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Summary
One of the programmes that brought 'alternative' comedy to British television screens, complete with rambling plots, 'comic asides' and 'musical interludes'. It concerns the daily life and 'adventures' of a group of students living in a sleazy house.
Rick (Rik Mayall) is a fanatical disciple of Cliff Richard, eager to protest his lack of virginity at every opportunity.
Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson) is a total nutter, hell bent on bringing about maximum mayhem and destruction.
Neil (Nigel Planer) is a hippy type who does most of the cooking (mainly with lentils) and cleaning (what there is of it).
Mike (Christopher Ryan) is a smoothie, totally out of step with the rest of the no-hope loonies in the house.
Alexei Sayle appears as various members of the Balowski family and contributes a variety of short 'asides' during episodes.
Cast List
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Rik Mayall
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Rick
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Adrian Edmondson
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Vyvyan
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Nigel Planer
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Neil
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Christopher Ryan
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Mike
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Alexei Sayle
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Balowski
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Production Details
Written by:
Ben Elton, Rik Mayall, Lise Mayer
Directed by:
Paul Jackson, Geoff Posner
Produced by:
Paul Jackson
2 series, 12 episodes
Transmitted: 1982; 1984
TV Channel: BBC2
BBC Television
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