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Smashie and Nicey

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Sketch Character UK Bbc 1990S Harry Enfield

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Smashie and Nicey are fictional British radio DJs created and portrayed by comedians Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. The characters parodied aging BBC Radio 1 personalities from the 1960s and 1970s, mocking their perceived egos and reliance on outdated catchphrases. They first appeared on the Channel 4 sketch show Harry Enfield's Television Programme before starring in the 1994 mockumentary Smashie and Nicey: End of an Era.

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Who created and played the characters Smashie and Nicey?

Smashie and Nicey were fictional British radio DJs portrayed by comedy duo Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. They first appeared on the BBC sketch show "Harry Enfield's Television Programme" in the early 1990s.

Which real-life BBC Radio 1 DJs were Smashie and Nicey spoofing?

The characters were primarily parodies of veteran BBC Radio 1 personalities from the 1960s through the 1980s, most notably Dave Lee Travis and Tony Blackburn. They mocked the DJs' out-of-touch slang, excessive cheerfulness, and reliance on stale catchphrases.

What were the full names and catchphrases of Smashie and Nicey?

The characters were fully named Mike Smash (Harry Enfield) and Dave Nice (Paul Whitehouse). They were famous for their catchphrase "Hello, good evening, and welcome to another hour of easy listening," as well as their running gag of dropping coins into a charity bucket.

Did Smashie and Nicey ever release a music single?

Yes, Mike Smash and Dave Nice released a charity single in 1992 called "Helping Hands." The song was a medley of old hits, and proceeds from its sales went to the charity ChildLine.

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