This house will become a shrine, and punks and skins and rastas will all gather round and hold their hands in sorrow for their fallen leader. And all the grown-ups will say: "But why are the kids crying?" And the kids will say: "Haven't you heard? Rik is dead! The People's Poet is dead!"

@sillysod33

6 жыл бұрын

piper scout But we still have his poems!

@philbright7389

5 жыл бұрын

Don't look at me. I'm irrelevant.

@showbizsam4440

3 жыл бұрын

I've just been round me neighbour's house to borrow a drill

@redpillnibbler4423

3 жыл бұрын

I refuse to believe he’s gone 😇

@LowOn3nergy

2 жыл бұрын

@@philbright7389 nice reference😌

One of the funniest performers of all time, just sheer chaos personified. And the balls on him to do a stand-up bit where he shouts angrily at anyone who laughs at his jokes. Can't even fathom what a gamble that is for a comedian. You have to be *so good* to be this hostile towards your audience and have them love it.

@Gerbilsftw

21 күн бұрын

Was thinking this myself! Plus, the whole skit only takes off if Rik gets that momentum from the audience, which is such a risk especially with a more artsy performance. He was in a league of his own. Stewart Lee as well, since he does this too.

The only man in the world who makes the word "knob" sound fucking hilarious LEGEND

When I answer everything with "Ask Vanessa Regrave" and do it for so many years I forget where I got it from and googled "I don't know, ask Vanessa Redgrave"

I first saw Rik in the Young Ones. I never suspected then that he was such a handsome man.

@CarlySmith001

27 күн бұрын

Same here

RIP the People's poet :(

@oodelallyoodelallygollywha1878

10 жыл бұрын

Programs4You It's very sad but "How can Rick be dead when we still have his poems?"

"near ter the theater" Worth the price of admission right there. (RIP Rik)

I am 50 years old and I followed Rik's career from start to finish. Rik was one of the funniest people I have ever seen on television. A total legend. Rest in peace Rik.

@thegoodstuff6130

7 жыл бұрын

And more true words have never been spoken, I had always wanted to meet him and Ade so much. It was upsetting to know that dream wont ever happen.

@00RockyAngel00

5 жыл бұрын

That black and white film in which he played the angry guy who painted the lawn black before a party, and threw that other guy's bongos out the window was funny. I forget the name of the show.

@sundaypeople5791

5 ай бұрын

​@@00RockyAngel00 Curious now as I can't remember any b/w movie including Rik! What else do you remember? At the moment it doesn't really make sense, but would be fantastic to discover anything new!❤❤❤

@00RockyAngel00

5 ай бұрын

@@sundaypeople5791 Wasn't a movie, more like a short film, and it was on that show that was on after "The Young Ones" sometimes. Every time, it was a different Rik Mayall/Adrian Edmonson thing. One time it was the Bad News documentary. another time a film was set in a roadside diner. Nigel Planer played a drunk scam artist who was travelling with some women, and Adrian Edmonson played an escaped convict character who said "Trouble" when someone asked him his sign, and Nigel started calling him that. In this B&W film Rik played the character I described, Nigel, in glasses, a suit & tie, and either a blonde or white wig or his hair dyed, played somebody's agent. When someone asked him what he did for So-and-so (don't remember the name), he said "As little as possible."

"He was so beautiful your eyes hurt" - Ruby Wax

@Plethorality

4 жыл бұрын

True.

@2lefThumbs

3 жыл бұрын

True, but he managed to transform into Kevin Turvey:) Skillz

What a loss to the world.

@mattiemclean9882

4 жыл бұрын

how is it a loss when he gave us so much?

@Echo126_

3 жыл бұрын

Mattie Mclean I bet he had a lot more left to give, a lot more great jokes left in him. He actually died midway through one of my favourite comedy series, Man Down, and it just wasn’t the same without him In the rest of it.

The people’s poet. Legend.

He just oozes charisma, still got that angry punk thing here.

"Neil! Your bedrooms is on fire"... My name is Neil and this quote has followed me all of my freaking life!! (and I don't mind one bit) R.I.P the Young One...

@GIBBO4182

2 жыл бұрын

Really? I thought it would’ve been “Neil, Neil…orange peel” 🍊

@RatelHBadger

Жыл бұрын

When did you convert your bedroom into a roller disco?

@SamuelBlack84

Жыл бұрын

"Do you dig graves?'

@RatelHBadger

Жыл бұрын

@@SamuelBlack84 yeah man, they're alright

We watched this in English class today and it was so emotional.

Rik Mayall was so unique and original, people forget just how different this style was to what was going on at the time, not only was his work fantastic, but he inspired so many other writers and comedians. The legends lives on!

...Bloody hell he's gorgeous here! I mean, I've always thought he's beautiful (still do), but here... just wow.

I cannot be the only one who wonders whether Rik ever did meet Vanessa Redgrave and then therefore, did know her, and got to ask her😎🤷🏼‍♀️

If all people remember him for was the slaptick roles, then that's fine but he was so much more than that. Astonishingly intelligent fellow and warm as hell!

Drop Dead Fred was my favorite childhood movie. I just watched it with my 12 year old. He loved it too. I looked up who Drop Dead Fred was because I always loved him so much and found Rik. Sad to hear he passed two years ago. Sorry I never knew more of him until now. He certainly impacted my life. I wanted to have him DDF in my life when I was young. Traumatic childhood and all that. He was a treasure.

@rayburns5287

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you ever caught his series later in his career Alan Bastard but it was a great parody of a British politicians arrogance, superiority,sexism etc .

My hero rip I love you

“Whenever I’m near ta the theatre ...” 😂🤣😂 pure poetry!

"sss ss probably a waste of time." Nailed it, absolute perfection.

Absolute comedy genius. And also one of the best "straight" actors of his generation from the UK. When Rik and Ade got together on a stage, or even in an interview, you were guaranteed absolute comedy gold. One of the extremely rare instances that I actually had tears in my eyes when I heard of a celebrity dying. In fact it only ever happened to me once other than with Rik, and that was with Steve Irwin, the naturalist, who was just a bloody great bloke, a fantastic educational documentary host, and a whole lot of fun to watch. I imagine the next time I tear up at the death of a celebrity it will either be Ade Edmonson or Billy Connolly.

The kids will never forget you Rick.

@leahsimmons3107

8 жыл бұрын

especially me I am probably one of his youngest fans 😜 im only 13 lol

@stanjones6659

8 жыл бұрын

The spirit of Rick lives on forever...

@galey1117

8 жыл бұрын

+Leah Simmons Im only 12 and I love him!

@TerracedMckenna

4 жыл бұрын

@@galey1117 lmao im 12 and your 4 years late

He is soo ridiculously adorable, I get butterflies :')

I heard the line “ near ta the theatre” when it originally aired in the 80’s. It stayed with all this time. I don’t think a week went by without me saying it to myself.

This hits a little too close to home as someone just starting out writing. He hits it spot on, and I think every person who thinks of themselves to be a poet should watch this, either to get a good laugh or to laugh at themselves, or most likely both.

3:25 I totally adore the way he pronounces Vanessa in this poem.

So young, Rik's like fetus years old here.

It wasn't me, it was the other 3.

@redpillnibbler4423

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 Hands up who likes me ?!?

this is hysterically funny every single time I watch it. His timing is PERFECT :.) His facial expressions are great too. He was a very clever guy apparently.

@hexonatapeloop

5 жыл бұрын

carfreelori a very good actor as well as comedy writer.

A great beautiful man! Miss him ❤️

RIP Greatest British Comedian

@johdwyer5273

6 жыл бұрын

henman09 Eddie Izzard?

I've seen other videos and some of "the young ones" but I think this 'poetry' performance is his absolute best stand up.

@SuddenReal

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's this recording, but I do know he once brought this routine, not at a comedy night, but a poetry night. Still had the crowd in stitches.

In this video Rik is very cute and his eyes are so beatuiful! He's one of the best comedians ever! He almost makes me proud to be English! Thanks for posting this! It's cracked me up!

Jesus christ he was gorgeous

I saw Wik and Ben Elton at the Roundhouse uni Theatre in Sydney in the late eighties, they were brilliant, sheer full on crazy diamond energy and wit and utterly pissy pants funny. Mayall was a genius basically. And Ben's not far behind. x

Rik Mayall was (barely) controlled insanity. He could make a rock laugh. You are sorely missed here. Rest in laughter.

Amazing actor he was...

Very early. I remember this. Seeing his style evolve was an absolute joy. RIP Rik. xxx

cant believe how young he looks there, and still just as funny!

I so wish you were still here Rik... always in my heart and my head and in my arm though ❤️

RIP. We have lost such a funny, talented guy too soon.

The bastard left us to deal with Covid all alone. We need your genius for acting/entertainment and your human qualities. Utter bastard! RIP Rik, you are indeed missed...

@redpillnibbler4423

3 жыл бұрын

I repeatedly watch all the Young Ones and Bottom episodes to keep me sane during the scamdemic 🥲😇🤣

Rik is a true genius... "THE PEOPLE'S POET" Pwoper good stuff!

Has aged better than some acts I laughed at even 5 years ago.

RIP Rik x

Wow what a loss. ..so young and handsome!

@laurencain7760

7 жыл бұрын

I agree !! 😘😭

When the comedic genius just started out, on his wonderful journey. 😁😁😁😁

I miss him

Gorgeous man.

Rik can't have gone! I just can't have it! He was going to do a version of Debaser by The Pixies with me when I got around to it....! If ever there is a ghost thing going on Rik must come back and cause proper poltergoost havoc! Way way too soon. RIP Rik. Forever loved by me and all my mates in the pub who owe you so much the proper hearty laughter you've given us. Love you man.x

I’m ten years old and find it weird I’m the only kid in my year who knows who this legend is

Proof that Stewie Griffin is a tribute to Rik Mayall. The man was a legend.

@chantalfinn6173

2 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this 2 years later, I was thinking the same

@TheMarcy000

Жыл бұрын

Is there any truth behind this?

@00RockyAngel00

5 ай бұрын

Never thought of it that way, but maybe. Very astute observation!

That was awesome, a lot of comics you see their earlier work when they haven't got all their gear together and its a bit sad but this was genius, it was confident and skillful, I loved it.

After all these years and I don't know how many times watching this video, I still laugh so hard my abs hurt whenever I watch it. Absolutely timeless and never gets old. A true comic genius.

First time and just "discovering" Mayall. I am so looking forward to the rest. Amazing intro.

@sundaypeople5791

Ай бұрын

You won't be disappointed. Wonder what you've discovered so far in these 9 months since then!❤

Rik Mayall is one of the most talented comedians out there. Brilliant improvisation. Brilliant career.

THIS ONE HURTS!! RIP...

God I miss him.

I love him and going to miss him so so much, so sad :-(

I miss him.

Sooo handsome!!! I am in love.

"BUT I DON'T KNOW WANESSA WEDGWAVE!" XD

Thank you so much for posting this.

This has always been my favourite :)

this one's going straight in my favorites sooo good!!

thank you so much for posting this rik is one of my idols him and ade always brighten up the darkest days

Undoubtedly one of the greatest so sad he is no longer with us the original people's poet and sex god from Droitwich rest in peace rik

RIP one of the funniest men ever to walk the earth.

He'll always be the people's poet to me.

Now you're making me feel old. I remember watching this at the time! Still hilarious XD

6 years rip x

And all the Punks and Skins and Rastas held hands and cried for there fallen leader, and the parents said but why are the kids crying? Coz Rik is dead the peoples poet is dead...RIP RIK gone to soon but never forgotten, a national treasure.thanks for all the big belly laughs we all loved you very much.

5 years ago today. Yeah i am shedding a tear today for the loss of my comedy hero! I miss you so much and so glad that i got to see you live. R.I.P Rik

the best! an envious admirer of Great Rick Myall from Spain!

God.... me and Rik Mayall were so cute 30 years ago.....sigh.

Awesome!!! Is it bad to say that I find him strangely attractive!! RIP Rik

@katelinfarns1553

10 жыл бұрын

Omg no, he is so hot in this!

@amyandrews775

10 жыл бұрын

Not at all, he was in his prime! I'm sure he had in that day and age, "fangirls!" :) I just thought he was really cute especially in this!

@Sarahw1971

9 жыл бұрын

He is though isn't he?

@AnnaBellaChannel

9 жыл бұрын

Rik was know at the time as a golden youth , a very big ×××× and a lots of girls. So please enjoy looking at him. He loves it!

@simonwhitaker8089

6 жыл бұрын

why strangely?

You were always Brilliant Rik Mayall Now you are a legend!

Still funny AF in ‘22

Gone but not forgotten! I saw him perform this in the comedy tent at Glastonberry festival many moons ago!

Rik will live on in all his magnificent glory in his stellar work. This man was so loved. So talented. And gone too soon.

What an awesome guy. Brilliant performance everytime. I dont think anyone will ever beat him.

Oh how I miss him 😄❤

"When I see the TUlips, the TUlips, the TUlips, I think of your TWO, YOUR TWO, YOUR TWO LIPS!!" 😄😄😄

Simply brilliant! The Young Ones changed everything in comedy.

Telling the audience to SHUT UP. Classic :D

@launganik

5 жыл бұрын

Total.

@josecarreteroseoane8031

4 жыл бұрын

0:38

@experi-mentalproductions5358

3 жыл бұрын

Something only Rik, John Cleese, and John Lennon can get away with...

Love you Rik & thanks for all the laughs & tears of laughter & joy!!! You're the best :)

Rik is awesome, I have a lot of his shows he did with Edmundson on DVD like Young Ones and Filthy Rich & CatFlap. I saw him perform when i went to London once, a cherished memory!

I'm french and i would say that this man is the symbol of english's sense of humour. What a pleasure everytime i can see thing like this! Young ones, Allo allo... I wish Frenchies could do the same :-) He's the only one that can say "shut up" this way! Please, send more videos of him!

Will be sadly sadly missed. Comics these days could learn a thing or two thousand of this guy. RIP people's poet.

I love Rik Mayall, man I watching him at 14. Bottom, the Young Ones- you can't beat it mate!

Brilliant!!!!!!! This is the funniest thing I've seen in ages!!!

I've got a great "Comic Strip Presents" cassette of this 'sketch', in which Rik is slightly less intense - he's more geeky, anticipating The Young Ones' version of Rik, but no less funny. A drunken heckler interrupts his performance, only for Rik to invite him to read his 'poetry'. Eventually, Alexei Sayle comes to Rik's rescue, telling the heckler to sit down so his chair can be "plugged in". Classic stuff.

This is the first time I saw Rik performing and I thought effing genius.

omg he is ahhmazing!!! i love how he stays so serious through the whole thing. most comedians laugh at their own jokes but he remained comp;etly serious.

Fantastic 😊

Omg rik is so cute...... I only just noticed

"how can the people's poet be dead when we still have his poems?"

So sad, loved his sense of humour, one of my favourite people. Will miss you Rick.

@JaredGriffiths2000

4 жыл бұрын

His name is spelled Rik.