Episode Nine: Max Kinnings

We talk to novelist, screenwriter and Creative Writing academic Max Kinnings about all things Rik. Listeners might be familiar with Max from his work with Rik on his 2006 Bigger Than Hitler, Better Than Christ book, and the 2024 BBC Four documentary Rik Mayall - Panglobal Phenomenon.    The conversation covers: - How the 2025 (and upcoming 2026) Rik Fest is a testament to the legacy he has left - Max's work on the 2006 book and 2024 Panglobal Phenomenon - especially turning hours of archived recorded conversations with Rik into the documentary - The longevity of Bottom and it's ability to draw in new and younger audiences - Rik's own longevity and legacy 

In the latest episode of the Podcast Katie and I are joined by Michelin star chef Tom Brown. We caught up with Tom at his restaurant - Pearly Queen in Shoreditch - to chat all things Bottom. As ever we discuss all things Bottom, including Tom's earliest memories of the show, his favourite episodes quotes and moments, and how prominent a role food plays in many of the episodes of the show. We also discuss Tom's other comedy favourites and the opening of his new restaurant Tom Brown at The Capital. Tom is one of the most passionate and knowledgeable Bottom fans we've had the pleasure of meeting on the podcast so sit back and enjoy some top class Bottom chat.

I am joined on the podcast once again by my brilliant co-host Katie Lingo and we were thrilled to host another returning Hammersmith Hardmen favourite in the form of the wonderful Helen Lederer. In this episode we cover: - What to expect from the new version of Helen's book - The challenges and experiences of females in comedy - Advice from Helen for any aspiring comedians - Our appearances at the forthcoming Rik Mayall Comedy Festival in June  

I am delighted to be joined once again by the brilliant Katie Thompson for the latest episode. Join us as we take a look at my Bottom VHS collection and discuss some of the episodes and shows that I have on tape. Expect a lot of chat about our favourite two episodes - Hole and Break, along with a whistle stop tour of the first three live shows.  As usual the episode is full of nostalgia, non-stop quoting and a load of top class Bottom banter.

Part two of episode five picks up exactly where we left off in part one - discussing all the things that Bottom means to you, the fans. Once again I am joined by special guest host, Katie Thompson.

Part one of episode five of the podcast, Your Bottom, explores everything that the show means to you - the fans of Bottom. In this very special two-part video podcast I am joined by a brilliant guest host in the form of Katie Thompson. Katie is a multitalented bird, dipping her toes in everything from her business, Katie Lingo, which specialises digital marketing, copywriting, data visualisation and much more. Away from this Katie is also a sometimes presenter, stand up comic and blogger. Most importantly though, Katie is a MASSIVE Bottom fan! Join us as we discuss all of the things that you have told me that Bottom means to YOU, the fans. Including Rik and Ade’s wonderful chemistry, Rik’s incredible range of facial expressions, favourite quotes and moments and how the show reminds you of friends, family, good times and delivers a whacking great hit of nostalgia and comfort. So settle in with us for two parts of pure Bottom chat. Part two follows immediately after part one.

I am delighted and excited to be joined by Adam McLean, the producer of the upcoming Bottom retrospective - Bottom Exposed. Adam gives us an exclusive and unique introduction to the documentary and what to expect from it. Including:    - How the idea for a new Bottom retrospective came about - Guests who feature in the documentary - Recreating the set - The iconic opening credits scene - Much, much more!   We also talk about Adam's favourite episodes and quotes from the show, and imagine what a spin off series with Spudgun and Dave Hedgehog might look like!   

I go all the way back to 1994 to recall how the 10 year old me first stumbled across Bottom one Friday night.  I discuss how waiting for Red Dwarf led me to Bottom, cheese on toast, the back flipping BBC2 icon, swimming lessons, a VHS of Apocalypse and how I don't actually remember which episode was my first Bottom. From marvelling at naughty words and cartoon violence to my very first crush, My First Bottom marks the start of my Bottom journey that has led me to becoming The Hammersmith Hardmen.

Rik Mayall Scrapbook will be known to many followers of The Hammersmith Hardmen as a brilliant resource for all things Rik. From their website (rikmayallscrapbook.com) to their YouTube and other social media pages, it is a place that brings together lost recordings, newspaper and magazine cuttings and a whole host of Rik and Bottom memorabilia. In today's episode I am joined by Lucy from Rik Mayall Scrapbook to discuss all things Rik and Bottom. Including: - Being in the audience for the recording of Gas - Experiences of seeing the first live show twice - A close encounter with Chief Inspector Grobbelaar - Meeting Rik himself  

In this debut episode of the Hammersmith Hardmen Present: My Bottom I have the complete honour of talking to someone who appeared in not one, but two episodes of Bottom....as two different characters. Helen Lederer will most likely be remembered by Bottom fans from her appearance in the episode Digger as Lady Natasha Letitia Sarah Jane Wellesley Obstromsky Ponsonsky Smythe Smythe Smythe Smythe Smythe Smythe Oblomov Boblomov Dob, Third Viscountess of Moldavia.  In this very special first episode Helen talks me through her comedy career. From finding her way as a young female stand up comic, through her many television appearances and focussing on her roles in Bottom, to the current place in time as she gears up for the release of her memoir "Not That I'm Bitter" later this year.