Talking Bottom
Talking BottomThe 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 | 83 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||
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"Well I'm going to tell Thatcher that we've got a bomb!" Cold War fears manifest when a large (undetonated, obviously) nuclear bomb lands right in the middle of the house. To make matters worse, the TV detector man is at the door and the boys don't h... more
Guys! Guys! Look at us! Squabbling, bickering, like children! What's happening to us? We never used to be like this! This week's episode is all about one of The Young Ones most exciting episodes; "Boring."
Ange, Paul and Mat chat about exciting thin... more
"Neil! Your bedroom's on fire!" Rick, Vyvyan, Neil and Mile move into their new house and the apparent discovery of oil in the basement soon brings out everyone's true colours.
Mat, Ange and Paul discuss the show getting to full series, fighting ove... more
What a line up! (And we don't mean an identity parade alongside Maureen Hedgehog). We are returning to The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival with three Talking Bottom events... ruddy hell!
Saturday May 30th 3pm sees Talking Bottom Live back on stage at the... more
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- 90% great…
…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
Apple Podcasts4hepworth's squash
United Kingdom4 months ago - It’s about Fkn time.
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
Apple Podcasts5BribelfingUnited Kingdom9 months ago - Sad paftic winkers…
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Apple Podcasts5ZxfhhnngyinkkfxcUnited Kingdom9 months ago - For true fans, by true fans!
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
Apple Podcasts5Stazzarena
Australia2 years ago - Superb
Great podcast, a real nostalgia trip!
Apple Podcasts5LlnzxzUnited Kingdom3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #153 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  New Zealand/TV & Film |
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Three self-described fans of a cult British sitcom discuss the show with a mix of nostalgia, historical context, and sharp, sometimes nitpicky analysis. Episodes frequently include book launches, live Fringe performances, guest interviews with comedians and writers, and deep dives into key characters and sketches, all with a playful, camaraderie-driven vibe. Noteworthy are live event recaps, cross-promotional updates about related books and festivals, and guest-origin stories that reveal the broader impact and ongoing relevance of the series in UK comedy history.
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2. Max Kinnings
3. Dave Cohen
4. Colin Gilbert
5. Lee Cornes
6. Ed Bye
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