Mayall was one of the UK's most loved and best known performers when he died in 2014, aged 56. A pioneer of the 1980s alternative comedy scene, his work included The Young Ones, Blackadder and Bottom.

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 ...

The 'Rik Mayall Comedy Festival' is earmarked to take place between May 31 and June 7, 2025. The festival bearing his name would aim to celebrate and support comedy in Droitwich.

From starring in The Young Ones, Blackadder and Drop Dead Fred to name a few, the actor made a name for himself throughout his career. Especially in Bottom, where Rik was just one half of the ...

It’s almost been a decade since Rik Mayall died of a heart attack at his home in London. From starring in The Young Ones, Blackadder and Drop Dead Fred to name a few, the actor made a name for ...