Adrian Edmondson
- 67 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and director
Press clippings
Adrian Edmondson: "I don't think I ever fell out with Rik. But things became thinner"
The comedian and actor on his life's two great double acts - with Jennifer Saunders and Rik Mayall. Plus why he avoids Michelin stars and adores Johnny Rotten.
Tim Adams, The Guardian, 19th August 2024Adrian Edmondson: "I blew my first wage at a Berni Inn. I ate the lot"
The comedian whose dad told him he'd never get a mortgage as an actor says he's just as happy now as when he earned £11.43 a day on The Young Ones.
Holly Mead, The Times, 7th June 2024Neil Innes tribute to feature Pythons, The Rutles & Idiot Bastard Band
The life of Neil Innes is to be celebrated in a special show, Neil Innes - 'How Sweet To Be An Idiot', featuring performances from Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and former members of The Rutles, John Halsey and Ricky Fataar, plus a raft of comic and music talent.
British Comedy Guide, 5th June 2024"We had to cut Rik Mayall's ejaculation scene": Adrian Edmondson and Ed Bye on Bottom
'We had wanted to call it My Bottom, so that people at work the next day would say, "Did you see My Bottom on television last night?"'
Rich Pelley, The Guardian, 3rd June 2024Adrian Edmondson praised for honest Rik Mayall admission in one-off Bottom special
Adrian Edmondson is being praised for his tearful recollections of comedian and actor Rik Mayall.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 19th April 2024Extended Bottom episodes to get TV debut
Extended episodes of early 90s cult sitcom Bottom are to be shown by Gold later this month, in their first ever television broadcasts.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd April 2024Laura Smyth, James Acaster and Frank Skinner amongst ARIAS nominees
Forth At The Fringe, Help I Sexted My Boss, IM1: A New Hope, Laura Smyth, James Acaster's podcast Springleaf, Tell Teresa, Frank Skinner's Absolute Radio show, The Skewer and Kathy Burke's Where There's A Will, There's A Wake are the radio shows and podcasts nominated for the The Radio Academy's 2024 Comedy Award.
British Comedy Guide, 27th March 2024Adrian Edmondson films Bottom documentary
Adrian Edmondson has now filmed his contributions to Bottom: Exposed, a new documentary looking at the classic sitcom he created with Rik Mayall.
British Comedy Guide, 9th February 2024Are these the greatest comedy double acts of all time?
In a festive episode of BBC Radio 4's Screenshot, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at the history of the double act and its evolution through the decades, speaking to comedy aficionados and performers, including Stephen Fry (no stranger to a comedy double act himself). Here are eight of the greatest pairings ever.
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode, BBC, 21st December 2023Book review: Berserker!: An Autobiography, by Adrian Edmondson
He may not be a young one anymore, but this remains a good read about a fascinating life and career.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 28th November 2023