Archive On 4: Rik Mayall, Panglobal Phenomenon
- Radio factual
- BBC Radio 4
- 2024
- 1 episode
Special celebrating comic Rik Mayall a decade since his death, through unheard audio recordings. Also features Max Kinnings, Trevor Dolby, Helen Lederer, Peter Richardson, Rosie Mayall and more.
Press clippings
Rik 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 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 2024