The Young Ones

Synopsis

The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard, Vyvyan the experimental scientific one/part-time anarchist, Neil the worried hippy, and Mike the ladies' man (at least he is in his mind).

First Air Date: 1982-11-09

Last Air Date: 1984-06-19

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Lise Mayer, Rik Mayall, Alexei Sayle, Ben Elton

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

Adrian Edmondson as Vyvyan
Rik Mayall as Rick
Nigel Planer as Neil
Christopher Ryan as Mike
Alexei Sayle as The Balowski Family
Mark Arden as Policeman
Stephen Frost as Bank Manager
Ben Elton as Radio DJ
Robbie Coltrane as Dr. Carlisle
Paul Bradley as Warlock

Seasons

Specials (1986) - (20 Episodes)

Season 1 (1982) - (6 Episodes)

Season 2 (1984) - (6 Episodes)

Specials (1986)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Comic Relief (1986-04-25)

The boys prepare for the chance to sing "Living Doll" with Cliff Richard.
Ep. 2: Creating The Young Ones (1999-12-05)

Excerpt from "A History of Alternative Comedy" and is hosted by British humorist Angus Deayton.
Ep. 3: The Young Ones and the 80's (1999-12-05)

Excerpt from "Laughter in the House: The Story of the British Sitcom".
Ep. 4: The Guest Stars of

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Ep. 5: Alternative Rebellion

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Ep. 6: The Making Of

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Ep. 7: Cliff Richard & The Young Ones - Living Doll (1986-04-25)

In 1986, the cast sang "Living Doll" with Cliff Richard and Hank Marvin for Comic Relief. The song, a reworking of his 1959 hit, reached the top of the UK and New Zealand Charts.
Ep. 8: Comedy Connections (2004-08-02)

Comedy Connections was a BBC One documentary series produced by BBC Scotland that aired from 2003 to 2008. The show looked at the stories behind the production of some of Britain's comedy television programmes, showing how they tied in with the production of other comedy shows (hence "connections"). The show featured interviews with some of the cast and crew of the subject programme, as well as footage from the series.
Ep. 9: Rik Mayall Live 1981 (1981-07-02)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 10: Alternative Edit of 'Sick' (1981-07-03)

An alternative cut of the episode
Ep. 11: BBC Trailers (1981-07-05)

A collection of BBC trailers for the Young Ones
Ep. 12: Photo Gallery (1981-07-06)

A selection of photos from the set
Ep. 13: The Silver Jubilee (1981-07-09)

A Documentary of 25 years of the Young Ones
Ep. 14: Video Nasties (1981-07-10)

A collection of inserts and previously unseen scenes.
Ep. 15: Series 2 Bloopers (1981-07-12)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 16: 1st Episode of Boom Boom Out Go The Lights (1981-07-13)

A revue featuring artists who appear out of the bright lights of the West End in the pubs and clubs of London's alternative cabaret circuit. With Keith Allen, Tony Allen, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Alexei Sayle and the music of Paul Jones and the Blues Band.
Ep. 17: 2nd Episode of Boom Boom Out Go The Lights (1981-07-16)

A second show featuring the most popular artists from London's alternative cabaret club circuit. With Tony Allen, Andy De La Tour, Ade Edmonson, Rik Mayall, Pauline Melville, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson and Alexei Sayle. Music by Dexy's Midnight Runners
Ep. 18: Alternative Version of Cash (1981-07-17)

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Ep. 19: Alternative Version of Nasty (1981-07-19)

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Ep. 20: Raw Footage and Outtakes

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