Rik Mayall and Nigel Planer performed as a folk singer called Nigel in 'Boom Boom...Out Go The Lights'. The one-off revue show featured artists who appeared away from the bright lights of the West ...

Rik Mayall, who died in 2014, met fellow comedian Ben Elton at university Rik Mayall's friend and fellow comedian Ben Elton has welcomed plans to launch a comedy festival in honour of his late friend.

Rik Mayall was probably the best known of the cast after his portrayal of student poet Rik in the BBC comedy. He was also one of the co-writers of the show with Ben Elton and Lisa Meyer.

Demolition work has begun on a landmark student tower block, which once housed Rik Mayall, Benedict Cumberbatch and Jack Whitehall. Owens Park was built in Fallowfield, south Manchester ...

A POP-UP museum dedicated to actor and comedian Rik Mayall has been announced as part of an upcoming comedy festival in his name. The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival is set to be held from May 31 until ...