Rik Mayall
(1958-2014), Comic actor and writerRichard Michael ('Rik') Mayall
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One of the first stars of the new wave of alternative comedy in the 1980s, Mayall's early appearances with Adrian Edmondson at the Comedy Store included extreme slapstick comedy stunts, such as setting fire to each other. He broke into television in A Kick up the Eighties (1981-1984), soon followed by The Young Ones (1982-85), which he co-wrote with Ben Elton and Lise Mayer, with additional material by Alexei Sayle. Other television appearances included Blackadder, The New Statesman, Filthy Rich & Catflap and Bottom. His film roles included Drop Dead Fred (1991) and Guest House Paradiso (1999).
by Alistair Morrison
toned bromide print, February 1991
NPG x36225
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