Talking Bottom: A Guide to the Cult Sitcom - Softcover

Tanter, Paul; Pearson, Angela; Brooks, Mat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1789652219 ISBN 13: 9781789652215

Publisher: Unbound, 2025

Synopsis

Crafted by Bottom aficionados Paul Tanter, Angela Pearson and Mat Brooks, Talking Bottom is the ultimate guide to an outrageous and unforgettable sitcom.

In 1991, a new comedy hit British screens, and, at first glance, it was just another sofa-based sitcom. Soon, it became apparent that Bottom was a masterpiece. Leaving an indelible mark on British comedy, it continues to delight and disgust new audiences today. Written by and starring comedy legends Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson as reprobates Richie and Eddie, their depraved universe unfolded over three chaotic TV series, five explosive live shows and a formidable feature film.

Combining skilful slapstick with nob gags and Beckett-style nihilist humour, Bottom proved that laughter is the best way to confront life’s grimness. Talking Bottom champions the legacy of TV’s greatest losers, investigating every pratfall and punchline along the way. Complete with thorough ‘Bottom Inspections’ and ‘Bottom Nuggets’, this book features never-before-seen photos and draft script excerpts as well as fascinating interviews with cast and crew. Delve inside Bottom with Paul, Ange and Mat as they celebrate Rik and Ade’s unmatched talent for dirty double entendres and prove why this is Britain’s best-ever sitcom.

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About the Author

Paul Tanter is a London based writer and filmmaker. He’s directed TV shows included UK soap Hollyoaks, U.S. political drama series No Easy Days and Canadian vampire drama Age of The Living Dead, plus feature films including The Rise & Fall of a White Collar Hooligan, Stealing Chaplin and Kill Ratio. He has authored several graphic novels and freelance writes about film and TV for publications including Total Film, Radio Times and Film Stories. He is the creator of the Talking Bottom podcast, which celebrates the world’s best sitcom and was selected as podcast of the week by The Guardian and Metro.

Edition details

• Publisher: Unbound
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1789652219
• ISBN 13: 9781789652215
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384