
The Bottom podcast - three foxy stoats discuss and appreciate the world’s greatest sitcom, courtesy of Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson, over an Esther Rantzen cocktail and pickled onion sandwich. From Paul Tanter, Mat Brooks and Angela Pearson. The book TALKING BOTTOM: A GUIDE TO THE CULT SITCOM is now in its 2nd edition and can be ordered here: wiltonsquarebooks.com/products/talking-botto... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 95 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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You asked and we delivered! Talking Bottom: A Guide to the Cult Sitcom is now available as an audiobook, read by none other than Bottom's friendly pub landlord Dick Head himself - actor Lee Cornes! You can literally have Dick coming in your ears!
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What a ruddy treat! The long-awaited Rik Mayall documentary "Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'Stard is out now on Sky Documentaries, PLUS Sky Arts is screening the brand-new "Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare and Unseen." It's a day of new Rik stuff!
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Once in every lifetime comes a guest like this - someone who created and wrote one of the most influential, revolutionary and most-loved sitcoms ever, alongside her co-creators and co-writers Rik Mayall and Ben Elton. It's Lise Mayer!
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All good things must come to an end and school' out not just for summer but for ever as it's the start of the summer holidays for the lads at Scumbag College AND the final episode of the show, ever, with the creators determined to end it all with a l... more
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…although I do get quite frustrated at a specific aspect. Part of this pod is three friends sharing experiences of one of the greatest comedies ever made…but another part is a critique and exploration of certain aspects of the characters and situations. This latter part can sometimes be spot on and there has been a lot of good research done, but at other times seemingly come up a bit short. A Google search would answer most of the unanswered questions. Also, if there is a critique, there’s n... more
Great to finally hear some human beings who want to talk Bottom. Paul Angela and Mat are all huge fans of the show and very interesting to hear their take on every episode, they are even revuing the live show’s, so sit back and enjoy the insight about Bottom.highly reccomened
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I love that I've stumbled across this podcast! I've been a Rik & Ade fan forever, and am old enough to remember enjoying ' Bottom' when it was brand new. Ange, Paul & Matt are clearly superfans, but it's fantastic how articulate and knowledgable they are, and how much homework and preparation they do for every episode. Listening to this is like hanging out with fun kindred spirits... and I really enjoy playing along with the quiz at the end of each episode. *Now I'm only half way through Series ... more
Great podcast, a real nostalgia trip!
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Three hosts who are lifelong fans dissect, celebrate, and contextualize a beloved British sitcom with a mix of nostalgia, trivia, and sharp analysis. Episodes routinely cover production quirks, guest appearances, live events, and the show's cultural impact, often weaving in trivia, interviews, and live-cast discussions. The format balances affectionate fandom with careful dissection of jokes, production choices, and era-specific sensibilities, which can appeal to long-time fans and listeners curious about the history of modern British comedy. A notable strength is the deep dive into behind-the-scenes stories, guest perspectives, and the live-show/booking angles that give fans new angles on familiar episodes. The show tends to attract listen... more
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Recent guests on Talking Bottom include:
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2. Mark Arden
3. Steve Frost
4. Paul Jackson
5. Max Kinnings
6. Dave Cohen
7. Colin Gilbert
8. Lee Cornes
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