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 ...

Comedian Greg Davies has been one of the performers taking part in an eight-day festival remembering the late Rik Mayall. After Davies left the stage following his turn on Thursday, he shared the ...

There are few figures in comedy more beloved than Rik Mayall. Mayall and double act partner Adrian Edmondson exploded onto what became known as the alternative comedy scene in the early 1980s with ...

Comedian Ben Elton said working with the late Rik Mayall gave him some of "the most glorious creative moments" he had ever had and writing about him helped him to deal with some of his grief over his ...

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Sad news comes today from the manager of British comedian and actor Rik Mayall, announcing the death of the funnyman at 56. Mayall, however, will always live on as Rik, the manic, pretentious, lefty ...