Rik Mayall Presents

Rik Mayall Presents

NR 1993 · 2 seasons · 6 eps · ★ 7.3 · Comedy

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Showcasing the talent and versatility of its star, Rik Mayall Presents comprises six episodes of dark humour spread over two series, where he plays such diverse roles as a paranoid TV show host, an uncontrollable liar who pretends to be a gangster and a man on a date who is trapped in a cycle of escalating comic violence!

Created by Andy Harries

Network: ITV1

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Rik Mayall
Alan Cumming Greg Deane
Peter Capaldi David Critchley
Michael Maloney Tony Scott
Anne Reid Jenny
Damian Lewis Clive
Jennifer Ehle Tasmin
Eleanor Bron Adele Franklin
Lucy Scott Martin's Secretary
Marcus Romer Floor Manager
Paul Higgins Writer
Malcolm McLaren Himself

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