Vic and Bob: Tubby Brewster (Geordie Striker)

[@ianclarke1852]

Once saw him drink 15 pints before a game then collapse in the centre circle before half time. They did a liver transplant on him during the interval and he went on to score twice in the second half. You just couldnt make it up.

[@MrDaiseymay]

you did

[@jimmypee8404]

​@@MrDaiseymay I saw it all on BBC 12 years ago, definitely happened...

[@manchesterukabriefvideooftime]

That was George Best

[@ianclarke1852]

@@manchesterukabriefvideooftime yep my mistake, got the 2 players mixed up in my old age.

[@garyhyndman1105]

​@Philip Croft I remember him playing at St James's Park and Roker Park at the same time and he was back in the Black Garter before the ref blew the whistle in BOTH games.

[@blzbob7936]

There should be an award for the funniest sketch ever. This is it, in my mind. There is sooo much going on here that youngsters just wont get, and that makes it even funnier. And the stolen cutlery for the hostel like. Wrecked me. Classic R & M . x

[@TrumpsArse]

Its brilliant. Never saw it until a few days ago. But the cutlery thing I think he might have nicked from Spike Milligan

[@richardcarter8185]

I’m think Bob Mortimer is one of the funniest people on the planet. Simply effortless funny bones!

[@itsbrilliant-bt8sv]

I just have to look at him and I start laughing. Such a funny lad.

[@TheMadTatter]

Every time I hear that "Hands, Face, Space" advert on the radio at the moment, my brain can't help but change it to "Kick, Head, Smurke"

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

Me too!!!!!

[@cullyx2913]

And me 😂

[@grahamlive]

I didn’t but I will now. 😅

[@jesuspobre88]

Sidney Smut 😆

[@robbdavies7749]

Priceless 😂

[@FifthGearBeer]

Bob Mortimer is the funniest human being that’s ever lived. His humour is so surreal and bizarre it has me bursting out laughing constantly.

[@gtowngtown1601]

Not funny. Talentless. Tbf. It's amusing I suppose, just like a fart. But ultimately devoid of any real talent. End of the pier stuff. I hate to rain on anyone's parade, but it's the truth.

[@BeardyGit89]

@@gtowngtown1601 you're categorically wrong. Probably a salty Geordie.

[@Sambrowski10]

Literally?

[@craigkopite11]

gtown gtown why are you watching videos on KZbin you don’t find funny, then replying to people’s comments who do think it’s funny - to let them know you don’t think it’s funny? Go outside an get some fresh air you virgin.

[@FifthGearBeer]

gtown gtown why on earth are you watching it then? He’s clearly very talented as he’s had a long career in comedy and regarded as one of Britain’s best comics. I think how he makes people laugh is incredible talent. His sense of humour is very unique. One funny funny bloke. You just mustn’t understand him.

[@robertfrazer8161]

Love the way Tubby Brewster became Tubby Baxter! Lol! Brilliant!

[@lexgoogleplay8381]

Yes, it cleverly gave the impression they were making it up as they went along! At 0.14, I think Vic even announces him as 'please give a warm welcome to Chubby Brewster'.

[@juankusoff]

Lex Google Play I think that might have just been the way he was messing about with his teeth lol

[@EmilyGilbeywilbey]

That's quite a boast!!!!

[@nigelheathcote6084]

Yes how observant of ya good self , we would Neva hav nortist like, 🙄

[@juankusoff]

@@nigelheathcote6084 noticed

[@mprscot]

I have to watch this over and over because of the tears in my eyes! 😂😂😂😂😂 Pure genius!

[@bewildered5444]

I don't think Vic knew what was coming through that door. Absolutely priceless.

[@lewis4929]

I think they do this on purpose to keep themselves entertained

[@TheStevenWhiting]

Yeah, I think that's what happens as Bob said they used to do it on the original series, not tell each other what they are gonna look like when they come out.

[@EnterMerlin]

i just said this to someone i shared it with

[@discostu333]

That's the joy of their routines - pure anarchy!

[@jackjude]

Vic knew what to do with the cutlery 😏

[@douglasgray6783]

I have watched comedies from the 1960s onwards, and this is the funniest sketch I have ever witnessed.

[@richjackson8349]

Vic laughing, wonderful these two, absolute legends of British comedy

[@martinkulkarni3569]

Absolutely brilliant. Bob Mortimer is a living legend!

[@pjnugent8198]

Hats off to Vic as well. Hilarious partnership.

[@HrhFish]

Bob reminds me of Geezer Butler from Black Sabbath here😎

[@Pighood]

After a quick chromosomal melding with the LATE GRATE Lee Kerslake

[@diamonddavemc]

@@Pighood and more than a dash of Mick Box.

[@krisscanlon4051]

All prog metal members from the 70s!

[@michaeldean7220]

Graham Oliver from Saxon surely😂

[@GG-ml3vr]

First time i seen this on telly i genuinely cracked a rib laughing,off work for almost two weeks.It will always have a special place in my heart👍

[@alclarke1642]

Same

[@jpr4212]

The product of two extremely warped minds! British zany madcap comedy at its very best.

[@iancadwallender9779]

Loved these 2 since the very start.watched videos of big night out, before every night I went out on the pop.which was a lot.got me right in mood.Used to still be laughing on the bus. No you tube in them days young un

[@markredmond2014]

Tubby Brewster, Chubby Brewster, Tubby Baxter, Chubby Baxter.Brilliant, much funnier than Del Boy falling through a bar flap.

[@jodeskid]

Brilliant! Love how Vic laughing all the way through this- makes me wonder if he knew Bob was going to come out like this.

[@BeezusFafoon1971]

I always felt like Vic hadn't seen Bob in character beforehand. Certainly not in costume anyway.

[@benjaminbriscoe9310]

OMFG!! This is quite simply the funniest thing Bob Mortimer has done ever 🤣 😂 I can't get through it without absolutely creasing up, so funny 🤣 😆 😄

[@EnterMerlin]

watched it thrice and it made me cry laughing

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

"Me spatial awareness is shot to shite these days". Sums up my life right there.

[@jtsotherone]

same same, had 4 ear ops and now i'm closer to tubby baxter/brewster than i'd like to admit

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

@jtsotherone And I'm making light of it. Sorry brother. Hope the condition improves.

[@jtsotherone]

@ no it was funny!! Thanks for the kind words though

[@davereeves454]

Just the way he says ' smoke' gets me every time😂

[@paulnewman3406]

This series of these two had my crying and gasping for air. Hilarious

[@markweston9370]

The faces that bob mortimer pulls in comedy sketches 😂😂😂 brilliant , pure brilliance

[@nuklearpuppy]

Bob mortimers facial expression’s always bring tears to my face with a huge grin and laughter 😂

[@adamduncan6172]

We need Vic and Bob back on our tv's ❤

[@nigelburke3589]

This is one of my favourite sketches of all time absolutely brilliant I would also suggest watch Bob on would I lie to you he'll have you in hysterics

[@nigelcarren]

Here I am one year later and only now do I notice those are hand-painted kit stripes! Oh how the deeper I dig, the richer the gold. 🏆🇬🇧

[@owencampbell8799]

Never noticed. Genius.

[@miorandmior]

😂

[@steveannand955]

Damn, that took some extraordinary observation skills. Well spotted :) I couldn't take my eyes from Bob's face!

[@billymurphy4800]

Whats with the Knives and Forks that fall out of his pocket ! Are they for his baked beans ?

[@Levi_Skardsen]

@@billymurphy4800 He says at the end he needs them for the hostel he's staying in.

[@kenpudsey6435]

I've loved Vic and Bob for years..this is hilarious..like the way Vic makes no attempt at hiding his laughter😂

[@starshapedtambourineman]

With those eyes, Brewster is probably the only striker to be able to deal with crosses from the right and left simultaneously without moving his head ....

[@frankspencer5602]

mortgage eyes, one fixed one variable

[@cpasty3450]

Quality post. You win the internet hands down Mike.

[@minioner5080]

Only if mick butterworth crosses the ball in though

[@stevegordon2032]

I’ve come back to watch this again. Oh my. How good are these two. Mortimer cracks me up.

[@joski9030]

Yea bobs the man he does a great podcast called “Athletico mince” with his mate it’s hilarious

[@jefflanghornephoto]

I've just been asked if I was ok by my other half as she came in to the room to see me wiping tears and creasing up. 🤣🤣🤣

[@edjack1993]

Love how Vic laughs when the cutlery falls out 😄

[@steveparrish1112]

A Spike Milligan gag - Vic and Bob know their classic comedy😂

[@c0ldc0ne]

It didn't fall out though: Vic pulled it out from under his waist band.

[@clfcchris1]

Everyone I watch this I'm in tears walking down the street I think about it and I can't stop laughing so funny 😂😂😀😎

[@kendo5862]

Amanda Stavely’s first signing! He’s smewkin hot Striker!

[@jshaw4757]

1:00 the restraint off bob to not break into full laughter was jedi...that wasn't a sneeze he was holding in a full laughter breakdown lol

[@samuelgouldwoolley5702]

this joke got lost on my friends

[@kendo5862]

@@samuelgouldwoolley5702 - she’s just bought the Newcastle United FC as part of Saudi investment fund, with potentially an unimaginable transfer budget. But the black & whites are in a relegation zone

[@philjamieson5572]

I don't think I'll ever know exactly why I find them so achingly funny. I'm sure I'm not the only person who wonders that.

[@martinkulkarni3569]

Because they are fucking geniuses

[@patrickmurphy1803]

I don't understand any of their comedy,I just find myself laughing out loud every time I see a sketch

[@alexanderromanov737]

While you snivelling Remoaners are complaining about every tiny little hic-up of Brexit that appears in the news, like a few pigs being chucked in the dumpster or a slight shortage of urgent blood tests, sewage flavoured fish or a Welsh port closing down etc. etc. etc., us heroic patriotic Brexit supporting farmers, fishermen and our courageous Brexiteer carworker brothers in Swindon are reaping the magnificent benefits of the fantastic success of our glorious Brexit triumph and we can now drag our perfect English knuckles on our uneven English pavements and mouth breath all over the place, maskless. Why can't you just let us true blue pioneering Brexiteers wallow, knee deep in our delirious happiness that we won our fabulous Brexit and that you lost your freedom of movement, farms, factories, NHS, democracy and the enthusiastic European labour force needed to power our economy. Get over it Remoaners.

[@martinkulkarni3569]

@@alexanderromanov737 STFU you fascist twat! Brexit is destroying this country and you will go down with the rest of us. Wife won’t leave so,I have to stay in this video forsaken, fascist shithole.

[@JamoonXerxesSauber]

@@martinkulkarni3569 don't think you caught the sarcasm there mate

[@billiabuscricketeer8149]

It's the spanners falling out of his pocket that always gets me

[@craigqrater4187]

It's not spanners, it's cutlery

[@billiabuscricketeer8149]

@@craigqrater4187 Oh dear. Well that's nowhere near as funny.

[@joski9030]

@@craigqrater4187 we call cutlery spanners where I’m from

[@MatthewMullin-ie9jq]

Well he said at the end he needs the cutlery for the hostel.

[@QuackersAhoy]

I love this pair. Really miss House Of Fools, it was mental! Reeves & Mortimer with the added bonus of Matt Berry!!! Comedy magic!

[@cubeh8331]

Loved that show too dude.

[@kenpudsey6435]

Yeah 'House of Fools' was brilliant!👌

[@peanutpeanut123]

Now I've watched this at least 1000 times and have only just realised when Tubby explains where the cross came in from he says from the left and points right and vice versa. Now this is either Bob aware of stage directions, ie the audience's left and right, or a genius detail I missed till now confirming Tubby''s indeed shot to shit spatial awareness

[@iandixon7641]

It’s the fact that Tubby,s spatial awareness is indeed shot to shit 🤣🤣

[@StuYoung-v5z]

……I noticed it first time I watched it. Genius from Bob 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@anarcho-pingu]

tubby brewster tha wee geordie lad, best centeh forward the morpeth eva had

[@thesvenvids7708]

up the peth

[@ListenToBigFace]

KICK. HEAD. SMERRRRK.

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

@@ListenToBigFace Now officially my Family Motto

[@TheAntiChrysler]

Honi soit kick mal head smerk

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

@@thesvenvids7708 You telling me theres a REAL Tubby Brewster?

[@kateo8829]

I actually think its Bob Mortimer thats the comedy genius of those two. His stories on Would I lie to you are brilliant♥️

[@mickharris4989]

I can watch Bob on WILTY endlessly...he is just the funniest, nicest man ever...long may he tell truth or lies...its all comedy gold 👍

[@paulreed5077]

Totally agree. His rendition of the tuck shop raid was hilarious. Was his mate on that raid called pork chop because he had a thick ridge of fat on his back?

[@gentleken7864]

You can read his autobiography and in it, he always says that he's in awe of Vic and has been the whole of the time he's known him. He also talks about the creative and writing process they've always used. No script. Interesting read.

[@DenkyManner]

They are equal, which is rare in a double act. Bob is more motivated to keep making new stuff these days, it just pours out of him while Vic is happy to not be funny and paint.

[@vandamparmo7959]

I'm from stockton and was gutted when we lost..tubby the legend

[@Livedthe70s]

Funniest 60 minutes of my life was seeing Bob and Andy Dawson doing Athletico Mince live. Comedy genius.

[@georgebooth946]

The way Vic is laughing I think Bob was improvising there. Brilliant.

[@jrmcpherson1309]

Tubby changed his name 4 times during that clip 😂😂

[@SteveGrant-bw4xn]

Became Tubby Baxter😂😂😂😂😂

[@tomowen7008]

Implying he suspended the ball on his foot for a few moments before shooting always cracks me up

[@DaveBartlett]

Bob Mortimer shines in this sketch. Normally pretty much a 'straight man' to Vic Reeves, Bob here shows the comedy talent that finally saw hin recognised as a comedy genius, and that has made him a 'national treasure'. (I had to say it, since everyone is saying it these days, and it's true!)

[@mattporter1692]

Vic and Bob are complete and utter clowns. Absolutely frigging hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂

[@terryobrien8964]

Is it wrong of me to have just watched this 20 times on the bounce?so funny🤣🤣👍

[@Clem_Fandango11]

How they kept the sketch going without pissing themselves is incredible.

[@jshaw4757]

1:00....jedi laughter hold back...that wasn't a sneeze he suppressed lol

[@ChiefBr0dy]

Pure talent reet there

[@3070Gordo]

I laughed so hard I woke the wife. Vic laughing throughout made this even funnier. Brilliant!

[@darthkek1953]

You WOKE the wife? Oh great. Now she'll be banging a black fella as his "reparations" and making your wee laddie dress in a dress.

[@ianstratton469]

Both of these guys are brilliant. Never laughed so much since I watched Simon day as Billy Bleach

[@wrightcarl1181]

Bobs book is fantastic, the jarvis cocker story is hilarious

[@robbocop33r12]

Love their little Afternoon delight's series too,brilliant

[@cullyx2913]

👍

[@danjames4086]

I just discovered those recently. Little Ritchie hair...Whoo, tutti fruity.

[@HeyLaserLips]

Wow. I'm really fond of all of Vic & Bobs work, Big Night Out, Shooting Stars, Bang Bang, Smell Of, etc and had no idea until today they did another series of Big Night out. I guess mostly as I don't watch tv any more. I need to see the whole series now. xD

[@hoffwell]

New series likey on iPlayer as was done at the BBC. The old ones are all available on all4

[@skyscraper9297]

Tommy Brewster, Toby Baxter, Tubby Baxter, Tubby Brewster. The men, the myths, the legends

[@StonyRC]

So weird ... and so freaking hilarious. When he did that thing with his eyes I nearly pissed myself!

[@tantona9315]

Very reminiscent of 'won't track back' Micky Quinn!

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

Love Vic and bob . Pure magic

[@johnsymons8246]

Got to warn you my spatial awareness is shot to shit nowadays like. One of the best lines ever.

[@stuartdennis8506]

Apparently I now need to watch this everyday

[@judgeberry6071]

These guys are nutters. Absolutely hilarious.

[@davidtomsett]

His career started with Morpeth FC and he had the most bookings without getting sent off in his first season in the senior team, when he was 14.

[@CraigMansfield]

Me spacial awareness is shot to shit these days 😂 That's a hoot I needed today

[@CraigMansfield]

@Paddy le Blanc hilarious 😂👍

[@robertoseveno]

Hahaha Eees always got it

[@bonzabonza2758]

Only Bob Mortimer can make Vic Reeves look like the straight guy

[@WorldCupWillie]

I just watched an old clip of Jackie Charlton and the way he pronounced "smoke" immediately made me think of this 😂

[@dalekirk9873]

They way he pronounces "smoke" is how its pronounced in Ashington, Jackie's home town. Pronounced smurk. Dog is pronounced durg, cob is curb and hob, is herb. Google the Ashington dictionary 😂

[@greenlichtie]

The funniest thing in the universe, comedy genius 😁😁

[@TheMadTatter]

"he likes his baked beans near him at the dinner table, if they're too far away he just can't reach" 😂

[@themadplotter]

I like your name and I like your hat you got another sub big lad.

[@nigelcarren]

That catalogue pose at 0:20 is what I came for. Thank you

[@LesterCheeseman-tk5wi]

I dated his mum she was a full time dinner lady at the part time church car park nearby I loved her perfume and rugged texture. I miss you Betty Swollocks 🥰🥰🥰

[@IM-tl7qv]

Of course the whole thing is hilarious but the Mick Butterworth detail is one of the best parts of this sketch, it's just one of those things where if you get it, you get it 😆 😆

[@MrDREWASIDE]

My favourite line of All time "me spatial awareness is shot to shit like"

[@chirpywiggins5796]

I love the way his eyes look at everything and nothing at the same time 👌😂 Aye Ow d’ya do ?

[@terrytowelling1807]

Playing sunday league in the northeast I came across real Tubby Brewsters back in the day.

[@stevehamlett1183]

My mother in law,who had Alzheimer’s couldn’t remember anything,but would laugh out loud whilst watching Lucky Stars,comedy Genius’s 😂😂

[@junglistmozart]

Shooting Stars

[@themadplotter]

junglistmozart hahahaha fucking hell

[@martind1000]

This cracked me up - wish there was more of him!

[@saywhatyouwantmj61]

Soooo funny!utter madness but brilliant! more needed!

[@mysticgeorge]

1.36 when all the cutlery falls out of his shorts is Bob at his surreal best.

[@jamesrowe3606]

Tubby was such an influential player. I modeled my game on him and could kick, head and smooaake with the best. I was shit at football though.

[@muchopomposo.6394]

These guys are absolute nutters. Absolute nutters and I love 'em! 🔥

[@Grandmastergav86]

These shows were a great throwback some nice barbs at certain people too.

[@peanutpeanut123]

Definitely a contender for the funniest thing ever

[@jtpinnyc]

*points at cutlery on floor* "I need that stuff for the hostel, like"

[@carolynjones6524]

Just love them ❤❤❤❤

[@paulthompson8996]

Vic definitely introduces him as 'Chubby Brewster', the Bob refers to himself at least three times as 'Tubby Baxter'

[@lempton]

Words can't really describe how much I love Bob mortimer

[@itsokay7989]

I almost pissed myself. What a legend

[@blackporscheroadster-yw8hb]

Tubby went on to become, the top scorer for Newcastle United in their 1974-75 season, scoring one deflected goal when the ball hit him on the head by accident and deflected into the top corner. To this day only Alan Shearer has scored more in a season.

[@williampalmer1660]

“Pop oooot tha paddock like” 😂😂

[@TheMadTatter]

The long pause in that kills me 😂

[@machomanOOOOHYEEEAH]

The Mad Tatter he has a fit/ seizure hahahaaaaa

[@dr.biscuits]

When he has the mini stroke...fucking brilliant!

[@jackjude]

As the commentators say, _they love thier no.9s up there!_

[@anialiki]

possibly the funniest thing ive ever seen

[@BeardyGit89]

@Celtic FC Europa League Winner 2020what the fuck would scottish people know about humour you have 2 decent comedians and 2 half decent comedians in your entire history and that's it. Although I have to admit your username is a pretty funny joke.

[@degston77]

Quite a boast

[@BeardyGit89]

@Celtic FC Europa League Winner 2020 I never said it was dipshit, learn to read.

[@BeardyGit89]

@Celtic FC Europa League Winner 2020 shut up you stupid wankstain. Like I said, Scots have no fucking clue what good comedy is. Go cry about how jealous you are of the English, that's all you lot are good for.

[@manonamountain]

@Celtic FC Europa League Winner 2020 and what is wrong with manual labour? It's good honest graft, and beats selling smack to fund your habit, like most of you fuckers do.

[@lucilovecraft1621]

The legend ❤

[@simonknott224]

This really cheers me up . They are both great but Mortimer is a legend.

[@explorer806]

Some Brewster/Baxter confusion there but perhaps no wonder considering his spatial awareness is shot to shit these days.

[@spicehedge]

Chubby reminds me of the comedy actor Ben Turpin

[@MikeKleinsteuber]

Bob Mortimer is a real talent and I don't know why he's not acting more.

[@buenisimoingles4866]

It's because he has one hand made out of ham.

[@MikeKleinsteuber]

@@buenisimoingles4866 But plenty of others are completely made from ham and it doesn't stop them. Mark Rylance for instance - ham from head to foot....

[@MrMisanthrope84]

The socks and winklepickers 🤣

[@martingemmell1401]

Lot of cutlery fell out Tubby’s shorts during the recreation of the goal against Stockton on Tees I notice?

[@mrwhite879]

I spent the 90's telling people "Ohh I've fallen"

[@glenshea1967]

What do you mean fallen?

[@garethjenkins5922]

What a cross from Mick Butterworth!

[@yermais66]

Neither of ‘em know whether he’s called Baxter or Brewster. I know, the gentlefolk at The Ryecroft never knew their own names either.