In the history of comedy, there's been a small group of special individuals: WC Fields,Laurel & Hardy, Spike Milligan, Tony Hancock,Tommy Cooper, John Cleese and Rik Mayall.
Rik Mayall exploded on to the comedy scene in the 1980s. He was so original,successful and hysterically funny that he became the most loved comic in Britain.Explode he really did - at the forefront and the leader of this new 'alternative comedy', he was shocking, exciting and breathtaking, provoking hysteria similar to the beginnings of rock'n'roll. This book documents his first ten years in 'showbiz' from 1976 to 1986. So, do up your trousers, keep your shoes clean, and throw away your old scrapbook as this book has all the rare old pics and is the best you'll get on Rik Mayall's early career.
- ISBN13 9780244257729
- Publish Date 12 March 2020
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 May 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format Paperback
- Pages 122
- Language English