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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Brilliant bit of Young Ones trivia here - would love to see this cut scene.

Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Bottom: Gas exploded on to BBC2 35 years tonight so here’s our podcast episode on that BRILLIANT ep where Richie and Eddie managed to nearly kill and eat a Gas Man, blow up Mr Rottweiler’s kitchen and get a saucy glimpse of a raunchy love handle. iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Jesus usually people tell us we put too much “left leaning” views into the podcasts and book. You’re first dreary fuck to insinuate we’re right wingers. Fuck off.

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

“God, I love Sundays. Sunday papers, stroll in the park, church, and back home for a nice big joint of good old English beef. Strawberries and cream, a spot of tennis, and a smile in the heart of every true Englishman."

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Did you get the Sundays? In celebration of Bottom gusting on to our TV screens 35 years ago on 17th September, we wrote a piece for today’s Daily Express about the world’s greatest sitcom.

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Welcome me old Matey skip jock strap pal from the briney cockney rhyming bollocks x

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Young Ones director/producer Paul Jackson shared with us the story of Rik and Ade dropping through the ceiling on a bed, how he kept it hidden from the audience and the fact he tested the drop himself! Full interview here: youtu.be/anxCoVg07WE?...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

This week’s podcast ep is a special bonus - Paul Jackson’s Q&A following our recent Happy Families screening at the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Young Ones producer/director shared his perspective on how and why Peter Richardson ended up not playing Mike on The Young Ones - taken from our interview with him at The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival - full video here: youtu.be/anxCoVg07WE?...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Deleted? I remember this in the original?

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

When @floellabenjamin.bsky.social introduced Rik Mayall on stage to collect his honorary doctorate at Exeter University in 2008, she opened with four words: “He is very naughty.” Producer Paul Jackson revealed exactly why in our on-stage interview with him. Full vid here: youtu.be/anxCoVg07WE?...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

“Yes we’ve got it on video!” We filmed our interview with the brilliant Paul Jackson at the recent The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival - what a joy it was to hear the thoughts and insight of the man who put The Young Ones, Bottom and Red Dwarf on TV. Enjoy! youtu.be/anxCoVg07WE?...

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Paul Jackson - Live at The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

He literally got The Young Ones, Red Dwarf and Bottom on TV and gave Rik and Ade their TV big break - our brand-new ep is our live interview with legendary producer/director Paul Jackson at the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This week’s podcast episode is a round-up of our time at the recent The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival where we hosted three events, including a bumper on-stage interview with Young Ones producer/director Paul Jackson. That interview drops next week - on camera! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

This weeks podcast ep is all about The Young Ones bwwwwilliant charity single with Cliff Richard for Comic Relief, that sold gangbusters and that they performed at Utterly Utterly Live! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Having been made leader. Alan thanks photographers as he gears up to become PM on Monday. His first policy is “grinding the faces of the poor.”

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Hey, kids. It's doesn't matter what you are - Punks, Skins, Rastas, Mods, Rockers, Keith Chegwin even. Everybody everywhere; stop snogging and listen to me... this week’s ep is all about the best charity single ever - Cliff Richard and The Young Ones’ Livin’ Doll! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Whats that? DICK HEAD HIMSELF narrates the audiobook version of Talking Bottom: A Guide to The Cult Sitcom? This calls for some pints in half-pint glasses! www.audible.co.uk/pd/Talking-B...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

“English summertime, gets you right there doesn’t it? Have you ever seen such glorious sunshine?” “Close the curtains.” Hope you’re enjoying your Sunday fishfinger and have called the local Vicar a steaming great twat!

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

One of the best jokes in the whole show. So simple yet brilliant.

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

It was THE book of the 80’s! With the public hungry for more Young Ones, Ben, Lise and Rik treated over 800,000 lucky readers with a book that was both hilarious and a worthy follow-on to the show. This weeks ep is all about Bachelor Boys: The Young Ones book! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Talking Bottom t-shirts are availble in white or black (if you want them stained then you’ll have to soil them yourself). We’ve got various sizes - DM if you want one. Obviously for just cash, no sweets. And the only haggling we’ll do is upwards.

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Apart from The Office and Steptoe/Sandford and Son, UK comedies don’t have a great record of being remade in the U.S. - and The Young Ones remake “Oh No, Not Them” definitely lands in the “failed” category. Our review here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

“It’s as if someone hit their head, then tried to explain an episode of The Young Ones.” - Mat. “I cannot recommend anyone watches this.” - Ange. “Proper dogshit.” - Paul. Hear more of our thoughts on The Young Ones’ U.S. pilot episode “Oh No, Not Them” here! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Did you know there was an attempt to remake The Young Ones in the USA, with a pilot episode titled “Oh No, Not Them” shot in 1989, starring Nigel Planer as Neil, Rorschach from Watchmen, and various others? We watched it and it’s… well, find out here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Finally, Dick’s coming in your ears! The audiobook Talking Bottom: A Guide to the Cult Sitcom is OUT NOW, read by Bottom’s friendly pub landlord himself, Lee Cornes! Listen to it while doing heavy housework or having a wangle! www.audible.co.uk/pd/Talking-B...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The Guardian gave “Rik Mayall: Magnificent B’Stard” four stars - and you know they have good taste because they made Talking Bottom “podcast of the week” once. Our thoughts on the new doc and Rik’s immense legacy, here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

2/2 “I got through the paperback really quickly when we ran out of loo roll in the lavs. This version’s only useful to those who can’t read and anyone keen on that handsome bloke Lee Cornes, I s’pose. Anyway buy it now or I’ll set the dawgs on yer!” www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Bott...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

1/2 You asked and we delivered! Talking Bottom: A Guide to the Cult Sitcom is out now on audiobook, read by Bottom’s friendly pub landlord Dick Head - who said… www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Bott...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

audiobooks.co.uk

Talking Bottom - A Guide to the Cult Sitcom (Unabridged)

In 1991, a new comedy hit British screens and, at first glance, it was just another sofa-based sitcom. Soon, it became clear Bottom was a masterpiece. Mixing cartoon-style slapstick, knob gags and Bec...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

1/2 You asked and we delivered! Talking Bottom: A Guide to the Cult Sitcom is out now on audiobook, read by Bottom’s friendly pub landlord Dick Head - who said… www.audiobooks.co.uk/audiobook/ta...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

2/2 numerous colleagues and his family. Talking Bottom were given an early peek at this fantastic compendium which celebrates Rik’s career and gives an honest reflection of his life on and off screen. Our #podcast review here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... #rikmayall #skyoriginal

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

1/2 The brand new Rik Mayall Magnificent B’Stard documentary airs today (25 June) on @SkyTV, followed by ’Rik Mayall’s Sketches: Rare and Unseen’. Produced by @BohemiaFilmsUK, the documentary features interviews with Rik’s closest associates including #adeedmondson

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Did you know Lise Mayer, Rik Mayall and Ben Elton had to write an essay for the BBC that “explained” The Young Ones to Beeb bosses who didn’t understand the show? Lise joined us on our latest episode to read & discuss parts of it - including sections on “language” podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

2/2… reading exclusive extracts from the infamous essay that she and her fellow writers were forced to submit to the BBC to “explain” the show to corporation bigwigs! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Lise Mayer interview

Podcast Episode · Talking Bottom · 18 June · 1hr 21min

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

1/2 WHAT A RUDDY COUP! This week’s episode is an in-depth interview with Lise Mayer, the person who literally created and wrote The Young Ones alongside Rik Mayall and Ben Elton. Lise dives into so much behind the show, including… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Out come the lucky pants from being stood up against the wall… better scrape them off and bang the lumps out with a spoon.

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Bloody helllllll Eddie! Talking Bottom t-shirts only £20 plus p&p OR a bargain Father’s Day bundle of t-shirt, Lamb and Flag pub menu tea towel, Hammersmith Bugle classified ads tea towel, copy of the book Talking Bottom: A Guide to the Cult Sitcom and two TB bookmarks for £60 plus p&p. Lucky dad!

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

What begins with people being bored and ends with them crashing a bus over a cliff and going up in a fireball, having just robbed a bank? The final episode of The Young Ones, of course! Our deep dive into, here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

No, Gloria Hunniford, Bottom is not a “step backwards” after The New Statesman. You really should be on Channel 4!

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Doctor Who, come on out of the corner. I have fixed it! There’s no need to cancel now:

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

No more working for a week or twooooo… School’s out for… ever as the Young Ones embark on their summer hols and soon find themselves homeless, robbing a bank and on the run. Look out! CLIIIIFFFFFF! Our ep on “Summer Holiday” is out now! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Stuck for #FathersDaygift ideas? Treat the #Bottom fan in your life with our Lamb and Flag & Hammersmith Bugle Classifieds Ads tea towels and/or a Talking Bottom t-shirt. £20 each plus p&p. DM us to get yer hands on all the loot. Order NOW to guarantee post before 21st. Or else!

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Coming this Friday: It’s the end of The Young Ones! Goodbye to the Bachelor Boys! Look out! CLIIIIIIFFFF! Our podcast episode on “Summer Holiday” lands Friday. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The legend that is and shall ever be Dr The Rik Mayall: The Man, The Myth, The Legend.

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