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{{for|the TV series|The Mighty Boosh (TV series)}}
{{Infobox Comedian
{{Infobox Comedian
| name = The Chuckle Brothers
| name = The Mighty Boosh
| image = Alice 2008 and Chuckle Brothers 028.jpg
| image = The mighty boosh nme take over.jpg
| imagesize = 300px
| caption = The Chuckle Brothers: Paul (left) and Barry (right)
| caption = '''The Mighty Boosh'''<br>From left to right: [[List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh#Howard Moon|Howard Moon]] ([[Julian Barratt]]), [[List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh#Bollo|Bollo]] ([[Dave Brown (comedian)|Dave Brown]]), [[List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh#Naboo the Enigma|Naboo the Enigma]] ([[Michael Fielding]]), [[List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh#Vince Noir|Vince Noir]] ([[Noel Fielding]]) and [[List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh#Bob Fossil|Bob Fossil]] ([[Rich Fulcher]]).
| birth_date = '''Barry Elliot'''<br />{{Birth date and age|1944|12|24|df=y}},<br />'''Paul Elliot'''<br>{{Birth date and age|1947|10|18|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Rotherham]],<br />[[South Yorkshire]], [[England]]
| medium = [[Theatre]], [[Radio]], [[Television]]
| death_date =
| active = 1998–
| genre = [[Double act]], [[surreal humour]]
| death_place =
| medium = Television, stage
| subject = Surrealism, fashion victims, fantasy
| influences = [[The Goodies]], [[Mr Benn]], [[Monty Python]], [[Frank Zappa]], [[Basil Brush]]
| notable_work = [[ChuckleVision]] (1987–present)
| nationality = [[British people|British]]
| influenced =
| active = 1974–present
| notable_work =
{{nowrap|''[[The Mighty Boosh (1998 stage show)|The Mighty Boosh]]'' (stage show, 1998)<br>''[[Arctic Boosh]]'' (stage show, 1999)}}<br>''[[Autoboosh]]'' (2000)<br>''[[The Boosh (radio series)|The Boosh]]'' (2001)<br>''[[The Mighty Boosh (TV series)|The Mighty Boosh]]'' (TV series, 2004–present)<br>''[[The Mighty Boosh (2006 stage show)|The Mighty Boosh Live]]'' (2006)<br>''[[The Mighty Book of Boosh]]'' (Book, 2008)<br>''[[Boosh Live]]'' (2008-09)<br>
| website = [http://www.thechucklebrothersontour.co.uk/ Official website]
| current_members =
[[Julian Barratt]]<br>[[Noel Fielding]]<br>[[Dave Brown (comedian)|Dave Brown]]<br>[[Michael Fielding]]<br>[[Rich Fulcher]]
| website = [http://www.themightyboosh.com/ The Mighty Boosh Online]
| footnotes =
}}
}}
'''The Mighty Boosh''' is a British comedy troupe featuring [[comedian]]s [[Julian Barratt]] and [[Noel Fielding]]. Developed from three stage shows and a six episode [[The Boosh (radio series)|radio series]], it has since spawned a total of twenty television episodes for [[BBC Three]] and two live tours of the UK, as well as two live shows in the United States.
== History ==


Fielding first met Barratt after seeing him perform his solo stand-up routine at the Hellfire Comedy Club in the [[Wycombe Swan]] theatre.<ref name=booshnight>{{cite episode| title = The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space| series = The Mighty Boosh| serieslink = The Mighty Boosh (TV series)| airdate = 2008-03-22}}</ref> The pair soon found that they shared comic interests, formed a [[double act]], and "decided to be the new [[The Goodies|Goodies]]".<ref>{{cite news| last = Raphael | first = Amy | title = Boys from the Boosh | language = [[English (language)|English]] | publisher = ''[[The Observer]]'' | date = 2007-10-21 | url = http://observer.guardian.co.uk/magazine/story/0,,2193898,00.html | accessdate = 2008-03-29 }}</ref> After their first performance together at a bar in [[London]] in April 1998, Barratt and Fielding developed their [[zookeeper]] characters - [[List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh#Howard Moon|Howard Moon]] and [[List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh#Vince Noir|Vince Noir]], respectively - in a series of sketches for [[Paramount Comedy]]’s ''[[Unnatural Acts (TV series)|Unnatural Acts]]''. It was here that they also met American [[Rich Fulcher]], who became [[List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh#Bob Fossil|Bob Fossil]]. Fielding’s friend [[Dave Brown (comedian)|Dave Brown]] and Fielding's brother [[Michael Fielding|Michael]] also became regular collaborators. [[Richard Ayoade]] was another original cast member, playing the role of adventurer [[List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh#Dixon Bainbridge|Dixon Bainbridge]], though he was later replaced by [[Matt Berry]] in the first television series, since he was under contract with [[Channel 4]].<ref>''Inside the Zooniverse'', The Mighty Boosh: Series 1, BBCDVD1553.</ref> Ayoade returned in the second and third series as a belligerent [[shaman]] named [[List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh#Saboo|Saboo]].
'''Barry Elliot''' (born 24 December 1944) and '''Paul Elliot''' (born 18 October 1947), better known as The '''Chuckle Brothers''' are [[United Kingdom|British]] [[comedian]]s. They are best known for their work on their [[BBC]] show ''[[ChuckleVision]]'', having celebrated its 20th anniversary on 26 September 2007.<ref>{{cite news
| last = Briggs
| first = Caroline
| coauthors =
| title = Brothers mark 20 years of chuckles
| work =
| pages =
| language =
| publisher = BBC News
| date = 2007-09-26
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7012553.stm
| accessdate = 2007-10-26}}</ref> The comedy of the Chuckle Brothers usually derives from [[slapstick]] and other [[visual gag]]s, and their [[catchphrases]] include "To me, to you" and "Oh dear, oh dear".
Their mother was called Amy and their father, James Patton Elliott, was a well known [[Gang Show]] performer called Gene Patton who worked with an 18 year old Peter Sellers in 1943 in 'The No. 10 Gang' and gave performances in London, UK, the Orkneys, Iceland and the Hebrides, Far East, India and Burma. They also have elder brothers called Jimmy and Brian who are known professionally as [[The Patton Brothers]] and who featured in The Black and White Minstrel Show.<ref>{{cite news
| last = Harman
| first = Len
| coauthors =
| title = A Showbiz Dynasty
| work =
| pages =
| language =
| publisher = The Stage
| date = 1981-12-07
| url = http://www.thestage.co.uk/archive
| accessdate = 2009-02-12}}</ref>


The Boosh produced three stage shows - ''[[The Mighty Boosh (1998 stage show)|The Mighty Boosh]]'' (1998), ''[[Arctic Boosh]]'' (1999) and ''[[Autoboosh]]'' (2000) - all of which were taken to the [[Edinburgh Fringe]]. With the success of ''Autoboosh'', a [[The Boosh (radio series)|radio series]] was commissioned by the [[BBC]]. Produced by [[Danny Wallace (humorist)|Danny Wallace]], ''The Boosh'' was first broadcast in 2001 on [[BBC London 94.9|BBC London Live]], later transferring to [[BBC Radio 4]], from which the team were given a half-hour [[television pilot]] of the same name.
==Television==
Born in [[Rotherham]] into a [[show business]] family, they began as a [[comedy duo]] and won the television [[talent show]], ''[[New Faces]]'' in 1974.<ref>{{cite news
| last =
| first =
| coauthors =
| title = Preview: The Chuckle Brothers at the Apollo, Oxford&nbsp;– April 19
| work =
| pages =
| language =
| publisher = The Oxford Times
| date = 2001-04-18
| url = http://archive.theoxfordtimes.net/2001/4/18/64680.html
| accessdate = 2007-10-26}}</ref> Despite this they did not find real success until the advent of their own television show for the [[BBC]] in 1985, ''Chucklehounds'', short shows with no [[dialogue]], in which they dressed in giant [[dog]] [[costume]]s, aimed at pre-school children. They quickly moved on to their most famous show, ''[[ChuckleVision]]'', in 1987. In 1998, ''[[ChuckleVision]]'' was nominated for a [[BAFTA|Children’s BAFTA Award]] in the category ''Best Children's Television Series''. Jimmy, and Brian Patton, other real life brothers of the pair, also make regular appearances on the show, and go by the name [[The Patton Brothers]]. In 2007, recording began on the 20th straight series.


The [[The Mighty Boosh (series 1)|first eight-part series]], directed by [[Paul King (director)|Paul King]], was then commissioned for BBC Three and broadcast in 2004, with a [[The Mighty Boosh (series 2)|second]] of six episodes the following year. The second series moved away from the zoo setting, and instead sees Howard, Vince, [[List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh#Naboo|Naboo]] the shaman and [[List of recurring characters from The Mighty Boosh#Bollo|Bollo]] the talking [[ape]] living in a [[apartment|flat]] in [[Dalston]].<ref>[[BBC]]. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/mightyboosh/interviews/ Where is series two set?], [[bbc.co.uk]].</ref> In 2006, the Boosh returned to theatre with ''[[The Mighty Boosh (2006 stage show)|The Mighty Boosh Live]]'', which featured a new story entitled "The Ruby of Kukundu".
They have also presented a [[game show]] called ''[[To Me, To You!]]'', named after their [[catchphrase]]. The basic format involved two teams, competing each round for prizes on a [[shopping cart|trolley]] (made to resemble a [[bamboo]] structure to fit in with the "treasure island" theme of the show). By rolling a [[die]] the teams had to get the trolley to their end of the board. The "squares" leading up to their end of the board often represented [[challenge (disambiguation)|challenge]]s. The rounds ended when this was achieved and new prizes were put on the trolley, which was reset to the centre. The show lasted for three series before the pair took a break from entertainment citing "exhaustion" as the main reason.


After two years away from television, the Boosh returned in November 2007. Set in Naboo’s second-hand shop below the flat, the [[The Mighty Boosh (series 3)|third series]] drew approximately one million viewers with its first episode,<ref>{{cite news | last = Barber| first = Nicholas | title = Noel Fielding: The comedian is returning to his first love - painting | language = [[English (language)|English]] | publisher = ''[[The Independent]]'' | date = 2007-12-09 | url = http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article3229391.ece | accessdate = 2008-03-29 }}</ref> and in light of its success, BBC Three broadcast an [[The Mighty Boosh#The Mighty Boosh Night (22 March 2008)|entire night]] of ''The Mighty Boosh'' on 22 March 2008, which included a new documentary and six of Barratt and Fielding's favourite episodes from all three series.
On 12 May 2007 they appeared on ''The Weakest Link'' in a "couples" special, which was repeated from December 2006. They came second to [[Chappers and Dave]] of [[BBC Radio One]].

On Channel 4 TV programme "Transmission", [[Alice Cooper]] mentioned a possible collaboration between himself and The Boosh.

==Theatre==
===Original stage shows===
====''The Mighty Boosh'' (1998)====
{{main|The Mighty Boosh (1998 stage show)}}
The Boosh, then consisting of only Barratt and Fielding, conceived ''The Mighty Boosh'' whilst working on [[Stewart Lee]]'s [[Edinburgh Festival]] show ''King Dong vs. Moby Dick'' in which they played a giant [[penis]] and a [[whale]] respectively.

In 1998, they took ''The Mighty Boosh'' to the [[Edinburgh Festival]], recruiting fellow comedian Rich Fulcher, whom the pair had met while working on [[Unnatural Acts (TV series)|Unnatural Acts]]. The show won the [[Perrier Award]] for Best Newcomer. During their residency at the [[Hen and Chickens Theatre]] in North London the following year, they built up a cult following, introducing new characters whilst developing old ones.

====''Arctic Boosh'' (1999)====
{{main|Arctic Boosh}}
[[Image:Mightyboosh2008tour.jpg|thumb|right|<small>Poster used in magazines and venues around the UK to promote the Boosh's nationwide 2008 tour.</small>]]
In 1999, the Boosh returned to the Edinburgh Festival with a new show, ''Arctic Boosh'', with [[Dave Brown (comedian)|Dave Brown]] acting as [[choreographer]] and [[photographer]], as well as playing a variety of characters. ''Arctic Boosh'' sold out every night and was nominated for the [[Perrier Award]].

====''Autoboosh'' (2000)====
{{main|Autoboosh}}
In 2000, the Boosh premiered their third stage show, ''Autoboosh'', at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, adding Fielding's younger brother Michael to the cast. ''Autoboosh'' won the festival's [[Barry Award]].

===Nationwide tours===
====''The Mighty Boosh Live'' (2006)====
{{main|The Mighty Boosh (2006 stage show)}}
The Boosh returned to the stage in 2006, touring the UK for the first time. Though drawing heavily from their earlier material, the main story combined these elements into a new narrative. A recording of this show at the [[Brixton Academy]] was later released on DVD, before being broadcast on BBC Three on [[Boxing Day]], 2007.

====''Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour'' (2008/09)====

{{main|Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour}}
The Boosh went on a second tour of the UK and Ireland from September 2008 to February 2009. The show featured characters from all three series as well as the Boosh Band.

They made appearances and DJed throughout the U.K after their live shows, at after parties held in different places in each city. The events were called "Outrage", after the saying by one Tony Harrison.

==Radio==
===''The Boosh'' (2001)===
{{main|The Boosh (radio series)}}
From the success of ''Autoboosh'', the BBC commissioned a six-part radio series for the Boosh. In October 2001 ''The Boosh'' radio series, produced by [[Danny Wallace (humorist)|Danny Wallace]], was broadcast on BBC London Live, then BBC Radio 4, and later on [[BBC 7]]. The show focuses on the adventures of a pair of zookeepers at "Bob Fossil's Funworld": deluded jazz enthusiast Howard TJ Moon, and fan of [[retro]] fashion Vince Noir.

=== Further appearances ===
The Mighty Boosh returned to radio on 22 October 2004, in a one-off comedy special for ''[[The Breezeblock]]'', a show on [[BBC Radio 1]].<ref>Susie T. [http://themightyboosh.blogspot.com/2004/11/radio-1-breezeblock-mighty-boosh.html ''Radio 1 Breezeblock - The Mighty Boosh''], The Mighty Boosh News Updates, 2004-11-17.</ref> Instead of the plot driven nature of their own series, this show featured improvised conversational comedy with Barratt, Fielding and Fulcher, combined with the show's usual mix of electronic music.

On 15 November 2007, as part of the [[publicity]] for the premier of their third series the same day, Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding returned to Radio 1, this time on [[Jo Whiley]]'s [[Live Lounge]].<ref>[[Jo Whiley]]. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/jowhiley/galleries/2673/1/ ''Mighty Boosh in the Live Lounge''], [[BBC Radio 1]], 2007-11-15.</ref>

==Television==
===''The Mighty Boosh'' (2004-present)===
{{main|The Mighty Boosh (TV series)}}
[[Image:MightyBooshTitles.png|thumb|right|<small>Opening titles of The Mighty Boosh on TV.</small>]]
In May 2004, after the success of a Boosh pilot, [[Steve Coogan]]'s company, [[Baby Cow Productions]], produced the first television series of ''The Mighty Boosh'' for BBC Three, before it moved to [[BBC Two]] in November that same year. Though each episode invariably starts and ends in Dixon Bainbridge’s dilapidated zoo, the "Zooniverse", the characters of Vince and Howard often depart for other locations, such as the [[Tundra#Arctic tundra|Arctic tundra]] and [[limbo]].


A second series was then shown in July 2005, which saw Howard and Vince now sharing a flat in [[Dalston]] with previously minor characters Naboo and his [[familiar spirit|familiar]], Bollo. This series had an even looser setting as the four characters leave the confines of the flat in every episode, using their van to travel to further surreal environments. Series three started in November 2007, still set in Dalston, but this time has the foursome working in their shop called the Nabootique. Their adventures and outings in the third series were more toned down than the previous two series', and they focused more on the involvement of new characters (e.g. Sammy the Crab, or Lester Corncrake, etc) than just the two of them 'journeying through time and space'. A fourth series has been rumoured since the broadcast of the third, though no official confirmation has been released regarding this speculation.<ref name = BSG>British Sitcom Guide. [http://www.sitcom.co.uk/mighty_boosh/about.shtml About “The Mighty Boosh”].</ref> It transpires that the fourth series will not be written until at least 2010, because of the duo's other commitments throughout 2009.<ref name = BSG/>
On the 24th of April 2009 the Chuckle Brothers appeared on [[The Paul O'Grady Show]] performing their plate catching act.


Although BBC America originally aired only series 1 a few years ago in the U.S., The Mighty Boosh began airing in North America on [[Adult Swim]], starting 29 March 2009 with the third series.<ref>Dragoncon08. [http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=25742 Adult Swim Panel Highlights].</ref>
==Stage==
As well as regular television appearances, Paul and Barry appear on stage throughout the year all over the UK.
Past shows have included -
''The Adventures of the Chuckle Brothers'', ''The Chuckle Brothers in&nbsp;– Trouble at Sea'', ''Raiders of the Lost Bark'', ''Barry Potty and his Smarter Brother Paul in the Chamber of Horrors'', ''Star Doors'', ''Pirates of the River Rother'', ''Doctor What & the Return of the Garlics'', ''Spooky Goings On'' and ''Spooky Goings On 2''. Live recordings of ''Pirates of the River Rother'' and ''Spooky Goings On 2'' were released in 2007, the latter under the title ''The Chuckle Brothers&nbsp;– Spooky Goings On Live!.''.<ref>{{cite press release
| title = The Chuck Brothers Spooky Goings On Live
| publisher = Liberation Entertainment
| date =
| url = http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/liberation/chuckle_bros_spooky.htm
| accessdate = 2007-10-28}}</ref>


===''The Mighty Boosh'' Night===
In November&nbsp;— December 2007, they toured their very own Pantomime ''[[Aladdin]]'' to many theatres up and down the UK<ref>REVIEW: http://alex-ward.blogspot.com/2007/12/genie-us-chuckle-brothers-in-aladdin.html</ref>. Barry starred as Aladdin and Paul as his brother Wishie Washee, as they did battle against the evil Abanazer. This starred the illusionists [[Safire (illusionists)|Safire]], Simon Harvey as Abanazar, Luke Jasztal as Widow Twankey, Charlotte Sullivan as So Shi and Amanda Poyner as the Princess. This pantomime also featured a group of dancers known as The Chucklettes. The choreography for the show was created by the Chuckle Brothers' niece&nbsp;, Debbie Baggott who runs her own dance school&nbsp;— Debonair Dance Academy<ref>Debonair Dance Academy official website http://www.debonairdanceacademy.co.uk</ref> and all of the Chucklettes are members.
On 22 March 2008, BBC Three broadcast a whole night of ''The Mighty Boosh'' from 9.05pm, starting with a new documentary entitled ''The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space'', documenting the history of the Boosh from their first amateur performances to their then-upcoming 2008 tour. This was followed by six of Barratt and Fielding's favourite episodes from the three series: "[[Party (The Mighty Boosh)|Party]]", "[[The Power of the Crimp]]", "[[The Nightmare of Milky Joe]]", "[[The Priest and the Beast]]", "[[The Legend of Old Gregg]]" and "[[Tundra (The Mighty Boosh)|Tundra]]". The pair also appeared in live links throughout the night, in a similar style to the openings of Series 1 episodes. On 23 December 2008, BBC3 held a Merry Booshmas Party featuring the entire series 3 as well as a broadcast of [[The Mighty Boosh (2006 stage show)|The Mighty Boosh Live]].<ref>[[BBC]]. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/wk13/sat.shtml#sat_boosh Mighty Boosh Night] [[BBC Three]], 2008-03-22.</ref>


==Festival==
Their 2008 tour, ''"Indiana Chuckles and The Kingdom of the Mythical Sulk"'' was set in ancient Egypt, based on the [[Indiana Jones franchise|Indiana Jones]] movies. The great illusionists [[Safire (illusionists)|Safire]] joined them once again, making it their sixth outing with the Chuckles. They performed two brand new illusions along with a brand new black art act up their sleeves, to fit in with the Egyptian theme. [[The Patton Brothers]] also toured with them once again. Also, it was announced under their biography section of their website that this will also be released as a DVD, as with ''Pirates of the River Rother'' & ''Spooky Goings On 2'', with a release date set at 22 September 2008.<ref>{{cite web
On 5 July 2008, the Boosh held their own [[music festival|festival]] in [[The Hop Farm Country Park|the Hop Farm]] in [[Kent]]. It featured musical acts, [[Robots in Disguise]], [[The Kills]], [[Gary Numan]], and The Mighty Boosh Band, as well as comedy acts [[Frankie Boyle]] and [[Ross Noble]].
| last =
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| title = Spring Tour
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| publisher = The Chuckle Brothers Official UK Website
| date =
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| format =
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| accessdate = 2007-10-26}}</ref> In May 2008 they appeared in the [[BBC]] documentary series ''[[Comedy Map of Britain]]''. At Christmas 2008 the Chuckle Brothers appeared in Aladdin at the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend.


==Spin-off==
A brand new show named ''Chuckle Trek&nbsp;— The Lost Generation'' was staged around the country in 2009. It was set in space and based on the ''Star Trek'' movies and television series, and also a little snippet of ''Doctor Who''.
It was announced on 11 November 2008 that [[MTV]] has commissioned a spin-off series of The Mighty Boosh, starring Rich Fulcher as Eleanor the Tour Whore, the transvestite who appeared in the Series Three episode "Eels".<ref>Chortle: [http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2008/11/11/7771/phoning_it_in... First TV Comedy shot only on mobiles]Accessed 19/05/2009</ref> It is not clear if any other Mighty Boosh characters will appear in it. A 20-minute pilot episode has already been made, which can be viewed on several comedy websites currently and is expected to air on MTV2 shortly (as will the series).


==Media==
For Christmas 2009, The Chuckle Brothers are touring the UK with a pantomime called ''A Christmas Chuckle''.
===Audio CDs===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title
! Release date
! Contents
! Bonus material
|-
|''[[The Boosh (radio series)|The Mighty Boosh]]''
|8 November 2004
|All 6 episodes of the Boosh's radio series across 3 discs
|Interview with producer [[Danny Wallace]], outtakes
|-
|''[[The Mighty Boosh (2006 stage show)|The Mighty Boosh Live]]''
|13 November 2006
|Audio recording of their live show at [[Brixton Academy]]
|N/A
|}


According to an official [[MySpace]] page for [[PieFace Records]] (the fictitious music label mentioned throughout the series), Barratt and Fielding are to release an album of music from the show, "along with extras, versions, remixes and rare unreleased stuff all to be released later in the year on their own label - this one.".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.myspace.com/officialpiefacerecords |title=PieFace Records on MySpace Music |accessdate=2009-03-22}}</ref> In interviews since, The Mighty Boosh have confirmed they will be releasing an album of their music. <ref name=booshalbum>{{cite web |author= | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/entertainment/newsid_10000000/newsid_10002500/10002568.stm | title=Work starts on Mighty Boosh film |work=[[Newsbeat]] |date=2009-10-26 | accessdate=2009-12-27}}</ref>
==Chuckle Brothers Live==
*1995: To You, To Me
*1996: Live and in Trouble
*1997: The Chuckle Brothers Summer Roadshow
*1998: The Adventures of the Chuckle Brothers
*1999: Trouble At Sea
*2000: The New Adventures of the Chuckle Brothers
*2001: Spooky Goings On
*2002: Raiders of the Lost Bark
*2003: Star Doors&nbsp;— The Chuckles Strike Back
*2004: Barry Potty and his Smarter Brother Paul in The Chamber of Horrors
*2005: Pirates of the River Rother
*2006: Doctor What and The Return of the Garlics
*2007: Spooky Goings On 2
*2008: Indiana Chuckles and The Kingdom of the Mythical Sulk
*2008: Aladdin (Xmas panto)
*2009: ChuckleTrek&nbsp;— The Lost Generation
*2009: A Christmas Chuckle (Late 2009 Christmas special performances)
*2010: An Audience With...The Chuckle Brothers
*2011: Batman and Robin (unconfirmed)


===DVDs===
The 2005 tour, Pirates of The River Rother, the 2007 tour, Spooky Goings On 2 and the 2008 tour, Indiana Chuckles and the Kingdom of the Mythical Sulk, have all been released on DVD.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%"
|-
! Title
! UK Release date
! US Release date
! Contents
! Special features
|-
|''[[The Mighty Boosh (series 1)|The Mighty Boosh]]''
|29 August 2005
|21 July 2009
|All 8 episodes of the first television series across 2 discs
|Inside the Zooniverse, history of the Boosh, Boosh music, out-takes, picture gallery, commentary on "[[Bollo (The Mighty Boosh)|Bollo]]", "[[Tundra (The Mighty Boosh)|Tundra]]", "[[Electro (The Mighty Boosh)|Electro]]" and "[[Hitcher (The Mighty Boosh)|Hitcher]]".
|-
|''[[The Mighty Boosh (series 2)|The Mighty Boosh 2]]''
|13 February 2006
|21 July 2009
|All 6 episodes of the second series, plus a second disc of special features
|Boosh pilot, Boosh publicity, making of Series Two, commentary on all six episodes, photo gallery, out-takes, deleted scenes, [[Sweet (film)|Sweet]]
|-
|''The Mighty Boosh: Series One & Two''
|13 February 2006
|n/a
|Box set of first and second series DVDs, plus exclusive booklet
|Identical to individual releases
|-
|''[[The Mighty Boosh (2006 stage show)|The Mighty Boosh Live]]''
|13 November 2006
|n/a
|Recording of their live show at [[Brixton Academy]]
|Backstage & tour documentary, the [[Ralfe Band]], a deleted scene, [[The Culture Show]] piece
|-
|''[[The Mighty Boosh (series 3)|The Mighty Boosh 3]]''
|11 February 2008
|21 July 2009
|All 6 episodes of the third series across 2 discs
|Making Boosh 3, Boosh publicity, deleted scenes, [[Mint Royale]] promo, Boosh music, out-takes, Boosh 3 trailer, audio commentaries
|-
|[http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/6854980/The-Mighty-Boosh-Series-1-3/Product.html ''The Mighty Boosh Special Edition DVD'']
|17 November 2008
|13 October 2009
|Box set of first three series DVDs, plus seventh disc
|Identical to individual releases, plus stickers, postcards, 'A Journey Through Time and Space' documentary, behind the scenes of a live night, footage from the Royal Television Society Awards, Dave Stewart interview, the making of Sammy the Crab, outtakes and deleted scenes from the pilot, pre-recorded live night links, cinema trailer, [[crimp (song)|crimping]] collection, ''[[Unnatural Acts]]'' zoo-keeper sketches, Bob Fossil audio
|-
|''[[Boosh Live|Boosh Live; Future Sailors Tour]]''
|9 November 2009
|n/a
|A DVD release of Boosh Live at the Manchester Apollo on 3 & 4 December 2008
|Features the full show, commentary, audience participation option, Bob Fossil's Vietnam Video Diaries, highlights from The Mighty Boosh Festival and performances from the Teenage Cancer Trust concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Footage was filmed during the aftershow party that week at Club Academy, and members of the audience in costumes were filmed and photographed throughout the week, which may also add towards the additional features. There will also be a "Limited Edition".
|-
|}


Previously most of the DVDs were only released in [[DVD region code|Region 2]] but as a result of a growing fan base in the U.S., the BBC rereleased in [[DVD region code|Region 1]], Series 1-3 individually on 21 July 2009,<ref> [http://booshusa.com/it-is-coming-the-mighty-boosh-is-coming-to-your-american-dvd-player/ ''It Is Coming: The Mighty Boosh Is Coming To Your American DVD Player''], 2009-04-08.</ref><ref> [http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Mighty-Boosh-Seasons-2-and-3/11931], 2009-04-08.</ref> and a Special Edition Series 1-3 Boxset on 13 October 2009.<ref> [http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Mighty-Boosh-Special-Edition/11993], 2009-05-29.</ref>
A short, edited version of the 1996 tour was also released under the name of "The Chuckle Brothers In Trouble". The DVD features a rehearsal performance of the show with no audience present. The original video can be seen at [[Youtube]].


===Books===
No details have yet been confirmed for the 2010 tour "An Audience With...The Chuckle Brothers", although it is rumoured it will be a variety show of classic sketches and audience questions to celebrate 21 years of [[Chucklevision]].
On 18 September 2008, [[Canongate Books]] published ''[[The Mighty Book of Boosh]]'', designed and compiled by [[Dave Brown (comedian)|Dave Brown]] and written by [[Noel Fielding]], [[Julian Barratt]], [[Rich Fulcher]], Dave Brown, [[Richard Ayoade]] and [[Michael Fielding]]. The book includes original stories, [[crimp (song)|crimps]], concept art, behind-the-scenes photography, comics, and various other things, featuring old and new Mighty Boosh characters. On 1 October 2009, a paperback version was released under the name ''The Pocket Book of Boosh''.


==Recognition==
==Awards==
The pair have been applauded for their long run in children's entertainment. [[Charlie Brooker]] of [[TVGoHome]] has described the Chuckles as "Britain's most wizened and suspect comedy duo".<ref> ''TV Go Home'', Charlie Brooker, 2001 (ISBN 1-84115-675-2) </ref> On 31 January 2007 [[Rotherham United F.C.|Rotherham United]] chairman Denis Coleman announced that the brothers had both been made honorary presidents of the football club.<ref>{{cite web
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Particularly popular among followers of the [[Independent music|indie]] and [[Electro music|electro]] music genres which the [[NME]] magazine caters to, The Mighty Boosh has been recipient of the [[Shockwaves NME Awards]] Best TV Show for three consecutive years, even though there were no new episodes broadcast for the latter two of the three years.
In November 2007, Loaded magazine launched a campaign for the brothers to be knighted, by calling for people to write to The Queen. This was picked up by a group on social networking website [[Facebook]].


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In 2008, they were honoured with the Special Award at the Children's BAFTA Awards.<ref name="CBAFTA">{{cite news|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hKnCkMQkG-ADAEnxloi994g4xYYA|title=Bafta award for TV Chuckle Brothers|date=2008-11-30|work=The Press Association|publisher=The Press Association|accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref>
|-
! Year
! Award
! width=30% |Category
! Nominee
! Result
|-
| 1999
| [[Edinburgh Fringe|Edinburgh Festival Fringe]]
| [[if.comedy award|Perrier Comedy Award]]
| ''[[Arctic Boosh]]''
| {{award-nom}}
|-
| 2000
| [[Melbourne International Comedy Festival]]
| [[Barry Award]]
| ''[[Autoboosh]]''
| {{award-won}}
|-
|2001
| [[Douglas Adams]] Award
| Innovative Writing<ref>Chortle. [http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2001/10/26/2883/boosh_win_writing_prize ''Boosh win writing prize''], First Douglas Adams Award, 2001-10-26</ref>
| ''[[The Boosh (radio series)|The Boosh]]''
| {{award-won}}
|-
| 2004
| [[British Comedy Awards]]
| Best New TV Comedy
| [[The Mighty Boosh (series 1)|Series 1]]
| {{award-nom}}
|-
| 2004
| [[Loaded (magazine)|Loaded]] LAFTAS
| Funniest TV Programme
| [[The Mighty Boosh (series 1)|Series 1]]
| {{award-nom}}
|-
| 2005
| [[Royal Television Society|RTS]] Craft & Design Awards
| Costume Design - Entertainment and Non Drama Productions<ref>[[Royal Television Society]]. [http://www.rts.org.uk/Information_page_+_3_pic_det.asp?id=4390&sec_id=503 RTS Craft & Design Awards 2004/2005], 2005-11-22.</ref>
| June Nevin<br>[[The Mighty Boosh (series 2)|Series 2]]
| {{award-nom}}
|-
| 2005
| [[British Academy of Film and Television Arts|BAFTA]] Television Awards
| Best New Director (Fiction)
| [[Paul King (director)|Paul King]]<br>[[The Mighty Boosh (series 2)|Series 2]]
| {{award-nom}}
|-
| 2008
| Alistair Baldwin Comedy Awards
| Best Stage Show
| ''[[The Mighty Boosh (2006 stage show)|The Mighty Boosh Live]]''
| {{award-nom}}
|-
| 2006
| Loaded LAFTAS
| Funniest TV Programme
| [[The Mighty Boosh (series 2)|Series 2]]
| {{award-nom}}
|-
| 2006
| Loaded LAFTAS
| Funniest Double Act
| [[Julian Barratt]] and [[Noel Fielding]]<br>[[The Mighty Boosh (series 2)|Series 2]]
| {{award-nom}}
|-
| 2006
| Loaded LAFTAS
| Funniest DVD
| Series 2
| {{award-nom}}
|-
| 2007
| [[Chortle Awards]]
| Best Full-Length Solo Show<ref>Chortle. [http://www.chortle.co.uk/features_static/awards/chortle.php Chortle Awards], The UK Comedy guide, 2007.</ref>
| ''[[The Mighty Boosh (2006 stage show)|The Mighty Boosh Live]]''
| {{award-won}}
|-
| 2007
| Loaded LAFTAS
| Funniest TV Programme<ref>[[Loaded (magazine)|Loaded]]. [http://www.loaded.co.uk/laftas Loaded LAFTAS], 2007.</ref>
| [[The Mighty Boosh (series 3)|Series 3]]
| {{award-won}}
|-
| 2007
| Loaded LAFTAS
| Funniest Double Act
| [[Julian Barratt]] and [[Noel Fielding]]<br>[[The Mighty Boosh (series 3)|Series 3]]
| {{award-nom}}
|-
| 2007
| [[NME Awards]]
| Best TV Show<ref>[[NME]]. [http://www.nme.com/news/mighty-wah/26759 ''The Mighty Boosh wins Best TV Show at Shockwave NME Awards''], [[NME#NME.COM|NME.COM]], 2007-03-01.</ref>
| [[The Mighty Boosh (series 3)|Series 3]]
| {{award-won}}
|-
| 2008
| NME Awards
| Best TV Show<ref>[[NME]]. [http://www.nme.com/news/nme/34761 ''Shockwaves NME Awards 2008: The Mighty Boosh wins Best TV Show''], [[NME#NME.COM|NME.COM]], 2008-02-28.</ref>
| [[The Mighty Boosh (series 3)|Series 3]]
| {{award-won}}
|-
| 2008
| RTS Programme Awards
| Situation Comedy and Comedy Drama<ref>[[BBC]]. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7306263.stm ''RTS Awards: Winners list''], [[bbc.co.uk]], 2008-03-20.</ref>
| [[The Mighty Boosh (series 3)|Series 3]]
| {{award-won}}
|-
| 2009
|| NME Awards
| Best TV Show<ref>[[NME]]. [http://www.nme.com/news/the-mighty-boosh/43037 ''The Mighty Boosh win Shockwaves NME Awards Best TV Show gong:''], [[NME#NME.COM|NME.COM]], 2009-02-25.</ref>
| [[The Mighty Boosh (series 3)|Series 3]]
| {{award-won}}
|}


== Notes ==
The brothers have a biography due to be published, written by friend and author Stuart Clarkson, though no date has yet been confirmed for its release.
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== External links ==
==References==
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* [http://www.themightyboosh.com/ The Mighty Boosh] official site
* [http://www.cheekbonemag.com/ Cheekbone Magazine] the Mighty Boosh Lifestyle Magazine
* [http://www.imthemoon.tv/index.html I'm the moon] official site of the moon
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/mightyboosh/ BBC Mighty Boosh] Mighty Boosh on bbc.co.uk
* [http://www.vexedmag.com/2009/03/sywp-interview-mike-fielding.html Mike Fielding Interview] www.vexedmag.com
* [http://dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/sitcom/mighty-boosh/ UKtv Mighty Boosh] Mighty Boosh on UKtv.co.uk
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*[http://www.thechucklebrothersontour.co.uk/ Chuckle Brothers Official Tour Website]
*[http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=47033&in_page_id=7&in_a_source= Metro Online article about Paul's accident]


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For the TV series, see The Mighty Boosh (TV series).
The Mighty Boosh
The Mighty Boosh
From left to right: Howard Moon (Julian Barratt), Bollo (Dave Brown), Naboo the Enigma (Michael Fielding), Vince Noir (Noel Fielding) and Bob Fossil (Rich Fulcher).
MediumTheatre, Radio, Television
Years active1998–
GenresDouble act, surreal humour
Subject(s)Surrealism, fashion victims, fantasy
Notable works and rolesThe Mighty Boosh (stage show, 1998)
Arctic Boosh (stage show, 1999)
Autoboosh (2000)
The Boosh (2001)
The Mighty Boosh (TV series, 2004–present)
The Mighty Boosh Live (2006)
The Mighty Book of Boosh (Book, 2008)
Boosh Live (2008-09)
MembersJulian Barratt
Noel Fielding
Dave Brown
Michael Fielding
Rich Fulcher
WebsiteThe Mighty Boosh Online

The Mighty Boosh is a British comedy troupe featuring comedians Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding. Developed from three stage shows and a six episode radio series, it has since spawned a total of twenty television episodes for BBC Three and two live tours of the UK, as well as two live shows in the United States.

History

Fielding first met Barratt after seeing him perform his solo stand-up routine at the Hellfire Comedy Club in the Wycombe Swan theatre.[1] The pair soon found that they shared comic interests, formed a double act, and "decided to be the new Goodies".[2] After their first performance together at a bar in London in April 1998, Barratt and Fielding developed their zookeeper characters - Howard Moon and Vince Noir, respectively - in a series of sketches for Paramount Comedy’s Unnatural Acts. It was here that they also met American Rich Fulcher, who became Bob Fossil. Fielding’s friend Dave Brown and Fielding's brother Michael also became regular collaborators. Richard Ayoade was another original cast member, playing the role of adventurer Dixon Bainbridge, though he was later replaced by Matt Berry in the first television series, since he was under contract with Channel 4.[3] Ayoade returned in the second and third series as a belligerent shaman named Saboo.

The Boosh produced three stage shows - The Mighty Boosh (1998), Arctic Boosh (1999) and Autoboosh (2000) - all of which were taken to the Edinburgh Fringe. With the success of Autoboosh, a radio series was commissioned by the BBC. Produced by Danny Wallace, The Boosh was first broadcast in 2001 on BBC London Live, later transferring to BBC Radio 4, from which the team were given a half-hour television pilot of the same name.

The first eight-part series, directed by Paul King, was then commissioned for BBC Three and broadcast in 2004, with a second of six episodes the following year. The second series moved away from the zoo setting, and instead sees Howard, Vince, Naboo the shaman and Bollo the talking ape living in a flat in Dalston.[4] In 2006, the Boosh returned to theatre with The Mighty Boosh Live, which featured a new story entitled "The Ruby of Kukundu".

After two years away from television, the Boosh returned in November 2007. Set in Naboo’s second-hand shop below the flat, the third series drew approximately one million viewers with its first episode,[5] and in light of its success, BBC Three broadcast an entire night of The Mighty Boosh on 22 March 2008, which included a new documentary and six of Barratt and Fielding's favourite episodes from all three series.

On Channel 4 TV programme "Transmission", Alice Cooper mentioned a possible collaboration between himself and The Boosh.

Theatre

Original stage shows

The Mighty Boosh (1998)

Main article: The Mighty Boosh (1998 stage show)

The Boosh, then consisting of only Barratt and Fielding, conceived The Mighty Boosh whilst working on Stewart Lee's Edinburgh Festival show King Dong vs. Moby Dick in which they played a giant penis and a whale respectively.

In 1998, they took The Mighty Boosh to the Edinburgh Festival, recruiting fellow comedian Rich Fulcher, whom the pair had met while working on Unnatural Acts. The show won the Perrier Award for Best Newcomer. During their residency at the Hen and Chickens Theatre in North London the following year, they built up a cult following, introducing new characters whilst developing old ones.

Arctic Boosh (1999)

Main article: Arctic Boosh
Poster used in magazines and venues around the UK to promote the Boosh's nationwide 2008 tour.

In 1999, the Boosh returned to the Edinburgh Festival with a new show, Arctic Boosh, with Dave Brown acting as choreographer and photographer, as well as playing a variety of characters. Arctic Boosh sold out every night and was nominated for the Perrier Award.

Autoboosh (2000)

Main article: Autoboosh

In 2000, the Boosh premiered their third stage show, Autoboosh, at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, adding Fielding's younger brother Michael to the cast. Autoboosh won the festival's Barry Award.

Nationwide tours

The Mighty Boosh Live (2006)

Main article: The Mighty Boosh (2006 stage show)

The Boosh returned to the stage in 2006, touring the UK for the first time. Though drawing heavily from their earlier material, the main story combined these elements into a new narrative. A recording of this show at the Brixton Academy was later released on DVD, before being broadcast on BBC Three on Boxing Day, 2007.

Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour (2008/09)

Main article: Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour

The Boosh went on a second tour of the UK and Ireland from September 2008 to February 2009. The show featured characters from all three series as well as the Boosh Band.

They made appearances and DJed throughout the U.K after their live shows, at after parties held in different places in each city. The events were called "Outrage", after the saying by one Tony Harrison.

Radio

The Boosh (2001)

Main article: The Boosh (radio series)

From the success of Autoboosh, the BBC commissioned a six-part radio series for the Boosh. In October 2001 The Boosh radio series, produced by Danny Wallace, was broadcast on BBC London Live, then BBC Radio 4, and later on BBC 7. The show focuses on the adventures of a pair of zookeepers at "Bob Fossil's Funworld": deluded jazz enthusiast Howard TJ Moon, and fan of retro fashion Vince Noir.

Further appearances

The Mighty Boosh returned to radio on 22 October 2004, in a one-off comedy special for The Breezeblock, a show on BBC Radio 1.[6] Instead of the plot driven nature of their own series, this show featured improvised conversational comedy with Barratt, Fielding and Fulcher, combined with the show's usual mix of electronic music.

On 15 November 2007, as part of the publicity for the premier of their third series the same day, Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding returned to Radio 1, this time on Jo Whiley's Live Lounge.[7]

Television

The Mighty Boosh (2004-present)

Main article: The Mighty Boosh (TV series)
Opening titles of The Mighty Boosh on TV.

In May 2004, after the success of a Boosh pilot, Steve Coogan's company, Baby Cow Productions, produced the first television series of The Mighty Boosh for BBC Three, before it moved to BBC Two in November that same year. Though each episode invariably starts and ends in Dixon Bainbridge’s dilapidated zoo, the "Zooniverse", the characters of Vince and Howard often depart for other locations, such as the Arctic tundra and limbo.

A second series was then shown in July 2005, which saw Howard and Vince now sharing a flat in Dalston with previously minor characters Naboo and his familiar, Bollo. This series had an even looser setting as the four characters leave the confines of the flat in every episode, using their van to travel to further surreal environments. Series three started in November 2007, still set in Dalston, but this time has the foursome working in their shop called the Nabootique. Their adventures and outings in the third series were more toned down than the previous two series', and they focused more on the involvement of new characters (e.g. Sammy the Crab, or Lester Corncrake, etc) than just the two of them 'journeying through time and space'. A fourth series has been rumoured since the broadcast of the third, though no official confirmation has been released regarding this speculation.[8] It transpires that the fourth series will not be written until at least 2010, because of the duo's other commitments throughout 2009.[8]

Although BBC America originally aired only series 1 a few years ago in the U.S., The Mighty Boosh began airing in North America on Adult Swim, starting 29 March 2009 with the third series.[9]

The Mighty Boosh Night

On 22 March 2008, BBC Three broadcast a whole night of The Mighty Boosh from 9.05pm, starting with a new documentary entitled The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space, documenting the history of the Boosh from their first amateur performances to their then-upcoming 2008 tour. This was followed by six of Barratt and Fielding's favourite episodes from the three series: "Party", "The Power of the Crimp", "The Nightmare of Milky Joe", "The Priest and the Beast", "The Legend of Old Gregg" and "Tundra". The pair also appeared in live links throughout the night, in a similar style to the openings of Series 1 episodes. On 23 December 2008, BBC3 held a Merry Booshmas Party featuring the entire series 3 as well as a broadcast of The Mighty Boosh Live.[10]

Festival

On 5 July 2008, the Boosh held their own festival in the Hop Farm in Kent. It featured musical acts, Robots in Disguise, The Kills, Gary Numan, and The Mighty Boosh Band, as well as comedy acts Frankie Boyle and Ross Noble.

Spin-off

It was announced on 11 November 2008 that MTV has commissioned a spin-off series of The Mighty Boosh, starring Rich Fulcher as Eleanor the Tour Whore, the transvestite who appeared in the Series Three episode "Eels".[11] It is not clear if any other Mighty Boosh characters will appear in it. A 20-minute pilot episode has already been made, which can be viewed on several comedy websites currently and is expected to air on MTV2 shortly (as will the series).

Media

Audio CDs

Title Release date Contents Bonus material
The Mighty Boosh 8 November 2004 All 6 episodes of the Boosh's radio series across 3 discs Interview with producer Danny Wallace, outtakes
The Mighty Boosh Live 13 November 2006 Audio recording of their live show at Brixton Academy N/A

According to an official MySpace page for PieFace Records (the fictitious music label mentioned throughout the series), Barratt and Fielding are to release an album of music from the show, "along with extras, versions, remixes and rare unreleased stuff all to be released later in the year on their own label - this one.".[12] In interviews since, The Mighty Boosh have confirmed they will be releasing an album of their music. [13]

DVDs

Title UK Release date US Release date Contents Special features
The Mighty Boosh 29 August 2005 21 July 2009 All 8 episodes of the first television series across 2 discs Inside the Zooniverse, history of the Boosh, Boosh music, out-takes, picture gallery, commentary on "Bollo", "Tundra", "Electro" and "Hitcher".
The Mighty Boosh 2 13 February 2006 21 July 2009 All 6 episodes of the second series, plus a second disc of special features Boosh pilot, Boosh publicity, making of Series Two, commentary on all six episodes, photo gallery, out-takes, deleted scenes, Sweet
The Mighty Boosh: Series One & Two 13 February 2006 n/a Box set of first and second series DVDs, plus exclusive booklet Identical to individual releases
The Mighty Boosh Live 13 November 2006 n/a Recording of their live show at Brixton Academy Backstage & tour documentary, the Ralfe Band, a deleted scene, The Culture Show piece
The Mighty Boosh 3 11 February 2008 21 July 2009 All 6 episodes of the third series across 2 discs Making Boosh 3, Boosh publicity, deleted scenes, Mint Royale promo, Boosh music, out-takes, Boosh 3 trailer, audio commentaries
The Mighty Boosh Special Edition DVD 17 November 2008 13 October 2009 Box set of first three series DVDs, plus seventh disc Identical to individual releases, plus stickers, postcards, 'A Journey Through Time and Space' documentary, behind the scenes of a live night, footage from the Royal Television Society Awards, Dave Stewart interview, the making of Sammy the Crab, outtakes and deleted scenes from the pilot, pre-recorded live night links, cinema trailer, crimping collection, Unnatural Acts zoo-keeper sketches, Bob Fossil audio
Boosh Live; Future Sailors Tour 9 November 2009 n/a A DVD release of Boosh Live at the Manchester Apollo on 3 & 4 December 2008 Features the full show, commentary, audience participation option, Bob Fossil's Vietnam Video Diaries, highlights from The Mighty Boosh Festival and performances from the Teenage Cancer Trust concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Footage was filmed during the aftershow party that week at Club Academy, and members of the audience in costumes were filmed and photographed throughout the week, which may also add towards the additional features. There will also be a "Limited Edition".

Previously most of the DVDs were only released in Region 2 but as a result of a growing fan base in the U.S., the BBC rereleased in Region 1, Series 1-3 individually on 21 July 2009,[14][15] and a Special Edition Series 1-3 Boxset on 13 October 2009.[16]

Books

On 18 September 2008, Canongate Books published The Mighty Book of Boosh, designed and compiled by Dave Brown and written by Noel Fielding, Julian Barratt, Rich Fulcher, Dave Brown, Richard Ayoade and Michael Fielding. The book includes original stories, crimps, concept art, behind-the-scenes photography, comics, and various other things, featuring old and new Mighty Boosh characters. On 1 October 2009, a paperback version was released under the name The Pocket Book of Boosh.

Awards

Particularly popular among followers of the indie and electro music genres which the NME magazine caters to, The Mighty Boosh has been recipient of the Shockwaves NME Awards Best TV Show for three consecutive years, even though there were no new episodes broadcast for the latter two of the three years.

Year Award Category Nominee Result
1999 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Perrier Comedy Award Arctic Boosh Nominated
2000 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Barry Award Autoboosh Won
2001 Douglas Adams Award Innovative Writing[17] The Boosh Won
2004 British Comedy Awards Best New TV Comedy Series 1 Nominated
2004 Loaded LAFTAS Funniest TV Programme Series 1 Nominated
2005 RTS Craft & Design Awards Costume Design - Entertainment and Non Drama Productions[18] June Nevin
Series 2 		Nominated
2005 BAFTA Television Awards Best New Director (Fiction) Paul King
Series 2 		Nominated
2008 Alistair Baldwin Comedy Awards Best Stage Show The Mighty Boosh Live Nominated
2006 Loaded LAFTAS Funniest TV Programme Series 2 Nominated
2006 Loaded LAFTAS Funniest Double Act Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding
Series 2 		Nominated
2006 Loaded LAFTAS Funniest DVD Series 2 Nominated
2007 Chortle Awards Best Full-Length Solo Show[19] The Mighty Boosh Live Won
2007 Loaded LAFTAS Funniest TV Programme[20] Series 3 Won
2007 Loaded LAFTAS Funniest Double Act Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding
Series 3 		Nominated
2007 NME Awards Best TV Show[21] Series 3 Won
2008 NME Awards Best TV Show[22] Series 3 Won
2008 RTS Programme Awards Situation Comedy and Comedy Drama[23] Series 3 Won
2009 NME Awards Best TV Show[24] Series 3 Won

Notes

  1. ^ "The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space". The Mighty Boosh. 2008-03-22. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Raphael, Amy (2007-10-21). "Boys from the Boosh" (in English). The Observer. Retrieved 2008-03-29. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  3. ^ Inside the Zooniverse, The Mighty Boosh: Series 1, BBCDVD1553.
  4. ^ BBC. Where is series two set?, bbc.co.uk.
  5. ^ Barber, Nicholas (2007-12-09). "Noel Fielding: The comedian is returning to his first love - painting" (in English). The Independent. Retrieved 2008-03-29. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  6. ^ Susie T. Radio 1 Breezeblock - The Mighty Boosh, The Mighty Boosh News Updates, 2004-11-17.
  7. ^ Jo Whiley. Mighty Boosh in the Live Lounge, BBC Radio 1, 2007-11-15.
  8. ^ a b British Sitcom Guide. About “The Mighty Boosh”.
  9. ^ Dragoncon08. Adult Swim Panel Highlights.
  10. ^ BBC. Mighty Boosh Night BBC Three, 2008-03-22.
  11. ^ Chortle: First TV Comedy shot only on mobilesAccessed 19/05/2009
  12. ^ "PieFace Records on MySpace Music". Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  13. ^ "Work starts on Mighty Boosh film". Newsbeat. 2009-10-26. Retrieved 2009-12-27.
  14. ^ It Is Coming: The Mighty Boosh Is Coming To Your American DVD Player, 2009-04-08.
  15. ^ [1], 2009-04-08.
  16. ^ [2], 2009-05-29.
  17. ^ Chortle. Boosh win writing prize, First Douglas Adams Award, 2001-10-26
  18. ^ Royal Television Society. RTS Craft & Design Awards 2004/2005, 2005-11-22.
  19. ^ Chortle. Chortle Awards, The UK Comedy guide, 2007.
  20. ^ Loaded. Loaded LAFTAS, 2007.
  21. ^ NME. The Mighty Boosh wins Best TV Show at Shockwave NME Awards, NME.COM, 2007-03-01.
  22. ^ NME. Shockwaves NME Awards 2008: The Mighty Boosh wins Best TV Show, NME.COM, 2008-02-28.
  23. ^ BBC. RTS Awards: Winners list, bbc.co.uk, 2008-03-20.
  24. ^ NME. The Mighty Boosh win Shockwaves NME Awards Best TV Show gong:, NME.COM, 2009-02-25.
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