Talking Bottom

The Bottom Podcast - discussing the greatest sitcom from Rik Mayall & Ade Edmondson. From @paultanter @MatBrooks @pearson_ange - NEW AUDIOBOOK IS OUT NOW!

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Our Lamb & Flag pub menu tea towel was a hit with Dick Head... At least we think he said hit 😉

We have a few available to buy. If you'd like one, drop us a DM for cost (+ postage). No, we can't stick it on the slate!

Thanks to @scr33nag3r for the design. Faaaantastiiic work!

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Whats that? DICK HEAD HIMSELF narrates the audiobook version of Talking Bottom: A Guide to The Cult Sitcom? This calls for some pints in half-pint glasses! https://t.co/HdwaCsCOYw

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“English summertime, gets you right there doesn’t it? Have you ever seen such glorious sunshine?”
“Close the curtains.”

Hope you’re enjoying your Sunday fishfinger and have called the local Vicar a steaming great twat!

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I wonder if anyone called that number?!

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@talkingbottom Never noticed the graffiti on the toilet door.

"For a good spanking, phone Edd"

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@TrentHawkin Unrumble!

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One of the best jokes in the whole show. So simple yet brilliant.

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@IrkthePurists That’s a def a line used in one of the Bill and Ted films when they are trying to distract someone but it’s not one I recall Rik Mayall ever doing.

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It was THE book of the 80’s! Ben, Lise and Rik treated over 800,000 lucky readers with a book that was both hilarious and a worthy follow-on to The Young Ones. This weeks podcast ep is all about Bachelor Boys: The Young Ones book! https://t.co/yaPwU18ltz

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Talking Bottom t-shirts are availble in white or black (if you want them stained then you’ll have to soil them yourself). We’ve got various sizes - DM if you want one. Obviously for just cash, no sweets. And the only haggling we’ll do is upwards.

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Apart from The Office and Steptoe/Sandford and Son, UK comedies don’t have a great record of being remade in the U.S. - and The Young Ones remake “Oh No, Not Them” definitely lands in the “failed” category. Our review here: https://t.co/llCdwDt7hH

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“It’s as if someone hit their head when explaining an episode of The Young Ones.” - Mat.

“I cannot recommend anyone watches this.” - Ange.

“Proper dogshit.” - Paul.

Hear more of our thoughts on The Young Ones’ U.S. pilot episode “Oh No, Not Them” here! https://t.co/llCdwDt7hH

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@IANdrewDiceClay Have not seen this before… love it!

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@rickymakescrap I know, it’s just our bit of fun.

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Did you know there was an attempt to remake The Young Ones in the USA, with a pilot episode titled “Oh No, Not Them” shot in 1989, starring Nigel Planer as Neil, Rorschach from Watchmen, and various others? We watched it and it’s… well, find out here: https://t.co/llCdwDt7hH

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@ShakeMySprouts You could get a slap up grill for that!

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@capt_grenville Very. It’s like someone fed a load of elements of what makes The Young Ones unique into Chat GPT and asked it to write them an episode in a US sitcom format.

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Finally, Dick’s coming in your ears! The audiobook Talking Bottom: A Guide to the Cult Sitcom is OUT NOW, read by Bottom’s friendly pub landlord himself, Lee Cornes! Listen to it while doing heavy housework or having a wangle! https://t.co/HdwaCsCOYw

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@IANdrewDiceClay Ah thank you! She was lovely and so generous with her time - could have chatted more for hours.

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Thank you Jamie! It’s better than War and Peace - and that book didnt have Dick Head reading it!

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@talkingbottom Just downloaded it on Audible, I can't wait to read......sorry, listen to this one.

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The Guardian @guardian gave “Rik Mayall: Magnificent B’Stard” four stars - and you know they have good taste because they made Talking Bottom “podcast of the week” once. Our thoughts on the new Rik doc and his immense legacy, here: https://t.co/VYH4TX2iTk