Lord Flasheart's Grand Entrance | Blackadder II | BBC Comedy Greats

Lord Flasheart, Edmund's best man, turns up for the wedding. But can the bride resist running away with such a lively and adventurous man? Subscribe: bit.ly/BBCComedyGreats
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[@BBCComedyGreats]

I have a cunning plan, let's watch more Blackadder here : kzbin.info/aero/PLZwyeleffqk5r8Ze_qSF9nKi_9hfjH0qO

[@eurologic]

And with that Rik Mayall did the impossible: he upstaged a room of Britains best comedians in 8 seconds.

[@kevinbell3700]

Money buys a lot of things.

[@aashley1084]

acting like an idiot is not upstaging, anymore than playing with your own poop would be

[@zoewells3160]

a ashley What?

[@markfryer9880]

@@zoewells3160 it would seem that someone has had a HBO, Humor By-pass Operation. Sad really as he only went in for an ingrown toe nail and ended up having a HBO.

[@RegebroRepairs]

I miss Rik Mayall.

[@michelvanderlinden8363]

I wouldnt be surprised if the script just read "Let Rik do his thing until he asks about the bride".

[@Lakk6Metal]

:) hehehe :) Epic comment :)

[@tombutcher3021]

I heard they gave him a script and he basically tore it up and just told the actors when I do this react this way. He literally did what ever the F he liked. legend in his own time.

[@paulfitzgerald7513]

Michel van der Linden they basically did.

[@TonyMontana-fz4io]

He said he’d do it on the condition his lines were funnier than everyone else’s but he did ad lib a lot of this scene. The “hi Queenie you look sexy” was totally ad-libbed. Also, Stephen Fry was asked who the best Actor he ever worked with and he answered without hesitation Rik Mayall.

[@richl6966]

Nonsense, you do realise how programmes work? They wrote the words for him.

[@PokojniToza1804]

I love everything about this scene. The clearly cardboard and plywood scenery, fake mustaches falling off, Rowan and Stephen barely holding their shit together, Rick's delivery and monologue... Everything!

[@TheTiggytiger]

The surprise headbutt to the seemingly innocuous Percy gets me every time.

[@jsn1970]

They let him get away with all of that because they knew that his comedic power would make up for it easily 😅

[@MrBuch169169]

Easily my favourite 3 minutes in any sitcom. Breaking the set, the complete overturning of the entire plot, the moustache falling off and no-one bothering to fix it, the electric eel gibberish direct to camera, breaking the fourth wall to say 'It's me!' to an audience who have never seen this character before and never will again - and all these world class comedians and actors just standing there trying not to laugh until finally he puts on a dress and throws a cartoon bomb at them for no reason at all. I hope Rik was proud of this bit!

[@sundaypeople5791]

He was! There's an interview where he expresses deepsatisfaction about the whole Lord Flashheart thing!❤️

[@TheWaynos73]

Matt Berry in the IT Crowd made a sitcom entrance just as legendary.

[@stellacoul]

Only Rick Mayall could steal a scene from Rowan Atkinson and Stephan Fry. fantastic scene. now that's how you make an entrance. He's sadly missed.

[@Gadzinisko]

+Stella Coulson Apparently he agreed on the role only if "he got more laughs than Rowan".

[@Gadzinisko]

Then it's a good thing they brought him back for the fourth one.

[@VirtualMark2]

Yeah that is a shame. Although we had the Duke of Wellington in series 3, which was one of the funniest scenes ever. TEEEEAAAAA!!!

[@76juno33]

That's not true either.

[@isleofwightdave2286]

Possibly one of the greatest comedy performances of all time.

[@FlawedFabrications]

I love how his fake moustache is falling off and no-one cares. LOL

[@Renegade666]

Benjamin Drinkwater and the fact the door and wall are clearly a set!

[@daninaidu]

Benjamin Drinkwater It's because Blackadder is all about the dialogue :) The props and sets were mediocre in all the seasons as far as I can remember but it's still regarded as one of the best series

[@Xcorgi]

Benjamin Drinkwater I agree. Just brilliant!

[@TheKatrillionaire]

+Benjamin Drinkwater They were probably afraid to tell Rik! lol

[@KlunkerRider]

+Benjamin Drinkwater 2:06 that's how you rescue that situation like a pro

[@dl4350]

i remember seeing in one of the docs that Rik was acting normally in rehearsal but then gave it 3000% on the day, and you can really see Rowan's in shock from it all

[@Unfantastic1]

Only Rik Mayall could walk into a room with the amount of talent as there is in a Blackadder set and still manage to completely steal the attention of everyone watching. You can see some of the cast trying not to fall over in tears of laughter during this scene. Mayall comes into this scene and knocks it out of the park - a true great.

[@jorg1206]

Well put, Rob! Nothing was ever better in a comic sense, then Blackadder imho. The talent shown there is just outrageous. Atkinson was sublime as Blackadder, but Stephen Fry as Lord Melchett..well... I still cry with laughter seeing the Flanders Pigeon Murderer Trial! Some job Rik had to pull off, but man did he ever. He will be soooo missed

[@FingerinUrDaughter]

"talent" "british television" something here isnt right.

[@billowen3285]

It's hard not to steal a scene with a script like that

[@rjjcms1]

Rowan nearly cracked up at one point in this.

[@clarencejanjimenez8397]

I just love how Rik throws his lines. The timing is impeccable and raw testosterone

[@TheYorkMan]

It's just how it has been edited together...

[@em23]

"thanks bridesmaid, like the beard" some day im going to yell that out at a wedding.

[@brianm2881]

But you can say to the chubby bridesmaid, "I like it firm and fruity!"

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

Curious: has anyone of you posters thus far fullfilled your decisions mentioned here ?

[@davidfarmer2049]

@Orn Gorn I'm glad you said that not me.

[@ChannelReuploads9451]

Gives me something to hold on to, WOOF !

[@danielross7221]

But don’t say gives me something to hang on to!

[@Kenazzle]

"Thanks, Bridesmaid. Like the beard!" My sides...

[@4everanarsenalfan]

+Kenazzle give me something to hang onto

[@zingzingjr.4596]

Actually the entire Flash scene was not communicated to the actors

[@drinks1019]

GIVES ME SOMETHING TO HANG ON TO!

[@TheConciseStatement]

Rik Mayall - he turns up for two seconds and slaps everyone off screen. Everything is quotable.

[@NickSBailey]

Someone takes things too literally, the world must be a confusing place.

[@David-ud9ju]

That was the point of his character; to appear briefly and be outrageous. Rik Mayall said he would only come on the show if his part was funnier than Rowan Atkinson's.

[@vsedai]

It's what he says and how he says it.

[@daniellawrence4966]

Classic

[@dlxmarks]

Everyone else including Atkinson looks rather overawed in this scene. I've never been sure if it was the characters or the cast who were daunted by his performance.

[@dancoulson6579]

1:30 When he head butts Percey... In tears every time.

[@dr.boinkersbookkeeping9028]

I burst in laughter every single time i see that... So random and perfect lmao

[@jamesmatthew3681]

It's at 1:32.

[@rtalbeau7965]

EVERY TIME 🤣

[@bigal2748]

🤣🤣 my favourite bit

[@pheebs4280]

The amount of times they would’ve laughed 😂

[@rosePetrichor]

The fact that Rik's moustache seems to be coming off, his deliberately theatrical laughter and the set buckling when Percy is thrown through it just adds to the utter bizarrity and hilarity of this scene. Classic.

[@berenacampbell-wolfe-blanc5905]

I loved how when Rick's moustache started to fall off, he just kept going with the flow and, in all honesty, it made the whole scene all the more funny. Also my favourite line from this scene is "Thanks bridesmaid, like the beard! Gives me something tah....hang on to!" Cracks me up every time. R.I.P Rick Mayall x

[@timpyle7452]

Hahaha! "Still worshipping God?....."

[@klaxoncow]

It's even better than that. In order to switch to the dress, they must have cut. Yet his fake moustache is still hanging half off. I bet that the make-up folks came to fix it and Rik told them "no, just leave it, it's funnier like that" and carried on.

[@Atzan]

And that is how you steal a scene.

[@ViceCityDJ]

+Atzan steal the scene? it was already his scene, it was all about him lol

[@jordanbrooks2855]

No one could own a scene quite like Rik Mayall.

[@RolfHartmann]

Scene? He stole the whole damned episode if not the series.

[@takashiari1598]

And he stole the bride as well

[@CrandMackerel]

Wherever you are now, Rik, I hope the birds are firm and fruity.

[@RatFacedJasper]

Still the greatest headbutt in television.

[@Spider-Man2094]

RIP Rik Mayall you comedic genius.

[@matthewmason7792]

Blackadder: where have you been Flashheart: where haven't i been WOOF

[@ArieVisker]

Woof

[@yenee94]

Matthew Mason bark

[@davidfarmer2049]

Sound like me really.

[@yt-sh]

@@yenee94 meow

[@giuseppecorleonenguyen6037]

Sound so masculine as freak

[@76juno33]

There have been few finer sights and sounds in comedy history than the late, great Rik Mayall in overdrive.

[@judyhollingsworth5461]

I don't know him, this is the first time I saw this. I'm an a American. Wonderful, I loved it!!! Going to find more episodes. Thank you Britain.

[@laurencain7760]

Watch young ones drop dead Fred and bottom 😘😂

[@shotokan77s43]

judy hollingsworth try watching bottom starring rick mayall and Adrian edmonson

[@tonyharrisson6823]

Please watch Bottom.

[@stuauld4912]

Kevin Turvey. Young Ones. 1970/80s

[@Mr.BednaR]

Just a word of caution... the whole series ends in a way that might break your heart.

[@joaovasco3059]

Sometimes me and my Sister see this again to laugh one more time, this just makes us feel good. When we were childs we recorded blackadder on vcr, when we saw this scene we put back and repeat over and over again, laughing more each time...top 3 of all time comedy acts...i mean, it can also be top 1! Just priceless

[@33Crazydude]

I can't tell you how much this scene cheered me up. A true classic moment in British comedy

[@Sheza58]

Flash made only two appearances through the whole series but made such a massive impact!

[@CarlySmith001]

Four, he was in the first Blackadder too

[@jeb31415]

Some of the best comedy in the history of the English language.

[@gvantsasakaruli9900]

Baldrick's "I do" and Blackadder's face will forever live in my head

[@jbcatz5]

Edmund is probably thinking of everything he’d rather do than consummate the marriage. Although it is questionable if Baldrick can still perform given the archery incident.

[@redsquirrel1086]

Rik Mayall was a force of nature. A quite extraordinary comedy actor.

[@Robkinggozer]

Hurray!

[@76juno33]

Rik Mayall was the greatest scene stealer in comedy. May he Rest in Peace.

[@gemmanettle1902]

Probably one of the best (if not THE best) scenes in television history!!

[@joshleach3349]

0:21 that music always gets me 😂😂😂

[@Twenty_Zero_One]

Next time we get bored of our lives, we won't be able to give Lord Flashheart a call so he can come around and kill us. So long, Rik. You're a legend.

[@el6178]

Wow, beautiful comment.

[@petetube99]

To be fair, the character was meant to upstage everyone, hence the pyrotechnics and Rik getting all the dialogue. The fact that the scene has become a comedy classic is purely down to Mayall however.

[@Gadzinisko]

I read somewhere that he agreed to do a cameo only if "he got more laughs than Rowan, so they wrote him this bombastic character.

[@23kurtzy]

I think my favorite part about this scene is that apparently during rehearsals he did his performance completely different. So when they did it in front of everyone their reactions are legitimate.

[@leehargreaves7473]

The genius of Rik summed up in 3 minutes. What a cameo.

[@markfryer9880]

This scene has SO Much entertainment crammed into it, that it makes your head spin.

[@DealerCamel]

Rowan was pretty impressed by the "gives me something to hang onto!" line, he's trying not to laugh.

[@pheebs4280]

I’m sure all of them laughed at some point 1:17 Queenie looked like she wanted to laugh baaad 🤣🤣

[@matthewrideout426]

Every time Percy gets headbutted back through that door it makes me laugh.

[@xn0gaming]

The joy in their faces is real. Amazing performance by Rik.

[@TheSingingJim]

RIP Rik Mayall. Genius at work

[@flipper2392]

R I P Rik, he will forever be remembered as Flashheart.

[@NickHarman]

Mayall was such a force, damn those quad bikes

[@vardellsfolly5200]

That is the grandest entrance i've seen, this whole year.

[@petergray5686]

RIP Rik, thanks for the great shows throughout my teens, You and your Humour will be sorely missed

[@rspratt]

Ode to Rik Mayall - by Rob Spratt I remember the 80's, when I was still in my teens when four crazy students ignited our screens. The show was The Young Ones. I simply adored it. So funny and different, like nothing before it. The stories were crazy, the characters insane, a collection of misfits who lived in my brain. There wasn't a playground, where the youth at the time, weren't doing impressions or reciting the lines. And like 'Cliff' before it, the key thing it did was shock all the parents and delight all the kids. The show was anarchic and it hit with such force, that it redefined humour and changed history's course. There was Vyvyan the punk who was completely insane, a violent psychotic, who had a girl's name. A loony tunes cartoon, always having fits, and whose solution to all was to smash it to bits. And then there was Neil, the one who dug graves. The peace-loving hippy, abused like a slave. He'd cook for them all - chickpeas or lentils, and he found it quite heavy in a house full of mentals. And what about Mike? So chilled, suave, yet so shady. He fancied himself as one for the ladies. He was always so cool, wearing shades was his norm, with his laid-back persona, he was the calm in the storm. And so on to Rik, who looked up to Mike. But Rik was the housemate that nobody liked. He was shallow and childlike, his tantrums unreal, always fighting with Vyv or else picking on Neil. Rik was deluded, and thought he was great, but to everyone else was a figure of hate. The self-proclaimed poet, who 'spoke for the youth', but to say he spoke rubbish was nearer the truth. Oh how I loved the look on Rik's face when he thought he'd put someone back in their place. His hands on his hips, all Rigsby-style snorting, gaffawing; the self-satisfied smile. The others just scoffed at his pompous pretensions and ignored him whenever he demanded attention. Frustrated and angry, didn't know what to do, that was our Rik, the rebel with no clue. So, many years later, it's all in the past. Did they know at the time they'd made something to last? Something important, a stand-out by far, that would affect our culture and the way that we are? Thank you to Rik, Chris, Nigel and Ade for being the Young Ones and the parts that you played. To some it may seem that you were just being daft but no doubt in my mind, they mastered their craft. And thank you to Lise and Ben and to Rik for writing what is, a true Brit classic. Of course they all went on to do far more besides But The Young Ones was really where they hit their stride. So, it's thirty years on, and out of the blue, the TV and web were alive with the news that something had happened, so sudden, so quick; the nation lost a hero, a hero called Rik. I never imagined the pain that I'd feel. The shock hit me hard, still can't believe that it's real. I don't know why, I can't explain, why I've cried so much since and felt so much pain. I guess I loved Rik more than I even knew. It's like a part of me has been snatched away, too. I keep watching re-runs of the things he was in, and keep thinking of Barbara and all of his kin. And when the kids ask why the adults are crying The adults will say "because inside we're dying" "Someone we loved, a man we adored, the 'people's poet', is sadly no more". But one thing's for certain, it's since become clear That Rik was a man that his country held dear. I feel happier knowing that, and it's now a safe bet; the noble Englishman, Rik, we will never forget. Rik, ask us again, "hands up who likes me" and watch millions go up, just so you can see you were always right, that you always knew just how much love would come back at you. Now you're standing wild-eyed at the gates of heaven, And they've heard the bad news has been turned up to eleven. "Flashheart's arrived!" and while mulling your fate God's voice booms, "Bastards! Open that gate!" RIP Rik Mayall 1958 - 2014

[@williambannister6430]

Simply Awesome.

[@raraflindon5065]

A great tribute. You should send it to his family. When he died I realised we shared a birthday. I always think of Rik on that day.

[@Rhlgull1331]

This is great

[@simonl1785]

Excellent (clapping hands)

[@theyeking7023]

Moved to me to tears, and the end was amazing

[@Hysteria_Gaming]

RIP Rik Mayall.... Rest easy Lord Flashheart

[@sharyn0075]

Damn Straight. Love you forever Rik Mayall/Lord Flashheart 😍

[@Seeker7172]

RIP Lord Flashheart! You will be missed.

[@waynestyles]

RIP Rik. Lord Flashheart was the most hysterical over the top character EVER... and you did a few of those. Will be missed by anyone who was a teen in the 80s like myself.

[@Andrew-qm1hj]

Rik Mayall: 03.07.1958. - 06.09.2014. Rest in piece you comedic genius. You brought smiles and laughter to so many people.

[@andymack6]

Such a sad sad loss of a very funny man . My first comedy hero

[@thetweed491]

Tragic loss andy loved him in the new stateman bottom and the young ones. Sadly missed

[@ozpilotgirl]

mark railton Agreed.....totally gutted. What a comedic genius he was....and I secretly had a huge crush on him!! RIP Rik. Your talent was simply amazing

[@hobhamwich]

This is the best three minutes of television ever produced.

[@tonythorne5767]

I love Blackadder, and this is my absolute favourite scene ever. Devastated, we've lost a top comic far too young. RIP Flash

[@phousefilms]

LMAO! That random headbutt!

[@phousefilms]

1:32

[@adamboy7777]

This video, it makes me not so grump.

[@fistyann8434]

The perfect way to begin a workday morning.

[@KittyxGrimm]

I'll always remember him as Lord Flashheart. Woof! RIP Rik Mayall.

[@JackieAllum]

RIP Rik. What an utter genius.

[@RetroGamerVX]

RIP Rik, you'll always make us laugh :o(

[@Mishima505]

Lord Flash should have had a whole series to himself

[@richk2690]

Apparently during the rehearsal he just played it normally. That’s why they all looked utterly stunned while filming it.

[@MrNightsamba]

Loved Rik Mayall. Thanks for laughs and sleep well.

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

One of the finest three minutes of comedy in British TV history. 😆😂🤣

[@thebigbowler]

My Idol, you showed me what comedy was all about. You will be sorely missed....

[@tibijedi702]

"I do" Baldrick is great :)

[@bellastarr9523]

I love lord flash miss him when hes of the screen miss him already R.I.P Rik :)

[@sallyb1689]

How many takes did they do I wonder? They're giving such a hard time keeping straight faces! 😂

[@liverush24]

Depends how many spare sets of polystyrene doors they had.

[@Colin_Pole]

+liverush24 And asparin.

[@georgejacob3162]

+Sophie A They did at least two takes of this scene as Flasheart didn't get his sword out properly in the first take! Ha, ha! The first take is on Blackadder's Outtakes.

[@bill-pn7vz]

theyre profeshnals..im thinkin 8 takes?

[@Captain.AmericaV1]

A comedy legend the likes of which we may never see again, but his legacy will continue RIP

[@thenecessaryevil1030]

pure comedy gold absolutely brilliant 😂

[@briz1965]

they're all standing there and holding back a giggle at Rik - because it is so very funny

[@CharlemagnePalace]

Yes! Ahaha! Frightfully funny, what! Splendid

[@NathanChisholm041]

I love the fact his moustache is half hanging off lol I miss Blackadder it was my favourite show growing up...

[@stubblehunter1]

This just sums up his genius ! What a performance. Seen this many times before but my stomach still aches from laughter. "Am I pleased to see you or.." Priceless. R.I.P. Rik Mayall.

[@madamesalamander16]

I absolutely die every time the paste fails on his moustache and it starts flopping around on his face! It slows him not at all!

[@Dmanlamius76]

Thanks for the many laughs, Rik.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

love how the whole set shakes whenhe throws through the door :D

[@markfryer9880]

And it only adds to the humorous situation.

[@kroon1930]

Good old Lord “did I just put a canoo in my pocket” Flashheart......🤣. This never grows old😆. And despite the lack of a DVD player, I will never ever throw away my complete Blackadder dvd box....😎 “🎼Beware the deadly flashing blade, unless you want to end up shorter🎼” 🤣

[@sleeming88]

RIP Flash and Nursie

[@hasmatiks]

One of the best comedy scenes ever. I usually dont bother with celebrity deaths, but this one really hit home.

[@jarrak42UK]

Just watching this makes Rik's passing a little easier to handle, he'll be remembered and loved for decades to come.

[@finregan9322]

Without doubt the greatest comedy to date.....Nothing comes close to Blackadder

[@DaddyCaedisVA]

"I've got a plan! And it's as hot as my PANTS!" That's where I lost it. Pure comedy. Brilliant.

[@redsquirrel1086]

It's 2022 and this is the first time I've watched this scene in years. Bloody Hell It's funny and Rik Mayall is just a force of nature in it. He was possibly the greatest scene stealer in television comedy history.

[@ben11922]

Every time life gets on top of me I watch this video! Priceless Rik Mayall. Could watch this over and over. Cheers Rik.

[@dank_smirk9971]

Flash by name! Flash by nature!

[@pdhudsonUSMC]

Saw this in a bar in Devon in ‘88 with 2 Royal Marines and 3 other US Marines. When he asked,” Or did I put a canoe in my pocket? all 6 of us collapsed on the floor. My favorite line ever!

[@MountC]

0:33 Not only does Flasheart pushing Percy into the door break it; the whole wall was bent!

[@pheebs4280]

That’s the best! 🤣 everyone else is trying so hard not to laugh it’s amazing makes the scene so much better 😂😂😂

[@HerethiccL]

Grew up on this show, one of my favorites and learning that Dan got his inspiration from flash is awesome!

[@tomaszp2028]

One of the greatest short performances ever.

[@ant0586]

one of my favourite scenes in blackadder. brilliant.

[@b1gb0ba1u]

Simply one of a kind, delivers every time! a massive hero, massively missed!

[@northbridge23]

Exceptionally funny and talented actor and writer. Really sad loss to the UK comedy scene and far far too young to leave us. RIP Rik.

[@simonhesford7926]

RIP Rik - a true British comedy legend :(

[@steveprice638]

He was a very good friend to me when I came to England in 1973. Stayed with him and his family in Droitwich - 'your mother is alive and well and living in Droitwich' was surely the result of his home there - went to Kings in Worcester and he was a scream even then. I have a lovely photo of the 'Kings School Smoking Club' of which he and I were founder members. Saw him in Newbury 30 years later and didn't want to presume on a friendship from school....wish I'd said hello. A great guy, sorely missed.

[@NickieOHara]

*Woof, Nursie... I like it firm and fruity. Am I pleased to see you or did I just put a CANOE in my pocket?* I hope Flash & Nursie are having a whale of a time wherever they are! RIP Rik Mayall RIP Patsy Byrne

[@zazuzazz5419]

Nickie O'Hara So mooooving!! 🐮

[@redsquirrel1086]

The late, great Rik Mayall. A true force of nature.

[@lizt3907]

RIP Rik. A true comedy great - thank you so much for all the laughter.

[@RUSH2112RUSH]

Rik Mayall as Lord Flashheart= A force of nature.

[@shamaliwije4872]

How one man can steal the scene from a gathering of some of the best comedians in the world...

[@LaMusicaGirl]

rick mayall, rowan atkinson, miranda richardson and steven fry....GENIUS!!!

[@highlandcommando]

like seeing it for the first time, RIP Sir.