Eddie "There were times when Rik and I were writing together when we almost died laughing. They were some of the most carefree stupid days I ever had, and I feel privileged to have shared them with him. "And now he's died for real. Without me. Selfish bastard."

2024 and this still has me crying with laughter! My sides hurt and I can hardly breath! Not a lot does that these days. What a pair!

It's the chemistry between those two and their easy relationship with the audiences that made their work such a delight to behold

"I'm beginning to understand why Stephen Fry fucked off" remains my favourite adlib of all time, never fails to crack me up (now I'm old enough to know what he was referring to lol)

It will always be one of my regrets that I never saw these two live on stage...

I'm from the states and had never heard of "Bottom" until I saw the tribute tweets to Rik. The show and the live shows are so hilarious! I wish I would have known about them when Rik was alive as I am old enough to have been able to see them back in the day. I'm glad to know he is still getting new fans even after his passing. I am one of them. RIP Rik Mayall.

I honestly love how when Adrian says "I'm beginning to understand why Stephen Fry fucked off," Rik's first reaction is a burst of genuine, uncontrollable laughter - the only time in this whole reel that we hear him laugh like that, and it's at his own expense - but as soon as the crowd laughs along and starts clapping, he realises they heard and got the joke too and immediately gets this look of egg on his face, knowing he's just been publicly roasted. If it had happened in rehearsal, I like to think he would've kept on laughing for minutes on end.

"EDDIE, YOU WERE BORN IN SOUTH HAMPTON?! WHY DID YOU EVER LEAVE?!" "Because...I found the railway station!" I miss Rik so much, I can't believe it's been over a year now since he passed away. Watching all these videos make me smile (and laugh my fucking head off) and it keeps his memory alive. He was a comedy genius and he'll never be forgotten. Rik, you're a complete and utter bastard for leaving us, but I know you're up there in Heaven, making everyone cry with laughter. RIPrik

I met Rik Mayall once and he was just the same in real life as on stage, just giving his fans exactly what they wanted. He was a genius and is greatly missed

9:34 the love and respect on ade's face tells you exactly what rik meant to him....

Love the way Ade looks at Rik. True respect and adoration both ways.

Punks and Skins and Rastas will hold there heads low and cry for there fallen leader, and there parents will say but why are kids crying? Because Rick is dead,the people's poet is dead... :-) RIP RIK. Thanks for all the belly laffs we loved you so much you utter utter bastard!..

6:39 Rik’s genuine laugh is so endearing

Rik's improv and aid's sharpness that made the duo so great is personified in that last sketch\clip and shows why they were the nineties two Ronnie's/ Morecambe and wise/Deane and martin and VERY underappreciated in our time. Such love Prick and Viv xxx

"Eddie, have you got the trip wire?" I was expecting a "No it's just the way these pants ride up"

I loved Bottom when I was a kid. My dad and I used to watch it together. It's amazing the chemistry that Rik and Ade have. I loved Rik Mayall as Lord Flasheart in Blackadder. He will be missed.

9:27 It's alright - the c*nts didn't notice! Classic.

I remember watching this when I was 16 and I nevery laughed so hard in my life before. They used to give me an escape from all the bullshit I was going through at the time so Richie (rip) and Eddie thanks for the good times.

Oh my god IM still laughing at "Oh fuck off I dont come down to where you work and laugh at you"

Rik was a genus.... I have never been upset when celebs die but then rik died and suddenly I feel a loss. He didn't give a shit he did want he want and he always owned the stage.. I only wish I could have seen him live.

Thank god for You Tube we can remember and enjoy Rik Mayall forever. He was simply fucking brilliant.

Best TV show EVER, RIP Rik :(

The Stephen Fry gag is STILL the sharpest one in the box. Ooooo cutting damn. So brilliantly done

It's also supported by a later comment from Adrian at 9:26 where he says he's catching a ferry to Belgium, as Fry also went to Belgium after leaving the Cell Mates show.

''we're not missing a script you cant fucking remember it'' lol love these two

Ive never seen anyone sweat as much as Rik. Ever.

R.I.P Rik, you were the comedy Idol of my youth- thank you for the thousands of times you made me laugh.

Love it, esp that bit with the door ... "you're just a door, I'm Rik Fucking Mayall" :D simply priceless!

RIP Rick Mayall.

Growing up watching these pair was an honour.

My hero, my teenage crush, my inspiration to have a go at performing and my king of nob gags, miss you, will never forget you!! Two years gone and the world is less naughty without you. :( x x x

R.I.P Rik. You absolute legend! X

Even now it's so strange to think about Rik in the past tense. Still can't believe he is gone :(

Had the privilege to see them live truly hilarious loved Rick Mayall in everything he did

I am 50 years old and I grew up watching Rik Mayall in The Young Ones and Filthy Rich And Catflap and The New Statesman and the Bottom tv series and these live Bottom shows and other things as well. Rik is very sadly missed.

I am literally so grateful for growing up with these two legends... Started watching bottom when I was far too young but I swear it gets funnier with time. The young ones, comic trip, filthy rich and catflap.. I love it all! Rik was one of the one of the best in my opinion... Funniest man to have lived.

He's still alive to me. RIP, and thanks for the good show.

I was 11 when Bottom first hit the TV screens but I didn't actually start watching the series until after I watched the first Bottom Live. 30 years later it is still the funniest live comedy show/play that I've seen. Rik Mayall is such a legend and although I never knew him he was one of those celebrities that when they die you are so gutted and genuinely upset about. Rik and Ade were geniuses together and just knew how to work the crowd. Phenomenal show, series and comedians.

Perfect to come to when you’re having a shit day. Still missed 5 years on!!!

These guys are fu**king crazy bastards, Oh you can't but love them

Two absolute Legends of British comedy IMO Rip Rik thanks to both for some great laughs

Well done, love all the improvised clips from the Live shows, RIP Rik Mayall. you're dearly missed.

Heck with the script - these guys don't NEED one; just let 'em keep ad-libbing! HILARIOUS!! Love and miss you terribly, Rik. :'-(

I love the way such a simple exchange as "don't you even yearn for change?" "only when that Ralph is working behind the bar at the lamb and flag", gets turned into 5 minutes of improv genius.

You'll never be forgotten Rik, you were one of the greats!!!

Would love to have had chance to see these two legends live

However many times I watch this it always has me in stitches, True British comedy at its very best, The witty brilliance, the timing , the interaction. It really doesn't get ant better than this. possibly my best all time on KZfaq, RIP Rik Mayall, thanks for the jewels you left us

Thanks for all the laughter over the years - privileged that i got to see your last bottom show live....RIP, thoughts with your family...

Rik Mayall was a legend of my childhood. An honour to have grown up watching his material when it was still new.

For all his comedy genius, which it was, Rik's acting is often over looked, he really was a great actor who could do anything. God I miss this man, he made me laugh more than anyone every could, apart from maybe Eddie!

I can't even cope :'( it's so sad even thinking about it. Every time I see a comment saying R.I.P I cry again. I don't want to believe it :'(

I'm soo soo grateful that my dad introduced me to these two geniuses in my early teens. I grew up with an actual sense of comedy. I come back to this vid every so often if things are a bit down. The best antidepressant.

"I'm Rik fucking Mayal!" Indeed you are,Sir.

Such a legend. RIP Rik Mayall. He still never fails to make me laugh even with such tragic news.

Absolutely shocked to hear of Rik Mayall death earlier this week. Watching Bottom won't be the same now without Rik. The comic and genius partnership that he and Ade had was just pure class. Britain has lost a comedy legend. #riprikmayall

I’m so happy I got to see this live.

Two comedy Gods who I have had been blessed to see live. I'm privileged to have experienced their talent.

Excellent compilation. My favourite remains the door to the 'secret Japanese bunker'.

Probably the greatest comedy duo of all time, definitely of there generation

I will miss you Rik and even with my sadness, you still made me crease up watching this!

Ironic how their failing moments became their greatest moments. RIP to the Peoples Poet

Thanks Rik/Eddie for the most fantastic memories and of course the hours of amusement.

They weren't just a double act, they were best mates having a laugh, and just for a short while as you watch them they're your best mates too.

Amazing! RIP Sir Richard Richard

That Stephen Fry bit was superb

Bless that man for making us all laugh R.I.P. x

Classic. Haven't seen them in ages 😂😂😂😂😂thx

These two really knew how to work a crowd..

The fluffed lines and improv were what made the live shows so incredibly funny. Wouldn’t have been the same if Rik and Ade didn’t stumble over their own script, and then take the piss out of themselves for it. Absolute legends. 😁

Rik's a LEGEND! So sad I moved to this country too late to see him in person. Good thing they have so much recorded though.

If only Rik had had a quick CAT scan on his heart, they could have fitted a stent the same day, and he'd still be with us. What a waste.

Tears of laughter and sadness watching this, RIP Rik.

I saw bottom live and they were amazing, rip Rik

His face, noise and Eddie's reaction at 6:23 used to have me in absolute stitches as a kid. I used to rewind that part over and over. Completely fucked the VHS up.

A genius of comedy. Goodbye and thanks Rik.

I miss Rik Mayall so much was a legend and such a nice guy....

Superb. Thanks for posting. ❤

2024 sharing this with the children. They are old enough now 😅

6:36 That Stephen Fry joke is hilarious

Oh,the childhood memories! I love these two total Barrstarrds!

Fantastic gutted I'll never get to see it live, RIP to a true comedy genius.

God, I miss Rik Mayall.

What a legend. I was hoping they would do one more live show. How sad :-(

Fantastic compilation,could`nt be any other really :) RIP to the guy who always made me smile :)

God I love Rick Mayall and you tell that door who you are 😂

This is my favorite video on the internet. It really is!

A National treasure and very sorely missed. RIP Rik

Even the thumbnail for this video makes me smile.

STOP FUCKING CLAPPING! Aaaahahaha I love that bit

5:03: “…I haven’t finished yet!” Hahahahaha! Brilliant! 😂

One of the biggest regrets of my life that I was too young to go to these shows

Fantasticly hilarious.

" the fish are f£$%^ frisky tonight " is possibly the best tag ever

the two funniest men your Britain have ever produced..the witt and timing is so funny,,i cant stop laffn,,,sssooo good ,, what a loss rik myall

Superb innuendo.

Richie and Eddie, the naturals of comedy. RIP Rik.

Thanx! I have not seen this....Brilliant! Even in error they are comedic gods!

RIP Rik :'( thanks for making me laugh for decades!!!!

Bottom is the best British comedy to this day, and will be forever. Rik and Ade are just the best!!

I love riks comedy style : turn everything up to 11/10 then a another few notched for good measure or literally going so far over the top he circumnavigates the globe.