Rik Mayall: Last News

Young Ones co-star during a one-off TV special celebrating the sitcom Bottom, which the pair created in 1991.Edmondson said “it’s very weird being in a world without” Mayall, who died aged 56 in June 2014 after suffering a sudden heart attack. He added: “It’s weird thinking that he didn’t know anything about Brexit, didn’t know about Covid.”The comedian and actor then went on to confess that he was not on the best of terms with Mayall at the time of his death.“I mean, our relationship was strained towards the end,” Edmondson said: “And when I do things like this, and I remember the absolute joy of sitting in that little office in Richmond opposite the Hole in the wall pub, it was absolute, you know, the distilled joy – the most joy I’ve ever had in my life, I think.”He continued: “Making each other laugh, Properly laugh.

It’s the mid-1980s, and a desperate lover or concerned friend has arranged sheets of A4 paper to spell out ‘ROB PHONE ME’ across a south Manchester tower.

Helen Lederer, known for her distinctive lopsided grin and large, inquisitive blue eyes, has admitted to cheating on Harry Enfield before being cast as a sex worker.

Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmonson’s sitcom Bottom will be airing on television for the first time.Bottom, which ran for three seasons on BBC Two from 1991 to 1995, followed the lives of two unemployed, crude flatmates living in London.Known for its nihilistic and slapstick comedy, Bottom was developed as an extension of their characters in previous sitcoms The Young Ones and Filthy Rich & Catflap.Now, two episodes from the second season of the comedy show will be aired on Gold, but as extended edits, with some extra footage being aired on television for the first time.The two episodes, titled Holy and Digger will air on Friday April 19, running in a double bill from 9pm. Each episode will have a 50-minute time slot to allow for advert breaks.The extended version of Holy (34 minutes 41 seconds) was actually included on the previous series two DVD release, but the cut scenes from Digger have never been released as part of the whole episode.The longer version of Digger contains about five minutes and 40 seconds of extra footage, while Holy will be extended by approximately three minutes and 10 seconds.

Jeremy Clarkson makes savage swipe at Meghan in tribute to the QueenFans may also remember Gwyneth for starring in Channel 4 comedy show Man Down.Her other television work includes appearances in; Heartbeat, A Touch of Frost, Holby City, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates and Father Brown.Tributes have flooded in for the late actress on social media.Patricia Hidalgo, director of BBC Children's and Educatio said: "We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Gwyneth Powell."Her famous portrayal of Mrs McClusky is one that will be fondly remembered by all those that grew up watching Grange Hill."Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time."Elliot Gonzalez added: "Sad news about Gwyneth Powell who has died at the age of 76."She played headmistress Mrs McCluskey in Grange Hill, Dan’s mum in Man Down and a number of other roles. Reunited now with Rik Mayall."Meghan's 'overplaying her hand' after leaving royals says US star [REVEALED]Alan Sugar reacts to 'rubbish' King Charles III claim about Meghan [REACTION]Rita Ora leaves little to the imagination in sparkly silver bodysuit [PICTURED]Mick wrote: "Very sad news about Gwyneth Powell."Like many others I grew up watching her in Grange Hill, but her role as Dan’s mother in Man Down was absolutely fantastic.

A loved and lost TV show that was a staple on 80s British TV saw Madonna perform at Manchester's iconic Hacienda nightclub.

honorary graduate at the University of Exeter yesterday (June 21) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to society. Which got us thinking, are there any other big name celebrities who have also achieved this award from the city's university?There are a number of well-known alumni's who attended the university including Harry Potter author JK Rowling, Zara Tindall and Dr Alex George. But what about those who have received an honorary award?Well, it turns out there are quite a few.

"I took myself very seriously in those days and because I was always on my own, I would just turn up and try to do the job.“I’d already connected with Rik before, off screen, from Edinburgh," she went on."So I knew him in that way, so it was a case of just being professional."Helen joked: "I didn’t think, ‘Oh, lucky me, I’ve got a sex scene,’ because I’d already had that!"Rik sadly died at his home in Richmond, following a sudden heart-attack after going out for a jog.He left behind his wife Barbara Robbin and their three children, and Helen stressed that their flirtation was very much in the past.Despite their romance being only brief, the Absolutely Fabulous actress credited him for never trying to hide their past on set.“What I loved

The Young Ones was one of the best loved sitcoms of the 80s and it featured some performers that would go on to be household names and huge stars in their own rights.