The squalid daily exploits of two unemployed, violent, and socially rejected men sharing a disgusting flat in Hammersmith. A masterpiece of choreographed chaos and high-energy vulgarity that pushed the boundaries of television slapstick. Emerging from the alternative comedy movement, the series relies on the incredible physical timing of its two leads, who subject each other to cartoonish levels of brutality.
Beneath the layers of filth and desperation lies a sharp satire of loneliness and the arrested development of the British male. It is loud, unapologetic, and frequently brilliant, though certainly not for the faint of heart. The chemistry between the stars, honed over years of stage work, ensures that even the grimmest situations remain hilariously watchable.
Production Details
UK / BBC - BBC Two / 18x30 Minute Episodes / 1991-1995
Writers: Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson
Producer: Ed Bye, Jon Plowman
Main Cast
Rik Mayall as Richie Richard
Adrian Edmondson as Eddie Hitler
