Rik Mayall & Adrian Edmondson break character Reaction

[@FRGGL]

The clip is from the live show that toured the UK. Ade and Rik were brilliant together!

[@Renzsu]

Karl took a blind date to one of these, unfortunately she had a problem with 'er marrow, so he dumped her (cold hearted Manc bastard :p )

[@DPYROAXIS]

There was a lot of live tours when the series ended.

[@calumdeighton]

I always love watching these two guys. As classic as Red Dwarf is, these guys are in a league of there own. Like how Rik spells his name with a silent P (The Young Ones Reference)

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Awesome =]

[@TheTurnipKing]

Though, they DID often do the show in front of a studio audience, so

[@Tj-ot4jp]

I was there, it was the Mayflower Theatre Southampton an absolutely brilliant night.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

I bet that was awesome to see live =]

[@theresacrubaugh2095]

I'm so jealous! I only wish I could have been there!

[@justincross1104]

My home town

[@farr108]

I saw this stage show too. The ad libs were scripted because the same thing happened when I saw them, but it didn't make it any less wonderful. They were genius because they were so in tune with their audience. Rik was something special and I miss him so much.

[@stormduchess3128]

@@farr108 same thing when i saw them in Glasgow.

[@darrenmorroll6321]

I was lucky enough to see rik and Eddie live . Was one of the funniest nights of my life 👌🏻

[@bezdog1892]

Darren Morroll I’m very jealous

[@garytheplumber]

Me too, saw them at Bristol hippodrome twice, great memories.

[@skinsisagod]

I was lucky enough to see Bottom 3 live in Manchester, I came out with face ache, one of the funniest things I've ever seen, RIP Rik..xx

[@jamesbrennand9436]

You lucky bastard I would have loved to have seen these two magnificent and amazing talents on stage it would have been a great privilege

[@MD-1982]

This is one if the best character-breaks in Bottom history 😂😂😂😂 There's a girl SCREAMING with laughter gets me all the time!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@baylessnow]

"That was the best Reg Varney I've ever seen" refering to Rik saying "ooooo Miss Jones". Reg Varney was the main character in the 60's/70's sitcom called 'On The Buses' The "Miss Jones" line was used by Leonard Rossiter who played a landlord called Rigsby from the 70's sitcom 'Rising Damp'. Getting the shows and actors mixed up was the joke.

[@gregotuber]

Yes correct and Rising Damp is up there with the best of them all, AWR should check them out, great channel btw...

[@michaelthompson6885]

leonard rositter?

[@michaelthompson6885]

got it now.

[@gregotuber]

@@michaelthompson6885 Yes, Rising Damp. It's set in a bedsit. FYI in the UK a bedsit is one room in a townhouse that's been converted into individual living areas with shared bath and kitchen. Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter) is the landlord.

[@Land967]

I knew all of these things but I've been wondering for like 20 years why he said "Reg Varney" when I knew it was Rigsby!

[@rickb.4168]

These guys have been with me from my pre teens and I’m 50 now. Rick was a comedy god.

[@BigglesSJW]

This is a great reaction, Bottom was genius...RIP R.M

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks bud appreciate it =]

[@PHDarren]

They did 5 tour shows, Bottom Live, The Big Number Two Tour, Hooligan's Island, An Arse Oddity and Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour. The first in 1993 and the last in 2003.

[@chrissedaka8141]

And all are worth doing reactions to. *hint, hint*

[@dcsignal5241]

Awesome that means I'm not missing any of the DVD's.

[@stevemcmosh4271]

Hooligans Island was my absolute favourite. I watched that so many times I could quote every bloody word of it.

[@michaelrussell3890]

Best part of the live shows was they weren't restricted by TV rules

[@dcsignal5241]

@@stevemcmosh4271 Hooligans was the first one I discovered. It was the off script bit with the bunker that is probably still my favourite moment in Bottom.

[@lewisburridge2331]

I love the live stage shows more than the actual tv series. So funny, 4th wall breaking with hilarious (but reportedly scripted) bloopers that elevates the whole thing. Pure genius.

[@martynclarke5167]

Confirm these are scripted, this is the Southampton show, I saw them live in Torquay with the same 'breaks in character'. It doesn't bother me though, it was amazing to watch live and at the time it made the show even better.

[@lewisburridge2331]

@@martynclarke5167 To be honest, knowing the breaks are scripted is even more impressive than if they were real. It shows how great they were at writing and acting they were to make it so convincing.

[@martynclarke5167]

Indeed, they were amazing to watch, and you had no idea it was scripted, just really well done and it really brought the audience in to the show.

[@chrishewitt5621]

Rik Mayall (Richie) also appeared in the Blackadder insults video as Captain Flashheart. He unfortunately died of a heart attack after jogging in 2014.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

So sad =[

[@SMthegamer1]

Honestly the plays were better than the show at times, they always let the audience know when they screwed up, because they'd spend minutes ripping into eachother over each blunder.

[@SMthegamer1]

@@domdonald Have you got a link to the scripts with all the messed up lines, missing props, and forgotten ques? I can't find them anywhere.

[@caitgems1]

They had a show together called The Young Ones, well worth a view.

[@hangoverlad]

Was going to ask if The Young Ones was ever going to be covered... Broke all the rules when that aired :)

[@laughingoutloud8612]

Never really found bottom that funny, but appreciate it’s comedy for others. The young ones however, brilliant! University Challenge is one of my favourite episodes 😂

[@steinovemjeldheim5132]

@@laughingoutloud8612 University Challenge is hilarious,lol! 😁

[@darkzim3872]

they were also the "The Dangerous Brothers" and "filthy rich and catflap" in case anyone didnt know . A few vids on youtube

[@SIMpleSIM6]

Yes, one of several live tours they did, a different story each time. I went to see all of them (and this one twice!). It was a great experience. RIP Rik.

[@SIMpleSIM6]

jeffrey44 Not to spoil things for anyone, all I’ll say is they prepared everything to make the crowd laugh. Totally imperfect perfectionists.

[@deliacahill3457]

Im from the UK and love this but also the sound of your laughter is brilliant. So glad you like these guys ......there is much more to see :) Happy laughing :)

[@LadyGigglesnort]

That was a small crowd. And it was a live play. The one in prison is so funny.

[@elainefraser4502]

I love your short clips as it brings back such happy memories. Thank you.

[@matthew-Williams]

It was preformed in Southampton theatre as part of the Bottom live tour in 1993. It had nothing to do with the series.

[@sgtbash001]

Another tid bit of information is that the name of the main theatre in Southampton is called the mayflower. Which takes its name from the ship called the mayflower which took the pilgrim fathers to America which started its voyage from Southampton.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks for the info bud =]

[@annesavage3812]

My local theatre x

[@mentalmickey1459]

for my 15th birthday my mum got me tickets to bottom live, Holligans Island! to see them right there in front of me was incredible! after so many hours watching the VHS boxsets, I'm now 36 and love Bottom as much as ever!

[@AfterWorkReactions]

That is awesome! I bet the show was great live =]

[@cwmapp]

If you like Rik Mayall's comedy, try watching an episode of 'The New Statesman'. He plays the character of Alan Bastard (U.K. politician). It is quality.

[@IggyWhite]

It's B'stard, you bastard! ^_^

[@cwmapp]

@@IggyWhite Oh yeah, I forgot :-P Hehehehe.

[@theresacrubaugh2095]

Have you seen the Japanese Bunker scene from Bottom? It's the absolute most hysterical scene! Actually all the Bottom stuff is golden. Oh, and Adrian Edmondson's wife is Jennifer Saunders, who was 1/2 of French and Saunders comedy team. She created Absolutely Fabulous another great British comedy!

[@alexmousley7213]

I knew you were in for a treat with this clip- the chemistry between Ade and Rick was amazing and the friendly competition when they go off script is side splittingly funny. Oh to have been in the audience that night!

[@colinfoster2191]

RIP Rik - always remembered

[@hawkyhawk]

Your without doubt the best reaction channel you reactins are real unlike some who just watch things that are popular for views rather than stuff u enjoy its refreshing so will always stay subbed mate thanks for cheering us up

[@ryanwarburton4765]

I miss Rick mayall, he was a massive part of my life growing up from Young ones, bottom, drop dead Fred, Guest House Paradiso and the live bottom series, an absolute legend of British comedy and didn't get the recognition he deserved really. R.I.P Rick Mayall. A stalwart of British comedy.

[@Exisles]

I have only subscribed this channel because of your infectious laughter & really love the way you embrace the many facets of british comedy.

[@lewisbenoit3933]

Awesome Josh! To answer your question, this is from one of the live stage shows (so isn’t included in the main 3 series you’ll be watching) 😊

[@robertespley248]

Man that was great. I saw them live in Nottingham about 20yrs ago at the Royal Concert Hall and it was one of the funniest shows I've ever seen in my life .Their improv abilities when deviating from the script are epic .

[@monkeydust100]

Rip Lord Flashheart

[@OneDarkMartian]

This is from the live tour. Bottom (and Rik and Ade in general) were hugely popular in the UK. After the three series finished they did 5 different UK tours in subsequent years and they are absolutely hilarious. I'd highly recommend you watch them after you finish the show, if you can. They also did a Bottom movie called Guest House Paradiso, also hilarious.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks for the info bud I appreciate it =]

[@SuperJNG18]

This is one of my favorite bits. Such brilliant comedy.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

I loved it, so hilarious =]

[@demonliquidator]

im so glad you watched the show before watching this lol it makes it so much more funnier when you know the characters they play

[@busterboyist]

I WAS IN THE AUDIENCE FOR THIS SHOW.

[@croninberg1984]

Nice Darkwing Tee! Love your videos, it’s great how much old school British comedy you enjoy!

[@easthalldesignmiami]

Yes they toured several time performing Bottom live on stage - I saw them live in London - brilliant!!

[@mattyrose3931]

This was wonderful! I had never seen it and I was crying with laughter.

[@petecollins1731]

Legends of British comedy, well worth watching the full live shows😁

[@reallivebluescat]

Love the squeeling laughter from the crowd xD

[@EdinMike]

They did a few live tours over the years this is from the first one I think. You should check out all their live tours they were amazing !

[@TassyDevil04]

Check out The Last Hurrah.....it's more an audio book that Rik did and of anyone is a fan of Rik then this definitely needs to be heard. He was given complete and full rein to be as crazy, filthy, insane and genius as he wanted to be...the result is a work that is as close to how insanely genius Rik was in real life

[@chaos666reigns]

This is from one of their live specials. They did a few feature length live tours, they break character in every one and it is fantastic!

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Hilarious =]

[@minkua]

They did 3 tours of their live show, Rik always used to get the giggles in every tour, the best one for me is from their third tour (hooligans island) with the door to the bunker fail. Rip Rik, one of my fav comedy heroes.

[@crimsonstare]

You are definitely one of the best reaction channels on yt. Keep it going!

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thank you I appreciate it! =]

[@MrJimithee]

This is all from the live tours... I was at "The Big Number Two" tour at the Bristol Hippodrome back in the day Absolutely brilliant, the physicality, the chemistry. And all the "Breaking character" bits got the BIGGEST laughs! RIP RIK X

[@Marc-mj3sk]

I love your reaction to this! Bottom is one of my favourites! Absolutely love it!!

[@michaellunt4018]

Saw them live in Liverpool a few times, laughed from start to finish.

[@SeanHendy]

The whole of this is well worth watching. Completely unique and perfect chemistry. Laughs a plenty.

[@davedagreat69]

First time I saw this Bottom Live video, there was a bit in it where I was laughing so much that I had to go and sit on the toilet for a few minutes to calm down. I thought I was going to die! :D

[@glastonbury4304]

I never thought Bottom was funny till I watched you react to it, you have a great skill of making people see the funny side of everything, you are such a credit to your parents , truly a wonderful soul 👍🤣🤣💕

[@ryescott9445]

RIP Rik Mayall. Still makes me laugh when I type 'I love bottom' haha Pure genius

[@AfterWorkReactions]

LOL =]

[@Bodneyblue]

I got to see all of the live shows when they performed in Portsmouth..never laughed so much in my life....pure gold British slapstick.

[@mikemanders4902]

2 of my fave comedians...rip Rick mayall childhood hero!

[@countgeekula9143]

Yeah, they would tour live Bottom stage shows around the UK. Saw them a couple of times. Always brilliant and hilarious. RIP Rik. 🙁

[@adolfdassler9457]

Most of the stuff that looks spontaneous is written, they're just masters at what they do. RIP Rik 🕊

[@aaronwilliamson7242]

Rick mayall is my God ❤😂

[@GaryOK]

"Bad News On Tour" .... Adrian Edmonson , Rik Mayall , Nigel Planer & Peter Richardson ..... at their funniest ...... on you tube !!!!!! Great content

[@BrianGriffen71]

I grew up watching these 2 in the Young Ones and The new Statesman. When Rik passed away, it felt as though part of my youth died too.

[@guestandsons]

Went to Brighton (The Dome Theatre) to see the first live UK tour. So glad I did!

[@Ryedo40]

Wow... This brings back memories. Saw these two live at the city hall in Sheffield . They were brilliant. Really hope you do the Bottom series :-))

[@madyak6669]

If you like Bottom, they have an earlier series available on dvd called Filthy Rich and Catflap, and an episode on 'the comic strip presents' series called Mr Jolly lives next door which is hilarious.

[@rde4017]

Are we talking little fluffy toys?

[@madyak6669]

@@rde4017 we are talking VERY fluffy toys

[@henryhartley9993]

Fantastic.. R.I.P. Rick Mayal...

[@smashingblouse3803]

Bloody amazing, Rik and Ade are proper legends.

[@wolfeflambe]

I was very fortunate to see them Live in Oxford when they did the second one. Hilarious duo. RIP Rick.

[@TheGazLab]

Bottom and young ones were brilliant shows.. bottom was a huge live thing once a year for a long time there was even a film .. guest house paradiso .. much fun 🤩 keep up the good work your laugh is infectious 😂 god only knows 2020 needs perking up a bit!

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

We're never going to get out of South Fuckin Hampton!😂😂

[@juleneyoung5053]

“The Young Ones “ Classic comedy

[@SabretoothBarnacle]

There are 3 TV series and 5 live shows... I binge watch them all regularly😄👍

[@darthwint3823]

Went to all live theater tours shows. Bottom live, Big Number 2 tour, Hooligans Island, Arse Oddity, Weapons grade Y-front tours. They're all off the charts...

[@vivienwilliams1538]

This was a special. Usually - I believe - it was filmed at Television Centre. I was working for the BBC at time the very first episode was recorded and I remember someone in the office had tickets for the first recording.

[@nasiranwar9776]

There's a reference here to a character in a 70's sitcom called "Rising Damp". It's definitely worth checking out.

[@barryobrien2638]

Bottom Livewas filmed in 1993 at The Mayflower Theatre in Southampton as part of the Bottom Live Tour. The tour was so successful that Rik and Ade wrote and recorded a third series of Bottom for the BBC in 1995, before continuing their characters' exploits in further live shows.

[@catdash465]

Never ceases to amaze me the similarities greg davies shows to rik mayall. Not just in looks but timing. Was nice to see them work together before Rik passed away.

[@ritchtbiscuit]

Have you seen guesthouse paradiso? Funniest part was the 'candle in the eye' part... Easy enough to find on youtube

[@GunnarFreyr71909]

They did several brilliant specials. And a lot of laughing pauses.

[@leodurkin8539]

RIP RIK YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND. RIK & ADE were quality together, proper bounced of each other. Always watched bottom growing up, proper belly laughs guaranteed.

[@jonathanvince8173]

So glad you have a lot of us Brits watching your reactions. They could do a whole show just alibiing. I did not think American people would get our dark comedies. Clearly I was wrong Thank you for this from a Brit.

[@Magic_Pumpkin_Poetry]

The live shows are fantastic, I'm so lucky I actually got to go to one, the bits like that are fantastic where they go off track or mess a line etc, amazing live shows 😀

[@MerryOlSoulGigglesmith]

Classic. Loved this. I have all the live shows.

[@vadergravy]

Rik Mayall, comedy legend. In the UK he is still sorely missed. We still have Ade though, at least. They were amazing as a double act.

[@johndrake2147]

In case you didn't realise, Rik Mayall (Richie) also played the Flashheart character in Blackadder that you watched a few days ago. He was a true genius

[@Live-by2vk]

Ade appears in blackadder too! Although rik very much steals the show!

[@Trag1cVision]

Thank you, bro!!!!!!

[@aaronukhampshire]

I remember buying this live show on VHS!

[@martynlaw9606]

So glad you`ve found Rik and Ade,enjoy.

[@melthebell33]

This is live, they released 5 or so live video / dvds every christmas lol, it wasnt christmas until i got a bottom video / dvd. Riks miss jones bit is from a 1970s comedy Rising Damp. They were really really popular as a live act, did full gig tours live

[@ameychapman1445]

When rik died adrian and his wife ( a comedian actress) was totally devastated...they were best friends until the end. I miss these days

[@Destinyslotus]

a comedian actress? Jennifer Saunders!

[@magnushelin007]

I absolutely loved them in "The Young Ones". I only heard thatt Rik had died 2 months ago. So, so sad that such a talent passed long before his time.

[@ameychapman1445]

@@Destinyslotus she's both comedian and an actress...I grew up watching AB fab and French and Saunders

[@ameychapman1445]

@@magnushelin007 its extremely sad indeed. He was in a way, part of our childhood, or at least we were him at one point 😅

[@quatz1981]

I saw them live for their Arse Oddity tour in 2001. Loved it.

[@worthalook4870]

Yes toured Bottom live for 5 shows over the years. Went to watch 4-5 live and was amazing.

[@neilgilbert369]

I watched these live at the appolo in Manchester and was awesome

[@seangannon193]

RIP Rik, a true funny funny man. nice to see them together. great mates

[@eileensmyth4688]

It's good see one vid that No-one dislikes, as I dunno how ppl can dislike u n Taylor ☺

[@alunchurcher7060]

British comedy has a wide range and varied audiences, this show appealed to a specific age group mainly from all classes. ed and ric are a well loved comedy duo rip ric mayall.

[@paulbryden4006]

Was lucky enough to see last two live tours so dam funny

[@DanJonesHypnosis]

All of the live shows are on KZbin in multiple channels so you may be able to watch them on here as they aren't BBC. The film they did is also great, as is The Young Ones. I would definitely work your way through the live shows when you get time...

[@emmaathome2902]

Legendary live shows, saw them all. Laughing from start to end, their shows were always packed and bonus, they usually took the piss out of the area they were in.

[@levivalentinovideos]

I went to the show in Bristol which was one of the live DVDs, I think the third live show on a desert island, brilliant stuff!

[@AfterWorkReactions]

That is awesome man =]

[@LKeet6]

oh my god, you did it! Thanks! :D

[@Centurian666]

They’re normally in front of a live audience, but this is from their UK tour.. I got to watch their Blackpool show in the north west UK, so funny and messed up! These guys are legends! You should try watching their 60’s show “The Young One’s” or Rick Mayalls movie classic “Drop Dead Fred”

[@AfterWorkReactions]

That is awesome! I have Young One's on my list and I have to rewatch Drop Dead Fred I saw it years ago I don't remember much about it. I know Tay loves it though.

[@PedroE]

I so miss watching the live shows, this was my favourite one by far.

[@thatliamsmith]

You should try “Man down” series 1. Written by Greg Davies and Rik plays his dad. Riks last role before he died

[@TassyDevil04]

Not completely true..his last role was as a landlord in De Onsnapping.....he passed shortly after going wrapped.

[@BrianWright70]

@@TassyDevil04 but doesn't detract from he should watch it, best sitcom I'd seen in years.

[@lordcharfield]

Rik’s last performance was this film - “One By One” -he said he may well be dead by the time it came out………

[@interglotti3858]

This was the live show they did, they played theatres throughout the UK

[@markmiwurdz3992]

During the live tours one of them invariably ended up having to visit hospital due to being injured during the "fight" scenes. Two great comedians that really had a great affection for each other.