Adrian Edmondson
- 67 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and director
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Book 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 2023How The Young Ones responded to a road crash and appalled Steve Martin
Peter Richardson has revealed how The Young Ones helped to save a stricken scooter rider after a horrific crash, how he sought to cast Matt Lucas as Boris Johnson in a Comic Strip movie and how he shocked Steve Martin with his method approach to shooting a riotous scene in The Supergrass.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd November 2023Berserker! by Adrian Edmondson
It's been more than 40 years since Adrian Edmondson first tore through the world of light entertainment with the rest of the alternative comedy cohort. And what a good job it took him until the age of 66 to write his autobiography. Not only because he can pack in so many anecdotes, with the added benefits of context that hindsight provides, but also the world is now more open to hearing of his struggles with mental health, that are frequently present - but never overwhelming - in this hugely entertaining and disarmingly honest memoir.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th November 2023Bridget Christie writing a second series of The Change for Channel 4
Bridget Christie has begun writing a second series of her acclaimed Channel 4 comedy drama The Change, though she says the broadcaster has only commissioned scripts for three more episodes and has yet to confirm a full recommission.
British Comedy Guide, 7th November 2023Back To Life is dead says Daisy Haggard
Back To Life will not be returning for a third series, star and co-writer Daisy Haggard has revealed to her co-star Adrian Edmondson on his Out To Lunch podcast.
British Comedy Guide, 24th October 2023Adrian Edmondson on family, fatherhood and break-up with late comedy legend Rik Mayall
He broke all the rules at school, but now understands he'd been chasing adrenaline as a substitute for affection.
Jane Graham, The Big Issue, 15th October 2023Adrian Edmondson: 'Rik Mayall and I were in love with each other'
Adrian Edmondson told The Big Issue he wishes he and Rik Mayall had been more open with each other about their emotional closeness.
Jane Graham, The Big Issue, 9th October 2023Ade Edmondson: 'Rik Mayall's death was a shock to the world, and me'
In an extract from his new memoir the star reveals how fame complicated his relationship with his comedy partner.
The Times, 25th September 2023Adrian Edmondson takes over the Out To Lunch podcast
Adrian Edmondson is taking over the hit Out To Lunch podcast from Jay Rayner.
Chortle, 25th September 2023Adrian Edmondson: 'I've won more prizes for vegetables than I have for comedy'
The Young Ones star on butting brick walls, the real reason he took a role in Star Wars and how he and his wife, Jennifer Saunders, split the gardening.
Tim Lewis, The Observer, 24th September 2023