REEVES AND Mortimer are heading to Liverpool as part of a tour celebrating 25 years of tickling the nation's funnybone. 

Vic and Bob come will be on stage at the Echo Arena on Saturday, November 14, with their 25 Years of Reeves and Mortimer: The Poignant Moments show.

It will feature characters from their many series -  including Vic Reeves' Big Night Out, Smell of Reeves & Mortimer (BBC Two 1993/4), Bang, Bang It’s Reeves & Mortimer.

Fans may catch a glimpse hoping to catch a glimpse of characters such as Man With the Stick, The Stotts, Mulligan and O'Hare, amongst others.

As always with Vic and Bob there will be some up-lifting moments, some musical moments, maybe some magic, several dancing styles, some show of physical strength but always some poignant moments.

The second series of their sitcom House Of Fools continues on BBC 2 on Monday night.

Previous live shows include Brown 1591 (1991), Puce 1694 (1994) and Weathercock 1495 (1995).

Looking ahead to the getting back on the road, Vic said: "Destiny has led us to this point in time. Now, finally the diversion of Reeves & Mortimer can be revealed in full extent through a cornucopia of preposterous doggerel, etc."

Bob added: "Playing in front of a living audience is where it all began for us.

"Some people feel most alive when they are, e.g. on fire or in Turkey, but for us the stage is where we thrive.

"I will ensure that Vic arrives at all dates smartly dressed and unarmed. I promise not to mention football, JLS or apricots during the performances. Should you choose to attend, be warned, I will be not be wearing a toupé."

Tickets go on sale at 8am on Friday, March 6.

They will be available from www.echoarena.com or the box office on 0844 8000 400