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Adrian Edmondson
Adrian Edmondson

Adrian Edmondson

  • 67 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and director

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On my radar: Adrian Edmondson's cultural highlights

The comedian on rediscovering Cat Stevens, an eye-opening podcast on Bangladesh and binge-watching Derry Girls.

Adrian Edmonson, The Guardian, 7th August 2021

The Essay: Adrian Edmondson review

These all-too-brief recollections prove him to be an evocative writer, mature but unshowy, whose short, simple sentences summon vivid pictures from his past.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th July 2021

Crowdfunder campaign launched for Bottom book

Legendary comedians Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson's hit sitcom Bottom first landed on BBC2 in 1991. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the creators of popular podcast Talking Bottom are set to release a companion book to delve deeper into the making of Bottom and honour its comedy legacy. Crowdfunding publisher Unbound today [Monday 28th June] launches its reader-funded campaign - meaning comedy fans must pledge their support to make the book, Talking Bottom: A guide to the cult sitcom, a reality.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th June 2021

Adrian Edmondson records autobiographical Radio 3 series

BBC Radio 3 is to broadcast Adrian Edmondson - Signs Of Life, a series of five autobiographical essays written and read by the Young Ones star.

British Comedy Guide, 7th June 2021

Bottling it: Bottom S2, E2 - 'Culture'

The Comedy Doctor gives her prognosis on the importance of boredom in this classic episode.

The Comedy Doctor, Capers Magazine, 4th May 2021

Adrian Edmondson traps himself on window ledge

Star of British comedies The Young Ones and Bottom had to be rescued from the outside of his house by the fire brigade.

Edna Mohamed, The Guardian, 2nd May 2021

Lost series of Bottom never released

TV bosses were said to be planning a new series of Bottom that would have shown the characters as older men. However plans were axed following the tragic death of actor Rik Mayall.

Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 13th April 2021

Back To Life Series 2 filming now with Meera Syal and Adrian Edmondson

Meera Syal and Adrian Edmondson have joined the cast of Daisy Haggard's dark comedy drama Back To Life. The second series of the BBC Three show is being filmed now.

British Comedy Guide, 31st March 2021

Adrian Edmondson to appear on University Challenge

Life is due to imitate art this Christmas when Adrian Edmondson appears on a celebrity edition of University Challenge.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th December 2020

Radio Times poll of best radio comedies

Radio 4 panel show I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue has come top of a Radio Times list of the greatest radio comedy shows.

British Comedy Guide, 17th November 2020

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