The Young Ones
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 1982 - 1984
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Hippy Neil, nerdy Cliff Richard-obsessed Rick, psychopathic punk Vyvyan and smooth Mike share a squalid and collapsing student house together. Stars Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer, Christopher Ryan and Alexei Sayle
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Series 1, Episode 2 - Oil
Having moved to a new house by the Balowskis, Mike discovers oil in the basement whilst disposing of a body. In order to exploit this potentially lucrative source of wealth, Mike appoints himself dictator.
Notes
This episode features a guest performance from Radical Posture.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 16th November 1982
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Rik Mayall | Rick |
| Adrian Edmondson (as Ade Edmondson) | Vyvyan |
| Nigel Planer | Neil |
| Christopher Ryan | Mike |
| Alexei Sayle | Balowski Family |
| Tony Allef | Saudi |
| Robbie Coltrane | Slobber |
| Barrie Cookson (as Barry Cookson) | 2nd Man on Raft |
| Mark Ezra | Saudi King |
| Ronnie Golden | Buddy Holly |
| Terry Medlicott | Genie |
| Patrick Newell | 1st Man on Raft |
| David Rhule | Dancer |
| Ben Elton | Writer |
| Rik Mayall | Writer |
| Lise Mayer | Writer |
| Alexei Sayle | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Paul Jackson | Director |
| Paul Jackson | Producer |
| Graham Hutchings | Editor |
| Ed Wooden | Editor |
| Graeme Story | Production Designer |
| Peter Brewis | Composer |