Return of the wally Mammoth

Mike Bubbins tells Marion McMullen why his comedy creation, a thawed-out '70s PE teacher, is not all that different from his real self

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IKE Bubbins says his fashion sense mirrors his sitcom character Tony Mammoth.

PE teacher Tony was frozen in the 1970s after being caught in an avalanche during a school trip. He was discovered and thawed out in the 2020s for a second chance of life.

The first series saw him trying to pick up where he left off and Mammoth returns for more mayhem on Monday.

Barry-born Mike both stars and co-writes the comedy and champions the 1970s era and fashions.

He says: “A woman on the Tube in London told me how much she enjoyed Mammoth. She thought I was on my way to filming until I explained this is what I wear in real life. Because Mammoth’s wardrobe and my wardrobe are probably 95% similar and his look is 100% my look.

“I get spotted a lot. My moustache is very distinctive, and people spot the moustache and see the face and put two and two together. It's like having a flashing beacon under my nose.”

The comedy celebrates the ‘70s and Mike got to indulge his love of the era's styles. “The double denim! Denim shirt/jacket with zipper and denim jeans. Lindsay, who does the costume on Mammoth, is a genius. I also really love a red and black snakeskin shirt which she found. It was a bit tight for me, but she sewed in some panels to make it look even better and fit me.