Rik Mayall on Wogan, 1991, talking to Gloria Hunniford

Recorded shortly after recording the first series of 'Bottom'. Terry was on holiday so Gloria Hunniford is in the presenter's chair.
Never the most charismatic TV host, Gloria. Massive hair though.

[@VeroniqueHighwater]

I can't be the only one that found this man absolutely beautiful.

[@CB-xr1eg]

He thought so too, constantly twirling his lovely long locks.

[@aprildent8456]

He was very good looking and very funny

[@kathyhills5391]

He was, as you say, absolutely beautiful, in every way, inside and out. I could look at him and listen to him all day. And all night.

[@leesaunders1930]

I'm an English man and yes I think he's very handsome lol personality wise he is a legend of comedy and I will truly miss him, when I first saw him in the young ones and then bottom and the rest of his work i thought wow now here is a funny man. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Plethorality]

Had a crush on him since early eighties. I had exceptional taste.

[@fatty5731]

I whistled at him in a shop i was working in. He pretended not to notice then as he left he turned round and flashed me that wonderful smile

[@BetweenStations77]

magic.

[@moo-kun]

Wow! Just reading this made me smile 🙏✨

[@starrbrite4503]

Best response ever! X

[@ElvarMasson]

😄

[@phoenix52000]

how wonderful !

[@mattsmedley.onehandedgamin9029]

I'm watching this in 2020, & actually have a tear in my eye. I grew up watching the young ones & it was playground chatter in the morning after an episode on the telly. Rick wasn't just another actor, he was a human being of the highest order. I miss him anyway 😢

[@bennozoid1]

Hello from 2022. I feel exactly the same. And that's all we need to say about THAT! Xxx

[@cheyne15]

Ditto from 2024. In 1982 I was married with a very young family. I spotted the The Young Ones in the TV Times and asked my wife what it was (I'd been away for a couple of weeks), she said 'it's some silly childish stuff' and I thought well, obviously for me then. When I saw it I couldn't stop laughing for days... Dear Rik, we miss you!

[@Davewise1965]

I am 50 years old and I followed Rik's career from start to finish. Rik was one of the funniest people I have ever seen on television. A total legend. Rest in peace Rik.

[@DaniellaCartwright]

I see you in the comments of all his videos '-'

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I was saddened to hear Rik died. Bottom was one of my favorite sitcoms.

[@soeffingwhat]

Did you ever get to see the Live Shows they did?

[@Davewise1965]

soeffingwhat I didn't actually get to go and see them live but I have got all five live shows one show from each tour on video. I bought them a long time ago lol.

[@soeffingwhat]

Dave Wiseman I have them too but I'm happy to say I got to see the 2001 "Arse Oddity" tour and the 2003 "Weapons Grade Yfronts" Tour when they came to Ireland. the 2003 Show was the best for me cos I was with my Sister and we were sitting only a few Rows from the front. Can't tell you how magical it was to actually have Rik and Ade actually performing their Schtick right in front of us. The whole Arena was in stitches :-D I've since visited the "Bottom Bench" in Hammersmith a few times. Its a great shrine for Rik. I remember watching his very last performance, Crackanory, broadcast about a week after he died. I don't mind admitting I actually felt very emotional watching him.

[@simoncarter679]

I was once called a “Fucking pervert” by this legend. Currently it’s the proudest moment f my life.

[@ElvarMasson]

😄

[@chap666ish]

I was once called an "absolute prat" by Henry Blofeld. Not in quite the same league as Rik Mayall, but I'm still very proud of it.

[@You_Dont_Like_My_Music]

When Ellen Degeneres was an unknown touring stand-up, she called me out for underage drinking at her show. She was right.

[@Gill_C]

What a loss to the world losing this amazing man was.

[@Sp4rkyxd]

You changed my life Rik, so wish you were still here!

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

I blame quadbikes

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826]

Rebecca, me too !! Well said

[@louisecook4355]

Me too - you are a legend!

[@brianfromdenmark1204]

Rik is a human happy hour if there ever was one.

[@stevedave8891]

Rik Mayall was probably one of the few British comics that could be hilariously funny just from a look or a facial reaction. Absolutely amazing talented funny man, gone too soon. Everything he was in was brilliant.

[@koitorob]

Rowen Atkinson John Cleese Ronnie Barker Norman Wisdom I think they'd all fit your description. Just read your name... 🤣🤣🤣

[@ytakt123]

I love Rik Mayall. He is my hero! He made my childhood and everything a success. Thanks Rik x

[@zoso2000]

Rick was a one off, totally unique. Still gutting now.

[@thehotyounggrandpas8207]

The man was so damn full of life it's hard to imagine he's not here anymore.

[@gunproofgrandad4381]

It made me go "aww" when he said that him and Ade would be together forever.

[@GilesWendes]

me too

[@estherbloodangel8721]

One utterly beautiful bastard that I miss greatly

[@mickmckean7378]

Rik is very high on my list of people I'd love to spend an afternoon drinking with. The world needs more creative, amusing lunatics - RIP Rik.

[@steveprice638]

I did! When I was at Kings with him in 74.

[@mickmckean7378]

@@steveprice638 I bet that was an interesting time :)

[@steveprice638]

@@mickmckean7378 he was funnier at school, and was a very good friend to me when I needed one.

[@ukqwerty999]

@@steveprice638 He was funny, and very sweet, in this interview❤❤

[@sundaypeople5791]

Now & again there are stories in the comments by people who worked with him & talked with him & drank with him, each time a pleasure to read!

[@TakersMissy]

Good gracious, Rik Mayall is SO handsome!! :-) Still so hard to for me to beliveve, after having only seen him on "The Young Ones"! Love and RIP dear Rik; thanks for the great humor.

[@lisadavie5819]

He was most definitely handsome. Like a secret crush for some reason even though he had the most beautiful smile and face so no reason for it to be a secret crush. x

[@RankinFitch8]

What an amazing guy. Missing Him so much. RIP Rik x

[@TB.....]

You really left your mark mate. You live on like a boss.

[@leleleel4507]

yeah but he doesn't tho he's dead

[@ricotinez]

Brilliant. Miss him very much. A fan from USA.

[@cuggyboysmith81]

You have impeccable taste Mr. USA!

[@TytanTrollMiniatures]

His impression of ade is flawless, even when they switch bodies in the young ones in the laundry/university challenge episode its perfect. He was perfect.

[@georgemonster2025]

I teach Primary school... Rick Mayall (in particular his film character) is the inspiration for my teaching persona...My kids love my lessons, such an inspiration...

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

What a self absorbed comment. It's about Rik not you.

[@sundaypeople5791]

@@steffanhoffmann8937 It's not at all. I understand quite well what he means. Never mind he's dead Rik's still able to give you a lot of his energy and love of life and if you transport this over into your lessons, all the better!❤️🤗

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

@@sundaypeople5791 understood

[@ClipSalad]

“Right! Settle down you grubby little bastards and start working out those sums! And if I catch another one of you little urchins picking their noses again I’m gonna grab that hamster and ruddy well shove it up your nose!”

[@nachojimenez9543]

I miss this guy on a daily basis. My childhood hero rik ❤️

[@GilesWendes]

'We'll stay together forever' Knowing that Ade was a pallbearer

[@justinpino8115]

Rik was the best. From American fan since 1985

[@jasonward6723]

every time i see rik mayall on tv or anything he makes me smile even a picture grew up with him on tv my comedy hero rip rik we all love and miss you the worlds a lesser place without you

[@JoeLondon-te3hf]

Watching 'Kevin Turvey' with my father back in the very mid 80s, my mother at bingo. Kevin Turvey. When the UK works, it REALLY works.

[@jessebubslebo5231]

Me too mate he was awesome funny friendly smart talented outstanding personality ... gone to soon ... you don’t get people like this anymore. God bless Rik ☮️❤️

[@onlyme219]

'why do you call it bottom?' Ricks answers 'because it's a stupid name' the guy was so humble, honest and a comedy genius

[@conorsmith8551]

And it was originally going to be called my bottom I think so people would say “did you see my bottom on tv last night?” 😂😂😂 rip Rik

[@ajaykoemar3979]

Thats a smashing blouse you have on! =)

[@CelticSaint]

I know it's been 8 years but what a great comment I hope you're still alive.

[@CelticSaint]

@An Armchair hahah!

[@SMacCuUladh]

@An Armchair I pop up a mountain and flick my hair aboutabit

[@1mitton]

The most handsome, and funny man ever made.

[@tiptoe6214]

Amazing person...gone way too soon and the world is less of a place without him. R. I. P

[@nevey-1082]

he’s just so beautiful

[@experi-mentalproductions5358]

This is my favourite Rik interview.

[@etcapel]

And Gloria is also a sweetie such a kind interviewer...he was very happy chatting to her

[@modestadventurers]

We used to slink off to the local youth club once a week to watch the young ones. Once I was old enough to police the TV I enjoyed the new statesman. Bottom live, bottom, black adder and ghp where all just icing on the cake. Thanxs for the laughs Rick.

[@sagam4812]

I met him once... A very nice and funny man, a genius!

[@nomisnoxin]

I miss you rick We need a nutcase like you on tv and ade isn't the same since you left. Rip

[@CaptainNow2]

His subtle pulling up of his zipper after he kisses Gloria. Genius. R.I.P you amazing man.

[@neekfenwick]

To be fair it's not unusual for a guy to worry that his fly is undone when in a publically visible situation. My dad received an OBE from the queen with his fly undone (OK, now I'm going to have to check that memory with my mum :) ). God only knows how that happened, but I think Rik's fly gesture was simply for the camera and audience, and nothing to do with him kissing Gloria. It's classic Rik to mime that perhaps his willy is hanging out :)

[@ellamorris931]

miss you rick, the worlds not as bright and sunny without you in it x

[@robalexander8065]

"Thanks Terry, you look fab tonight…" Nice line.

[@aidenajarvis6808]

God bless Rik mayall, an inspiration to life since 1988

[@oldfart4751]

+aiden a jarvis What's significant about 1988?

[@aidenajarvis6808]

+oldfart4751 since I was consciously old enough to watch tv, and the shows he was in

[@oldfart4751]

Ok!

[@TheFreezerGeezer]

It's funny how the mental image I've had of him is completely different from reality. What a cool guy!

[@sundaypeople5791]

What do you mean in particular?☀️

[@Ready4itJH]

My home town boy Rik, god I miss you

[@Mercer000]

So many great memories of Friday nights waiting for Bottom to come on.

[@Dead-Ball-Situation]

Rik was such a different type of comedic actor. Like Ade, he did slapstick better than any other British comic. His Bottom series was world class comedy. So different to Alan Partridge or The Office for example but so damn funny. British comic IMO are (or certainly were) the world's most talented.

[@tendmkt4024]

A backwards step!?...how can bringing so many people so much joy by laughter be in anyway a backwards step...thinks rick...so quite and understated in interviews..almost shy untill he gets going..rip dude

[@ADyingFaith]

Wow I was three when this aired. I had another three years to go before I saw Bottom for the first time and became a life long fan.

[@annoloughlin5133]

He's Very cute here ... Saw him and Ade live in Dublin for their bottom tour.. great craic..

[@lisasmith2274]

Still miss him, absolute comic legend💖

[@flappospammo]

me 2

[@peteranderson9721]

The young ones definitely defined my youth and i still watch today, they were genius and still crack me up.lets go to dogersea bats home, definitely missed never forgotten.

[@EdwinacurrY]

it still hurts 😭

[@JohnKing73]

wow .. this is so nice. Miss you Rik

[@tomharland1988]

Nice to see an interviewer actually interested in what he's saying

[@theymusthatetesla3186]

Daft as it sounds. I simply can't believe he's dead!

[@Plethorality]

I know exactly what you mean. Death does not suit him.

[@Vesnicie]

6 years later and it still doesn't sound daft. Just impossible.

[@andrewpantlin409]

People die twice once when their bodies die and once when they are forgotten. He will never die.

[@scottythedawg]

the peoples poet is dead.

[@GilesWendes]

because he isn't

[@lewstone1934]

Gloria Hunniford. Such class. Miss class on television.

[@selvaggio5x]

He is so handsome 💋

[@lindaclark8146]

I still cannot believe he as gone

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826]

He was a very funny bloke I think.His timing was spot on to a tee

[@pippalux1994]

he's beautiful :)

[@Plethorality]

Always.

[@FlameFirestarter]

i love Rik he "s so beautiful and shy love him!!!!!

[@monaj33]

God Bless You and RIP Rik

[@mrlowry6359]

Rik Mayall= Genius. In Great Spirits, Lives On...

[@lynnehickey8544]

Loved this bloke. So very sad when he passed away. Only one Rik. 😪

[@brianbozo2447]

Rik is the very definition of charm.

[@user-wq5kv2hu2s]

Genius This Man....Legend.

[@DrumsTheWord]

How little the world knew. Bottom was about to become a cult classic just like the Pythons.

[@jenniferbishop6224]

Rik Mayall was at his best in Drop Dead Fred!!! It is sad that such a gifted comedian is gone!!!

[@ally11488]

Fabulous, funny, greatly missed.

[@pippalux1994]

He looks so gorgeous in this video..i love his hair in this, biggest fan ever :)xxxxx

[@DrakodanSRL]

I just want him back, dude.

[@squiddy9009]

same

[@marcludford591]

Very funny man how awful he passed away RIP RIK

[@keithorbell8946]

Yesterday I saw the clip of Rick on Letterman, what a totally different interview. I’m not a fan of Gloria Hunniford, but she was properly briefed on him and his latest productions, allowed him to be him and wasn’t condescending at all.

[@agee7777]

Gloria was fit, never looked at her that way before. R.I.P Rik!

[@hold1n103]

greatest british comedy actor that ever lived

[@DrumsTheWord]

Such a pleasure to watch the man.

[@gavinpowers1217]

I was honestly just going to type 'what a beautiful man' (and I'm a man too euuughrrr!) and I saw the top voted comment on here and then just welled up!

[@pinkbeatle2012]

bottom is one of my favourite comedy shows.

[@Animebrity.]

R.I.P rik mayall

[@ahippy8972]

Only 1.1k likes come on people this guy was genius!

[@richard861]

Sadly missed, as comic genius I grew up on a "diet" of Mayall...Rest in Peace.

[@ianholmes3761]

Rik was brilliant at everything he did so funny.

[@edwardm9227]

Top guy ,sorely missed💟

[@helenclamp4877]

The very talented and gorgeous Rik Mayall 🥰

[@BENJAMINTY03]

he's so genuine

[@BENJAMINTY03]

genuinely vulgar in bottom, haha

[@BENJAMINTY03]

there is very little physical comedy these days like the 3 stooges

[@kevinrichards1667]

always sneaks a zip gag in what a one off brilliant guy xx

[@keithskegwin]

Taped off the telly.... love it man.

[@jeffjames3111]

I still miss him, what a loss but what a legacy.

[@uptonogoodism]

Miss him so much!

[@christschinwon]

He made comedy rock n roll along time before Newman and Baddiel et al. What a legend

[@andymcneil6568]

Nice ending Glo. Great post.

[@511gillymot]

love this. thanks 4 posting.

[@Oscar-vb6xk]

R.I.P Rik Mayall x

[@chrisdavie8163]

To think Rik's been gone for a while, but Gloria is still around making things....what a weird world.

[@hectormugwump5530]

What an absolute charmer

[@TI_Ted]

Two wonderful and lovely people x

[@adampowell5481]

Thanks Terry you look fab tonight Hahaha tremendous

[@andymcneil7085]

Ryk is my God. Always will be.

[@tubeyouser77]

Haha zipped up his fly after kissing her.

[@Plethorality]

I noticed that too.

[@WarrenPeace007]

I’m convinced my life would be half empty without Bottom

[@xchampbearx]

@Icouldreallyuseabeer Where did you hear that? I always read that he's devoted to his wife, I think the flirting is just part of his persona?

[@craze77]

Funny as hell, RIP Rick 💛