitely put "A Touch of Fry & Laurie" in there along with Reeves and Mortimer. You never new where "R&M" we're going with a sketch but you'd always be laughing your head off at the end. Totally surreal and brilliant.

[@jaediccacairns4754]

If you like those shows, try bits of Mitchell and Webb . A bit more cerebral but sketches like Ultron , numberwang and the evil supreme needing building work done are right up there.

[@lettuce984]

@@jaediccacairns4754 You mean numberwank?

[@InsolitumStudios]

"Show me your bottom!" Hilarious!!!

[@arserobinson7118]

+Insolitum Studios in a darlek voice

[@InsolitumStudios]

I wanna hear it!

[@robertroberts2666]

Tom Fun really is a lot of fun!

[@BigyetiTechnologies]

3:57 - sliding down the embankment on his arse is the finest scene ever.

[@voorheesjason3161]

Hahahaha, absolute comic geniuses … so awesome, 2020 and forever ;)

[@kek23k]

Directed by Wendy Boatcomin. Excellent.

[@SiLatics56]

Run for your life before the beast awakens!! Haha love it! 😃

[@MrBoggins1234]

"It's alright he's dead, put the rifle down" 🤣

[@andynightingale7335]

One of their finest sketches. Tom Fun gets me every time 🤣🤣🤣

[@vanillaorchid]

John Craven as a sexually harrassing Dalek. Excellent.

[@alan24362]

Crying laughing at this thanks for sharing comedy geniuses

[@mul500]

It's such a little thing to take off!!!

[@TransoceanicOutreach]

4:03 THIS IS THE FISHING SHOW THAT PAUL WHITEHOUSE AND BOB JUST MADE. They just swapped Vic with Paul. The swines.

[@elbecko7969]

And Bob fell over

[@Bhazor]

How very fucking hell.

[@paulmchugh8695]

Let’s have showwaddy going on a a twelve year show doing bringing babies up ?

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

I remember as a young boy watching Vic & Bob's big night out. Funny as

[@motherflange]

I can remember playing this video for my mate and him crying with laughter - especially when Vic Reeves slips down the embankment and intrudes on a spot of quiet fishing.

[@mikeynma]

Wendy Boatcomin...classic

[@nikamota]

"Look whiskey,it's not a ball..it's..an..Eye..ee". 😂

[@KRPTV]

What kind of a beast would have an eye like that apart from a whale?!😀😀😀

[@pakora81]

@@KRPTV aye...but whales don't have EYELASHES

[@matthopkins1945]

LOL @ 4:08 "Use that one mate!" I don't think R&M realised their own genius when they created Chris Bell!

[@quincynufc]

There’s something inherently funny about that four-wheel skid through the sign at the start.

[@matthopkins1945]

"Catch 'em! KIll 'em! Use yer stick....Come on!!!" 04:30 LOLZ! Classic stuff!

[@liborsionko]

For all those stuggling to understand why Vic and Bob are so highly revered let give you a one word reason - inspiration. Like all great innovators they're legacy is the newness of what they did at the time. We all new it was brilliantly diverse and funny but it needed them to expose us to it. It's all in the subtlety and the depth of observation of the characters. Characters, that in order to find funny you have to appreciate the multi-layers. Please don't talk crap about Harry Enfied etc - all of which are great but they didn't deliver the heights of V&B. Yes it is often inconsistent but that's the difference between genius and the mainstream - you have to understand and accept that when appreciating it.

[@kenmills30]

Less and less people understand the truth of what you're saying in these politically controlled and technologically ordered times we live in especially the under 40s who have been conditioned in intellectual rationalized conformity based on the obvious and structured thought where randomness and creativity has little place and is almost seen as a form of idiocy or the result of an unbalanced mind.

[@Monochr0meMan]

You big pungent willy.

[@mikeynma]

I think you will find that Vic went back to his real name (Jim Moir) and is doing acting rather than comedy ;)

[@emilygilbeyful]

Lorne Campbell I disagree with the inconsistent part! I think it's all interesting and inspired and even the bits that dont make me laugh entertain me now and then in a intriguing or artistic way! Also it depends on your mood. Every time I watch I laugh at different parts!

[@jonsummers9302]

An over analysis. Its great comedy , simple.

[@taszarek]

As a dane i simply adore the english humor... very similar humor us danes and english folks have i think

[@aidanlamb120]

Rene Holm glad you like it

[@HammerDownUnder]

nice one except of course English folk would probably spell humour correctly lol … not like a seppo

[@James-yy4vl]

Hammer Down Under you seem very easily offended, you alright?

[@bluecat798]

@@James-yy4vl hi yes I agree! I've just been trolled for 2 days straight by some vicious little troll just because I said there's not much funny stuff on telly anymore? Can you believe it?

[@williamdhughes6039]

I spent a few months in Denmark with the army in the 80's and made some great freinds. One of whom im still in touch with. I wish brits were as layed back as you guys are but as for humour, you're right, very similar

[@imnothere220]

The Chris Bell acting is Oscar stuff. The little "I don't care" shrug....

[@Sirstew]

'Looks like one of your wife's stockings! Nah- I'm sure she's a right tasty bit of crumpet!'

[@RosieHarp]

I miss these two, REALLY miss them. A better time. ❤

[@thismoodysky]

They're both still alive and active...

[@RosieHarp]

Yes I know, I meant miss them as an active comedy duo

[@vincentinogitash]

lmao absolute genius's. Two of the best comedians ever and its even funnier when you can relate to them being from the north. Northern Pride!

[@jimfisher5916]

Absolutely hilarious, wish they were still on tv

[@Lazy_Sundae]

They are.

[@bluecat798]

I miss them like crazy! There's nothing funny on telly anymore!

[@Lazy_Sundae]

@@bluecat798 Sorry but that's patently untrue - and pretty ignorant.

[@bluecat798]

@@Lazy_Sundae what the he'll you talking about, think you're addressing the wrong person and you're very rude!

[@Lazy_Sundae]

@@bluecat798 Nope, I meant you. I was addressing your rude and patently inaccurate comment. Don't like that? Tough

[@heroicrockstar]

Bob has always gone fishing as Robert Di Niro from taxi driver 🤣

[@ghostpanic]

Bob turns into a Dalek at the end of each sentence :D

[@DaveDuracell]

I must watch this clip about 4 times a week, cracks me up every time lol! John Craven is funny, then so is Brandy and Boland. AYYYEEEEEE!!

[@alan24362]

Reeves and Mortimer are the funniest guys ever

[@rudidower]

Thanks for posting mate. Great memories :)

[@proteoid]

Tom Fun cracks me up so much!

[@thewilk8556]

I love the bit where bob says “careful mate you’ve just kicked me tackle in there”. Don’t know why

[@simonsimon325]

Nothing pisses fisherman off more than something that might spook the fish... slides down the bank on his arse and kicks his tackle in the river. What an entrance.

[@Ronno4691]

Tom Fun and his 'snouts' - according to 1970s TV shows, inmates in British jails (or gaols) called cigarettes 'snouts'. Had Tom Fun ever been in jail?

[@nigelcarren]

3:38 Nice to see James May finally dropped the accent! 😉🤣😂

[@loganbrown898]

They must've had so much fun filming the intro.

[@kinder7]

The best fall into water ever!

[@ppeter1982]

I use the phrase "it's almost toooo weeee" to this day.

[@beckyminers]

Hi, Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have provided us with a signed photo to auction to raise money for Dorset Wildlife Trust. We have listed this art up on eBay which you can find by searching Dorset Wildlife Trust on Ebay and would love for you to take a look. This is not something we usually at Dorset Wildlife Trust, but we wanted to let you know so you wouldn't miss out on this unusual auction.

[@bmt3315]

I keep mine in me traaazers

[@schpleeb]

What an entrance

[@gerryc9857]

We'll be fishing on the River Hedex...

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I think 3:56 was unscripted.

[@matthopkins1945]

Chris Bell totally RULES!

[@candycoatedsandman]

Gold.

[@hurleyfunbags]

Genius! I wish they would do some new stuff.

[@keithmac1355]

I genuinely don`t think I`ve seen anything with Vic and Bob in where I haven`t laughed!.

[@williamdhughes6039]

When i was first based up at Catterick garrison we'd go up and watch a very early version of 'Big night out' It was a great place and time We were spoilt with Vic and Bob and Viz Quality. At Darlington i think it was and they once played a venue in Consett. No one wanted to be designated driver (on shark watch-if you know you know)

[@vordman]

Love John Craven's transformation into a dalek!

[@patsykidney]

Chris Bell-Mickey Flanagan😂

[@johnconnor3865]

Haha, same! 😂

[@Dave1507]

fun fact: the german word for egg sounds almost exactly like when he said "eye"

[@bobleitch3610]

Bloody brilliant. Those were the days.

[@jimisi7424]

Back to watch it again after 3 years…some bloody things you just cant let it go!! No i wouldnt. This is my number twoo after the first masterchef. I just think of them sitting down writing this and bob says….what if countryfile was presented by a bunch of city boy, ignorant to wildlife and utterly unconcerned people, and vic laughing his walnuts off..

[@erikgood732]

I can never see John Craven in the same light after seeing him try to get that birds top off.

[@timboslayer]

Thanks for posting this, Smokey.

[@Horrorhiker]

It's now 2024 and some people dress like Tom Fun unironically.

[@williamdhughes6039]

You know when someone is inherently funny when you're grinning before its even started.

[@ihaveashed]

'Itsa wayles eyeeelash!' this program made my childhood! im 17 and NONE of my friends know about this program i cant believe it, every good comedy nowadays is inspired by them

[@pakora81]

You keep your tackle in a box? I keep mine IN ME TROUSERS

[@smokeyrodgers]

I always say that this is the best character performance of all time. Wish Chris Bell would come back somehow. 😪

[@townsjim]

I'd love to go on a walk with Tom Fun, and eat lots of birthday cake :-)

[@djbukkit]

Dont forget your snouts!

[@hairywelder5188]

Haven't seen this in years but when they were good they were amazing

[@niansenx]

I'd love to spend the day with Tom Fun. Should be a lot of fun!

[@deegx7916]

It's always fun with you, Tom.

[@marmite400]

I was laughing when it started.

[@stepotts]

almost too wee

[@ghostpanic]

LMAO at Bob turns into a Dalek in his voice when presenting this :D

[@ronniethekid8398]

The credits at the end are great. Chris Bell is a real person he lived in Hartlepool, so Bob Mortimer told me last time he came in my pub.

[@AdamMcCarthy74]

Fishing on the River Hedex will the name of my first solo record

[@danielwilliamson6180]

2:26 Tom Fun reminds me of Elvis Costello.

[@RussJoysandsorrows]

it's actually Harry Styles 🤣

[@danielwilliamson6180]

@@RussJoysandsorrows Harry Styles was born in 1995. Tom Fun ain't Harry Styles.

[@helipeek2736]

I never knew that Mick Hucknall presented Country File

[@Rmg12]

John Craven-dalek impression is amazing

[@RH191UD]

My response to a question talker is to end my sentences as a Dalek 😂

[@ZuluRomeo]

Tom Fun needs his own series.

[@ZuluRomeo]

Oh wait, he did. He was renamed Matt Baker. 😜

[@kevinrudd9165]

Tom Fun states that he will be walking 12 miles on the Eskdale Way from Lealholm to Glaisdale. I live nearby and know that it is actually less than 2 miles. I will not be able to take Reeves and Mortimer seriously any more due to this major inaccuracy.

[@SteeeveO]

oh come on, you failed to take into account that, after the first sherry, he will be disorientated and will divert to Ainthorpe....happens every time with me. It's exactly 12 miles and you should be ashamed of yourself for doubting them.

[@inghamsvideos8516]

I love the intro lmao!

[@bat_grams]

"A young boy..dressed in a mouse costume"

[@Spookieham]

Never seen this one - brilliant!

[@baabaabaa2293]

Doesn't matter how many times l watch Vic & Bob..l know whats coming, still gut larf!!

[@Lazy_Sundae]

*what's

[@baabaabaa2293]

@@Lazy_Sundae thanks for checking dad.

[@Lazy_Sundae]

@@baabaabaa2293 OK, groomer

[@baabaabaa2293]

Sad, sad fkn effort pal.

[@drunkenmaster6434]

shame we didnt see much more of tom fun and Derrick

[@Kraken54321]

" is it Giiiiro day?"

[@DaveDuracell]

what sort of beast has FLEEEEEEASSSS like thaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttt??!?!

[@dannygrogan353]

can you believe this was actually on tv? we were spoiled. british tv today is an embarrassment. anyone envolved in it should plunge themselves into hot fat and film it. that would improve the quality of british tv no end.

[@ruthking5994]

Yes my friend yes

[@satansshorts8415]

Rofl Brilliant Thank You, Man!

[@danielwilliamson6180]

1:53 LOL