About this programme
A documentary tribute to the influential and much-missed comedian, a man driven by punk spirit and an unrelenting commitment to pushing boundaries. When he died in 2014 at the age of 56, Rik left behind a body of ground-breaking work, from Rick the Poet and Kevin Turvey to The Young Ones, Bottom and The New Statesman - performances that redefined television comedy and helped ignite the alternative comedy revolution. The film explores his comedic journey, his creative partnership with Adrian Edmondson, his struggle with drink and the near-fatal quad-bike accident that left him fighting not only for his life but also his future. Contributors include Stephen Fry, Ben Elton, Greg Davies, Paul Jackson, John Lloyd, Nigel Planer and Adrian Edmondson.