Filthy Rich & Catflap
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 1987
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Following the misadventures of never-was-been Richie Rich, his drunken minder Eddie Catflap, and agent Ralph Filthy as they strive to get him on TV. Stars Nigel Planer, Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson.
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1987
- Channel
- BBC 2
- Episodes
- 6 (1 series)
- Stars
- Nigel Planer, Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson
- Writers
- Ben Elton and Rik Mayall
- Directors
- Ed Bye and Paul Jackson
- Producer
- Paul Jackson
- Company
Filthy Rich & Catflap is the fourth-wall-smashing tale of Richie Rich, talentless and unheard-of television personality; along with Ralph Filthy, his useless, sponging agent; and Eddie Catflap, his alcoholic minder, who are both involved in helping (hindering) Richie's quest for TV fame and glory.
Unfortunately, Filthy rarely gets him any work, and his minder Eddie is more than willing to help administer extreme physical violence should any be visited upon his boss. So, probably not the most stable basis from which to launch a career in television.
Additional details
- Production setting
- Studio
- Camera set-up
- Multi-camera
- Picture
- Colour
Website links
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Wednesday 7th January 1987 at 9:25pm on BBC Two
- Most recent repeats
Recording details
- BBC New Broadcasting House (Manchester) - Studio A