In 2004 comedy legend Rik Mayall was commissioned by ... The New Statesman and Bottom, a book by Rik, ... are on hand to provide context to the archive audio as we try to tell the story of Rik ...

Another added: “God bless Ade Edmondson and God bless Rik Mayall. There’s a lot of love going on in this clip. They were absolutely brilliant,” while an additional Bottom fan wrote on X ...

Writer Max Kinnings pays tribute to comedian Rik Mayall, featuring recordings made during the writing of Rik’s violently untrue memoir, Bigger Than Hitler, Better Than Christ. Show more Marking ...

Rik Mayall, left, and Adrian Edmondson, who starred opposite each other in Bottom (Justin Williams/PA) Mayall has been credited as a pioneer in British alternative comedy after his career took off in ...

1. Bottom Live. September 27th, 1993 1 hr 45 min. ... The Big Number 2 Tour features Adrian Edmonson as Eddie and Rik Mayall as Richie at their most demoniacal, violent and uncensored best.

Rik Mayall, Panglobal Phenomenon. Marking 10 years since the death of comedy icon Rik Mayall, ... The New Statesman and Bottom, a book by Rik, documenting his rise to fame, ...

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.

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