In an interview, Rik Mayall stated that the sitcom ended after two seasons because he, Lise Mayer, and Ben Elton could not think of anymore original jokes and decided to kill off the characters.

Who played Mike from The Young Ones?

Christopher Ryan (born Christopher Papazoglou; 25 January 1950) is a British actor best known for his roles as Mike in the BBC comedy series The Young Ones, Dave Hedgehog in the BBC comedy series Bottom, Tony Driscoll in the BBC comedy series Only Fools and Horses, and as Edina Monsoon’s ex-husband Marshall Turtle in

Why did Rik Mayall leave man down?

But he retired early due to ill health, and wanted to have fun with his son. The 47-year-old comedian says it’s funny talking about his father now.

Who is Ben Elton’s sister?

Anna Gare is an Australian musician, cook, television personality and author.

What does Nigel Planer do now?

Planer, who famously played Rik Mayall’s hippy housemate Neil, still earns royalties from the series, but nothing like the six-figure sums he made from starring in West End musicals such as Wicked and We Will Rock You. Now 66, he lives in a converted chapel in East London and says his biggest luxury is expensive socks.

Is Nigel Planer in doctors?

Nigel George Planer (born 22 February 1953) played Vorgenson in Doctor Who: The Monsters Are Coming!, Alex Marlowe in the audio story Hothouse and the Old Racnoss Emperor and Herrax in Empire of the Racnoss.