Adrian Edmondson
- 67 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and director
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Adrian Edmondson: 'I always felt I was in Rik's shadow'
At 60, after a long career in comedy, Edmondson is suddenly starting to be taken seriously as an actor. His Count Rostov in last year's BBC adaptation of War and Peace was a brilliant turn, capturing the Count's ebullience and generosity of spirit.
Chris Harvey, The Telegraph, 12th November 2017Adrian Edmondson webchat - post your questions now
From anarchic comedy to Shakespeare, the former Young One will be in the Guardian office on Wednesday 11 October at 10am to answer all your questions.
The Guardian, 11th October 2017Adrian Edmondson to star in Royal Shakespeare Company's Twelfth Night
Adrian Edmondson is to play Malvolio in Twelfth Night, a new version of the classic play opening in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre this winter.
British Comedy Guide, 30th June 2017Un-broadcast pilot from The Idiot Bastard Band released online
An un-broadcast musical radio sitcom pilot starring the members of The Idiot Bastard Band has been released online.
British Comedy Guide, 21st June 2017Adrian Edmondson: 'I met my wife in a strip club'
The comedian, probably best-known for playing Vyvyan in The Young Ones, on trying to propose to Jennifer Saunders while on horseback, being a hands-on dad, and telling his grandchildren fart jokes.
The Guardian, 5th May 2017Adrian Edmondson interview
'I used to really enjoy being angry'.
Boudicca Fox-Leonard, The Telegraph, 28th April 2017Is it worth reviewing a bad show?
Reviewing bad shows is important.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th November 2016Adrian Edmondson interview
Adrian Edmondson's latest stage role sees the former Young Ones star in the grip of a mid-life crisis.
Tim Masters, BBC News, 9th November 2016Ade Edmondson and Beattie Edmondson interview
Beattie Edmondson has followed her famous parents into comedy -- and now she and father Ade are playing for laughs at the same theatre.
Nick Curtis, Evening Standard, 27th October 2016James Meehan on comedy's class issues
James Meehan calls for an end to stereotyping, on and off screening.
James Meehan, Chortle, 20th October 2016