Rik Mayall

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Richard Michael "Rik" Mayall (7 March 1958 – 9 June 2014) was an English comedian, writer and actor. He was known for his comedy partnership with Adrian Edmondson, his over-the-top, energetic portrayal of characters, and as a pioneer of alternative comedy in the early 1980s.

Most Popular Rik Mayall Trailers

Total trailers found: 94

Jesus Christ Superstar Trailer (2000)

16 October 2000

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar first exploded onto the West End stage in 1971 and it was clear that the musical world would never be the same again.

The Itch of the Golden Nit Trailer (2011)

28 June 2011

Eleven-year-old Beanie's bland life is changed for ever when he is sent on a mission. Armed only with laser lip-gloss and a pair of blend-in pants he has to save his parents from Evil Stella and return the Golden Nit to its rightful place at the heart of the sun, thereby saving the universe.

Eye of the Needle Trailer (1981)

24 July 1981

Great Britain, 1944, during World War II. Relentlessly pursued by several MI5 agents, Henry Faber the Needle, a ruthless German spy in possession of vital information about D-Day, takes refuge on Storm Island, an inhospitable, sparsely inhabited island off the coast of northern Scotland.

The Princess and the Goblin Trailer (1991)

03 June 1991

The story is about the Princess Irene and a young warrior boy named Curty. Irene must use her magic power to fight off goblins and save the kingdom.

Oh Marbella! Trailer (2003)

01 January 2003

Marbella, the original Costa del Sol paradise for the rich and famous and for those wishing they were.

Errors of the Human Body Trailer (2012)

23 September 2012

Canadian scientist, Dr Geoff Burton takes up a position at a new institute in wintry Dresden in order to contribute to their most important project—a human regeneration gene—that also has the potential to make something miraculous out of a personal tragedy that has haunted him for years.

An American Werewolf in London Trailer (1981)

21 August 1981

American tourists David and Jack are savaged by an unidentified vicious animal whilst hiking on the Yorkshire Moors.

Sindy The Fairy Princess Trailer (2006)

20 February 2006

Sindy awakens in a fairytale land where an evil wizard is attempting to overthrow the royal family in order to stop this Prince Hugo must find his true love and marry her within the next day and receive his mother and father, the king and Queens magical powers in order to stop the wizard taking over.

Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger Trailer (1986)

01 January 1986

The Dangerous Brothers was a stage and TV act by anarchic comedy duo Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson, performing respectively as "Richard Dangerous" and "Sir (or occasionally Lady) Adrian Dangerous".

Eldorado Trailer (2012)

30 January 2012

The Stranger, a tall striking creature dressed in white sets into motions a series of events whilst reciting the Edgar Allen Poe Poem "Eldorado", which will have an effect on those heading towards the mythical city.

Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis Trailer (1997)

16 January 1997

Marla Darland is blessed with the voice of an angel, a singing legend. But when her agent, Marty Starr, finds his agency in trouble, he concocts a sinister plot to bring up her record sales.

Shock Treatment Trailer (1981)

21 August 1981

Brad and Janet are now married and on the rocks. Ostensibly to fix their marriage, the couple goes on the game show 'Marriage Maze' with the eccentric Bert Schnick, who suggests Brad be imprisoned in the local mental hospital.

Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen Trailer (1993)

03 June 1993

Dancing Queen is a 1993 British romantic comedy film starring Rik Mayall and Helena Bonham Carter. It follows the misfortune of Neil (Mayall), a bridegroom trying to get back to his bride with the help of his newfound friend Pandora/Julie (Bonham Carter) the stripper.

Remember Me? Trailer (1997)

02 January 1997

A domestic farce exposes the eccentricities of a "typical" middle class, suburban family who find their lives thrown into a crisis with the unexpected arrival of one of the wife's old flames.

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments Trailer (2008)

16 October 2008

A countdown of the top 40 "Blackadder" moments chosen by cast and crew members, celebrity fans and 15 genuine Blackadders.

Private Enterprise Trailer (1986)

02 January 1986

Whilst delivering toilet rolls to a recording studio, small-time crook Keith pockets a demo tape by the newly disbanded group Toy Department, which he takes to a promoter, Brian.

Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One Trailer (1995)

29 January 1995

Rik Mayall plays an estate agent who takes on the identity of a dead gangster.

Valiant Trailer (2005)

25 March 2005

Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon Service, he immediately sets out for London.

The Willows in Winter Trailer (1996)

26 December 1996

Hailed as the "rightful heir" to "The Wind in the Willows", William Horwood's critically acclaimed sequel comes to magical life in this beautifully animated feature-length classic.

Little Noises Trailer (1992)

24 April 1992

A struggling writer steals poems written by his mute friend to achieve fame and fortune.

The Orchard End Murder Trailer (1981)

01 November 1981

Charthurst Green, Kent, 1966. Pauline Cox accompanies Mike Robins to a village cricket match in which he is playing, but becomes bored and wanders away.

The Strike Trailer (1988)

20 February 1988

Paul, a former miner, writes a hard-hitting screenplay about his own experiences of the 1984 miners' strike.

30 Years of Comic Strip Trailer (2012)

03 November 2012

In true Peter Richardson fashion, "30 Years Of Comic Strip" defies the conventional norms of a retrospective documentary.

Bottom: Exposed Trailer (2024)

18 April 2024

Adrian Edmondson gives a first-hand account of making the hit show "Bottom" with the late, great Rik Mayall.

Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book Trailer (2016)

04 September 2016

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth, film and television personalities take turns championing their favourite of Dahl's 10 best-selling children’s books, culminating in a nationwide vote.

Bottom Live: The Stage Show Trailer (1993)

27 September 1993

Richie buys an inflatable doll named Monica as his lover, and he tries to conceal it from Eddie. But it all goes terribly wrong when Richie accidentally super glues Monica to his groin, mistaking Eddie's super glue for Handcream.

Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town Trailer (1995)

05 February 1995

A tramp called Raymond finds his life changes radically when he gets his hands on a sought-after film script.

The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso' Trailer (1999)

15 November 1999

Go behind the scenes with the late, great Rik Mayall (Richie) and Ade Edmondson (Eddie) as they take us on a tour behind the scenes of Guest House Paradiso, the long-awaited movie based on the hit 90's BBC comedy 'Bottom'.

Carry On Columbus Trailer (1992)

02 October 1992

Christopher Columbus believes he can find an alternative route to the far East and persuades the King and Queen of Spain to finance his expedition.

Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 Tour Trailer (1995)

06 November 1995

Queen Elizabeth is attending a parade in Hammersmith and Richie and Eddie plans on inviting the Queen to join them for supper.

Bad News Trailer (1983)

24 January 1983

A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station where they argue about the cost of sausage and chips.

The Escape Trailer (2015)

30 April 2015

Julia has a good job and has two children with the caring Paul. But there are antidepressants in the kitchen drawer.

The Canterville Ghost Trailer (1997)

31 October 1997

'The Canterville Ghost' is one of the most popular choice for making a film in Oscar Wilde's works, and the original short story deserves the popularity.

Chaos and Cadavers Trailer (2003)

15 May 2003

Two young newlyweds, geeky Edward and innocent but alluring Samantha, turn up at a majestic and remote country house hotel for their honeymoon, which has been taken over by the high-spirited members of an Undertakers' Annual Convention.

Just for the Record Trailer (2010)

05 May 2010

A year after the collapse of a low-budget British rom-com, documentary maker Andy Wiseman sets out to find out what went wrong.

Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island Trailer (1997)

27 October 1997

Filmed during their sell-out 1997 tour, Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island features Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson at their comedic finest.

Summer School Trailer (1983)

31 January 1983

A motley band of suburbanites arrives at a summer school to simulate life in an Iron Age village. However, the village is right in the middle of a modern university campus which somewhat detracts from its air of authenticity.

The Rocky Horror Treatment Trailer (1981)

04 February 1981

A 1981 documentary looking at the Cult following of the Rocky Horror show and introducing the sequel "Shock Treatment".

Drop Dead Fred Trailer (1991)

19 April 1991

When Elizabeth returns to her mother's home after her marriage breaks up, she recreates her imaginary childhood friend, Fred, to escape from the trauma of losing her husband and her job.

Horse Opera Trailer (1993)

01 January 1993

Set in the badlands of the American west, where men were men and women got slapped a lot. Horse Opera is a strange journey through the mind of George, a minor clerk in the Tax office, and chairman of Nottingham cowboy society.

Sex Actually Trailer (2005)

28 December 2005

Colombian Luccio and his girlfriend Angie move into a respectable part of Berkshire, learning that Ron and Helen, the previous owners of their house, died mysteriously.

Dirty Movie Trailer (1984)

07 January 1984

Postman Bean is anxious to end his round early to catch a morning showing of 'The Sound of Muzak' at his local cinema.

More Bad News Trailer (1988)

27 February 1988

Four years after they were last the subject of a documentary, the heavy metal band Bad News get back together again for another film of their exploits, beginning with a reunion gig at the Flying Horse.

Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love Trailer (1993)

20 May 1993

Mickey Love is an aging television quiz show host who after climbing his way back to the top after conquering alcoholism has hosted the highly rated "Family Values" for over ten years.

ABBA - The Last Video Trailer (2004)

12 May 2004

ABBA - THE LAST VIDEO is the film about four hopeful musicians in search of a record contract. They pay a visit to the Big Record Company Boss and his oily assistant, performing one hit after the other, cheered on by their manager.

Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door Trailer (1982)

13 March 1982

A week in the life of Redditch investigative reporter Kevin Turvey. As you would expect, not a lot happens!

Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune Trailer (1995)

12 February 1995

Comedy thriller notable for the remarkably un-manic and restrained performance by Rik Mayall as single parent and part-time minicab driver Toby.

Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest Encounter Trailer (1993)

27 May 1993

Having just met at a party, Siobhan brings back Greg to her flat for what might be a night of of unbridled passion.

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy Trailer (2018)

26 May 2018

This documentary explores the legacy of one of the most notorious British sitcoms of all time. Launching alternative comedy onto our screens, the show made household names of its performers and writers and proved to be a huge influence, despite the BBC reportedly being baffled by what they'd commissioned back in 1982.

Me & My Goldfish Trailer (2008)

01 January 2008

Rik Mayall and his goldfish go to the pub and meet death when they return. Cut-out animated short.

Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour Trailer (2003)

24 November 2003

Eddie has locked himself away in the toilet and Richie finds he's been inventing gadgets and only to find himself joining Eddie on a adventure through time and space on-board Eddie's time machine "The Turdis" which is a toilet cubicle.

GLC: The Carnage Continues Trailer (1990)

05 February 1990

The Greater London Council fight to save the capital against the wicked Ice Maiden.

Merlin: The Return Trailer (2000)

22 December 2000

When Merlin cast a positive spell to protect the knights of the Round Table, he used ancient magic drawing on the power of Stonehenge, and the knights were put into a sort of suspended animation.

Kevin Turvey Investigates Trailer (1989)

16 October 1989

The Mad Kevin Turvey has been hired by the BBC to investigate things

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door Trailer (1988)

05 March 1988

A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit gang and an ax murderer - Mr. Jolly.

Bottom Mindless Violence Trailer (2004)

22 November 2004

The only word to describe the amazing duo of Rik Mayall and Adrian Edminson is genius. For the past 25 years they have provided us with some unforgettable programs that left us on the floor such as The Young Ones, The Dangerous Brothers and of course, Bottom.

Jake's Journey Trailer (1988)

01 January 1988

A normal teenager is transported to a Monty Pythonesque medieval fantasy land where an odd, adamant knight takes him on a quest.

Out Of My Head Trailer (1995)

08 July 1995

A teenager who's fed up with his uneventful life of social isolation decides to try drugs to get some excitement.

Four Men in a Car Trailer (1998)

12 April 1998

Four salesmen Alan, Ian, Steve and Tim are on their way to a conference where only one of them is guaranteed promotion.

The Thief and the Cobbler Trailer (1993)

23 September 1993

It is written among the limitless constellations of the celestial heavens, and in the depths of the emerald seas, and upon every grain of sand in the vast deserts, that the world which we see is an outward and visible dream, of an inward and invisible reality .