Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule (2014)

Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule

2014

Documentary

Synopsis

Comedian Rik Mayall died suddenly on 9 June 2014. Mayall's blend of rocket-fuelled physical comedy, surrealism, subversive satire and pompous punk wit left a body of work that spanned four decades. Mayall's characters include the Black Country's investigative nerd Kevin Turvey, Felicity Kendal-adoring student and 'People's Poet' Rik in The Young Ones, ruthless MP Alan B'Stard in The New Statesman, seedy loser Richie in Bottom and larger-than-life characters Robin Hood and flying ace Lord Flashheart from Blackadder. Narrated by Simon Callow, this programme salutes Rik Mayall and celebrates his part in the UK's comedy history using rare and unseen archive footage. It also features contributions from people who knew or admired him, including Michael Palin, Simon Pegg, Lenny Henry, Ben Elton, Alexei Sayle, Christopher Ryan, Tim McInnerny, Jools Holland, Ruby Wax and Greg Davies.

Credits

Director

Andy Humphries

Cast

Alexei Sayle as Self

Ben Elton as Self

Greg Davies as Self

Lise Mayer as Self

Lloyd Peters as Self

Rik Mayall as Self

Rowland Rivron as Self

Ruby Wax as Self