Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC
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- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 1991 - 1995
- 18 episodes (3 series)
Richie Richard and Eddie Hitler are a pair of disgusting, anti-social and regularly violent losers who share a grubby flat in Hammersmith. Stars Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson.
- Series 2, Episode 1 repeated at 9pm on Gold
Streaming rank this week: 53
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Series 2, Episode 2 - Culture
After their TV is repossessed by Rumbelows, Eddie and Richie are left bored at home for the evening. Perhaps a game of chess could pass the time.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 8th October 1992
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 6th June 2011 | 11:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 7th June 2011 | 1:30am | Gold |
| Tuesday 11th October 2011 | 11:20pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 12th October 2011 | 1:55am | Gold |
| Tuesday 31st January 2012 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Tuesday 31st January 2012 | 11:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 12th June 2012 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 13th June 2012 | 1:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 28th June 2014 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Sunday 29th June 2014 | 1:05am | Gold |
| Saturday 13th September 2014 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Sunday 14th September 2014 | 1:40am | Gold |
| Sunday 22nd February 2015 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Monday 20th April 2015 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 21st April 2015 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 25th July 2015 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Sunday 26th July 2015 | 1:50am | Gold |
| Saturday 14th November 2015 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Sunday 15th November 2015 | 2:15am | Gold |
| Saturday 20th February 2016 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Saturday 8th October 2016 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Sunday 1st January 2017 | 9:55pm | Gold |
| Friday 3rd February 2017 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Saturday 18th March 2017 | 9:40pm | Dave |
| Friday 21st July 2017 | 11:15pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 1st August 2017 | 12:25am | Gold |
| Friday 16th February 2018 | 10:35pm | Gold |
| Sunday 25th March 2018 | 12:10am | Gold |
| Monday 18th June 2018 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Sunday 8th July 2018 | 9:45pm | Gold |
| Monday 9th July 2018 | 1:50am | Gold |
| Saturday 29th September 2018 | 11:25pm | Gold |
| Friday 29th March 2019 | 9:20pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 5th June 2019 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Thursday 6th June 2019 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Saturday 15th June 2019 | 10:50pm | Gold |
| Sunday 16th June 2019 | 1:50am | Gold |
| Saturday 6th July 2019 | 11:35pm | Gold |
| Sunday 7th July 2019 | 2:20am | Gold |
| Thursday 16th April 2020 | 12:45am | Gold |
| Thursday 16th April 2020 | 2:50am | Gold |
| Friday 3rd July 2020 | 9:50pm | Gold |
| Saturday 4th July 2020 | 12:55am | Gold |
| Thursday 7th January 2021 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Friday 8th January 2021 | 12:55am | Gold |
| Sunday 2nd May 2021 | 1:35am | Gold |
| Monday 3rd May 2021 | 12:20am | Gold |
| Thursday 15th July 2021 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Saturday 6th November 2021 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Saturday 6th November 2021 | 3:05am | Gold |
| Thursday 10th February 2022 | 10:05pm | Gold |
| Friday 11th February 2022 | 1:15am | Gold |
| Tuesday 9th August 2022 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Tuesday 9th August 2022 | 11:15pm | Gold |
| Friday 2nd September 2022 | 9:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 13th September 2022 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 14th September 2022 | 2:50am | Gold |
| Wednesday 1st February 2023 | 9:20pm | Gold |
| Thursday 2nd February 2023 | 2:10am | Gold |
| Monday 13th February 2023 | 12:30am | Gold |
| Thursday 4th April 2024 | 11:50pm | Gold |
| Friday 5th April 2024 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 16th April 2024 | 11:10pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 17th April 2024 | 9:00pm | Gold |
Cast & crew
| Rik Mayall | Richie Richard |
| Adrian Edmondson | Eddie Hitler |
| Rik Mayall | Writer |
| Adrian Edmondson | Writer |
| Ed Bye | Director |
| Ed Bye | Producer |
| Ed Wooden | Editor |
| Chris Hull | Production Designer |
| Garry Freeman | Production Designer |
Press
Bottling it: Bottom S2, E2 - 'Culture'
The Comedy Doctor gives her prognosis on the importance of boredom in this classic episode.
The Comedy Doctor, Capers Magazine, 4th May 2021