We are so proud to honour the two brothers who revolutionised comedy, not just in this region but also nationwide, when, alongside their friend, the late Jim Brownlow, they came up with VIZ Comic from their teenage Jesmond home.

Sid The Sexist, Biffa Bacon, Billy The Fish and many more came from their pens and minds and became a publishing phenomenon.

More than that though, they can lay claim to have invented North East alternative comedy, taking it in a somewhat more vulgar and way more silly direction than its London counterpart.

We reached out to Simon for a quote.

“I’d like to say I’m deeply honoured, and indeed I would if I actually was.”

We should have asked Chris.

We’ll be naming our hosts and all the inductees and guests throughout the year, keep your eyes peeled and follow felt Nowt on social media.