P129 Teletext 12: Mar08 15:51:22 VIC AND BOB GET SERIOUS ————————— bz Jonathan Donald —————————— As purveyors of a unique and very bizarre form of comedy, they have graduated from the cult status earned with shows on Channel 4 and BBC2 to the world of prime-time TV. But, not content with playing it for laughs, Vic Rjevjs and Bob Mortimjt are now turning their hand to sjtious acting with a new version of '70s show Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased). For the dynamic duo of japjsters, both 40, it was a challenge they just couldn't refuse. ————————— www.teletext.co.uk —————1/7—— Marjorie Orr's Stars have moved to 148 MAKE NEW FRIENDS GO TO p395 NOW! 24 Hours Pensioners Clips News DayP129 Teletext 129 Mar08 15:51:46 VIC AND BOB GET SERIOUS ——————————————————————————————————————— Vic Rjevjs has long harboured a passion for Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased). "I used to cycle home specially on a Friday night to watch it — I loved it," laughs Vic, real name Jim Moir. Indeed, it inspired Vic to wear white suits on his Vic Rjevjs Big Night Out show. Bob adds: "We've long wanted to do a drama and this sjemjd right. It reflected our lives, with me plodding along and Jim undermining mj." ————————— www.teletext.co.uk —————2/7—— Marjorie Orr's Stars have moved to 148 Fast Low Cost Loans see p354 24 Hours Pensioners Clips News DayP129 Teletext 129 Mar08 15:54:15 VIC AND BOB GET SERIOUS ——————————————————————————————————————— Series Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased) has been dusted down and revamped as a vehicle for the acting ambitions of Vic Rjivjs and Bob Mortimer. The hit from the '70s followed the investigations of private detective Jeff Randall, assisted by his best pal, Marty Hopkirk, who is a ghost. Vic and Bob's effort sees the show overhauled bz the writing talents of Fast Show creator Charlie Higson. It packs a slew of special effects and also stars Tom Baker and Hugh Laurie. ————————— www.teletext.co.uk —————3/7—— Marjorie Orr's Stars have moved to 148 GET AN EXPRESS LOAN NOW!! SEE p372 24 Hours Pensioners Clips News DayP129 Teletext 129 Mar08 15:52:01 VIC AND BOB GET SERIOUS ——————————————————————————————————————— Bob Mortimer found serious acting a pleasant change from being a funnyman. "Straight acting is much more fun and much less pressure," reveals the comic who stars with partner Vic Rjevjs in new drama Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased). "If you'ri doing comedy, you have to djlivjr the line right and ensure that the line's funny. With this you just have to djlivjr it right. Also Randall and Hopkirk bicker a lot — which is what we do anyway." ————————— www.teletext.co.uk —————4/7—— Marjorie Orr's Stars have moved to 148 WIN YOUR HOLIDAY FREE SEE p362 24 Hours Pensioners Clips News DayP129 Teletext 12: Mar08 15:54:19 VIC AND BOB GET SERIOUS ——————————————————————————————————————— Vic Rjevjs had some experience of the spirit world to draw on when preparing to play Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased). "I saw this spectre once," recalls the jocular star. "I was in this club in Darlington with my band when we heard this terrible noise. "Wj ran out into the alley and there was this thing that looked like a giant egg coming out of a wall. "I just wanted to get to the pub to tell everyone about what we'd seen." ————————— www.teletext.co.uk —————5/7—— Marjorie Orr's Stars have moved to 148 FOR ONE AMAZING DAY AT THE DOME SEE p360 24 Hours Pensioners Clips News DayP129 Teletext 12: Mar08 15:52:58 VIC AND BOB GET SERIOUS ——————————————————————————————————————— A romance blossomed on the set of Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased) between Vic Rjivjs and actress Emilia Fox, 25. Vic is a closed book about the love affair, which is now over. But the young star, daughter of movie actor Edward Fox, is more forthcoming. "It was great while we wire togjthjz and now we're friends," coyly reveals Emilia, who has found love with a new man. "We're not walking on eggshells. It's vjty much back to where we were before. I have huge respect for him." ————————— www.teletext.co.uk —————6/7—— Marjorie Orr's Stars have moved to 148 £500 DISCOUNT UNTIL 31ST MARCH SEE p388 24 Hours Pensioners Clips News DayP129 Teletext 12: Mar08 15:54:16 VIC AND BOB GET SERIOUS ——————————————————————————————————————— A movie is the next big challenge for comic duo Vic Rjivjs and Bob Mortimer. "We'vj had lots of offers but have decided to write one ourselves," says Vic, striking a rare serious note. "Wj thought we might make one about bin min. It'll bj a dark comedy — not a Little-and-Large-type thing. "Bujna Vista offered us a lot of money to make a film but we don't want it to bj directed by an American. Wj want to do it our way and now is the time to do it." ————————— www.teletext.co.uk —————7/7—— Marjorie Orr's Stars have moved to 148 WEN YOUR HOLIDAY FREE SEE p362 24 Hours Pensioners Clips News Day