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People are only just realising Vic Reeves' real name - after he rose to fame with his own self-titled TV show


He soared to fame alongside his comedy partner Bob Mortimer after the duo's Channel 4 series Vic Reeves Big Night Out made its debut in 1990.

While only fifteen episodes aired across its two seasons, the show quickly became a cult favourite, and shot Vic and Bob into the comedic limelight. He soared to fame alongside his comedy partner Bob Mortimer after the duo's Channel 4 series Vic Reeves Big Night Out made its debut in 1990 Vic and Bob's show quickly gained popularity for its wacky array of characters, including Les, The Man With The Stick and The Ponderers, with their iconic line 'you just couldn't let it lie' becoming a well-known catchphrase.

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