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Bob Mortimer has given fans an update on his medical status, noting that he is “not very healthy right now”. Mortimer underwent triple heart bypass surgery in 2015 after it was discovered that 95 per cent of his arteries were blocked.The comedian, 64, who rose to fame as part of a comedy double act with Vic Reeves in the ‘90s, also fell ill shortly after the filming of an episode of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing in 2022, forcing him to miss the following episode of the BBC2 show. Furthermore, he confirmed in a recent interview that he has also been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, after having had the condition in his mid-20s.

It wouldn't be New Year's Eve without Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny on BBC Two. The show, which has aired for the past 30 years, has become a time-honoured tradition for many people as part of their end-of-year celebrations.

health issues at an event earlier this week. The comedian admitted that he is ‘not very healthy’ as he made an appearance at a London theatre on Monday. Speaking on Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast, the 63-year-old revealed that he had been in hospital over the weekend.

“I found out I couldn’t get married to Lisa because you have to give 21 days’ notice or something.“My consultant said I was incredibly ill, so the registrar in London gave me permission to get married on the Monday.“So I got married at 9.30am on the Monday, and went to hospital at 10am to have my operation,” he told Teeside Live.The Would I Lie to You regular ultimately ended up having a small wedding when the ceremony took place in 2015.There were only two people present at the wedding, and they were the couple’s two children Harry and Tom.The star’s comic second half of the Vic and Bob duo, Vic Reeves, was unfortunately not present at the time to be his best man.In more recent times, the comedian has put himself at risk of severe illness.As seen in the latest episode of Gone Fishing alongside co-star Paul Whitehouse, he learned he was at risk of over 20 types of cancer.The pair had their waists measured in the episode and were shocked by the results.Bob explained his weight has contributed to him being more at risk of cancer and vowed to take action.He said: “We looked into it because we wondered a little bit.“But it was true 22 cancers come onto the table if, as a fella, your waist is over 102cm, and it’s less if you’re Asian, 96 If you’re Asian.”He learned his waist was measured at 104cm, and in a clip from the show he vowed: “I am going to make it my mission to get under 102!”Ahead of the new season, Bob spoke about how being heart healthy was an important theme of the show.“We struggle with it a bit during the series, because we do like to treat ourselves,” he explained.“We’re the sorts of people that on a holiday you can eat what you want - and it does seem like a little holiday these trips.” 

A loved and lost TV show that was a staple on 80s British TV saw Madonna perform at Manchester's iconic Hacienda nightclub.

The Glove.The comedian and artist has performed under the moniker for a number of decades, though has said that the big screen outing will likely act as a “swansong” for Reeves.“Vic Reeves was a character that I invented when I was at art school actually, I put him on stage. And I haven’t done him for a while,” Moir said on David White’s BBC Radio Cornwall show.“Bob [Mortimer] and me wrote a film, about 12 years ago, which we keep threatening to do and we’ve been asked to do, so we might do that next year.

Jo Brand , Alan Carr and Sandi Toksvig have all called our humble county home at one stage or another. Another member of this list is fellow comedic icon Vic Reeves, real name James Roderick Moir, who also lives among us here in Kent. Reeves is perhaps best known for his double act with Bob Mortimer, aptly named Reeves & Mortimer.

Martine McCutcheon is best known for her role as the Prime Minister’s crush in Love Actually, but we can’t forget her musical streak. 15-year-old Martine and two fellow pupils formed the all-girl pop group called Milan in the early 90s.They landed a record deal, supported boy band East 17 on tour and even entered the dance charts three times.

Should unlicensed boxing fights for charity be allowed? Let us know in the comments section. The British Boxing Board of Control were also pretty unhappy with the charity bout, and wrote to then-director general of the BBC Greg Dyke to urge him to scrap the planned show.The BBBoC argued it would make "a farce of the noble art", adding that Gervais and Bovey – both aged 41 at the time – were too old for it to be safe.Regardless, the programme went ahead and it was later revealed that Gervais had even fought fellow comic Bob Mortimer while training for the big bout.Lisa Clark, who has regularly worked with the comedian who rose to fame as part of a double-act with Vic Reeves, said in 2019 the practice bout was "brilliant", adding: "Bob gave

Vic Reeves, aka Jim Moir, the UK comedian and TV personality known for his pairing with Bob Mortimer, has spoken for the first time publicly about being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

Comedy actor Vic Reeves has revealed he has an inoperable tumour in one of his ears.The funny man opened up on how his tumour has left him "100 per cent deaf" in the left ear, and has impacted his ability to enjoy his regular pastimes such as bird watching and listening to certain types of music. While the 61 year old musician has been told the tumour is benign, he also has to undergo regular MRI scans to keep a close eye on its growth and and status.

Celebrities were out in force this week to show their support for the Dress for Success charity event. Among the array of stars at the London gathering, which was celebrating women in business, was model Nancy Sorrell who stunned in a knee-length pink frock.

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Susanna Reid revealed one celebrity guest missed their interview on Good Morning Britain last week because they slept through their alarm.Jools Holland was supposed to appear with Jim Moir, formerly known as Vic Reeves, on the June 10 show to discuss the pair's podcast, Jools and Jim's Joyride.However, when Jools failed to join the video call, Susanna and her co-host Ben Shephard were left feeling a little snubbed.Thankfully, on Thursday, Susanna revealed Jools had simply slept through the interview, rather than deliberately swerving the GMB appearance.Joined by her co-host Adil Ray on the show, Susanna was interested to hear how busy he had been working on his game show Lingo.Pointing out Adil was likely exhausted, Susanna remarked: "I'm

Nancy Sorrell has opened the doors of the lavish Victorian Kent home she shares with comedy legend husband Vic Reeves to give OK! VIPs an exclusive backstage look.The couple’s home mirrors their quirky personalities and lifestyle, as it’s complete with their very own hall of fame and outdoor bar dubbed "The Pavilion of Dreams.” Take a tour of Nancy and Vic’s stunning abode, as the mum-of-two reveals her five favourite things. Are you an OK! VIP? If not, why not? It’s free and gives you backstage access to stories like this, exclusive home tours, special discounts and so much more! All you need to do is pop your email address below! P.s.

Having appeared in classic romcom Love Actually, had a stint in the I’m A Celebrity jungle and modelled for the likes of Ann Summers, Nancy Sorrell is no stranger to the cameras. So we’re thrilled to see her back in the limelight where she belongs! When we catch up with Nancy after our exclusive photo shoot at her Victorian Kent home, she’s overjoyed to be modelling again.

Nancy Sorrell has taken us on a quirky guided tour around the home she shares with husband Vic Reeves.The stunning house boasts personality and glamour, with a hall of fame dedicated to the couple's career highlights. The actress even took us around her huge garden which includes an outdoor bar dubbed "The Pavilion of Dreams" and also a separate space for Vic's art department.

Vic Reeves has spoken about the moment when he was haunted by a ghost which was shaped as three foot tall egg, made of mist.

Telly comic Vic Reeves has claimed he saw a ghost that was three foot tall, made of mist and egg-shaped.He said he got the scare after objects started flying about when he was in a band as a teen.Vic, 62, revealed: “I was in a band when I was about 16 and we used to rehearse in an old woodwork shop which was the guitarist’s dad’s place.“And things like planks would fly off tables and we’d hear footsteps going up and down stairs.“One night we were rehearsing and we heard these footsteps and things started going mad, things were flying and that.“So we ran outside, into an alleyway outside, and what I can only describe as an egg - a three-foot sized egg - came out of the doors and then disappeared.“It was an egg shaped thing, like a mist -

Bob Mortimer is going solo – but only to release an autobiography about his life and near-death heart issues in 2015.

Radio Times: "Some people might think that you have to put your life on hold to come fishing."But, for me, fishing feels what life is all about."He went on to say: "It reminds us that the clock is ticking."And it never bothers me if we don't catch anything - what's far more important is us having a good time."Bob had heart surgery back in 2015 after doctors told him he risked having a heart attack on stage, had he and comedy partner Vic Reeves gone ahead with a live tour the same year.The Shooting Stars presenter spoke out about his bypass after he discovered that 95 per cent of his arteries were blocked five years ago.While Paul's friend was recovering at the time, he invited him to go on a fishing trip and that was when they decided to