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Bottom is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC2 from 1991 to 1995. The series depicts the lives of two unemployed flatmates, Richie and Eddie, who pursue self-improvement through chaotic and often violent comedy. It achieved recognition for its nihilistic humor and was later ranked among Britain’s best sitcoms.
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Who are Richie and Eddie in Bottom?
Richie Richard and Eddie Hitler are the two chaotic flatmates at the center of Bottom. They are played by Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson, who had already worked together on The Young Ones.
How many series of Bottom were made for BBC2?
Bottom ran for 3 television series on BBC2 from 1991 to 1995. The show later continued through stage tours and the 1999 film Guest House Paradiso.
What kind of comedy is Bottom known for?
It mixes bleak sitcom setups with slapstick violence, shouting matches, and gross-out physical comedy. Many episodes revolve around Richie and Eddie trying to escape poverty, boredom, or humiliation, only to make everything worse.
Is Bottom connected to The Young Ones?
It is not a direct sequel, but it shares key creative DNA through Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson. Both shows use aggressive British alternative comedy, but Bottom is more focused on one filthy flat and the two-man dynamic.
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