Comedian Vic Reeves left social media in stitches after posting a video of himself swinging from an overhead handrail on the London Underground.
In the clip, published on Thursday, the 66-year-old — whose real name is Jim Moir — is shown clinging to a tube carriage handrail and making several attempts to swing his legs to the opposite side before giving it a go. He captioned the post: "They said it couldn’t be done by a 66 year old geezer. And to be honest, I shouldn’t have. But I did."
Commuters in the carriage watch as Reeves larks about, some appearing bemused. Fans reacted enthusiastically in the post comments, with one writing, "These influencer hoodlums get younger every day!" and another saying, "Why am I never the lucky one to bump into you." The clip shows Reeves grinning as he completes the stunt, drawing laughter from followers.
Reeves is best known for his long career in British comedy, often as part of the double act Reeves and Mortimer with Bob Mortimer, and for the surreal sketch show "Vic Reeves Big Night Out." He has been a regular presence on television and stage for decades and is widely recognised for his eccentric comic persona.
The video adds to a steady stream of posts in which established entertainers use social media to share offbeat moments from their everyday lives. The post did not include any indication of harm or comment from transport authorities, and no injuries were reported.
The stunt and the online response underscore Reeves's continuing appeal to audiences who have followed his career since the late 1980s, and the way legacy performers now engage directly with fans through platforms such as Instagram.