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2. The Reunion and Bedside Tales

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John Lloyd explores more of the radio work of Rik Mayall to reveal a remarkable and eclectic mix of programmes and archives.

John Lloyd explores more of the fascinating radio contributions of actor and comedian Rik Mayall to reveal a remarkable and eclectic mix of programmes and archives.

Rik 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 comedy. But he also made many captivating contributions to radio which are often overlooked.

This is the last of a two-part tribute made in 2018 - the year Mayall would have celebrated his 60th birthday.

Producer John is joined by Steven Canny, the producer of β€˜Rik Mayall’s Bedside Tales’.

Featuring:

* β€˜THE REUNION’ [ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 - 2018]

* β€˜RIK MAYALL'S BEDSIDE TALES': [ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 - 2009]

Producer: Stephen Garner

Made for ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in December 2018.

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