Interview with Mali Ann Rees who plays Lucy in BBC Two’s Mammoth

Tell us about your character

Lucy is the Head of PE at the school Mammoth returns to. She is blunt but fair, and despite finding Mammoth’s behaviour inappropriate she does have a soft spot for him.

What was it like working with the rest of the cast?

Luckily I have worked with many members of this cast before. I really enjoy working with Mike, he’s been working on this for many years so seeing his vision come into fruition has been very inspiring.

What were the funniest moments on set?

There was more than I can count.

If you could revive anything from the 70s, what would it be?

Definitely the fashion and style. I bloody love it. More please!

If you got frozen and had to wake up in a different time period when would you choose?

I’d love to experience the 90s rave scene. I was born in the 90s so would love to experience that as an adult.

Did you enjoy filming in Wales?

I love filming in Wales, especially because I don’t have to relocate. I also get to give cast and crew members who are away from home recommendations around the city, which makes me feel very cool.

Hey there, it’s Tony Mammoth here; ice-man, legend and all around top bloke. I see you’re reading about my new series, so congratulations on having excellent taste!

There’s lots to keep you entertained in this series – like me in proper shorts, me in a nice leather jacket and me driving my Ford Capri. There’s also a pretty epic scene with a horse in it. A horse being expertly ridden. It’s been a challenge getting my old life back, but rising to challenges is what I’ve always done. I think you know what I mean.

Quite a bit seems to have changed in the last 45 years. And by quite a bit, I mean nearly everything. But I think as long as you smell great, drive a nice car and get your round in, everything will work out for the best. Some of the time. More or less. And yes, the world was my oyster, when I first came back. People were obsessed with me. But I am much happier now that I am out of the spotlight, and everyone has moved on. And anyone who says that I miss the attention and adulation is a liar. And anyone who says they heard me say words to that effect , especially after a few pints, are a tell-tale. And also a liar.

Anyway, it’s coming to BBC Two and something called BBC iPlayer on 17th April. I hope you enjoy it. Send me a letter if you do. If you’d like a reply, include a stamped addressed envelope. And a tenner to cover admin costs. If you don’t like it, well that’s your problem. In fact, take 10p, and go and phone someone who cares.…

Watch Mammoth on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from Wednesday 17 April

Tony Mammoth is presumed killed in an Alpine avalanche in 1979 but discovered and brought back to life in the present day. Comedy starring Mike Bubbins, Sian Gibson, Joseph Marcell and Joel Davison, created by Mike Bubbins and co-written with Paul Doolan and directed by Simon Hynd. From BBC Studios Comedy Productions, the Producer is Luke Mason and the Executive Producers are Josh Cole and Steven Canny.

Interview with Mike Bubbins