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Starring Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, with Reece Shearsmith, Matt Lucas, Morwenna Banks, Tim Healy, Mark Benton and Charlie Higson; A journey of mix-ups, mayhem and missing organs.
Chris and Carl Palmer are two brothers who have not seen each other for 15 years. Carl has just left the army, while Chris has woolly hair and a full English beard. This is the story of the first three hours following their reunion, as Carl tries to find his long-lost son.
As they hole up at The Mermade Hotel, their simple task becomes complicated thanks to a psychotic killer, a gung-ho American cop who has fulfilled his ambition to work for the NYPD (North Yorkshire Police Department) and an angry hotel manager bereft of a vital piece of anatomy. In what should have been a relatively straightforward seven-mile journey to a garden center, Chris and Carl drop in at a jazz fusion disco, visit a farm shop, discover a new disease and narrowly avoid being killed in a varied selection of gruesome ways.
Chris and Carl Palmer are two brothers who have not seen each other for 15 years. Carl has just left the army, while Chris has woolly hair and a full English beard. This is the story of the first three hours following their reunion, as Carl tries to find his long-lost son.
As they hole up at The Mermade Hotel, their simple task becomes complicated thanks to a psychotic killer, a gung-ho American cop who has fulfilled his ambition to work for the NYPD (North Yorkshire Police Department) and an angry hotel manager bereft of a vital piece of anatomy. In what should have been a relatively straightforward seven-mile journey to a garden center, Chris and Carl drop in at a jazz fusion disco, visit a farm shop, discover a new disease and narrowly avoid being killed in a varied selection of gruesome ways.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The series premise is that Chris Palmer (Bob Mortimer) returns to Northern England, to find the son he abandoned years ago (when the child was four). He meets up with his brother, Carl (Vic Reeves); and the two go in search of Chris's son. They do this by interrupting the robbery of a car dealership to steal a car; thus invoking a series of catastrophic events without realising it. ...Catterick
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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The first genuinely funny, non-sketch based Reeves and Mortimer series. Catterick focusses it's attention on Carl Palmer and his brother Chris, as they look for Carl's long lost son. If you saw Bang Bang It's Reeves & Mortimer [DVD] you will recognise them as the bouncers from Paul Baron's nightclub, although I don't think it is meant to be related to it chronologically in any way.
Also present is an appearance from a character loosely based on "Kinky John Fowler" (another employee of Paul Baron), but this character is not quite as disturbing.
There are also some great characters played by Matt Lucas; the owner of The Mermade Hotel (it's not my typo), who has an accent I cannot place anywhere. He also plays Dan the Shellfish Man.
There are also appearances from Morwenna Banks, Tim Healy, Reece Shearsmith, Charlie Higson and Mark Benson. Catterick seems to have some of the best alternative comedy actors.
Very funny in the surreal way that only Vic and Bob can pull off. The only thing that makes me take away a star is the fact that it is only very loosely based on the characters from The Club. If you have not seen "Bang Bang" then D.I. Keith Fowler will mean nothing to you and is a bit of a weak character.
I would still be happy to sit through the whole series again because I think anything Reeves and Mortimer do gets funnier with repetition. It's got the feel of classic Vic and Bob combined with The League of Gentlemen, and it's good stuff.
Also present is an appearance from a character loosely based on "Kinky John Fowler" (another employee of Paul Baron), but this character is not quite as disturbing.
There are also some great characters played by Matt Lucas; the owner of The Mermade Hotel (it's not my typo), who has an accent I cannot place anywhere. He also plays Dan the Shellfish Man.
There are also appearances from Morwenna Banks, Tim Healy, Reece Shearsmith, Charlie Higson and Mark Benson. Catterick seems to have some of the best alternative comedy actors.
Very funny in the surreal way that only Vic and Bob can pull off. The only thing that makes me take away a star is the fact that it is only very loosely based on the characters from The Club. If you have not seen "Bang Bang" then D.I. Keith Fowler will mean nothing to you and is a bit of a weak character.
I would still be happy to sit through the whole series again because I think anything Reeves and Mortimer do gets funnier with repetition. It's got the feel of classic Vic and Bob combined with The League of Gentlemen, and it's good stuff.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By The Boy
Format:DVD
The genius of Reeves & Mortimer shine through once again. After the disappointing Randall & Hopkirk i was a bit wary of this but after a few short minutes i realised they were back to their best. The story of two brothers reunited after fifteen years and the quest to find a long lost son may sound like the work of a heavy drama but you couldnt be further from the truth. This is the duo at their surrealist and funniest, and with appearences from Reece Shearsmith as a psychotic madman, Matt Lucas as a crazy hotel owner and his long suffering girlfriend played by Morwenna Banks this really does hit the mark every time.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I hear this DVD is being re-released in the Autumn with all the extras. Save your money till then. Apparently the BBC wanted it chucked out quick.
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We were familiar with the series as we watch it on TV but great to see again. Only this duo could produce a crime musical.
Published 6 days ago by Ian S. Lindsay
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Hugely Underrated show...
I can't rate this highly enough. I personally think that this is the funniest thing Vic and Bob have done yet. Excellent delivery speed and quality too.
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Published 5 months ago by Meister
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Fantastic if you are a follower of vic n bob.My hubby rolls about at this one. I watched it on tv the first time round. One to keep for a duvet day.
Published 8 months ago by sweety
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uncomfortable
I love Reeves and Mortimer but this is too sad to be funny. There is enough misery on TV and the funny men have to keep us sane . Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sefton
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Fantastic comedy drama
If you like the League of Gentlemen, Psychoville, or anything slightly off the wall then buy this. Bargain price - I watched this when broadcast a few years back and it seems... Read more
Published 17 months ago by M. Jende
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too good to be universally admired
This series is silly, cheap, ridiculous and disgusting. But it's also strange, touching and very funny. Read more
Published 19 months ago by mrmatthews
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If you're a Reeves & Mortimer fan, or like Psychoville and it's ilk, you will LOVE this series!
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