"University challenge" (The Young Ones train station scene with Motorhead)

Rik, Mike, Vyvyan and Neil rush to catch the train for their apperance on university challenge and test eachothers general knowelege while they are on the train.

[@robbie007]

this episode is quite possibly the best 30 mins of british comedy in the 80s. The entire start to finish has everything thats best in all of the 2 series of the show. Love the rush to the station with motorhead, love the neil and rik revision scene - even now this is hilarious. Vivian loosing his head. The University Challenge and other famous comic stars. Absolutely brilliant. BBC took risks and made bloody good TV then

[@user-wq5kv2hu2s]

Agreed

[@gregorydodwell3895]

Totally agree. Everything “came together” just right in this episode -especially the Motörhead and Kings Cross Station montage. Tight editing, plus the right blend of “psychology ... and extreme vilence”.

[@josssmith]

35 mins :)

[@natehood2506]

I second that motion

[@danw1374]

And Lemmy and motorhead playing between the scene with them traveling to the station. Cant get any better than that!

[@LusciousTwinkle]

Can you imagine being 14 when this was airing? The atmosphere at school the next day was just ELECTRIC! You just don't get the same shared experience these days ..

[@zolfodor4835]

It was class at school the following day 😂😂

[@mikevanroy9356]

Well I was 17 but yeah.

[@notgadot]

Wonderful era

[@ackerjawaka4742]

I was 14 when this was on telly and yes the day after at school everyone could repeat the lines word for word ♠️

[@imperatorrm]

A well known fact worth repeating, the Young Ones had bands on the show because that changed the show from a sitcom to a variety show and so entitled to a bigger budget from the BBC.

[@Clem_Fandango11]

"Prick is a Wonker signed the rest of the class"....... "I agree signed the teacher" That always gets me. 😄😄😄😄😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@exorcist1998]

As someone else stated, this is one of the greatest episodes of ANY UK comedy plus with Motorhead playing its shear perfection.

[@GIBBO4182]

Don’t be sad he’s gone…be happy he was here! RIP Rik. No one has made me laugh as much as you have!

[@TheCleanasyougo]

A 43 year old still laughing at this 30 years on. British Comedy Genius.

[@wideworldofshorts]

i hear ya

[@bugproductions9050]

Yes

[@mazdodd4145]

Can beat that. 66 and still laughing. M

[@EeezyNoow]

@@mazdodd4145 Sorry Maz. 72 on Monday but that was brilliant comedy.

[@mazdodd4145]

@@EeezyNoow Happy to be beaten by a more mature person than myself. M

[@idj20]

The way Vyvyan stuffed the doughnut in his mouth still cracks me up. The whole series was - and still is - just . . . as Rik often said . . . "BRILLIANT!". The Young Ones took alternative comedy by storm.

[@codswallop321]

The lady working in the kiosk seemed to enjoy it

[@markywellsboy2182]

It was weird watching this when it aired. That was my local train station and I used to see that lady at the kiosk every week when I used to get the train to college. I don't think that she had any idea what Ade Edmunson was up to there, lol

[@jkocol]

As soon as the band started, I said out loud "This show was Friggin' brilliant!" I actually watched the original broadcast when it aired because I was living in the U.K. at the time with the U.S. Air Force. So "The Young Ones", "Twenty Minutes into the Future" (Max Headroom Pilot), "Blackadder" first three seasons, "Spitting Image." I understand now why people think there is something wrong in my head sometimes because these were all my influences and I never realized how different a few years of my life really were. I still say the name Neal like Neal pronounces it "Neeeeeallll."

[@zapkvr]

You bet they did. They arrived just in time. Throw in the Sex pistols, they just about saved western culture. They owe nothing to anyone and gave so much.

[@0Imtheslime0]

Its not Brilliant.. its... BWWILLIANT!!!

[@jkeegan154]

I Really Wish Motorhead would appear spontaneously every time I said music.

[@liamwhitcombe1237]

StabbingPrivateMellish so you enjoy a complete fucking noise do you?

[@sambrook8084]

Or when ever a radio station they claim they play rock, Motorhead should come blow you're ear drums as it should be

[@marty6779]

Madness or Dixies Midnight Runners would be an option too.

[@CodeBleu724]

@@marty6779 Or Amazulu, or Nine Below Zero, The Damned, Rip Rig & Panic...

[@PhilipKerry]

@@liamwhitcombe1237 Complete Effing Noise ?? You must be talking about Rap crap .....

[@NevilleBamshu23]

I love how the station scene is filmed with real people who are like "wtf is goin on"?..ha ha ha

[@kaymuldoon3575]

RIP Rik. RIP Lemmy.

[@CelticSaint]

And RIP Phil Taylor.... and RIP Wurzel!

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Rik Rik and Lemmy. I love Ace of Spades!

[@simonl1785]

Sadly all of the original MOTORHEAD are not with us anymore R I P LEMMY PHIL and EDDIE

[@tuffgonggbUNCTION]

RiZE iNi PARADiZiO SOULJAH ROCKERZ ROLLERZ JAHBLESS

[@tuffgonggbUNCTION]

@@RevGary measure4measure

[@kafritsa8716]

God, this is the best guest appearance of them!! No one can ever reach Lemmy's quality... Perfect combination of both the show and Motorhead..

[@crisdeeming2758]

Proper band .proper students.good timez.

[@snuscaboose1942]

Madness miming Our House with stringless guitars is a good second.

[@emmathomas6184]

The extra is trying not to crack up when Vyvyan shovels the donut lol

[@steveprice638]

Was at school with Rik...a great friend to me at the time. It was obvious even then he was headed for stardom.

[@dystopian2153]

Wow really??? Lucky you but sad hes gone

[@bobwallacejnr6852]

no you wasnt

[@steveprice638]

Bob Wallace Jnr ....yes. I was. I also stayed at his home. Quite happy to wager you if you wish? And by the way...try learning grammar. We did.

[@steveprice638]

Lange Wapper thank you.

[@StewartyMac]

Did you sign the book, '(P)Rik is a wonker'?

[@somegirl558]

Vyvyan throwing the grenade screaming ACHTUNG is one of the best things ever.

[@aldito7586]

"Can I go to the bathroom please ?" /// "OH No !" - "I'm just going to have to wee on Lord Snots head !!!"

[@nicoleartale2219]

I love how Rick gets his little coin purse 👛 out to pay for the paper 📄😂

[@dontpanicblink]

his girly purse

[@CharlieBitMyFinger-bang]

- This scene with Motorhead is one of the finest examples of why The Young Ones became a classic.

[@rogergreen9861]

This ends just before a line that dropped me to the floor laughing when I was about 20. Rik pretends there's an entry for "World's stupidest bottom burp, Vyvyan, Britain", then Neil adds "It says Rik here". Killed me outright.

[@Tomashko1010]

Slam door trains and words like, "spazmo" make me consider my mortality.

[@justinlfcrule]

This episode "Bambi" is the funniest 35 minutes in the history of television. From start to finish it is , as Rick would say "utterly brilliant"

[@MichaelMrar-lh8ww]

I like your Homer Simpson picture

[@flashythingme]

My favorite part of this is that the camera is on the wrong guitarist every time they solo.... :)

[@cool3865]

I wonder if Lemmy requested that

[@netrioter]

@@cool3865 Eddie Clarke was out of the band by the time of this show

[@Pauldjreadman]

flashythingme lol

[@jamesdixon6903]

I only just noticed this but it made me break down laughing even more 🤣🤣

[@meggy75]

Ahahaha true

[@loungejay8555]

That train scene between Rik and Neil is my favourite scene of all the episodes of the Young Ones and there were many great scenes.

[@barbarella191able]

Lougejay I 200% agree with you . This is one of absolute favourites. Love how Rich jest gets so upset that he hadn’t done any preparation for this University Challenge.!!!!😊😊😊

[@blueluny]

Probably the single greatest moment of TV in history

[@happymonk4206]

I had all the episodes on VHS. The 80s were rad. The addition of guys like them added dry sarcasm from across the pond. Not all people got it or understood it. I loved all of it. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧✌😆

[@politicallycorrectredskin796]

Alright, alright. Don't get uncool and heavy.

[@Sofia-The-First]

Crop rotation in the 14th century was CONSIDERABLY more widespread after John

[@brainfromarous9015]

hissyfit2508 LOADS AND LOADS! LOADS AND LOADS!

[@bbb462cid]

swot

[@simonl1785]

Fucking brilliant stuff

[@MsMesem]

@@simonl1785 Should have thrown some Jethro Tull in with that.

[@zolfodor4835]

1172 🤣🤣🤣

[@nigelcarren]

"Hands up who likes me?"

[@erraticleeme6760]

This was a great episode, and to have Motörhead doing “The Ace of Spades” was brilliant. RIP Lemmy

[@mfollett3613]

I used to love watching "The Young Ones" every week. It was one programme to look forward to, with a band playing in their house for no apparent reason. 😜 ❤️

[@Drumm3rBo186]

I heard it was to get extra funding for the show as it could beclassed as a "variety" show if it had musical performances.

[@jameshill4911]

I remember this aged 13. Just mind-blowing and utterly brilliant. Those indeed were the days…

[@JoeStunner]

"SWOTTING AWAY FOR TEACHER, LIKE A TOTAL SPAZMO!"

[@ianmonkton3578]

Love it

[@thefog7067]

JUST TELL ME THE ANSWER !!!!

[@mattadders9819]

@@thefog7067 Shut up and tell you the answer? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@thefog7067]

@@mattadders9819 JUST TELL ME THE ANSWER !!! .... John 😂

[@rockdemon4485]

@@thefog7067 crop Rotation in the 14th century was CONSIDERABLY more wide spread after ......John ! ?

[@44werewolfnomore]

imagine how awesome life would be if you could say.. "MUSIC" and the song and band of your choice could play on the spot

[@moleccfc]

You can now

[@eddiebear100]

Rik Mayall was a comedy genius. R.I.P you true Briton.

[@rnw2739]

A true Englishman...Rik would be the first to correct you on that 😉

[@johnathanryan2117]

Shows what a superb comedian Nigel Planer is too, always slightly underrated in the Young Ones but is superb in this .

[@JoshDRivia4]

I watched this when I was 6 with my old man, what got me into metal and good comedy.

[@neilwilson5785]

I was a student in the UK, and had to order a flatmate to not watch 'food and drink' so I could see it. There was no internet, no VHS, and a repeat of it would be months later. If you wanted to share the vibe, you HAD to watch it live on TV.

[@dystopian2153]

I got my mom into it when i was 15 and she was in her 50s at the time. She thought it was great

[@MikeWhiskyTango]

My favourite episode. The Young Ones. Motorhead. Ace of Spades. Perfect.

[@plumb-bob8597]

Forgot just how incredible this episode was, when vyvyan kicked his head up the tracks! I laughed so hard it hurt the 1st time i saw this one.

[@deanmacey3554]

Can't believe this video ends just before Rick's rant about Neil doing 'loads and loads of work' in preparation for University Challenge... Maybe my favourite bit in the whole series.

[@Spookieham]

So many years ago I'd forgotten about this. Suddenly Motorhead are giving it some noise. Outstanding.

[@johngardiner6748]

I was to young to watch this, But parents letting me stay up on the black and white TV in the 1980s still laugh my head off

[@KlausKokholmPetersen]

RIP Peoples Poet. We still have your poems, but it's not the same without you.

[@thomasbowen9734]

I was out there with the skinheads and rastas mourning lol...classic speech

[@MartinHiggins1972]

@@thomasbowen9734 Don't forget the punks.

[@sardonicus76]

@@thomasbowen9734 So, *you* were the one particularly sensitive and articulate teenager who was informing all the adults about the People’s Poet’s passing? That’s absolutely icebox!

[@michaels.thomas1564]

Toxteth O'Grady! I still remember that name well from the first time this show was aired, the next day at school most of the pupils were recreating every scene all day, apart from the few who's parents wouldn't let them watch the show, the poor sods .

[@nsrlegaltech]

Bwwwwwilliant!

[@GBPaddling]

World's stickiest bogey?

[@markywellsboy2182]

"AHA, tried to fool me....that's Toxteth again!"

[@Frenchy5169]

This stuff will never get old, British comedy at its best👍

[@GidiMuijtjens]

Rik Mayall, Lemmy, and Phil Taylor, rest in peace!

[@xierotron]

And Wurzel

[@nicky-73-38]

And fast Eddie.

[@ichhasseamerika]

Who is Phil Taylor?

[@MrFunkia]

Philthy Phil was Motorhead's drummer.

[@rogergreen9861]

And Mel Smith

[@efnissien]

It reminds me of my Uni days! I had to give an intro to freshers and after a short talk on 'This is the first time many of you have lived away from home, managed a budget, had access to sex, alcohol and drugs... please, don't do them all in the first weekend, pace yourself.' I went 'And now a short documentary... ladies and Gents, I give you the "young ones"'.

[@Julia-hs7vh]

Neil "Alright, but verbatim regurgitations are against my principles" Rick " I'm asking you to test me on it, not throw up on it"

[@Zombiewithabowtie]

Rest In peace Lemmy. Everything Louder Than Everything Else. \m/

[@GOFLuvr]

+Zombiewithabowtie In a genre full of badasses, nobody was more bad ass than Lemmy.

[@joski9030]

I remember having these on vhs in the house in the 90s as a kid my parents were cool enough to let me and my little mates watch them ✌️ still brilliant to this day brings back great memories.

[@colinmackenzie6277]

Young Lemmy, Philthy, Rik...things will never be as cool again!!! UP SCUMBAG COLLEGE! You magnificent B'Stards!!! \M/

[@markfoley1458]

When I first saw this episode back in the 80's it blew my mind to see Motorhead playing. I was already a fan, but they got no TV / radio exposure from what I remember, so seeing them on The Young Ones made my day.

[@danielyeo6777]

I can remember watching this the Evening it was first Aired My Mates Parents wouldn't let them Watch it but My Parents Who i Dearly Miss Let me Record it on the VHS VIDEO recorder. Great times And i bought my First Motorhead Album when we visited The Isle of Man. Motorcycles Motorhead and being a biker has been a part of my life Since all due to The Young ones

[@franceleeparis37]

Aaaah, university life… this brings back memories… I knew people like each one of these guys… what a great life..😃

[@bethanhamer.8669]

I remember watching this at ashington college halls of residence 😀 it was the only time the tv room was full .happy days .I always remember the one when Neil had a cold and was in the bin liner 😂😂 priceless !

[@IanEckert1977]

I was 7 when I watched the Young Ones... ...What's a Numb-Kill-Foot-A-Moosh... ...Right Kids...Classico...

[@joemcintyre6235]

Rick was possibly the funniest comedy actor ever!!

[@juliewright5287]

Certainly was and sadly missed

[@tsunchoo]

I love the contrast of Vivian and Rik shoplifting :D never fails to piss me up when Rik gets caught.

[@C64SX]

One of the best bands in history, appearing in one of the best tv shows in history. Just epic. This is one of my favourite episodes as well, and little did I know back then that some of the guest stars would later become some of my favourite film/tv personalities.

[@HereIsMyOffer]

Rik and Neil on the train is one of my favorite scenes in The young ones, pure gold!

[@living4ward2it]

Groovy violent creative surreality. That's the way I like it baby. Stellar episode!

[@KOSMICKEN09]

Man I've loved Motorhead since 1983- the greatest metal band ever

[@linkieloos]

First saw this episode during a re-run on BBC Two in 1999. Became a Motorhead, Rik Mayall fan and Ade Edmonson fan and NEVER LOOKED BACK! \m/ Still can't believe Rik's gone, though. T_T Although I did hear that a memorial for him has been erected near the house where they filmed the show. RIP Rik, "The People's Poet" and the "Spokesperson of a Generaton" and all-round "Complete Bastard". XD

[@blackie75]

And Lemmy a year after this comment 😥

[@mentalas-me6794]

One of the most memorable scenes in bbc history with the best music!!!

[@Callmeliam]

RIP Lemmy RIP Rik, miss you both

[@twilightzone-ex-hostage1997]

My favorite episode, and my favorite part!! RIP Kilmeister

[@spmoran4703]

I wish Motorhead played in my lounge. Happy neighbours .

[@MiloshVictory]

Zooming in on the rhythm guitarist during the solo is pretty sweet

[@zeetroyman]

donut stuffing always gets me lol

[@brendannahor1460]

I remember the night that this was broadcast. My older brother came home n brought 2 mates with him as they had heard that Motörhead was going to be on. They couldn't believe that it was a 4 man line-up, Eddie Clarke had returned to help new-boy Phil Campbell out!

[@Grizzly01]

Nah mate, that's not Eddie Clarke, that was Würzel. He was in the band from '84 to '95.

[@brendannahor1460]

@@Grizzly01 My bad! This only the 4th time I've seen it since it was broadcast in 1984!

[@Just_Sebastian]

I totally forgot about the Young Ones until I was reminded today. They need to air it again!! Love it! Just brilliant! 😂😂😂

[@nuclear_war_games]

I would like to thank my dad for introducing me The Young Ones series, This show is still hilarious

[@thenirvanafan7895]

“Alright, alright. Don’t get all uncool and heavy” 😂

[@RealityCheck6T9]

BOO! You cut it just at the start of Rik's meltdown!

[@Mark-lj1dj]

3:43 like an utter spazmo 😂😂 only Rik Mayall could have delivered that so well 😂😂

[@azertu2u2]

My childhood.... Then there was bottom..... Rip Rick 🙏

[@brookyf1]

Just like OnLy Fools and Horses this kind of stuff will never be replaced...modern day stuff just dont touch it. The young o es reminds me so much of the 80's i love it..xx

[@davy_K]

This episode was peak - I remember literally rolling on the floor laughing at this one.

[@pigface2862]

Lolol the girl's face when Vyv stuffs his face and gives her the vicky

[@xwhite2020]

the greatest episode of the greatest show right there folks.

[@Rich7714]

Oh no! You cut out the best bit, where Rik goes mental in the next few seconds of the video.

[@nonoyobeezewax9527]

I freak'n luv Vivian...especially when he gives people the 'up your's mate' sign. Well I'm dun. I'm off to stuff loads & loads of paper down the toilet.

[@Darkstar263]

Just heard the news about Lemmy. RIP. Ace of Spades is one of my favourite songs of all time.

[@ragereset2795]

How can this have been five years ago already.

[@johnathanryan2117]

One of the best scenes in the entire series....Nigel Planer shouldve got far more chance to do this sort of interaction than he did. Absolute genius from both him and Rik.

[@markywellsboy2182]

There was some quality writing and word play there. Could have at least let the scene finish, with Rik and Neil getting emotional.

[@DevilMaskMedia]

I like that the camera people had the bad sense to focus on the guitars playing rhythm during the solos. : D

[@dodibenabba1378]

They were looking for Fast Eddie who could play it by himself, alone....

[@Pikestnt]

The idea to book Motörhead, was inspired. Pity the camera was never on the right guitar during the solo break. Still, lovely period footage of BR in the early 80s accompanied by Ace of Spades. Perfect telly

[@nicksutton1417]

Nz in the eighties. What fun with the young ones. Now I'm 50 and still laughing. I'm from Norfolk England. The now in nz.

[@MsMesem]

That's too bad.

[@amandaallen1898]

Still one of the best ever entertainment programmes evermade xxxxxxx

[@guyren49]

Me too. Absolutely classic bit. Every time we hear someone described by just a first name we think of "crop rotation in the 14th century... John! Have you also seen Alas Smith & Jones -- the boxing gym skit? Absolutely brilliant!

[@version736ha2]

Love the way the cameraman managed to miss both solos

[@splatbubble]

2:03 13 year old me is still keeling over with laughter, 35 years later :)

[@htid84]

Crop rotaiton is the 14th centry is considerably more widespread than...John. LMFAO!!! thats just to Epic xD

[@erniesballs1979]

So satisfying watching Motorhead in a series...

[@kennethhaggerty153]

They used to play this and Bottom right after on YTV here in Canada on saturday late nights. First saw it when I was 12

[@smokepepsi]

Actually I was incredibly popular and everyone thought I was great

[@brendanmccabe8373]

Right ok thanks for telling me

[@elliotspencer2648]

They filmed large parts of the young ones in Bristol where I was born, it's interesting doing the 'spot the bits of bristol' game like the train station scene was filmed at Bristol temple meads train station!.

[@Crucifuxrecords]

In February 1984, the Lemmy, Campbell, Würzel and Taylor line-up recorded "Ace of Spades" for the "Bambi" episode in the British television series, The Young Ones. Scenes of the band playing are interspersed with the characters' antics as they rush to the railway station, in a parody of The Beatles' comedy film A Hard Day's Night.Taylor quit the band after that recording, causing Lemmy to quip: "Did I leave them or did they leave me?". Wikipedia source.

[@RealityCheck6T9]

You ended it just before Rik's meltdown

[@fredwest7436]

This never gets old.

[@billymitchell1292]

Just the best - Ace of spades and young ones what’s not to like ?