The funeral of comedian Rik Mayall will take place today (June 19). It has been announced that a "private family funeral" will be held, with a memorial service expected to follow in September. Mayall ...

For an entire generation growing up the 1980s and 1990s, Rik Mayall was one of the most familiar - and fascinating - faces on television. And now, 11 years after his death at the age of 56, his legacy ...

Ben Elton said his late friend Rik Mayall featured heavily in his autobiography Comedian Ben Elton said working with the late Rik Mayall gave him some of "the most glorious creative moments" he had ...

Desert Island Discs listeners are reacting to Adrian Edmondson’s tearful recollection of comedian and actor Rik Mayall. Edmondson appeared on the BBC Radio 4 show, which is hosted by Lauren Laverne, ...

Outrageously funny comedian and actor Rik Mayall, whose groundbreaking sitcom The Young Ones was inspired by the house in East Didsbury where he lived as a student, has died aged 56. Mayall studied ...

EastEnders' Adrian Edmondson has emotionally remembered his late friend Rik Mayall, nine years after his sudden death. Joining radio host Lauren Laverne on Desert Island Discs, the comedy writer (who ...

High Street, Droitwich, Worcestershire, UK. 24th February 2025. A retail store in Droitwich's historic High Street, has been transformed into Rik Mayall's Comedy Emporium - a tribute shop to the local ...