House of Fools

2014 • BBC Two

4.7

52 reviews

Rating

Eligible

Season 1 episodes (6)

1 Pilot: The Conan Affair

1/14/14

With the help of his friend Beef, Bob has a hot date lined up. All he needs now is to get rid of all his unwanted house guests, so they can watch Conan the Barbarian in peace. But Vic has broken the telly and then his brother Bosh - newly out of prison - turns up. Bob is nowhere near having things perfect for his upcoming date. With a break-in, a gas leak, some crisp chardonnay and the Hindenburg Stretch, will Bob cancel the date?

2 The Pork Pie Affair

1/21/14

Julie entrusts Vic and Bob with the safety of her prize pork pie, which she plans on offering to Bruce Willis to persuade him to star in a film. The boys can't resist the temptation, and try the delicious pie. Realising their mistake, they decide to steal a replacement from the Pork Emporium. Bosh reveals it's owned by a maniac - his ex-cell mate Ben Gunn. They are going to have to be careful to escape unscathed.

3 The Probation Affair

1/28/14

When Bosh's Probation Officer visits the flat, Bosh asks Vic, Bob and Julie to help him persuade her he has finally become a decent member of society. After numerous failed attempts they make one last bid to secure his freedom by opening a pop-up restaurant to wine and dine the probation officer. With Vic and Bob in the kitchen and some of Bosh's ex-con friends on hand to be fellow diners, they really need to get this one right.

4 The Wig Affair

2/4/14

Bob hopes to defend his title of Toupee Wearer of the Year but on the day of the awards, his toupee is stolen by their house rat. Bob calls on the others to help him get clues on the rat's whereabouts and find his prized toupee, and Vic offers a golden ticket to the person who can retrieve the wig in time.

5 The Birthday Affair

2/11/14

When Vic invites Erika - Bob's ex-wife - over as a surprise for Bob's birthday Bob is not at all pleased. Unbeknown to Vic, Erika has a death wish for Bob. They decide the only way for them to get Erika to leave, is for Bob to play dead -- literally. Bob has never had such a miserable birthday, and there is one more surprise to come...

6 The Ghost Affair

2/18/14

Much to Bob's frustration, when Ghost Hunter magazine offers a Chimp as a prize to anyone who can provide a genuine photo of a ghost, Vic instantly begins ghost hunting around the flat. He performs a séance and successfully conjures up a spirit - however only Bob can see him. As Bob tries to keep the ghost a secret the spirit has other plans and wreaks havoc on the place.

About this show

Iconic comics Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are back in this surreal sitcom full of impossible situations and anarchic japes. Set in Bob's home, he is frustrated by the line of uninvited guests that never leave him in peace. Vic has moved in, always encouraging his side-kick Beef and ex-con brother Bosh to partake in his outlandish plans, with complete disregard for Bob's well kept house. With a stellar cast including Matt Berry, Morgana Robinson and Dan Skinner this is warm and wonderfully original comedy with huge laughs from start to finish.

Ratings and reviews

4.7

52 reviews

Jay Mullen

February 18, 2017

Very unhappy with Google. I love this show and bought the complete collection at Christmas using a special offer. The box-set disappeared from my account and when I raised the issue they cancelled the box-set and refunded me. This is not what I wanted, I just wanted access to what I have bought - no confidence in google play store now!

March 5, 2014

BEST show ever made!Funniest most amazing thing created.Bob Mortimer and Vic Reeves are the greatest actors ever!Beef , Bosh , Julie , Erik and all the others make it the best shows ever!I love the Pork pie affair and the Wig affair.I cry out of control with laughter at every show.Please make more shows!

Paul UK

October 12, 2015

Probably the funniest programme ever made, its genius is easily comparable to anything from the Monty Python stable. Utterly unique and unashamedly British comedy.

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