'You shouldn't be getting a medal for being robbed by your own government' 92 year old Betty Brown, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office IT scandal, told #BBCBreakfast she was 'very honoured, but angry' about being made an OBE in the New Year Honours

Because I’m evilllll… Enjoy Rik Mayall out-performing a Beatle and Jools Holland at a charity gig in Nether Wallop!

Bottom fan Dave (not a pair of trousers) is getting in the swing of things wrapping presents. Looks like Santa’s going to be unloading a bulging sack this year!

FINAL EPISODE OF THE YEAR OUT NOW! Join us over a glass of gravy as we round-up the year. And what a ruddy year it’s been! iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1OC7lCW... Podbean: talkingbottom.podbean.com

TODAY’S (THURSDAY) WIN A TALKING BOTTOM CALENDAR COMPETITION - share this post and let us know below your favourite FOOD or DRINK mentioned in the Bottom universe. The lucky winner will be chosen tomorrow.

TODAY’S WIN A TALKING BOTTOM CALENDAR COMPETITION - share this post and let us know below your favourite food or drink that features in the Bottom universe. The lucky winner will be chosen tomorrow.

It’s here! It’s arrived! Win yourself a copy of the 2026 Talking Bottom calendar - all you have to do is let us know below your favourite Bottom quote and share this post. We’ll select a lucky winner tomorrow so be quick!

That’s odd, “Talking Bottom: A Guide to the Cult Sitcom” seems to flop open at that exact page. Grab a copy for Christmas, or treat yourself to a bundle with the book, two of our brilliant tea towels and some bookmarks. It’s better than War and Peace!

Who would have thought the A-Z of Bottom could fit into just 30 seconds?!

"HELLO #BBC..." We had a great time yesterday @bbcradiolondon with Robert Elms talking #Bottom, #RikMayall & #AdeEdmondson & all things British comedy! Check out the full interview on @BBCSounds . 'Talking Bottom: A Guide to the Cult Sitcom' is out now linktr.ee/talkingbottom

Friendly and welcoming Lamb and Flag landlord Dick Head reacts to the £12.99 price of Talking Bottom: A Guide to the Cult Sitcom. “Steep?!….” Is that a Guard’s tie he’s wearing? linktr.ee/talkingbottom

Lamb and Flag landlord Dick Head has a practical suggestion for how to use your copy of Talking Bottom: A Guide to The Cult Sitcom. Just be warned you’ll get through all the chapters on the Live shows and Bottom’s influences if you’ve got a runny botty.

As the director of Bottom and Red Dwarf (plus many other great comedies), Ed Bye had a huge hand in shaping our funny bones. The man who wrangled Rik and Ade really knows his comedy & he very kindly wrote the foreword for the book - which is re-published today! wiltonsquarebooks.com/products/tal...

NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW! With the re-publication of “Talking Bottom: A Guide to The Cult Sitcom out today, we chat about the book rising like a phoenix from the flames of sprouts Mexicane, plus our Edinburgh Fringe interview with Lee Cornes that drops next week!

It’s out on Thursday! Rising like a phoenix from the flames of sprouts Mexicane!

What kind of SANDWICHES does the Lamb and Flag do? Check out the cocktails too! Our pub menu tea towels and Richie & Eddie art prints are available - drop us a DM or email at [email protected] - don’t leave the pressies until Christmas Eve!

#inktober2025 Day 29 - “Lesson”

#inktober2025 Day 28 “Skeletal”

Weathers not stopping me. 👍☔️ Headed to the Chamber for full council tonight. 7pm start and watch live below:- democracy.guildford.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

#inktober2025 Day 7 - Starfish

#inktober2025 Day 6 - Pierce

#inktober2025 Day 5 - “Deer”

#inktober2025 Day 4 - Murky

#inktober2025 Day 3 - Crown

#inktober2025 Day 2 -Weave

#inktober2025 Day 1 - Mustache

Heading back into chamber for the 2nd meeting this week. Tonight chairing a meeting of the Audit & Risk Committee. Film agenda and watch live below from 7pm. democracy.guildford.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

A long but very constructive meeting last night with some good debate around topics. Meeting recording can be viewed below and I’ll be back in the chamber again tonight to chair a meeting of the Audit & Risk Committee. democracy.guildford.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

@talkingbottom.bsky.social Faaaantasssticcc! Almost as good as the time I was caught pretending to be the captain on the arc royal..

With a voice as versatile and expressive as his face, Rik Mayall’s work as a narrator and voice artist shaped so many childhoods. This final episode of The Many Faces of Rik Mayall is all about his brilliant work in the sound booth! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Out and about talking to residents this morning. 👍🔸 #godalmingandash #LibDems

Bad dates and bath bombs: 10 of the funniest jokes from the Edinburgh fringe 2025

BREAKING: ONS data shows unemployment remains static at 4.7%

Could some of Alan B’Stard’s dialogue convincingly come from Richie’s mouth? Watch the opening scene from this brilliant ep of The New Statesman and imagine Richie in this scenario. Then listen to our new ep of “The Many Faces of Rik Mayall! youtu.be/Uxm0v1yOfKY?...

After #TheYoungOnes #RikMayall, #NigelPlaner & #AdeEdmondson were reunited in #FilthyRichandCatflap #RichieRich is a talentless, egotistical wannabe. #TalkingBottom’s new #podcast explores Mr Rich & Rik&Ade’s blossoming pre-#Bottom double act. Listen now: tinyurl.com/FilthyRichCatflap

Our Lamb & Flag pub menu tea towel was a hit with Dick Head... At least we think he said hit 😉 We have a few available to buy. If you'd like one, drop us a DM for cost (+ postage). No, we can't stick it on the slate! Thanks to @scr33nag3r for the design. Faaaantastiiic work!

Happy launch day to Talking Bottom @talkingbottom.bsky.social, the ultimate guide to an outrageous and unforgettable sitcom by Paul Tanter, Angela Pearson and Mat Brooks — who are set up in a West London pub right now ready to get signing ✍️ www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Bott...

NEW SERIES! Talking Bottom delves into Rik’s most iconic characters in “The Many Faces of Rik Mayall” - first up: his early incarnation & self-styled "Investigative Journalist" Kevin Turvey in "A Kick up the Eighties" & "The Man Behind the Green Door." podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Bottom fan Oliver picked up his book and WHAT A TATTOO HE HAS!! www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Bott...

Honoured to have been joined today at Rik’s bench by producer Paul Jackson, actor Roger Sloman (Mr Harrison) and Lee Cornes (Dick Head) - who really put the book to good use! www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Bott...

Dick Head is back behind the bar of the Lamb and Flag! And he’s loving that TALKING BOTTOM: A GUIDE TO THE CULT SITCOM is launching in his pub today! www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Bott...

“You Never Know What Someone Is Going Through, So Be Kind” The vitriol pointed at a woman (regardless of your opinion) clearly having a bad day today has been downright disgusting. #PMQS

We continue to come in peoples flaps, with our weighty tome thrust through letterboxes by sweating postmen (and women! Right on guys!) Get yours here! Get two! Wild man! www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Bott...

Oombalapapion, oombalapapion, oombalapapion, oompah, Rain! If you knacker your copy of Talking Bottom: A Guide to the Cult Sitcom by leaving it in the rain, doodling on it or running out of toilet roll & wiping your arse on it, replace it here: www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Bott...

If your book has come early (Oooh err) please share a pic on your socials AND under this post! And if it hasn’t arrived yet then your postman must hate you and has probably nicked it for himself. (Or it’ll flap your letterbox this week). It can be ordered here: www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Bott...

Attention book backers! *CHECK YOUR JUNK!* Then your spam folders! Some of you haven't received emails from @unboundsocials.bsky.social about how to get on the ‘A list’ to collect your book in person 3 July in Hammersmith. Deadline’s tomorrow! #talkingbottom #bottom #rikmayall #adeedmondson

On route to the chamber tonight to chair a meeting of the new Audit & Risk Committee. Full agenda and watch live below, 7pm start. democracy.guildford.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

A bumper-crop of 8 council by-elections are taking place this week: - 3x LAB Defences (Amber Valley, King's Lynn x2) - 3x CON Defences (Tendring, W. Sussex, Wokingham) - 2x LDM Defences (W. Sussex x2)