Bottom Best of Live Eddie and Richie lose the plot

[@ara9ond]

It's the chemistry between those two and their easy relationship with the audiences that made their work such a delight to behold

[@Nadulike]

Eddie "There were times when Rik and I were writing together when we almost died laughing. They were some of the most carefree stupid days I ever had, and I feel privileged to have shared them with him. "And now he's died for real. Without me. Selfish bastard."

[@GibsterBoy5]

By the way, his real name is Adrian Edmondson

[@Nadulike]

@brownwings00 lol 6 years later. You're a sharp one ain't ya

[@normajeanhartley8644]

These two... comedy geniusessss!!.... my childhood wouldnt be the same without young ones and bottom!!.. kids these days dont know what they missed!!! ... On boring days I have bottom-a-thons ... and noone can say hob nob in this house without saying... no just a normal one hahaha! 👏👏🙏😂 💚 rest in peace drop dead fred... COBWEBS 😃

[@Dillypickle541]

@@normajeanhartley8644 its womble

[@damienrobbie5974]

yes me also

[@teamhiddlerslovedaydream6659]

I'm from the states and had never heard of "Bottom" until I saw the tribute tweets to Rik. The show and the live shows are so hilarious! I wish I would have known about them when Rik was alive as I am old enough to have been able to see them back in the day. I'm glad to know he is still getting new fans even after his passing. I am one of them. RIP Rik Mayall.

[@TheColinhiggins]

You lucky bu*ger!!!! You get to start from scratch and it's all brand new. Enjoy. Rick was so special... only the good die young. Both of these men are just funny at its best and purest 😊

[@TheColinhiggins]

Just seen this comment was 9 years ago 😂😂😂😂

[@frankedgar4385]

Went to see their live show in Manchester. They were both at Uni there, years ago. Lots of students in the audience, giving them grief. Audience interaction was hilarious, great night.

[@seltaeb9691]

Your TV stations wouldn't have been able to screen it with all the profanity. It was the Yuppies who all loved it whilst the Working classes struggled to get by in life. You only have to look at the audience too see most went to Uni, paid for by the Working classes, who didn't bar some lucky ones.

[@vudusid8717]

​@@seltaeb9691 The Young Ones where shown on BBC America all the time. And what you said about the working classes not watching them is absolute rubbish.

[@abigaillucymather9274]

Love the way Ade looks at Rik. True respect and adoration both ways.

[@richardnapier1992]

2024 and this still has me crying with laughter! My sides hurt and I can hardly breath! Not a lot does that these days. What a pair!

[@danwoodhouse4030]

Will never get old! I was lucky enough to see them live back in the day. True modern day classics

[@cujo5012]

True comedians at their finest

[@krowbar2009]

With you buddy.. I Got the VHS of bottom live and the sad and tragic news bit will stay with me forever. Although not in this video Funnest comedy outtake in a live performance ever. God i miss that man. 2024 and we are all still thinking of our man wikk.

[@johnjames3286]

I met Rik Mayall once and he was just the same in real life as on stage, just giving his fans exactly what they wanted. He was a genius and is greatly missed

[@Shindai]

"I'm beginning to understand why Stephen Fry fucked off" remains my favourite adlib of all time, never fails to crack me up (now I'm old enough to know what he was referring to lol)

[@tommo010]

There is also the Belguim bit a later in video too is another carry on of the adlib

[@siobhanwalsh7050]

He was devastated when Stephen disappeared. Really upset. The only person who could have gotten away with that was Ade 😂

[@WillJamesMay]

What does the adlib about Stephen Fry fucking off actually refer to? @@siobhanwalsh7050

[@Gogeta0110]

Rik Mayalls honest giggle after the Stephen Fry line always gets me 😂

[@siobhanwalsh7050]

@@tommo010 that’s it i’m getting my hat and dark glasses and getting on a ferry to Begium :)

[@markmiwurdz3992]

We met Rik Mayall outside the Mayflower in Southampton after he'd been in New Statesman. He found out our son was into acting and theatre and just wanted to talk to him about it. The chauffeur kept saying "Come on Mr Mayall, we are late and have to go" and he'd reply "Sorry, they'll have to wait, I want to chat to this young man about his future in the theatre" A lovely bloke that couldn't have been more humble and kind to a young lad who now runs a theatre and has loads of acting awards.

[@manicmania7046]

Rik's improv and aid's sharpness that made the duo so great is personified in that last sketch\clip and shows why they were the nineties two Ronnie's/ Morecambe and wise/Deane and martin and VERY underappreciated in our time. Such love Prick and Viv xxx

[@meg5323]

"EDDIE, YOU WERE BORN IN SOUTH HAMPTON?! WHY DID YOU EVER LEAVE?!" "Because...I found the railway station!" I miss Rik so much, I can't believe it's been over a year now since he passed away. Watching all these videos make me smile (and laugh my fucking head off) and it keeps his memory alive. He was a comedy genius and he'll never be forgotten. Rik, you're a complete and utter bastard for leaving us, but I know you're up there in Heaven, making everyone cry with laughter. RIPrik

[@adejohn86]

I agree with you DizzyMissMeggy. It's great that Rik still lives on through his works

[@alien_industries3803]

I was sad when Ronnie Barker died, was sad when Benny Hill passed but I shed a tear when Rik left this mortal coil.

[@mattsmith5267]

RIP Rik a comic genius that will never be forgotten but will always be missed.

[@markellis4229]

👍

[@jeremysmith54565]

Most of the Bottom eps at the time being about 15 watching them or possibly younger didn't really get them at the time, but now most of them at some point have me crying from laughing so hard lol

[@7864-v1o]

''we're not missing a script you cant fucking remember it'' lol love these two

[@derekcoe9633]

It will always be one of my regrets that I never saw these two live on stage...

[@Fercough]

I did. Literally missed myself laughing. My stomach ache the next day and I broke the seat in the theatre. Absolutely true!

[@Darkstar263]

I was just a kid when each of the shows came out so I wouldn't have been able to.

[@andymoss]

I saw Live twice and Live 2 once. 30 years later, I still laugh my way through.

[@KathysFlog]

I saw them live in Plymouth. So pleased. So miss Rik :(

[@necromental]

My mate got Rik Mayall to sign his forehead in portsmouth. Secondary school and he had it there a week! Legend.

[@MaKetchup10]

Thank god for You Tube we can remember and enjoy Rik Mayall forever. He was simply fucking brilliant.

[@drtrekwars]

I loved Bottom when I was a kid. My dad and I used to watch it together. It's amazing the chemistry that Rik and Ade have. I loved Rik Mayall as Lord Flasheart in Blackadder. He will be missed.

[@stephenperry779]

"Eddie, have you got the trip wire?" I was expecting a "No it's just the way these pants ride up"

[@robholden9728]

However many times I watch this it always has me in stitches, True British comedy at its very best, The witty brilliance, the timing , the interaction. It really doesn't get ant better than this. possibly my best all time on KZbin, RIP Rik Mayall, thanks for the jewels you left us

[@TimCools_WithALongO]

I honestly love how when Adrian says "I'm beginning to understand why Stephen Fry fucked off," Rik's first reaction is a burst of genuine, uncontrollable laughter - the only time in this whole reel that we hear him laugh like that, and it's at his own expense - but as soon as the crowd laughs along and starts clapping, he realises they heard and got the joke too and immediately gets this look of egg on his face, knowing he's just been publicly roasted. If it had happened in rehearsal, I like to think he would've kept on laughing for minutes on end.

[@bamleith3095]

you can tell Ade saved that the whole tour for the night they was filming

[@noeldc]

@@bamleith3095 Amazing line.

[@arrivalofdoom7449]

The Stephen Fry gag is STILL the sharpest one in the box. Ooooo cutting damn. So brilliantly done

[@FredByDawn]

6:39 Rik’s genuine laugh is so endearing

[@ethzero]

♥️

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Ade really got that Rik there because that was a nod to a play Rik Mayall did on stage with Stephen Fry who walked out on the play.

[@marcwall]

R.I.P Rik, you were the comedy Idol of my youth- thank you for the thousands of times you made me laugh.

[@garyt3039]

Punks and Skins and Rastas will hold there heads low and cry for there fallen leader, and there parents will say but why are kids crying? Because Rick is dead,the people's poet is dead... :-) RIP RIK. Thanks for all the belly laffs we loved you so much you utter utter bastard!..

[@cinemafanatic2010]

He'll never be dead because we have his peoms...which are complete wank so.....fek!

[@GnrMilligan]

And we're still getting the belly laughs, we still love him, and he's still an utter bastard!

[@PainInTheS]

He's forever! The bastard lives rentfree in our heads....still making us laugh. 👍

[@gerardmorvan2232]

It's B'stard !

[@MikeBrin96]

@@gerardmorvan2232 it's pronounced th'wait

[@philipjolley3279]

Growing up watching these pair was an honour.

[@RuatheSidhe]

Excellent compilation. My favourite remains the door to the 'secret Japanese bunker'.

[@Scott-bf5cc]

9:34 the love and respect on ade's face tells you exactly what rik meant to him....

[@stubbz8726]

9:27 It's alright - the c*nts didn't notice! Classic.

[@soldier8686]

I remember watching this when I was 16 and I nevery laughed so hard in my life before. They used to give me an escape from all the bullshit I was going through at the time so Richie (rip) and Eddie thanks for the good times.

[@mrbleach3501]

Same bro was hysterical

[@drdrillvga]

Best TV show EVER, RIP Rik :(

[@zedooncadhz]

Oh my god IM still laughing at "Oh fuck off I dont come down to where you work and laugh at you"

[@zedooncadhz]

AV A WANK PROFESSOR

[@andyward9534]

I was lucky enough to see them live and it is still the funniest and best thing I’ve seen so so funny 😆

[@chypsa2]

It's also supported by a later comment from Adrian at 9:26 where he says he's catching a ferry to Belgium, as Fry also went to Belgium after leaving the Cell Mates show.

[@parso316]

Thanks for all the laughter over the years - privileged that i got to see your last bottom show live....RIP, thoughts with your family...

[@patrickjackson1631]

Rik was a genus.... I have never been upset when celebs die but then rik died and suddenly I feel a loss. He didn't give a shit he did want he want and he always owned the stage.. I only wish I could have seen him live.

[@dachronicalalittlebitofeve6630]

Probably the greatest comedy duo of all time, definitely of there generation

[@rainbowstars07]

R.I.P Rik. You absolute legend! X

[@joerobinson3545]

Perfect to come to when you’re having a shit day. Still missed 5 years on!!!

[@joshuabush2569]

I am literally so grateful for growing up with these two legends... Started watching bottom when I was far too young but I swear it gets funnier with time. The young ones, comic trip, filthy rich and catflap.. I love it all! Rik was one of the one of the best in my opinion... Funniest man to have lived.

[@GroovingPict]

Ive never seen anyone sweat as much as Rik. Ever.

[@fubar6431]

he sweats more at Half-Life

[@lewisarcher3916]

Lee evans is a runner up

[@charliedrosario999]

@@lewisarcher3916 O-R, Rik think he's an arse too.

[@jeremysmith54565]

I have Lee Evans lol He'd even buy a suit just for touring, as he had to get rid of it because he sweated too much lol, 'cause the dry cleaners kept refusing to dry clean it

[@hakc97again]

@@lewisarcher3916 runner up? I honestly think he supersedes all of us in the sweat department lol

[@Realbillball]

He's still alive to me. RIP, and thanks for the good show.

[@eatsoupwithafork1]

Every time you think of him just smile, it helps me : )

[@Exroth]

eatsoupwithafork1 Aye, its obvious he wanted us to smile about it, as he planned to have a statue created for when he passed away in a potential silly pose, should be awesome :D

[@nlknok77]

I desperately need to bingewatch Bottom Seasons 1-3 again _O_

[@marcushinton772]

Two comedy Gods who I have had been blessed to see live. I'm privileged to have experienced their talent.

[@Davidjagoartist]

I love the way such a simple exchange as "don't you even yearn for change?" "only when that Ralph is working behind the bar at the lamb and flag", gets turned into 5 minutes of improv genius.

[@austinreid5032]

One of the best comedy duos in history. Right up there with the greats.

[@logburner2009]

Bless that man for making us all laugh R.I.P. x

[@tortoisewarpspeed2533]

logburner2009 he was blessed,HE WAS SENT TO US MERE MORTALS.

[@NicolaKaye]

Love it, esp that bit with the door ... "you're just a door, I'm Rik Fucking Mayall" :D simply priceless!

[@McTempest1]

I'm soo soo grateful that my dad introduced me to these two geniuses in my early teens. I grew up with an actual sense of comedy. I come back to this vid every so often if things are a bit down. The best antidepressant.

[@TakersMissy]

Heck with the script - these guys don't NEED one; just let 'em keep ad-libbing! HILARIOUS!! Love and miss you terribly, Rik. :'-(

[@drees71]

My hero, my teenage crush, my inspiration to have a go at performing and my king of nob gags, miss you, will never forget you!! Two years gone and the world is less naughty without you. :( x x x

[@mkrowan66]

Had the privilege to see them live truly hilarious loved Rick Mayall in everything he did

[@MrPJHudson]

RIP Rick Mayall.

[@theaunit20]

MrPJHudson I

[@NPC_ERROR]

Well done, love all the improvised clips from the Live shows, RIP Rik Mayall. you're dearly missed.

[@garethhelliwell9736]

Loved bottom as a teen, Rik's passing has brought it back to me again. People don't make comedy like this anymore. RIPrik comedy genius.

[@nope66755]

“wanna give me the feed line again in front of all your friends?” 😂

[@MeissnerEffect]

Some truly beautiful things happened in my lifetime. Some amazing people inspired and gave me joy. 🦋✨🙌

[@courtneyfleming2289]

These guys are fu**king crazy bastards, Oh you can't but love them

[@thischannelwillselfdestruc4977]

Rik Mayall was a legend of my childhood. An honour to have grown up watching his material when it was still new.

[@naybobdenod]

Thanks Rik/Eddie for the most fantastic memories and of course the hours of amusement.

[@jamesfield1674]

That Stephen Fry bit was superb

[@djsherz]

A moment of genius from Ade there!

[@dalewinson5786]

I was 11 when Bottom first hit the TV screens but I didn't actually start watching the series until after I watched the first Bottom Live. 30 years later it is still the funniest live comedy show/play that I've seen. Rik Mayall is such a legend and although I never knew him he was one of those celebrities that when they die you are so gutted and genuinely upset about. Rik and Ade were geniuses together and just knew how to work the crowd. Phenomenal show, series and comedians.

[@Davewise1965]

I am 50 years old and I grew up watching Rik Mayall in The Young Ones and Filthy Rich And Catflap and The New Statesman and the Bottom tv series and these live Bottom shows and other things as well. Rik is very sadly missed.

[@whoareyou1332]

Me too. I used to fancy the pants off Rik Mayall. Lovely eyes, and exceptionally funny. Two good qualities to snare a woman LOL. He was comedy gold, and I miss him very much.

[@DaniellaCartwright]

Here you are again

[@Davewise1965]

***** Why does it bother you so much that I am commenting on Rik Mayall's videos ? I am a genuine fan of Rik Mayall. I am not saying or doing anything to offend you and this is my KZbin account and I can comment on any video that I want to. I don't tell you what you can and can't do with your KZbin account so don't tell me what I can and can't comment on with mine. Since when did you become the KZbin police. I suggest that you calm yourself down and stop worrying about what other people are doing.

[@DaniellaCartwright]

+Dave Wiseman WTF. I suggest you to calm yourself down! I didn't say you couldn't comment. I didn't say any of that. I just told you I saw your comments, which means I read your comments. Why in the world would it bother me? I think it's nice that you're his fan and everything. You should be more careful when interpret things before acting rude with someone you don't know. Have a nice day.

[@whoareyou1332]

I didn't reply to your comment last night Daniella because I wasn't sure how to interpret the tone of it. It came over as sarcastic, but I didn't want to jump to conclusions. It is difficult to ascertain someone's meaning when they only post four words. Maybe make yourself a little clearer next time, it's how misunderstandings happen x

[@morphman86]

Rik's a LEGEND! So sad I moved to this country too late to see him in person. Good thing they have so much recorded though.

[@thesimpsons17]

Even now it's so strange to think about Rik in the past tense. Still can't believe he is gone :(

[@andrewjohn7952]

Would love to have had chance to see these two legends live

[@StayPuft80]

Amazing! RIP Sir Richard Richard

[@chellie146]

Such a legend. RIP Rik Mayall. He still never fails to make me laugh even with such tragic news.

[@TheBarnem13]

Two absolute Legends of British comedy IMO Rip Rik thanks to both for some great laughs

[@Jay_SUBZ3R0]

5:03: “…I haven’t finished yet!” Hahahahaha! Brilliant! 😂

[@tombroomfield9166]

Fantastic gutted I'll never get to see it live, RIP to a true comedy genius.

[@naybobdenod]

Fantastic compilation,could`nt be any other really :) RIP to the guy who always made me smile :)

[@eamonnrogan4166]

the two funniest men your Britain have ever produced..the witt and timing is so funny,,i cant stop laffn,,,sssooo good ,, what a loss rik myall

[@stephenremnant8151]

It was always great how they embraced the chaos and made for such brilliant shows

[@Si0r]

I miss Rik Mayall so much was a legend and such a nice guy....

[@johnnyjohnn281]

The fluffed lines and improv were what made the live shows so incredibly funny. Wouldn’t have been the same if Rik and Ade didn’t stumble over their own script, and then take the piss out of themselves for it. Absolute legends. 😁

[@kingy002]

This was all part of their show. If they stuffed up one night, and got a laugh for it, they performed exactly the same the following nights. Often it was just part of the act. It wasn't always a genuine mistake.

[@jellybull]

Tears of laughter and sadness watching this, RIP Rik.

[@Iruparazzo]

STOP FUCKING CLAPPING! Aaaahahaha I love that bit

[@GeneralJumbo69]

"fish are fucking frisky tonight!" in tears!!

[@sicau215]

Thanx! I have not seen this....Brilliant! Even in error they are comedic gods!

[@MikeyMUnited]

A genius of comedy. Goodbye and thanks Rik.

[@CricketEngland]

6:36 That Stephen Fry joke is hilarious

[@BoringOldXboxGamer]

RIP Rik :'( thanks for making me laugh for decades!!!!

[@richard31a]

For all his comedy genius, which it was, Rik's acting is often over looked, he really was a great actor who could do anything. God I miss this man, he made me laugh more than anyone every could, apart from maybe Eddie!

[@ebeneezagood]

bottom was one the best British comedies ever RIP Rik x WHAT A LEGEND !!!!!!!!!

[@AMajorOddity]

I saw bottom live and they were amazing, rip Rik

[@peterdefrankrijker]

God, I miss Rik Mayall.

[@ythinder]

Peter de Frankrijker Me too, he was one of a kind, a truly funny person, unlike the so called "comedians" you get nowadays!

[@StepSoftlyGhost]

His face, noise and Eddie's reaction at 6:23 used to have me in absolute stitches as a kid. I used to rewind that part over and over. Completely fucked the VHS up.

[@PortobelloPink]

I will miss you Rik and even with my sadness, you still made me crease up watching this!

[@shauntbarry]

A National treasure and very sorely missed. RIP Rik

[@heath1735]

These two really knew how to work a crowd..

[@flappospammo]

Rik will never die Legends never do

[@Faith01841]

Almost ten long years without Rik. I miss him every day.

[@michaelwilkinson3376]

"I'm Rik fucking Mayal!" Indeed you are,Sir.

[@xjboy550]

" the fish are f£$%^ frisky tonight " is possibly the best tag ever

[@bunchlead]

Richie and Eddie, the naturals of comedy. RIP Rik.

[@williambarr7408]

"Eddie it smells like shit in here, have you been saying Sandi Toksvig again?" PMSL at that line that's not in this compilation, just so many great laughs/memories. Was lucky enough to see Rik in the New Statesman revival stage show he did where Alan had flitted over to "New Labour" near pissed myself laughing

[@leehambleton9919]

Rik and ade true comedy legends hilarious together Lee Hambleton from Sheffield

[@Richard66667]

God I love Rick Mayall and you tell that door who you are 😂

[@Pooflake1973]

I went to see them a couple of times Live. They were absolutely brilliant and after the show they just went to the bar so we could have a chat with them. They were such nice fellas. RIP Rik.

[@basedbattledroid3507]

'Now you listen to me Buster... you're just a door... I'm Rik fucking Mayall!!'

[@cclivgg]

Bottom is the best British comedy to this day, and will be forever. Rik and Ade are just the best!!

[@markdearness]

Ironic how their failing moments became their greatest moments. RIP to the Peoples Poet

[@johnny5805]

If only Rik had had a quick CAT scan on his heart, they could have fitted a stent the same day, and he'd still be with us. What a waste.

[@peeweedragonva9070]

You'll never be forgotten Rik, you were one of the greats!!!