The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC
The Young Ones

The Young Ones

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1982 - 1984
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Hippy Neil, nerdy Cliff Richard-obsessed Rick, psychopathic punk Vyvyan and smooth Mike share a squalid and collapsing student house together. Stars Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer, Christopher Ryan and Alexei Sayle

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 4 - Time

Rick wakes up with a woman in his bed and begins bragging of his sexual exploits. Unfortunately, she happens to be a serial killer. There's yet more to deal with when the house is transported back in time.

Notes

This episode features a guest performance from Amazulu.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 5th June 1984
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
34 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 1st March 2012 11:10pm Gold
Friday 2nd March 2012 1:45am Gold
Thursday 25th October 2012 11:00pm Gold
Friday 26th October 2012 2:05am Gold
Tuesday 26th March 2013 11:35pm Gold
Monday 16th June 2014 12:55am Gold
Thursday 17th July 2014 12:20am Gold
Friday 18th July 2014 12:20am Gold
Wednesday 27th August 2014 11:20pm Gold
Thursday 28th August 2014 2:25am Gold
Thursday 11th September 2014 2:45am Gold
Tuesday 19th May 2015 11:40pm Gold
Wednesday 20th May 2015 3:05am Gold
Tuesday 15th September 2015 11:45pm Gold
Wednesday 16th September 2015 2:20am Gold
Saturday 30th July 2016 11:40pm Gold
Sunday 7th August 2016 2:45am Gold
Monday 8th August 2016 2:45am Gold
Wednesday 17th August 2016 12:20am Gold
Wednesday 17th August 2016 2:35am Gold
Friday 30th September 2016 10:15pm Gold
Thursday 20th July 2017 12:25am Gold
Sunday 23rd July 2017 12:10am Gold
Monday 28th May 2018 11:35pm Gold
Sunday 3rd June 2018 9:20pm Gold
Wednesday 30th January 2019 2:10am Gold
Thursday 31st January 2019 1:00am Gold
Monday 11th March 2019 2:10am Gold
Sunday 18th October 2020 11:10pm Gold
Monday 19th October 2020 1:30am Gold
Sunday 25th April 2021 3:10am Gold
Monday 26th April 2021 1:10am Gold
Monday 18th October 2021 10:40pm Gold
Tuesday 19th October 2021 2:05am Gold
Tuesday 29th November 2022 12:00am Gold
Thursday 23rd March 2023 9:55pm Gold
Friday 24th March 2023 1:20am Gold
Tuesday 21st November 2023 11:40pm Gold
Wednesday 22nd November 2023 2:40am Gold
Saturday 10th February 2024 12:20am Gold
Saturday 10th February 2024 2:55am Gold
Monday 15th April 2024 10:15pm Gold
Tuesday 16th April 2024 12:20am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Rik Mayall Rick
Adrian Edmondson (as Ade Edmondson) Vyvyan
Nigel Planer Neil
Christopher Ryan Mike
Alexei Sayle Balowski Family
Guest cast
Gary Beadle Smythe the Bosun
Jonathan Caplan Sir Boring Old Fart
Robbie Coltrane Captain Blood
Lee Cornes Spasspecker
Dawn French Easter Bunny
Gareth Hale 1st Peasant
Helen Lederer Gwendolyn
Paul Merton (as Paul Martin) 2nd Peasant
Norman Pace 3rd Peasant
Jennifer Saunders Helen Mucus
Julianne White Secretary
Writing team
Ben Elton Writer
Rik Mayall Writer
Lise Mayer Writer
Alexei Sayle Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Paul Jackson Director
Paul Jackson Producer
Ed Wooden Editor
Colin Jones Editor
Graeme Story Production Designer
Peter Brewis Composer

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