LONDON (AP) — Rik Mayall, one of a generation of performers that injected post-punk energy into British comedy, has died. He was 56. Mayall’s management firm Brunskill Management said the comedian ...

My brother once met Rik Mayall on the street. "Can I shake your hand dude?" he asked. Rik shook it. "Now give me a fiver," he said. — Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) June 9, 2014 Oh no. Awful news ...

Bosses of TV channel Dave are deciding when to air an episode of a show that Rik Mayall filmed before he died. The comedian recorded an episode of Crackanory, a grown-up version of children's ...

Adrian Edmondson is being praised for his tearful recollections of comedian and actor Rik Mayall. Comedy star Edmondson opened up about his friendship and working relationship with his Young Ones ...

Adrian Edmondson‘s tearful recollections of comedian and actor Rik Mayall have resurfaced on the anniversary of his comedy co-star’s death. Mayal died aged 56 on 9 June 2014 after suffering a sudden ...

The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival have announced it is officially returning for a second year – from May 29 to June 6, 2026.

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

A NEW trail inspired by actor Rik Mayall is set to launch in Droitwich. The Mayall Trail has kicked off at the ongoing Rik Mayall Comedy Festival. The trail has been inspired by the wit and charm of ...