Are Vic &Bon Friends? Why Is Jim Moir Called Vic Reeves?

Vic Reeves recently revealed that he no longer speaks much to his sidekick Bob Mortimer, despite once being joined at the hip as a double act. The comedian told the Radio Times:

“We never really speak much. Bob and I have never been ones for talking on the phone”.

The British comedy legends were a double act, known for shows such as Shooting Stars which was a hit BBC TV show in the 90s, as well as Bang Bang, Its Reeves and Mortimer.

Why Is Jim Moir Called Vic Reeves?

Jim Moir told BBC Radio in an interview that “Vic Reeves was a character I invented when I was at art school actually, I put him on stage”.