Adrian Edmondson’s ‘honest’ Rik Mayall admission resurfaces on anniversary of co-star’s death - Comedian previously opened up ...

For an entire generation growing up the 1980s and 1990s, Rik Mayall was one of the most familiar - and fascinating - faces on television.And now, 11 years after his death at the age of 56, his legacy ...

Rik Mayall lived many lives. He was Rik, of course, and Richard “Richie” Richard. There was Sir Richard Dangerous, Alan B’Stard, Drop Dead Fred and Lord Flashheart. Then there was the actual ...

Comedian Greg Davies has been one of the performers taking part in an eight-day festival remembering the late Rik Mayall.

The town that hosted the first Rik Mayall Comedy Festival has seen an economic boost with "best-ever" takings for businesses, ...

Rik Mayall, the beloved British comedian, writer and actor, has died at the age of 56, according to a statement from his management, Brunskill. “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of ...

Ade Edmondson has revealed that his relationship with comedy partner Rik Mayall was “strained” before his death. Edmondson opened up about his friendship with his Young Ones co-star during a ...

Rik Mayall’s torrid affair ripped apart his long-term relationship and ended in tragedy. The Bottom star, who died in 2014 at the age of just 56, fell for his Young Ones co-creator Lise Mayer ...

Adrian Edmondson has revealed how fame, alcohol and a quad bike accident all contributed to him splitting from his long-time comedy partner Rik Mayall. The 66-year-old actor and comedian shot to ...

Rik Mayall “opened the door for many of the young alternative comedians that are coming out today”, a producer who worked with the comedian and actor has said. Mayall, who died a decade ago on ...

There are few figures in comedy more beloved than Rik Mayall, and now he has a festival named after him. Jake Godfrey headed ...

Adrian Edmondson‘s tearful recollections of comedian and actor Rik Mayall have resurfaced on the anniversary of his comedy co-star’s death. Mayal died aged 56 on 9 June 2014 after suffering a ...