Talking Bottom

Paul Tanter, Angela Pearson & Mat Brooks

A guide to the cult sitcom

‘Outstanding work!’ Ed Bye

In 1991, a new comedy hit British screens. At first glance, it was just another sofa-based sitcom. Soon, however, it became clear that Bottom was a masterpiece. Mixing cartoon-style slapstick, knob gags and Beckettian nihilism, it left an indelible mark on British comedy. Written by and starring comedy legends Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson as reprobates Richard Richard and Edward Hitler, it invited viewers into their depraved universe over three chaotic BBC TV series, five explosive live shows and a formidable feature film.

Celebrating the legacy of TV’s greatest losers Richie and Eddie, Talking Bottom features thorough ‘Bottom Inspections’, ‘Bottom Nuggets’, unseen photos, draft script excerpts and interviews with cast and crew sure to reignite fans’ love for Rik and Ade’s unmatched toilet humour.

Crafted by the creators of the popular podcast of the same name, this is the ultimate guide to the outrageous and unforgettable sitcom that continues to delight and disgust audiences today.

‘Outstanding work! No one has ever dived deeper and so intimately into Bottom’ Ed Bye, Bottom director and producer

‘Top insights. All a Bottom fan could want!’ Roger Sloman, Bottom’s Mr Harrison

‘A load of old b*llocks’ Richard Richard

Paperback: 368pp

Published: Wilton Square (November 2025)

ISBN: 9781806770366