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21st December
Noel Coward’s Present Laughter
Rik is starring in Noel Coward’s Present Laughter at various theatres in the new year, details about the play and dates here. Thanks to the Aude Powell at the Brunskill Management Ltd for this info.
Tom and Vicky DVD’s
Rik’s Tom and Vicky show is now available on DVD, there’s Up, Up and Away and The Tree House.
Ben Elton’s High Society
Rik has recorded Ben’s book High Society which will be available soon. Thanks to The Rik Mayall Website for this info. You can hear Rik reading some of the book here. If you can’t find it on the website, just click on the following link - www.randomhousemedia.com/audio/highsoci.ram
Jack and the Beanstalk
Ade appears in Jack and the Beanstalk on Monday 23rd at 2pm on ITV2.
Santa’s Special Delivery
Rik’s Santa’s Special Delivery is on Tuesday 24th at 7am on BBC1.
The New Statesman
Rik’s The New Statesman is on the Paramount Comedy Channel, HASH is on Monday 23rd at 11pm, Speaking in Tongues is on Tuesday 24th at 11pm, Heil and Farewell is on Wednesday 25th at 11pm, A Bigger Splash is on Thursday 26th at 11pm and The Irresistible Rise of Alan B'Stard is on Monday 30th at 11pm.
Jellikins Christmas Special
Rik’s Jellikins are on GMTV (ITV2) on Wednesday 25th at 6.20am
Guest House Paradiso
Guest House Paradiso is on Channel 4 on Thursday 26th at 11:10pm and on S4C on Monday 30th at 10:30pm.
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
Rik’s ‘The Tale of Two Bad Mice and Johnny Town-Mouse’ is on Cbeebies on Friday 27th at 6:30am, 10:30am and 2.30pm.
Peter Cook: A Posthumorous Tribute
Rik and Ade star in a tribute show to Peter Cook on Saturday 28th at 10:30pm on Channel 4.
3rd November
Day Of The Sirens
Rik’s new film is to be released at the beginning of Summer 2003, not January as previously stated. Click here to see the film poster Many Thanks to Ray for this.
Oh Marbella!
Rik has completed filming another part in a film called ‘Oh Marbella!’, the release date is also Summer 2003. Click here to visit the official site
Believe Nothing DVD / Video
Believe Nothing was released on DVD and Video on the 23rd September, the DVD includes Outakes and interviews with the cast. Click here for details
Tribute to Peter Cook
Rik and Ade appeared in the Tribute to Peter Cook charity show back in September, it will be shown on TV over Christmas.
Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets
Is he or isn’t he ?! There are conflicting reports in the press as to whether Rik will be in the new Harry Potter movie as Peeves. The Premiere is tonight and the film is released worldwide on the 15th so I’m sure we’ll hear soon ...
New Photo’s Of Rik and Ade
There are some new photos of Rik and Ade over at the Rex Features website, click here to check them out.
25th August
Day Of The Sirens
Rik has completed filming his part in feature film called ‘Day Of The Sirens’. It is to be released in January, 2003. To find out more about Day of the Sirens click here.
The Young Ones - Series One DVD
The Young Ones Series One was released on DVD on the 5th August. Click here for details
The Very Best of Bottom DVD (R2)
The Very Best of Bottom was released on DVD on the 5th August. Click here for details.
Bottom
BBC Prime are showing Dough on Sunday 25th at 10:15pm and Finger on Thursday 29th at 9pm.
A Monkey’s Tale
Sky Premier 1 are showing Rik’s A Monkey’s Tale on Monday 26th at 5am.
Tales of Uplift and Moral Improvement
BBC Choice are showing Rik’s Tales of Uplift and Moral Improvement on Tuesday 27th at 11:45pm.
14th July
Believe Nothing Starts
Rik’s new series ‘Believe Nothing’ starts on ITV (UK) on Sunday at 10:05pm. There is also an official website for the series, with an episode guide and details of the three main stars - Believe Nothing.
Rik’s in trouble !
Rik has been criticised by various people and MP’s after appearing as Hitler in an anti Euro advert. In the three seconds he’s in the film he chants ‘Ein Volk! Ein Reich! Ein Euro!’ (‘One people! One Empire! One Euro!’). Here’s the link for the No Euro website where you can see the advert.
Bottom
BBC Prime are showing Parade on Sunday 14th at 10pm and Holy on Thursday 18th at 9pm.
Guest House Paradiso
Sky MovieMax 5 are showing Guest House Paradiso on Sunday 14th at 10:15pm.
A Monkey’s Tale
Sky Premier 1 are showing Rik’s A Monkey’s Tale on Tuesday 16th at 12:30pm
28th April
A Monkey’s Tale
Sky Premier 2 are showing Rik’s A Monkey’s Tale on Wednesday 1st May at 12:10pm and again on Thursday 2nd at 5:10am.
The Young Ones
BBC Prime are showing the episode Summer Holiday on Thursday 2nd at 10pm.
Classic Tales
Rik is narrating Robinson Crusoe on Classic Tales on Classic FM on Sunday 5th at 6pm.
22nd April
Free Tickets to the recording of Rik’s new show Believe Nothing
Standing Room Only are offering Rik fans free tickets to the filming of Rik’s new show ‘Believe Nothing’. It is being filmed at London’s Teddington Studios on the 23rd May, 30th May and 6th June. Either call them on 0208-870-0111 or e-mail them to request tickets, stating the shows name, recording date you want to go to, number of tickets you require, your full address and a daytime phone number.
10th March
Website Updates
I’ve created a new Yahoo! Group for fans to subscribe to, once you have joined you’ll get e-mails letting you know this site has been updated and you can have discussions with other fans on anything to do with Rik and Ade. To subscribe click here.
The Very Best of Bottom DVD (R2)
BBC are to release a new DVD on the best of Bottom, it has the episodes Smells, Accident, Digger, Holy (The Complete Episode) and Hole. More details on release dates when they’re available.
Eye Of The Needle DVD
Rik’s Eye of the Needle has been released on DVD. Order here from Amazon.com (R1) or Blackstar (R2)
The Beatrix Potter DVD
A new collection of Beatrix Potter stories was released on DVD on the 18th March. Rik was on The World Of Peter Rabbit and Friends and The Tale of Two Bad Mice and Johnny Town-Mouse. Order from Blackstar here
The Canterville Ghost DVD
Rik’s The Canterville Ghost has been released on DVD R1. Order from Amazon.com here
Watership Down - Volumes 1 and 2
Rik’s Watership Down is being released on video on the 6th May. Pre-Order Here
A Monkey’s Tale
Sky Premier 2 are showing Rik’s A Monkey’s Tale on Tuesday 9th at 8:20am and at 3:25pm and on Friday 12th at 7:15am and at 3:10pm.
The Young Ones
BBC Prime are showing the episode Nasty on Thursday 11th at 10pm and again on Sunday 14th at 11pm.
10th March
Alone In The Dark
The Sun has reported that Rik is to star in the new British Horror Movie, Alone In The Dark. The film will also star Jason Donovan and will be released at the end of the year.
Guest House Paradiso
Sky MovieMax 1 are showing Guest House Paradiso on Sunday 10th at 9.30pm.
The Young Ones
BBC Prime are showing the episode Bomb on Sunday 10th at 10pm and Interesting on Thursday 14th at 9pm.
A Monkey’s Tale
Sky Premier 3 are showing Rik’s A Monkey’s Tale on Friday 15th at 1pm.
9th February
Merlin The Return
Rik’s Merlin The Return is finally going to be released on DVD and Video on the Monday 11th..
Bottom on DVD?
Bottom fan Paul posted a message on the messageboard saying he’d heard that the BBC are going to release Bottom on DVD in June. I’ll add more details when they’re available.
Website News
New Articles page added to site, links to various articles on Rik and/or Ade. Three more wallpapers added to the downloads page.
Bottom
UK Gold are showing various Break on Monday 11th at 10:20pm and Dough at 11pm.
The Wind In The Willows
The Cartoon Network are showing Rik’s The Wind In The Willows on Tuesday 12th at 2pm.
The New Statesman
Granada Plus are showing the episode Profit Of Boom on Tuesday 12th at 10pm.
Guest House Paradiso
Sky MovieMax 2 are showing Guest House Paradiso on Thursday 14th at 9pm.
The Young Ones
BBC Prime are showing the episode Demolition on Thursday 14th at 9pm and UK Gold are showing the episode Sick at 11pm.
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