"The Mighty Boosh" (2004) TV series 2004-????

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

18 May 2004 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy | Musical

Tagline:

Come with us now on a journey through time and space... To the world of the Mighty Boosh!

Plot:

Vince Noir and Howard Moon have surreal adventures while working at a Zoo run by the deranged Bob Fossil...

Plot Keywords:

Ape | Actor Playing Multiple Roles | Shaman | Surrealism | Eccentric

Awards:

4 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Dec. 21	1:00 AM	TOON	Legend of Old Greg	#2.5
Mon. Dec. 21	5:00 AM	TOON	Legend of Old Greg	#2.5

Cast

Julian Barratt	...	Howard Moon / ... (21 episodes, 2003-2007)
Noel Fielding	...	Vince Noir / ... (21 episodes, 2003-2007)
Michael Fielding	...	Naboo (21 episodes, 2003-2007)
Rich Fulcher	...	Bob Fossil / ... (20 episodes, 2003-2007)
Dave Brown	...	Bollo / ... (18 episodes, 2003-2007)
Peter Kyriacou	...	Polar Bear / ... (11 episodes, 2003-2007)
Dean Mitchell	...	Zoo Keeper (9 episodes, 2003-2004)

Runtime:

27 min (8 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Company:

Baby Cow Productions

Trivia:

Michael Fielding (who plays Naboo) is the brother of Noel Fielding (who plays Vince).

Quotes:

Tommy Nooka: [singing] Cheese is a kind of meat/ A tasty yellow beef./ I milk it from my teat./ But I try to be discrete./ Oh cheese!/ O cheese!
Vince Noir: [Tommy repeats song] Is that your hero?
Howard Moon: Yeah, he's gone a bit wrong.
Vince Noir: I'm going to stick with Jagger.
[Tommy begins beatboxing]

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Comic Relief 2007: The Big One (2007) (TV)

Soundtrack:

The Mighty Boosh

Maybe not for everyone, but certain to gain a loyal following

"The Mighty Boosh" is one of those series that are only possible in the U.K.. Writers and producers have such a refreshing and daring humour there, it's a joy to ignore American sitcoms for a while and take a peek at British comedy shows. "The Mighty Boosh" is another very original and imaginative show that grew from a stage act to a radio show to a T.V. sitcom. Every episode is taking place in different locations including jungles, deserted islands, snow and sandy deserts and underwater worlds. Sounds far out? It is.

The only things linking up from one episode to the next are the main characters, clumsy, but lovable Howard Moon (Julian Barratt) and Uber-Mod Vince Noir (Noel Fielding). In the first series these two are working at a zoo where some rather curious colleagues of theirs hang out, too. The second series mainly takes place at night. Vince and Howard have moved in with their friend Naboo, an Indian shaman, and a talking ape. Sounds far out? It is.

Another element that's in every episode is the hilarious, quite catchy music. Barratt is responsible for these short little ear candies. As funny as these songs may be they reveal a real songwriting talent as Barratt covers a lot of different styles effortlessly. Usually I'm not a big fan of musical parts in TV shows, but it works here and the songs about "Nanageddon", "Mod Wolves" and the "Ape Of Death" make this program even more special. Sounds far out? It is.

The humour of "The Boosh" is not as in your face as in other sitcoms. The show is more amusing than it is flat out hilarious. That and the innocent, child-like creativity of "The Boosh" might not be for everyone and these are probably the reasons for the show being more of a cult phenomenon right now. Barratt and Fielding already have a loyal following, though, and I'm sure that it will grow over time. Very English, very far out. The Boosh rules!