Rik Mayall on Radio
Producer John Lloyd combs the archives to uncover the fascinating radio contributions of comedian Rik Mayall.
John Lloyd explores the fascinating radio contributions of the actor and comedian Rik Mayall to reveal a remarkable and eclectic mix of programmes and archives.
Rik Mayall, was one of the first and foremost alternative comedians in the UK, best known for his work on TV's The Young Ones, Bottom and The New Statesmen which all had tremendous impact on British situation comedy.
However whilst enjoying tremendous success on television Mayall made many captivating contributions to radio which are often overlooked.
Made in the year Mayall would have celebrated his 60th birthday, broadcaster and producer John Lloyd introduces highlights from his radio years along with illuminating new interviews from some of the people closest to him.
Featured archive includes:
* Higher Education (2000). Mayall stars in the Lloyd Peters drama.
* The Reunion (2018) An edited version of the programme as Sue MacGregor reunites five people who made their names in the ground-breaking TV comedy The Young Ones.
* Bedside Tales: May 22nd. (2009) A classic episode of Rik's series co-written with John Nicholson
Charting Mayall's career through radio we also hear illuminating and rare footage of interviews along with extracts from his readings and plays.
Producer: Stephen Garner
Made for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in December 2018.
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- Sat 22 Dec 2018 09:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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