Rik Mayall died this morning at his home in London aged 56. The comedian and actor was known and widely loved for his anarchic, high-octane style which spilled over into his real, larger-than-life ...

‘Flash by name. Flash by nature!’ Rik Mayall’s appearance as the swashbuckling Lord Flashheart in the closing minutes of the Bells episode of Blackadder II must rank as the most energetic, hilarious ...

The actor and Time Team presenter joined Blackadder producer John Lloyd in hailing Byrne, who became well-known for playing Nursie in the second series of the hit 1980s’ comedy. Denville Hall, a care ...

British comedian and actor Rik Mayall has died aged 56. One of the much loved roles he played was Lord Flashheart in Blackadder. The character was bawdy with a mane of blonde curls. Flashheart was ...

Life around Rik Mayall was certainly never dull. Renowned for his many over the top characters, he was every bit as manic in reality. Just five minutes in his company would leave most people in need ...

Blackadder Goes Forth only had six episodes, so it’s not like any of the characters had huge space to make an impact. As some of the most recognisable characters in the history of British television ...

The actor and Time Team presenter joined Blackadder producer John Lloyd in hailing Byrne, who became well-known for playing Nursie in the second series of the hit 1980s’ comedy. Denville Hall, a care ...

After the news of Rik Mayall's death, one of the most fondly recalled moments has been his cameo as Lord Flashheart in Blackadder. None of his characters left a stronger impression than that epitome ...

SIR Tony Robinson has led tributes to his Blackadder co-star Patsy Byrne, who has died at the age of 80, just weeks after Rik Mayall. The actor and Time Team presenter joined Blackadder producer John ...

After the news of Rik Mayall's death, one of the most fondly recalled moments has been his cameo as Lord Flashheart in Blackadder. None of his characters left a stronger impression than that epitome ...

British comedian and actor Rik Mayall has died aged 56. One of the much loved roles he played was Lord Flashheart in Blackadder. The character was bawdy with a mane of blonde curls. Flashheart was ...