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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.

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Series 1, Episode 5

A miracle has occurred: Ralph has got Richie a genuine showbiz job. After a tortuous round of Trivial Pursuit, Eddie talks his friend into a couple of drinks to celebrate...

Notes

This episode is sometimes listed as Breakfast Television.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 4th February 1987
Time
9:25pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
35 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nigel Planer Ralph Filthy
Rik Mayall Richie Rich
Adrian Edmondson Eddie Catflap
Guest cast
Michael Redfern Policeman
Andy de la Tour Club Boss
Spencer Collins Man in Club
Denise Ryland Woman in Club
Anne Diamond Self
Writing team
Ben Elton Writer
Rik Mayall Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Paul Jackson Director
Paul Jackson Producer
Ed Wooden Editor
Mel Bibby Production Designer
Peter Brewis Composer

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