They appear in the "Tundra" storyline and the third series episode "Party". Is presumably killed, or knocked unconscious by the polar bear befriended by Vince. Because of this, she is spurned by the other women. [15] He and Spider Dijon quarrel often, but are very close despite having starkly different personalities. [29] It's also noted that he once fainted after reading a pelican's mind, painted his pubic hairs yellow so he could "read in the bed", and that when he breaks wind people in Africa go "Haaaah". In 1978, Naboo was mistakenly sent to Earth by the King of Xooberon to protect the amulet of the planet's Fountain of Youth. She attempts to seduce Vince in order to make her husband jealous. However, Banoo was slightly late as ever, and he ended up giving the Amulet to Naboo the Enigma by mistake. Simon Farnaby is an actor and writer. When asked about this, he replies by screaming loudly. In the second series, Howard and Vince have left the zoo and formed a band together. He is best known as a part of the TV series Horrible Histories (2009-2013), Yonderl Barbie Doll Anatomy: Again, no genitals. In the episode "Killeroo",[1] Played by Julian Barratt. He is first seen wearing two hats although he is next seen wearing 4 after a remark from Vince earlier in the episode. [20] A race of mutated animals created by Dixon Bainbridge's splicing experiments. He is a long-time member of The Mighty Boosh (2004-2007) supporting cast, having had roles both in their series . In the series three episode Party, it is revealed that he is a virgin. [2] One of the goth girls that Howard and Vince attempt to impress. Early life. Simon can now be seen in the feature film PHANTOM OF THE OPEN, which premiered at LFF 2021. [1] He then appeared in "Bollo", where he is gravely ill, escaping death when the Grim Reaper takes Howard instead of him. He spent at least ten years searching for the new sound in the desert. In the second series his thumb is normally sized. [15] A homeless man who assists Vince in finding Howard (whom he refers to as 'shrimp eyes'). The plot is somewhat non-linear, however a brief rundown . Howard later enters the jungle room of the zoo to find Tommy. 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. Howard sees him as an idol and mentor. His first TV appearance was in an episode of ITV's comedy series, The House of Windsor, which in six episodes told the fictional story of the Royal Family's public relations expert. Played by Alice Lowe. Played by Dave Brown. REEL. [4] Vince usually conforms to specific subcultures which he considers vogue, such as mod,[6] goth,[11] punk,[2] and New Rave,[2], Though he seems much more confident and secure than Howard, Vince is desperate to be admired as an individual and a trendsetter. Most of the one-off characters are played by Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Rich Fulcher, or a special guest. About; British Mark; Publication; Awards; Nominate; Sponsorship; Contact Vince and Howard give them their freedom. Vince: "I thought it was good for you. Before that he wrapped on the feature film WONKA, which he co-wrote for Heyday Films and Warner Bros. Pictures. In the TV version Tommy has subsisted for years on nothing but cheese, and as a result his head has turned into cheese. [11] He is a shaman, and member of the Board of Shaman. Ultra (Mighty Boosh) Eleanor (Mighty Boosh) Astrid aka Pencil Case Girl; Saboo (Mighty Boosh) Kirk (Mighty Boosh) Kodiak Jack; Terry Wogan; Alan the Delivery Man (Mighty Boosh) Old Gregg; Horace (Mighty Boosh) Simon McFarnaby; Joey Moose; Donnie (Mighty Boosh) Prequel; 1980s; Diary/Journal; High School; Boys In Love; Friendship; Pregnancy . Appears in "The Legend of Old Gregg". An important figure in the show is Dave Brown (AutoBoosh/Boosh Radio). Appears in "Jungle". But the days of partying burned the fox out as he ends up on the streets homeless, begging for cheese in Dalston. [24] He first appeared in the 2005 episode, "Nanageddon", and later appeared in three 2007 episodes. Played by Steve Oram.[16]. He rents them his boat so they can go fishing on Black Lake. Though Fossil and the zoo were absent from the second television series, he makes a brief reappearance at the end of The Nightmare of Milky Joe as the presenter of "The Pie Face Showcase" TV music programme. [8] Bainbridge later tries to sell the Zooniverse to build a road over it in "Jungle"; a plan which is later averted by Howard and Vince. He only allows these to be sold in his bar. Appears in "Electro". Played by Rich Fulcher. Despite all of them sharing Vince's likeness, one of them claims to be athlete Roger Black. An exceptionally dangerous creature, she has a five-star rating, kills people using a bus pass and knitting needles and is also capable of quickly creating knitting to bind her victims. He kills anyone who comes searching for the Fountain of Youth. Vince is often sarcastic towards Howard and sometimes acts out similar to a teenager with a parent, but he always sticks by him in the end. Appear in "The Chokes". In return he gives Vince a horn that can be used to summon him. [10] A corpse stuck to the roof of Old Gregg's underwater cave. He sends out tendrils of tape to ensnare his victims, then winds them into himself. He was created for "The Legend of Old Gregg", a 2005 episode of the TV series. Played by Rich Fulcher. From there after (Series 2 and onward), Dave Brown plays Bollo, amongst many other memorable characters in The Mighty Boosh. 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 programmed to "poke and suck off anything in sight". 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. Leads Spider to her town populated entirely by "women, desperate for the men". His head resembles a large conker. 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. Tommy Nookah was originally portrayed by Richard Ayoade. Old Gregg is portrayed by Noel Fielding. [6] Some of his many names include "Shatoon, Bringer of Corn", "Mickey Nine, The Dreamweaver", "Photoshop", "Trenu, The Boiler", "Marjorie Keek", "Mystery Man", "The Shadow Dweller", "Diviner of Mysteries", "Rudi the Prudey", "Miraculous Mark", "Domino, the Bounty Hunter", "Clive" and "Cillit Bang", He is often called "Peppercorn" by the Dutch. Played by Barunka O'Shaughnessy. Simon Farnaby, 40, was in The Mighty Boosh and Horrible Histories. [26][27] Old Gregg is in love with Howard Moon; singing a song with him entitled "Love Games", chronicling his obsession and Howard's reluctance, and later proposing to Howard. The series 1 episode "Electro" is the first appearance of Howlin' Jimmy Jefferson. Everyone get back in the freakin' box!". Contents 1 See also 2 Career 3 Trivia 4 Main Role See also See Wikipedia:Simon Farnaby Career He has written and starred in films such as Mindhorn and Paddington 2 , and in the BBC sitcom Detectorists . [3] He co-starred with the same troupe in Bill, a 2015 BBC comedy film based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare.[4][5]. Appears in "Jungle". Hamilton Cork (Simon Farnaby) is a book publisher who is friends . Appears in "The Nightmare of Milky Joe". Howard is an aspiring musician, actor, poet, novelist and photographer. She is covered in shells. When he discovered he was dying of a "strange swamp fever" he decided to make one final record called Voodoo Scat and mixed it with a drop of his own blood.[2]. The Mighty Boosh is a surreal comic fantasy, often featuring elaborate musical numbers in different genres, such as electro, heavy metal, funk, and rap. Developed from three stage shows and a six-episode radio series, it has since spawned a total of 20 television episodes for BBC Three which aired from 2003 to 2007, and two live tours of the UK, as well as two live shows in the United States. He is balding, but wears a rather pathetic comb-over. He plays Joey Moose in some of the episodes but also played a role in choreographing some of the dance scenes. Simon Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, comedian and writer. [4] A Welsh shaman, whom Naboo meets in Shamansbury's, a spoof on Sainsbury's. The Horrors include Faris Badwan, Rhys Webb, Joe Spurgeon, Joshua Hayward and Tom Cowan. Simon Farnaby is an English actor and writer, known for Horrible Histories, Yonderland, Detectorists, Ghosts and Mindhorn. Central cast[ edit] Simon Farnaby, 40, was in The Mighty Boosh and Horrible Histories. Played by Peter Kyriacou. Appears in "Eels". He is loud and brash and is normally portrayed as Howard and Vince's enemy, often trying to set them up for disaster, although on occasion he has expressed attraction to both of them. Played by Anthony Rossomando of Dirty Pretty Things. He was originally created for a 2005 episode of the second series of The Mighty Boosh, "Nanageddon", and later returned for three episodes of the third series. Appears in "Nanageddon". In Jungle and some other appearances he has a tiny (puppet) body and he appears attached to a mobile backdrop; in most appearances he is of normal size and wears a long purple robe. Appears in "Tundra". 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. One of Vince's friends; appears in the episode "Party". Played by Margaret John. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Simon Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, writer, and comedian best known as a member of the British Horrible Histories troupe in which he starred in the TV series Horrible Histories , Yonderland and Ghosts. Appears in season 3 "The Strange Tale of the Crack Fox". Watch on. 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. Played by Julian Barratt. In one episode he invites party guests to "bask in the glory of [his] outfit". Ian later goes on to become Jack the Ripper, and the Hitcher murders him as punishment for 'slashing Women'. [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. The Mighty Boosh is a British comedy troupe featuring comedians Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding. [10] An artist who befriends Howard and Vince. Lester Corncrake is a blind vinyl doctor who is close friends with Howard Moon, and also an avid jazz fan. He celebrated his birthday on every 2nd April. Often mentioned by Vince to back up his arguments with Howard. Paperback. Is defeated by Howard Moon after Vince Noir grabs the Killeroo's testicles. In the third series, Vince and Howard were working in the Nabootique, a small second-hand shop owned by Naboo. E6 - Charlie; Simon McFarnaby: 2002: Captain V: Actor: 1994: He is an active member of the British Horrible Histories troupe in which he starred in the television series Horrible Histories, Yonderland, and Ghosts. Actor and writer Simon Farnaby has formed a career to be proud of since first appearing on our screens in 1994. He also DJs at the London nightclub Fabric on Tuesdays. He defeats Betamax by rewinding him using his newly acquired door. The Mighty Boosh is a British comedy television show created by Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding and others. He first appeared in "Jazz", an episode of a radio series, portrayed by Dave Brown. Tiny Robert got ball cancer but spotted it early and had it removed. Speaks Chavese, a mix between Chinese and Chav. 14 Oct 2021. The Betamax Bandit consists primarily of unwound Betamax video tape. When he was alive he had black and white skin, red eyes and wore a white suit and top hat. [4] He left secondary school in his mid-teens, after being convinced by Howard to work at a local zoo called the Zooniverse,[6] despite mentioning at various points that he took a gap year,[7] achieved at least two BTEC National Diplomas,[1] and went to college. Played by Rich Fulcher. Tony is Blind, and works at the zoo. [3], Vince's main personality trait is his relaxed outlook on life, living with perpetually laid back ease, socialising easily with those around him. British television actor known for his roles on such popular comedy series as The Mighty Boosh, Jam & Jerusalem, and Horrible Histories. [6] A fellow Bongo Brother of Rudi van DiSarzio, Spider is a highly sexually charged drummer with a heavy Mexican accent, having trouble with English idioms. Tony Harrison is a disembodied pink head,[22] with eight or so tentacle-like appendages sprouting from his neck, and a coarse, nasal East London brogue. Leroy also goes on secret spy skiing missions in the Alps as is mentioned in the series 3 episode "Eels". And in "Eels", his final appearance, none of them appear. Mentioned in "Electro" but unseen. [18] His latest appearance was in the 2007 episode "Party" where he and Saboo DJ'd at Howard's birthday party.[3]. Try AbeBooks. [2], Along with the five other principal members of the cast of Horrible Histories, Farnaby is also the co-creator, writer and star of Yonderland, an eight-part family fantasy comedy series that premiered on Sky One on 10 November 2013. Gives Howard a map to the Yeti's home in exchange for spending the night with Vince. [10] Played by Rich Fulcher. The Warrior in My Wardrobe. Played by Rich Fulcher on his knees. Appears in "Bollo". Howard ignorantly made a deal with him years ago, which the spirit claimed would make Howard one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time (in Yorkshire). The Spirit of Jazz/Howlin' Jimmy Jefferson is portrayed by Noel Fielding. Barry has recently upgraded his familiar from a black cat to a bat named Chrissie. Old Gregg is a hermaphroditic merman who occasionally refers to his vagina, which emits a blinding light that "makes you feel tingly", as his "mangina". LONDON Scott Free is producing comedy "Mindhorn," which is penned by "The Mighty Boosh " co-creator Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby, also an alum of the cult British laffer. It was revealed in The Mighty Book of Boosh that Bainbridge had been knighted in a story that involved Bainbridge rescuing his kidnapped wife in Brazil. [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. Tony won first place in the porpoise race against Howard. He has written and appeared in films such as Mindhorn and Paddington 2, and in the BBC sitcom Detectorists. He was named by Rudi after the love of mustard he demonstrated as a child,[13] and the fact that he has "eight of something". Appears in "Fountain of Youth". Appeared once in the Radio series, in episode 6 ("The Hitcher"). For significant recurring characters see List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh. Played by Olly Ralfe. Appears in "Killeroo". Simon Farnaby interview Simon Farnaby pops up in many different roles in Yonderland, from the evil Negatus to the nice Vice Elder Flowers. The 48-year-old actor first appeared on our screens in 1994 and . 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. Played by Noel Fielding. Colin You will have seen actor and writer Simon Farnaby in a variety of period guises throughout his time in the popular Horrible Histories series . In The Mighty Book of Boosh, it is stated The Hitcher trained a man called Ian in the ways of a Cockney. Played by Rich Fulcher. [17] Vince plays him in Howard's improvisational attempt to prove to Vince that his elbow patches are useful. Played by Noel Fielding. Appears in "The Priest and The Beast". Simon Farnaby's age is 46 years old as of 2019. 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. [10] Played by Dave Brown. He was then portrayed by Julian Barratt in the 2004 episode "Jungle", and the 2005 episode "The Priest and the Beast" of the TV series. [8], His first appearance is in the pilot episode of the TV series, portrayed by Richard Ayoade. Episodes often featured elaborate musical numbers in different genres, such as electro, heavy metal, funk, and rap. They are portrayed by Rich Fulcher and Dave Brown. [1] She was the chief love interest of Howard in Series 1 but as she could not remember his face, his love went unrequited. Numan appeared as himself in "The Power of the Crimp" in a closet that Howard opened to reveal him in order to comfort Vince. A famous avant-garde director whose works include The Doctor and The Pencil. He was created for the 1999 stage show Autoboosh, and later appeared in the 2001 radio series, four episodes of the television series, and the 2006 stage show, The Mighty Boosh, in which he is the main antagonist, killing all the main characters at one point. He is an actor and writer, known for Paddington 2 (2017), Your Highness (2011) and Mindhorn (2016). [5] In the second series, he was living in a flat in Dalston with Howard, Naboo and Bollo, and playing in a band with Howard. She was mentioned briefly in The Boosh as Howard's band partner and lover, until the smooth talking Rudy Mancheigo (a precursor to the character of Rudi van DiSanio) wooed her with empty wisdoms. Vince also claims he is the "King of the Mods". Played by Rich Fulcher. 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. Saboo is portrayed by Richard Ayoade. The Moon is portrayed by Noel Fielding with his face covered in shaving foam. The next year, Farnaby presented another Channel 4 documentary series entitled Man Vs Weird, in which he travelled the world investigating people who claim superhuman abilities. While normally hibernating, they come out every 25 years to look for a man to breed with. He has a moustache and bowler hat. The Mighty Boosh is a British comedy television show created by Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding and others (collectively known as The Mighty Boosh). Their singer was killed by Bollo and Naboo. Howard eventually reluctantly sleeps with Eleanor so that he can earn enough money to pay off the Hitcher. He has previously starred as a leading member of the Horrible Histories cast and was a longstanding supporting cast member on The Mighty Boosh. [11] Tony's catchphrase, "This is an outrage!" Sammy is the rival of Montgomery Flange. An Australian zookeeper at the Zooniverse, whose death prompts Howard and Vince to investigate Bainbridge's experiments.