09 Books (Rik Mayall)
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This article is from the Rik Mayall FAQ, by Andrew Wong brit-com@pobox.com with numerous contributions by others.
09 Books (Rik Mayall)
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Bachelor Boys:The Young Ones Book
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It's a book written by the "gang" and contains tips on how to cheat in
exams, how to spot a French exchange student, the joys on hitch- hiking,
an interview with David Bowie, and nude shots of the boys, including Rik!!
First published in 1984, it was last re-printed in 1989, though there was
an Australian re-print in September 1993. The ISBN number is 0722157657, and
was published by Sphere Books, 27 Wrights Lane, London W8 5TZ, UK.
Unfortunately it's currently out of print, though Bookpages may be able to
source an out-of-print copy for you.
The New Statesman
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A script book of the series is available of the series, written by Laurence
Marks and Maurice Gran, and published by Andre Deutsch. The ISBN number is
0233987975, and it's available from Bookpages at http://www.bookpages.co.uk
Fat Chance by Simon Gray (ISBN no. 0571177921)
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This book concentrates on the behind-the-scenes activities during the
rehersals and performances of the play Cell Mates by Simon Gray. While not
about Rik Mayall, there are some interesting anecdotes concerning him,
including the story of him being arrested in Covent Garden for pulling a cap
gun on a couple of American tourists. The book is available from Bookpages.
Didn't you kill my mother-in-law by Roger Wilmut and Peter Rosengard
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As the book is subtitled "The Story of Alternative Comedy in Britain from
The Comedy Store to Saturday Live", it's pretty much essential reading for
anyone who's interested in The Young Ones, and how Rik Mayall (amongst
others) got his start. It does make fascinating reading!
Unfortunately, it's out of print, though Bookpages may be able to source an
out-of-print copy for you, if you Email them at op@bookpages.co.uk
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