Recurring characters from the television series, the radio series, and the various stage shows are listed below. [30], Old Gregg is first seen in the 2005 episode, "The Legend of Old Gregg" in which he meets and falls in love with Howard, who is then rescued by Vince. Pic centers. From there after (Series 2 and onward), Dave Brown plays Bollo, amongst many other memorable characters in The Mighty Boosh. Most of the recurring characters are played by Barratt, Noel Fielding, Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher or Dave Brown. Such tendencies are first noted in the episode "Journey to the Centre of the Punk" when his singular brain cell remarks to Howard that he "does swing both ways" but didn't really feel "it" with him. In 2021, Farnaby and King were reported to have to signed on to co-write, with King directing, Wonka, a prequel based on the novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. His wife is dead, but apparently is alright. Howard along with Lester Corncrake shrink down and enters Vince's body in an attempt to defeat the jazz cell but end up bringing it out of Vince's body with them and making it much larger. Simon Farnaby. The bingo calling style is continued in the page numbering of The Mighty Book of Boosh. . Rudi is a High Priest of the Order of the Psychedelic Monks. He has also written and appeared in films such as Mindhorn and Paddington 2, and in the BBC sitcom Detectorists. Howard's exact age is uncertain. Played by Margaret John. The Warrior in My Wardrobe. Has exceptionally long arms. [13] Played by Sue Denim. Simon Alexander Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, writer, and comedian. In the second series his thumb is normally sized. He has written and appeared in films such as Mindhorn and Paddington 2, and in the BBC sitcom Detectorists. Simon Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, comedian and writer. He has a moustache and bowler hat. Has legs similar to a flamingo and flies away when startled. [4] This usually leads into a 'crimp': a short, completely random song and dance that quickly strays off-topic and often involves harmony. [4] A tribe of rare creatures who live around Piney Ridge. He is summoned at the end of the episode to deal with Evil Tree. [10] Colin is the barman at the local pub owned by Jeff. In 2017, Farnaby co-wrote Paddington 2 with Paul King. Also featured in The Mighty Book of Boosh. Howard and Vince tease each other constantly, but there is a deep bond between them and both have demonstrated repeatedly that they will risk death to rescue each other from various dangerous situations. [19] In the episode "Fountain of Youth" Bollo reveals that Naboo is 406 years old. The Crack Fox is played by Julian Barratt. He sends out tendrils of tape to ensnare his victims, then winds them into himself. Vince is also shown to be vain and sometimes narcissistic, putting great pride in his appearance and his hair[9] and sometimes neglecting his friend Howard in episodes of self-absorption. Simon can now be seen in the feature film PHANTOM OF THE OPEN, which premiered at LFF 2021. Appears in "The Power of the Crimp". Vince: "I thought it was good for you. He claims to have earned his door by becoming spiritually enlightened as a monk. He is a good listener, but Howard ultimately tires of his boring lectures. It was mentioned that it ended badly, involving Gregg being very upset and Slash plummeting from a helicopter down 1000 feet onto some sharp rocks. In this appearance he makes a joke about his wife; she is also mentioned in the radio series ('I got a tiny wife to support'). After absorbing the magic juice through his syringe fingers in the light of the full moon, which makes the juice all activated, he becomes incredibly powerful (demonstrating telekinesis) before being stopped by a tramp that Vince had befriended a tramp who had never been given anything prior to being given a wondrous cape. Simon Farnaby. Mentioned but not seen in "The Legend of Old Gregg". The series follows the misadventures of Howard Moon and Vince Noir, played by Barratt and Fielding respectively, as the two interact with a host of bizarre and often fantastically ridiculous characters and situations. He and Howard also went on several adventures whilst working at the Zooniverse, including visiting the Arctic tundra,[8] Limbo,[9] and going on a road trip. Appears in "The Legend of Old Gregg". Farnaby was born on 2 April 1973 in Darlington, County Durham and attended Richmond School, North Yorkshire.. Career. [19] Old Gregg last appeared in a deleted scene from the 2007 episode, "Party", disguised as a woman who has taken a liking to Howard.[31]. He was going to rape Vince and leave him in a bin, but subsequently decided he was ne. He is presented as a famous actor, known among fans as a maker of "devised pieces" and among critics for having a head that resembles a conker. The second coconut girl to appear in "The Nightmare of Milky Joe". Rudi's behaviour and attitude is extremely puritanical; he thinks of alcohol and women as "distractions" in stark contrast to the animalistic nature of Spider Dijon, and even went so far as to say that he considered all women "strange and evil". He was originally created for the 1998 stage show, The Mighty Boosh, and also appeared in an out-take for the "Jazz" episode of the 2001 radio series The Boosh, both portrayed by Rich Fulcher. [28] A deleted scene from "The Legend of Old Gregg" documents many rumours about Old Gregg which number 29, the "same number of sailors in Nantucket" including his cannibalistic nature, and his age at over 1,200 years old. Recurring characters from the television series, the radio series, and the various stage shows are listed below. The book was published in 2010. His nickname, as his good friend Dixon Bainbridge notes, is "One Sentence Cork". Simon Farnaby is the actor currently best known for his role on BBC comedy Ghosts. [13] Played by Tom Meeten and Simon Farnaby. The Moon made a cameo appearance in the first episode of Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, and in June 2013 he made an appearance in a video message at Channel 4's Comedy Gala. It is revealed that his mother thinks he is in a Vietnamese prisoner of war camp and that he has sent a bundle of sticks to his brother, Donny. He originally appeared in the pilot and several episodes of the first series of the TV show, and in the 2006 stage show, The Mighty Boosh. Played by Rich Fulcher. [7] A band portrayed by The Horrors. [7] A legendary actor who coaches Howard in his secret woodland acting dojo. Played by Martin Trenaman. After leaving the band she co-founds Orange Work-Kraft. As well as being a comedy actor, Simon helped write the Sky series Yonderland, in which he also plays the villain Negastus. She is Vince's "girlfriend" while on the island. Unlike the Moon, Jupiter has no song. In 2013, Farnaby presented a documentary entitled Richard III: The King in the Car Park, tracing the discovery and identification of the remains of the last Plantagenet king. While normally hibernating, they come out every 25 years to look for a man to breed with. [22] The wife of Dennis and an extreme sports calendar model. When he was alive he had black and white skin, red eyes and wore a white suit and top hat. He is evil, threatening to kill Howard and Vince whenever he meets them, and killing the whole cast in the stage show. Appears in "Bollo". [11] Tony is married, and makes frequent reference to Mrs Harrison who, as yet, has not been seen on the show. Subject of a "gather round everyone" joke. He first appeared in "Jazz", an episode of the 2001 radio series. The film follows a . She is accidentally murdered by Howard Moon. Murray, Scott & Farnaby, Simon. Vince Noir was originally created by Noel Fielding for the 1998 stage show The Mighty Boosh. Appears in The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour. Appears in "The Fountain of Youth", is a tree that is summoned by The Hitcher and told to "go about your wicked foul business", he then attempts to attack Howard, Vince, Naboo and Bollo, but is foiled by Sandstorm and sanded down into a table. The show has been known for popularising a style called "crimping"; short a cappella songs . [14] He is highly disdainful of jazz, going as far as to claim to be allergic to it. Played by Peter Kyriacou. Paperback. [1] One of the boxers at the gym. [11] Kirk is renowned by the other members of the Board of Shaman for having the greatest capacity for taking drugs. Played by Dave Brown, A frequently-mentioned but mostly unseen friend of Howard and Vince. British television actor known for his roles on such popular comedy series as The Mighty Boosh, Jam & Jerusalem, and Horrible Histories. Naboo left the Zooniverse to become a freelance shaman, moving into a flat in Dalston with Howard, Vince and Bollo, the last now being his familiar spirit. Appears in "Call of the Yeti". Appeared once in the Radio series, in episode 6 ("The Hitcher"). He is vain, despite being described as "generic-looking"[1] and often makes outrageous claims which often turn out to be true (he claims, for instance, to have turned down a lucrative offer extended by Walt Disney himself to sort all of Disney's felt-tip pens). Kirk is a nephew of Noel Fielding's former girlfriend Dee Plume, although Noel referred to Kirk as his own nephew. This plot was the template for a 2001 radio episode and a 2004 television episode, both titled "Hitcher". He next appeared in "Mutants", where he is stolen by Bainbridge to mutate. When he meets Vince he somehow knows that Howard is having a bad time in the Arctic. When a doppelgnger calling himself Lance Dior arises, Vince's optimism crumbles and he becomes insecure.[12]. Saboo is portrayed by Richard Ayoade. He is the product of Howard's feverish imagination when cast away on a desert island. The Hitcher is an old cockney man with long grey hair, green skin, a large Polo mint over his left eye, a top hat and black and red clothing. 14 Oct 2021. Appears in "The Nightmare of Milky Joe". Also a screenwriter, he penned and starred in a SkyOne comedy called Yonderland. The Parka People guard the Egg of Mantumbi. Appears in "The Strange Tale of the Crack Fox". US$21.74 US$21.98. Curly Jefferson is also the name of a conference room in Mason, OH. In the series, Fossil has his own theme song for the zoo: "Nicey nicey zoo zoo, for him and her and me and you! The Mighty Boosh is a surreal comic fantasy, often featuring elaborate musical numbers in different genres, such as electro, heavy metal, funk, and rap. It stars Edward Hogg and Simon Farnaby, with Richard Ayodade as a tour guide, Vernica Echegui as the love interest, Eloisa, a superstitious Spanish Waitress, and has Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt in cameos. The protagonist of Vince's books, made of used bubblegum. He returns in the third episode of series 3, "The Power of the Crimp", as the owner of the Velvet Onion club, where Vince and Howard regularly gig. Numan appeared as himself in "The Power of the Crimp" in a closet that Howard opened to reveal him in order to comfort Vince. [12] Fossil was last seen on the TV show, in the episodes "Party" and "The Chokes".[3]. The Mighty Boosh is a British comedy troupe featuring comedians Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding. Save US$0.24. The Mighty Boosh is a British comedy troupe featuring comedians Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding. Played by Noel Fielding. Also mentioned in The Mighty Book of Boosh. Appears in "The Legend of Old Gregg". Simon Farnaby Hamilton Cork Peter Elliott Chi Chi the Panda Dean Mitchell Zoo Keeper Peter Kyriacou Charlie (uncredited) Director Paul King Writers Julian Barratt Noel Fielding Rich Fulcher (additional material) All cast & crew Production, box office & more at IMDbPro Storyline Edit For significant recurring characters see List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh. [16] He is often very childlike and emotional. [7], Last edited on 16 February 2023, at 22:55, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "The world's worst golfer, coming to cinemas", "Stars of Horrible Histories to make Shakespeare film", "Simon Farnaby interview: 'Doing another Paddington film was just too much to bear', "Watch Paddington Bear and Queen Elizabeth Take Tea in Platinum Jubilee Comedy Video", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Simon_Farnaby&oldid=1139793157, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 22:55. Played by Dee Plume. Appears in "Killeroo". Henchmen of The Hitcher. Played by Simon Alexander Farnaby. Dennis is portrayed by Julian Barratt. The following is a list of minor characters from The Mighty Boosh, including characters from the television series, the radio series, and the various stage shows. Appears in "Call of the Yeti". . Played by Steve Oram.[16]. 63 relations. In the second series, Howard and Vince have left the zoo and formed a band together. [30], The Hitcher is sometimes accompanied by two short, rotund henchmen called the Piper Twins. He has a moustache and bowler hat. In one episode he invites party guests to "bask in the glory of [his] outfit". The Mighty Boosh is a British surreal musical comedy troupe based in London. The Moon always appears to be simple-mindedly cheerful and tells anecdotes which act as bookends between sketches. Simon Farnaby, 40, was in The Mighty Boosh and Horrible Histories. Whenever Howard is near to death, he pleads not to die, saying, "Don't kill me. 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