We look back on some of his best roles, including scenestealing turns. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will. Rik mayalls funniest tv moments in clips the star of the young ones and bottom has died aged 56. Jun 09, 2014 richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was an english comedian, writer, actor and voiceover artist mayall was a pioneer of alternative comedy in the early 1980s. All those classic mayall expressions, mannerisms and voices are thrusted to the fore with such vigour that, as ever, you. Bbc television director danny cohen praised him as a truly brilliant comedian with a unique stage presence, whose fireball creativity and approach to sitcom had inspired a generation of comedy stars. From kevin turvey to lord flashheart, alan bstard to richard richie richard every time rik mayall stepped in front of camera one knew that all eyes would turn to him. Mayall formed a close partnership with ade edmondson while they were students at manchester university, and became a pioneer of alternative comedy in the 1980s. He played obnoxious, poetrywriting anarchist rick in the young ones with his friend adrian edmondson. The fwog pwince the twuth part 1 of 3 by kaye umansky told by rik mayall on cbbc jackanory dec 1992. Mayalls 15minute reading of the weatherman, filmed just before he died, had. Mayall starred in numerous cult classic sitcoms throughout his career, including the young ones, the comic strip presents. Rik mayall jackanory georges marvellous medicine, part 15.
Sit back, relax, have a cuppa and enjoy rik at his absolute storytelling best. Rik mayall auditioning actors for the parts of tony and cherie blair for his play the new statesman alan bstards extremely secret weapon, trafalgar studios, whitehall in. Rik mayall press association via ap images the comedian and actor rik mayall has died, aged 56. Comedy series showcasing the talents of rik mayall. So this is why rik mayall s peeves was cut from the harry. John mayall, obe is an english blues singer, guitarist, organist and songwriter, whose musical career spans over sixty years. Here rik is back doing what he was so good at being the storyteller. Rik mayall has 31 books on goodreads with 3014 ratings. John mayall, 69 years of age at the time of this recording, is at the very least irrepressible. Nearly 400,000 viewers watched the late rik mayalls last tv appearance on daves storytelling show crackanory. Jackanory is a bbc childrens television series which was originally broadcast between 1965 and 1996. What twisted, funny tales would it unleash upon the world. So tune into dave to watch such guests as rik mayall, dara obriain. Opening my very own twitter to stop another bastard from doing it.
He thinks nosepicking is funny and farting and all that. Sep 18, 2008 i remembered the way it came on with rik mayall on this chair with these legs like ostriches lol. The show was first transmitted on december 1965, and the first story was the fairytale caporushes read by lee montague. Jun 09, 2014 british comedian and actor rik mayall has died aged 56. The bluesbreakers lineup here has been with him since spinning coin, and includes. Jackanory jack and the beanstalk by rik mayall the legend. Im the rik mayalls biggest fan, to the extent of even loving filthy, rich and catflap im the only person ive ever met who liked this series, but bthbtc just doesnt work for me. There are also some on youtube, and some others available for download from another website. It was designed to stimulate an interest in reading. John mayall biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Jackanory continued to be broadcast until 1996, with around 3,500 episodes in its 30year run. Richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014. Jackanory rik mayall georgies marvellous medicine part 1 by tangerinesteve17.
Each episode of crackanory contains two 15minute tales and is a master class in storytelling, combining some of the uks best comedy writers. What a combination, rik mayall and roald dahl, does it get any better. John mayall born november 29, 1933 is a pioneering english blues singer, songwriter, guitarist, keyboard player and harmonica player. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. Rik mayall project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Top 10 viewed rik mayall youtube clips mayallonline.
He also won an emmy award in 1997 for the willows in winter 1995. John mayall is often referred to as the father of the british blues. Dec 07, 2017 on the topic of what mayall was like on set, oliver phelps, who played george weasley added, i was sitting next to rik mayall in a read through, and i remember he was cast to play peeves. So sad to hear he died today this will always be the best for me. Save money on clothes, holidays, days out, pregnancy and baby gear, homeware, garden furniture and more with exclusive deals. Richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was an english comedian, actor and writer.
Tv editor nicola methven who met rik a couple of times reflects on the life and work of the comic genius. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion learning. He also starred in the movies drop dead fred 1991 and guest house paradiso 1999. Jun 09, 2014 rik mayalls funniest tv moments in clips the star of the young ones and bottom has died aged 56.
We look back on some of his best roles, including scenestealing turns in blackadder, the new. Mayall died suddenly on 9 june 2014 at the age of 56. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive. Mayall grew up with two drama teachers for parents, and subsequently starred in some of their productions when he was a child. Rik mayall, one of the first and foremost alternative comedians in the uk, was born in a village. A cafe worker is violently jolted from her daytoday existence when offered the startling revelation that this world may be on the brink of destruction, revolution, or both. Here are all five parts of the classic jackanory, georges. Rik mayalls manic self gave us flashheart, alan bstard. Major british blues bandleader who, starting in london in 1963, featured some of the most successful rock musicians of the 60s and 70s. I know this has already been uploaded to youtube, but this is the. Rik mayall reads georges marvelous medicine 30 years. Spike milligan made this rather pithy statement some time.
Year st marys priory catholic infant and junior schools. Richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was an english comedian, writer, actor and voiceover artist mayall was a pioneer of alternative comedy in the early 1980s. Were devastated by the news that rik mayall has died. Dont do what i do in georges marvellous medicine because its a waste of poison.
To a blogstyle archive featuring interviews and articles by the pan global showbiz phenomanon that is the rik mayall. A fantastic performance by rik mayall on jackanory telling the story of georges marvellous medicine. His blend of rocketfuelled physical comedy, surrealism, subversive satire and pompous punk wit left a body of work that spanned four decades. Rik mayall reads georges marvelous medicine 30 years ago. Dec 07, 2012 richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014. He was one of the ultimate scene stealers, in a totally positive way. Jackanory rik mayall georgies marvellous medicine part 1 youtube. Richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was a british comedian and actor and writer of comedy. We all love a bit of bottom, and what more can you ask for than a collection of funniest bits ooher.
The fwog pwince the twuth, part 2 of 3 by kaye umansky told by rik mayall on cbbc jackanory, december 1992 january 1993. Apr 03, 2006 im the rik mayall s biggest fan, to the extent of even loving filthy, rich and catflap im the only person ive ever met who liked this series, but bthbtc just doesnt work for me. His manager confirmed the news earlier today, telling bbc news. Bluesbreakers with eric clapton was eric claptons first fully realized album as a blues guitarist more than that, it was a seminal blues album of the 1960s, perhaps the best british blues album ever cut, and the best lp ever recorded by john mayalls bluesbreakers. Imagine if jackanory was set free from its childish shackles. Books by rik mayall author of bigger than hitler better. A guide to rik mayall presents, the 1993 1995 itv tv sitcom. Rik mayalls manic self gave us flashheart, alan bstard, rick and richie richard. Imagine if jackanory was set free from its childish shackles and set loose on adults. Jackanory junior the last cowboys told by martin freeman duration. Late comedian rik mayall is set to make his final tv appearance next monthuktv in the promotional shot for tv show crackanory, rik is seen giving his wellremembered two finger salute to. So this is why rik mayalls peeves was cut from the harry.
Yes, there are funny parts now and again, but theyre often hiding amongst an onslaught of tedious nonsense. Dressed uncannily similarly to rik from the young ones albeit with better hair and a devilishly handsome smattering of light stubble, mayall serves up everything you could want. Rik mayall presents itv sitcom british comedy guide. Its hard to imagine a roald dahl story being read aloud without hearing rik mayall and his inimitable voice barking out the words. Rik mayalls most popular book is bigger than hitler better than christ. All the links to the articles are posted below and the articles are all posted in the categories of the year they were published. He and his many versions of the bluesbreakers have hit the road every year for decades, and the five years leading up to the release of stories offer a flurry of activity that hasnt been seen from him since the 1970s. Mayall formed a close partnership with ade edmondson while they were students at manchester university, and became a pioneer of alternative comedy in the 1980s mayall starred in numerous cult classic sitcoms throughout his career, including the young ones, the comic strip. Selfproclaimed panglobal phenomenon and sex god, richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was a british comedian, writer and actor who made a killing out of portraying complete and utter bastards mayall grew up with two drama teachers for parents, and subsequently starred in some of their productions when he was a child. Sep 25, 2014 nearly 400,000 viewers watched the late rik mayalls last tv appearance on daves storytelling show crackanory.
Edited by youtube user becksbolero17 in 2010, this was one of the fanmade rik mayall compilation clips widely shared on the news blogs in the wake of crap monday. Rik mayall interviews and articles archive the pan global. Selfproclaimed panglobal phenomenon and sex god, richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was a british comedian, writer and actor who made a killing out of portraying complete and utter bastards. We are deeply saddened to announce the death of rik mayall, who passed away this morning. Jan 06, 2017 its hard to imagine a roald dahl story being read aloud without hearing rik mayall and his inimitable voice barking out the words. Aug 09, 2014 late comedian rik mayall is set to make his final tv appearance next monthuktv in the promotional shot for tv show crackanory, rik is seen giving his wellremembered two finger salute to the camera. My favourite one was the little peasant one if you can remember it when at the end he took over horrid on sea and changed it to extremly lovely on sea. Rik mayall wikipedias rik mayall as translated by gramtrans. Rik mayalls last tv appearance draws 400,000 to daves. On the topic of what mayall was like on set, oliver phelps, who played george weasley added, i was sitting next to rik mayall in a read through, and i remember he was cast to play peeves. The comedy world is mourning the loss of one of its greats. Just watching some old show channel with lord flashheart, what a sad loss.
He starred in many sitcoms, including the young ones, blackadder, filthy rich and catflap, the new statesman and bottom. The fwog pwince the twuth part 1 of 3 by kaye umansky told by rik mayall on cbbc jackanory dec 1992 january 1993. Rik mayalls funniest tv moments in clips television. Mayall formed a close partnership with ade edmondson while they were students at manchester university, and was a pioneer of alternative comedy in the 1980s mayall starred in numerous cult classic sitcoms throughout his career, including the young ones, the comic strip presents.
He portrayed some of british comedys best characters on the screen. Jun 12, 2014 rik mayall auditioning actors for the parts of tony and cherie blair for his play the new statesman alan bstards extremely secret weapon, trafalgar studios, whitehall in london, 2006 1415. Crackanory series 2 episode guide british comedy guide. Grim tales presented by rik mayall the wolf and the seven little kids duration. 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. The pig, the bullocks, the sheep, the pony and the nannygoat. Rik mayall simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I remembered the way it came on with rik mayall on this.
Jun 09, 2014 rik mayalls manic self gave us flashheart, alan bstard, rick and richie richard. What a combination, rik mayall and roald dahl could it get any better. With steven macaulay, rik mayall, sean meyer, katrina nare. Standing midway between claptons stint with the yardbirds and the formation of cream, this album featured the new guitar hero. Its a safe bet that was never the intention after he was asked to read georges marvelous medicine on the bbcs jackanory television series, nor was rik mayall the kind of person wed expect to see on the show. Richard michael mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was an english comedian, actor and writer. No single figure better personified the explosive arrival of alternative comedy in the late 70s and early 80s than rik mayall. Joe and his new friends find englebert the enormous but hes not his usual ogrelike self. Rik mayall reads an updated twist on the traditional tale. The most entertaining aspect, of course, is seeing mayall at the peak of his mid80s powers. Jun 09, 2014 richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was an english comedian, actor and writer. The comedian and actor rik mayall has died, aged 56.
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