British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC
Bottom

Bottom

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1991 - 1995
  • 18 episodes (3 series)

Richie Richard and Eddie Hitler are a pair of disgusting, anti-social and regularly violent losers who share a grubby flat in Hammersmith. Stars Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson.

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Image shows left to right: Jason Donovan, Ed Bye

Ed Bye on directing, part 2

In the second part of our interview, legendary director Ed Bye explains what a week in production looks like and describes his working process.

Ed Bye

Ed Bye on directing, part 1

The legendary director talks to us about making comedy.

Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom's Up: Looking back at Bottom

Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson's scatological sitcom ran for three series from 1991 to 1995, winning legions of fans. We take a look back at the slapstick classic.

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