Filthy Rich & Catflap. Image shows left to right: Ralph Filthy (Nigel Planer), Eddie Catflap (Adrian Edmondson), Richie Rich (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC
Filthy Rich & Catflap

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.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1

Filthy and Catflap set up Richie with a paternity scam, but after accidentally viciously murdering not one but four of his milkmen, Richie's a little over-emotional.

Notes

This episode is sometimes listed as Dead Milkmen.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 7th January 1987
Time
9:25pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
35 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 1st April 2017 11:40pm Gold
Saturday 8th April 2017 11:40pm Gold
Sunday 21st May 2017 1:55am Gold
Monday 28th May 2018 3:05am Gold
Sunday 10th June 2018 1:40am Gold
Sunday 23rd September 2018 1:40am Gold
Saturday 19th January 2019 12:45am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Nigel Planer Ralph Filthy
Rik Mayall Richie Rich
Adrian Edmondson Eddie Catflap
Guest cast
Barbara Windsor Mum
Rupert Bates Milkman
Arthur Smith Milkman
Lee Cornes Dustman
Johanna Hargreaves Cindy
Ceri Jackson Nurse
Steve Kelly Taxi Driver
Helen Lederer Doctor
Nick Maloney Policeman
Michael Redfern Policeman
Writing team
Ben Elton Writer
Rik Mayall Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Ed Bye Director
Paul Jackson Director
Paul Jackson Producer
David Shore Editor
Ed Wooden Editor
Mel Bibby Production Designer
Peter Brewis Composer

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