Rik Mayall Presents

1993 - 1995•2 seasons•6 episodes•~50m•

★7.3(3 ratings)

Comedy

Overview

Showcasing the talent and versatility of its star, Rik Mayall Presents comprises six episodes of dark humour spread over two series, where he plays such diverse roles as a paranoid TV show host, an uncontrollable liar who pretends to be a gangster and a man on a date who is trapped in a cycle of escalating comic violence!

Creators

Andy Harries

Watchlist

Main Cast

Rik Mayall

Keywords

star showcase

Videos

Did You Know?

The series spans 2 seasons with 6 episodes in total (avg. 3 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 50 minutes.

The series ran from 1993 to 1995 — a total of 2 years on air.

Originally aired on ITV1.

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Seasons

Rik Mayall Presents

1993 - 1995•2 seasons•6 episodes•~50m•

★7.3(3 ratings)

Comedy

Overview

Creators

Andy Harries

Watchlist

Main Cast

Rik Mayall

Keywords

star showcase

Videos

Did You Know?

The series spans 2 seasons with 6 episodes in total (avg. 3 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 50 minutes.

The series ran from 1993 to 1995 — a total of 2 years on air.

Originally aired on ITV1.

Gallery

Seasons

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Rating

7.3/10

Good

3 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Rik Mayall Presents

Status:

Ended

In Production:

Age Rating:

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

First Episode:

5/20/1993

Last Episode:

2/12/1995

Networks:

Production Companies:

Granada Television

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Rik Mayall Presents

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Rik Mayall

Keywords

Videos

Did You Know?

Gallery

Seasons

Season 1

Season 2

Rik Mayall Presents

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Rik Mayall

Keywords

Videos

Did You Know?

Gallery

Seasons

Season 1

Season 2

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Beehive

Man to Man with Dean Learner

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The Catherine Tate Show

Them From That Thing

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Limmy's Show!

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