
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 | 77 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

This week's guest is a man whose professional career has often tighly interwoven with Rik Mayall's. He's a prolific writer of screenplays, novels, video games, plays - and was the ghost writer of Rik's spoof autobiography Bigger than Hitler, Better t... more
This weeks guest is a prolific comedy writer, stand-up comedian, novelist, Perrier award nominee, founder member of the Comedy Store Players and the man who coined the phrase “Comedy is the new rock n’roll.”
For over 35 years he’s written for some o... more
Talking Bottom chats with Colin Gilbert, the director and co-writer with Rik Mayall of The Man Behind the Green Door and Kevin Turvey Investigates. Colin also directed Rab C Nesbitt and worked on Not the Nine O'Clock News, A Kick up the Eighties, I L... more
This week it's the Talking Bottom podcast you've all been waiting for as we come to you LIVE from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! We were honoured to be joined by a very special guest - a comedian and writer who was at the cutting edge of alternative ... more
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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!
Thanks for the great Peter Richardson interview. He doesn’t get interviewed enough and as a long term fan I learnt some new stories. Great stuff.
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A vibrant exploration into the world of one of British sitcom's finest, this production engages listeners by celebrating and dissecting the comedic genius of Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson. The discussion revolves around their iconic series, weaving personal anecdotes and insights into the storytelling and performances that have created a lasting legacy. Each episode often features in-depth analysis of various comedic characters, their development, and their socio-cultural impact, while providing a nostalgic experience for fans. This blend of humor, reflection, and community engagement makes it an essential listen for those who appreciate classic British comedy.
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