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Filthy Rich & Catflap. Image shows left to right: Ralph Filthy (Nigel Planer), Eddie Catflap (Adrian Edmondson), Richie Rich (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC
Filthy Rich & Catflap

Filthy Rich & Catflap

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1987
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Following the misadventures of never-was-been Richie Rich, his drunken minder Eddie Catflap, and agent Ralph Filthy as they strive to get him on TV. Stars Nigel Planer, Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson.

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Series 1, Episode 6

After their TV-am exposure, Richie and Eddie are instructed at trial to find employment outside of showbusiness. Ralph, meanwhile, is sentenced to death!

Notes

This episode is sometimes listed as Smear Campaign.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 11th February 1987
Time
9:25pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
35 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nigel Planer Ralph Filthy
Rik Mayall Richie Rich
Adrian Edmondson Eddie Catflap
Guest cast
John Bird John Bird
John Wells Judge
Gareth Milne Bill the Editor
Michael Redfern Prison Officer
Midge Ure Self
Writing team
Ben Elton Writer
Rik Mayall Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Ed Bye Director
Paul Jackson Director
Paul Jackson Producer
Ed Wooden Editor
Mel Bibby Production Designer
Peter Brewis Composer

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