Rik Mayall
- English
- Actor, comedian and writer
Press clippings
"His was a life unfinished" - Ben Elton on Rik Mayall
Rik Mayall's friend and fellow comedian Ben Elton has welcomed plans to launch a comedy festival in honour of his late friend.
Aida Fofana, BBC, 7th August 202410 years on, I'm still mourning the death of Rik Mayall
Today marks 10 years since the death of inimitable comedy genius Rik Mayall. 10 long years (if you read that in Richie's voice, you're my people).
Angela Pearson, Metro, 9th June 2024Rik Mayall: Panglobal Phenomenon review
One of the joys of Archive On 4: Rik Mayall, Panglobal Phenomenon was its celebration of the early days of Mayall's comedy career.
Teddy Jamieson, The Herald, 6th 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 2024Rik Mayall: Panglobal Phenomenon review
Inspired by punk, he was always seeking to be subversive, which, it is clear, meant not worrying too much about finesse while embracing mistakes.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st June 2024Rik Mayall: Panglobal Phenomenon review
Enjoyable look behind the creative curtain as the late great Young One riffs and jams with his biographer.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th May 2024Unheard 'Rik Mayall, Panglobal Phenomenon' coming to Radio 4
Radio 4 is to celebrate Rik Mayall in a new show featuring previously unheard audio of the comic legend writing, joking and creating a new character. Set to air ahead of the 10-year anniversary of his death, Archive On 4: Rik Mayall, Panglobal Phenomenon, is assembled from 114 hours of recordings with his collaborator Max Kinnings.
British Comedy Guide, 10th May 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 2024Rik Mayall comedy festival planned for Droitwich
The Worcestershire town of Droitwich is planning to launch a comedy festival in 2025, to honour former resident Rik Mayall.
British Comedy Guide, 18th 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 2024