Also a screenwriter, he penned and starred in a SkyOne comedy called Yonderland. He has written and appeared in films such as Mindhorn and Paddington 2, and in the BBC sitcom Detectorists . Mrs Gideon was the Head of Reptiles at the Zooniverse in the first series of the TV show. Most of the one-off characters are played by Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Rich Fulcher, or a special guest. In the episode "Fountain of Youth", Peppo is the greatest artist ever produced by the Blue-skinned tribe of Xooberon. Played by Rich Fulcher. [8], His first appearance is in the pilot episode of the TV series, portrayed by Richard Ayoade. 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. I've got so much to give." For significant recurring characters see List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh . He appears in three separate forms over the course of the series. He is a good listener, but Howard ultimately tires of his boring lectures. [15] A homeless man who assists Vince in finding Howard (whom he refers to as 'shrimp eyes'). Howard Tommy Jerry Moon is portrayed by Julian Barratt. While normally hibernating, they come out every 25 years to look for a man to breed with. He last appeared in the 2006 stage show, Boosh Live. Paperback. The Mighty Boosh centres on the adventures of Howard Moon (Barratt) and Vince Noir (Fielding), aided by the other two members of the central cast, Naboo the Enigma (Michael Fielding) and Bollo (Peter Elliott/Dave Brown), who by series 3 they share a flat with. The protagonist of Vince's books, made of used bubblegum. [23] He quits as a member of Kraftwork Orange after Vince joins and irritates him. 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. Starring and written by Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding, The Mighty Boosh is the epitome of surrealist comedy. Played by Dan Clark. [13] Played by Dee Plume. He is a member of the British Horrible Histories troupe in which he starred in the television series Horrible Histories, Yonderland and Ghosts. In 2014, Farnaby narrated a series on Channel 5 called On the Yorkshire Buses, following East Yorkshire Motor Services.[6]. He rents them his boat so they can go fishing on Black Lake. [13] By the second series he has become Naboo's familiar spirit, and has appeared in every episode since. [5][19] His real name is Baboo Yagu, but he is almost always referred to as The Hitcher. He inspires Howard and Vince to travel to the Arctic Tundra and find the Egg of Mantumbi, which Bainbridge later finds himself, escaping the Black Frost by using the heat stored in his own moustache. Howard and Vince are spared as Vince has the amulet, making him the Chosen One. After leaving the band she co-founds Orange Work-Kraft. Played by Rich Fulcher. Everyone get back in the freakin' box!". Played by Olly Ralfe. After Vince and Howard are "trapped in a box by a cockney nutjob" (The Hitcher), Bob Fossil saves them. Most of the recurring characters are played by Barratt, Noel Fielding, Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher or Dave Brown . In the episode "Party" when Vince tells him that fifty isn't that old, he corrects Vince by telling him that he is only thirty-two and goes on to state that that is ten years older than Vince is. He is played by Peter Kyriacou. Despite all of them sharing Vince's likeness, one of them claims to be athlete Roger Black. In the series three episode Party, it is revealed that he is a virgin. Vince: "I thought it was good for you. [2] The caller at the local bingo hall who uses unorthodox rhymes while calling, including that he was 43 when he lost his virginity. Appears at the end of "The Priest and The Beast"[6] as himself, vacuuming the ground in reference to an earlier joke about Woodstock. Farnaby is a long-time member of The Mighty Boosh supporting cast, having had roles both in their series and co-starring in the quasi-spinoff film Bunny and the Bull.He is also well known for his similarly offbeat characters in the CBBC live-action series of . In the second series his thumb is normally sized. When facing death, the two will often reminisce about very mundane things "like that one time they ate soup". Appears in "The Strange Tale of the Crack Fox". Appear in "Call of the Yeti". [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]. Other notable television work includes a recurring role on the sitcom Jam & Jerusalem and co-starring as eccentric neighbour Sloman on The Midnight Beast's TV series. Appears in "Call of the Yeti". When a doppelgnger calling himself Lance Dior arises, Vince's optimism crumbles and he becomes insecure.[12]. The bingo calling style is continued in the page numbering of The Mighty Book of Boosh. A futuristic pleasurebot. Howard's exact age is uncertain. In the TV version Tommy has subsisted for years on nothing but cheese, and as a result his head has turned into cheese. [2] He mistakenly believes he is black. They send their victims into a hippy trance with music and are afraid of malt loaf. An obsolete format, he is seeking revenge because Spider slept with his wife. A friend of Naboo's who works in Dixons, he is first seen in "Bollo" in Naboo's kiosk, he is not a shaman but he does accompany the shaman on a stag weekend in "Eels". Tiny Robert got ball cancer but spotted it early and had it removed. he appears in a dream to Vince to show him how Howard can beat Killeroo. [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. 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. Played by Dave Brown. He celebrated his birthday on every 2nd April. In 2017, Farnaby stated that he was working on a film script based on his biography of Maurice Flitcroft. An important figure in the show is Dave Brown (AutoBoosh/Boosh Radio). In this form he looks the same as he did when he was alive but now has a number of supernatural powers and uses them to possess people such as Howard. Episodes often featured elaborate musical numbers in different genres, such as electro, heavy metal, funk, and rap. Recurring characters from the television series, the radio series, and the various stage shows are listed below. As he melted at the end of prior appearance while washing in the Fountain of Youth, this last change of appearance could stem from being de-aged. From there after (Series 2 and onward), Dave Brown plays Bollo, amongst many other memorable characters in The Mighty Boosh. [18] His latest appearance was in the 2007 episode "Party" where he and Saboo DJ'd at Howard's birthday party.[3]. Leroy also goes on secret spy skiing missions in the Alps as is mentioned in the series 3 episode "Eels". Appears in "The Chokes". He possesses a lustful obsession for the Chosen One, going so far as to cut off his own hand, gift-wrapping it and giving it to Vince as a present. He is played by Olly Ralfe in this short scene. She is accidentally murdered by Howard Moon. The Mighty Boosh's Spirit of Jazz and The League of Gentlemen's Papa Lazarou characters were both played by white actors wearing blackface, and the Guardian understands they were seen as. [9] A man made of eggs and sausages who runs away when Vince suggests they should eat him as opposed to each other. Unlike the Moon, Jupiter has no song. [30], The Hitcher is sometimes accompanied by two short, rotund henchmen called the Piper Twins. Simon Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, comedian and writer. [1] One of the boxers at the gym. 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. Simon Farnaby was born on 2 April 1973 in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK. The book was published in 2010. Peppo paints a portrait of Vince as "the chosen one". Appear in "Journey to the Centre of the Punk". He is idolised by Howard. He is evil, threatening to kill Howard and Vince whenever he meets them, and killing the whole cast in the stage show. The 48-year-old actor first appeared on our screens in 1994 and . Dennis is the head of the Board of Shaman. He is an active member of the British Horrible Histories troupe in which he starred in the television series Horrible Histories, Yonderland, and Ghosts. Birthday: April 2, 1973 (49 years) HomeTown: England, England, United Kingdom. The Cheese-headed freak and former owner of the Zooniverse who appeared in Jungle. Appears in "The Priest and The Beast". Played by Noel Fielding. His birth sign is Aries. Appears in "Fountain of Youth". In the first series episode "The Hitcher" he has an abnormally large thumb, as well as nose and chin. When asked about this, he replies by screaming loudly. [11] Tony's catchphrase, "This is an outrage!" Subject of a "gather round everyone" joke. [14], Vince initially claims to have a cockney boxing instructor as an uncle, but it is later revealed that his uncle is actually a French Duke.[16]. Appears in "The Nightmare of Milky Joe". Played by Julian Barratt. British television actor known for his roles on such popular comedy series as The Mighty Boosh, Jam & Jerusalem, and Horrible Histories. While the first movie he penned Mindhorn - written with his Mighty. The Mighty Boosh is a British comedy troupe featuring comedians Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding. He is summoned at the end of the episode to deal with Evil Tree. However, in "Eels" he reveals that Elsie, proprietor of the Pie and Mash Shop, gave him free eels "on account of [him] being an orphan n' that" (Eels). They appear in the "Tundra" storyline and the third series episode "Party". Tony won first place in the porpoise race against Howard. Vince is often the voice of reason when Howard is being pretentious, although Vince has also been known to have a particularly nave[9] and somewhat childlike[10] outlook on life. Years later once the Hitcher was defeated, the King intened to reward Naboo by inviting him to reign alongside him, eat lentils and listening to Folk (music) music, but Naboo declined. Played by Rich Fulcher on his knees. The Crack Fox is played by Julian Barratt. Simon's most recent TV credits include THIS TIME WITH ALAN . [17] He and Vince are very close, a stark contrast to his relationship with Howard. He very memorably plays Black Frost in the revamped 'Tundra'. He is also known to hand out pipes and beards to those he respects. Appear in "Mutants". It was implied in the third series that Vince had bisexual tendencies. [16] He is often very childlike and emotional. One day he found a copy of Cheekbone Magazine and he read an article about London life. [17] An older woman who solicits sexual favours from Howard due to the graffiti outside the Nabootique. Simon Farnaby's age is 46 years old as of 2019. Played by James Bachman. Played by Rich Fulcher. In 2016, Farnaby had a small role in Rogue One, as an X-Wing pilot. [10] Played by Rich Fulcher. Appears in "Jungle". Appears in "Call of the Yeti". Farnaby had a small role in both the first film and its sequel, before subsequently appearing alongside Paddington Bear and Queen Elizabeth II in a short film broadcast as a part of the celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June 2022. When Bob opens the door, a garden is on the other side, with Wilbur and "Mrs. Fossil" (Fossil's mother). 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 . Hamilton Cork (Simon Farnaby) is a book publisher who is friends . He also DJs at the London nightclub Fabric on Tuesdays. 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