

Bottom
Richie Richard (socially awkward, sexually inexperienced) and Eddie Hitler (carefree alcoholic ) are two social outcasts living on the dole. Trapped together in a squalid flat in Hammersmith, London they are perpetually skint, bored and sexually frustrated. They spend their days scheming, bickering, and being nasty and sadistic to each other.
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Plot Summary
Bottom is a British sitcom that follows the misadventures of two crude, immature flatmates, Eddie Elizabeth Hitler and Richard Richard. Living in a dilapidated flat in Hammersmith, London, they constantly engage in childish rivalries, drunken escapades, and violent confrontations with each other and anyone else unfortunate enough to cross their path. Their lives are a chaotic cycle of failed attempts at romance, unemployment, and general mayhem.
Critical Reception
Bottom is a cult classic known for its extreme slapstick violence, dark humor, and puerile jokes. While polarizing, it garnered a significant following for its unique brand of anarchic comedy, often praised for its commitment to its over-the-top premise and the chemistry between its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its relentless, over-the-top slapstick violence.
- Loved for its dark, puerile, and often shocking humor.
- The chemistry and commitment of Mayall and Edmondson are central to its appeal.
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Fun Fact
The characters of Eddie and Richie were originally conceived by Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson in the 1981 and appeared in various forms before the sitcom's launch, including in an episode of "The Young Ones" and their own stage show.
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