All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Mayall s performances won him a best comedy performer award at that years british comedy awards, and a second series of three was broadcast in early 1995. In this same month, mayall played the voice of roys dad and recorded five episodes of animation. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rik mayall simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was a british comedian and actor and writer of comedy.
The book was written by chris wade and released by wisdom twins books. Bad news tour 1983in this spinal tapesque rockumentary, fifth rate heavy metal band bad news set out on their biggest tour to date. The constant resurgence of rachmaninovs 2nd piano concerto adds a subtly to the film. Dancing queen is a 1993 british romantic comedy film starring rik mayall and helena bonham carter. Rik mayall, one of the first and foremost alternative comedians in the uk, was born in a village called matching tye, just outside harlow in. There are 6 plays in all 2 series of 3 from 1993 and 1995, with a short summary of each one on the dvd cover. High quality rik mayall inspired canvas prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. In 1993, he appeared in rik mayall presents, six individual comedy dramas micky. A double offering of heavy metal madness from the comic strip featuring. With adrian edmondson, rik mayall, peter richardson and nigel planer. Publication date 20090502 topics rik mayall language english. He also starred in the movies drop dead fred 1991 and guest house paradiso 1999. Rik mayall fans rik mayall presents dirty old town. But when he hears a false rumor that his show will be axed to make way for a new one, which will be hosted by young.
Adult humour and strong language this episode is subtitled 33 mins. We are deeply saddened to announce the death of rik mayall, who passed away this morning. Rik mayall presents starring rik mayall and helena bonham carter. Settle down, brush your teeth, do whatever it is you do at this time of night. Dancing queen, rik mayall presents dancing queen 1993. Rik mayall, eleanor bron, peter capaldi, helena bonham carter, martin clunes, saffron burrows, frances barber, michael kitchen, sean mcginley, nick hancock, nick hamm, paul unwin, simon cellan jones, rik mayall presents complete series 2dvd set micky love briefest encounter dancing queen, rik mayall. A double offering of heavy metal madness from the comic stripfeaturing. He was known for his comedy partnership with ade edmondson, his overthetop, energetic portrayal of characters, and as a pioneer of alternative comedy in the early 1980s. It follows the misfortune of neil mayall, a bridegroom trying to get back to his bride with the help of his newfound friend pandorajulie bonham carter the stripper. Rik mayall, one of the first and foremost alternative comedians in the uk, was born in a village called matching tye, just. Not available to download from bbc store, our friends at rik mayall. With rik mayall, helena bonham carter, serena gordon, dorothy tutin. Enjoy rik as micky love, an ageing television host and host of the highly rated show family values. Rik mayall was due to have played peeves the poltergeist in the harry potter movies but was cut from the.
He starred in many sitcoms, including the young ones, blackadder, filthy rich and catflap, the new statesman and bottom. Rik mayall press association via ap images the comedian and actor rik mayall has died, aged 56. No score yet, dancing queen, rik mayall presents dancing queen, actor. A series of self contained tv films starring performers from londons comic strip comedy club and their friends.
Richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was an english comedian, writer and actor. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series rik mayall presents. Perhaps their most memorable appearance was when they were invited to play at the monsters of rock festival at castle donington in 1986. With rik mayall, nick hancock, jennifer ehle, alan cumming. Mickey love is an aging television quiz show host who after climbing his way back to the top since conquering alcoholism, has hosted the highly rated family values for over ten years. One of three hour long dramas that rik mayall did for itv in the. First broadcast on itv on the 20th may 1993, look out for the familiar faces of, jennifer ehle. In september 2010, an audio book, narrated by mayall, cutey and the sofaguard was released by digital download. He also won an emmy award in 1997 for the willows in winter 1995. Fan channel dedicated to the one and only rik mayall and sometimes ade.
No single figure better personified the explosive arrival of alternative comedy in the late 70s and early 80s than rik mayall. Dancing queen concerns neil who is at his batchelor party. Find highquality rik mayall stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Wrapped into chapters of insight, exclusive interviews and accounts mixed with comedy, anecdotes and anarchy, mark searby presents rik mayall. Rik mayall fans the young ones oil picking rooms and. A feature of the bands onstage antics that day, omitted from the final. Performed at the reading festival in england with his spoof rock band bad news in 1987.
Rik mayall was cut from harry potter movie the independent. Noted for a high sense of parody of previous films, literature, and generally everyone in sight. Showcasing the talent and versatility of its star rik mayall the young ones, the comic strip presents, bottom, rik mayall presents comprises six episodes of dark humour spread over two series, where he plays such diverse roles as a paranoid tv show host, an uncontrollable liar who pretends to be a gangster and a man on a date who is trapped in a cycle of escalating comic violence. He was known for his comedy partnership with adrian edmondson, his overthetop, energetic portrayal of characters, and as a pioneer of alternative comedy in the early 1980s. Bad news recorded at monsters of rock 1986 youtube. Written by rik mayall and john nicholson producer steven canny bedside tales.
His manager confirmed the news earlier today, telling bbc news. Rik mayall fans the young ones bored tv time facebook. Bad news tour 1983 in this spinal tapesque rockumentary, fifth rate heavy metal band. Rik mayall s bedside tales s01 e04 jimmys bangkok coffee download. This performance was the centre piece of a second followup comic strip episode, more bad news, broadcast again by channel 4 in 1988. Met future comedy partner ade edmondson at college. Rik mayall celebrity profile check out the latest rik mayall photo gallery. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor. Adrian edmondson, rik mayall, nigel planer, peter richardson, dawn french and jennifer saunders. Richard michael rik mayall born 7 march 1958 died 9 june 2014 was an english comedian, writer and actor. It demonstrates that rik mayall was a skilled actor in different roles and not just the zany slapstick comedian that much of his work tends to become. Independent art hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames.
In 1993, he appeared in rik mayall presents, six individual comedy dramas micky love briefest encounter. Rik mayall suffered an acute cardiac event, following a morning run his wife said. One of three hour long dramas that rik mayall did for itv in the summer of 1993. Rik mayall, eleanor bron, peter capaldi, helena bonham carter, martin clunes, saffron burrows, frances barber, michael kitchen, sean mcginley, nick hancock, nick hamm, paul unwin. Rik mayall s bedside tales s01 e03 the 22nd of may download. As mayall evolved over the years, his acting, his intellect, his manic, intriguing character and his genius became a thing of interest, inspiration and celebration. Cutey and the sofaguard was released by digital download. Richard michael mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was an english comedian, actor and.