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The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC
The Young Ones

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 6 - Flood

It's raining cats and dogs - literally. Unfortunately, there's no food in the house and whilst trying to busy themselves, none of the housemates notice London flooding around them...

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 14th December 1982
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Rik Mayall Rick
Adrian Edmondson (as Ade Edmondson) Vyvyan
Nigel Planer Neil
Christopher Ryan Mike
Alexei Sayle Balowski Family
Guest cast
Mark Arden 2nd Grave Digger
Mark Arden 1st Comic Strip Youth
Jim Barclay Policeman in Comic
Arnold Brown Prisoner
Ben Elton Radio DJ
Stephen Frost (as Steve Frost) 1st Grave Digger
Stephen Frost (as Steve Frost) 2nd Comic Strip Youth
Gareth Hale 1st Soldier
Justine Lord White Witch
Norman Pace 2nd Soldier
David Rappaport Shirley
Cindy Shelley Radio Interviewee
Peter Wear Witchfinder
Adrian Edmondson (as Ade Edmondson) 1st Alien Spotter
Rik Mayall 2nd Alien Spotter
Writing team
Ben Elton Writer
Rik Mayall Writer
Lise Mayer Writer
Alexei Sayle Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Paul Jackson Director
Paul Jackson Producer
Graham Hutchings Editor
Ed Wooden Editor
Graeme Story Production Designer
Peter Brewis Composer

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