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Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson give the flat-share sitcom a much needed kick up the Bottom in the show which, alongside Men Behaving Badly (1992-8) injected new life into a legendarily dire genre. With glorious comic gusto they play Richie Rich and Eddie Hitler, a pair of misfits barely surviving unemployment in a Hammersmith hovel. They spend their life in frustration, minus female company or money, in facile schemes to entertain or better themselves, their best intentions always proving the catalyst for hilariously OTT cartoon-style violence. The humour benefits from being rude, crude and surreal, and though happily bereft of subtlety or sense the situations and set-pieces are always superbly constructed, delivered and directed. But that's only to be expected from a show that essentially presents two of The Young Ones a decade down the line.
Mayall and Edmondson had earlier perfected their surreal double act as The Dangerous Brothers and these first episodes of Bottom find them in side-splitting form. From a misadventure with pheromone spray and the wrong sort of dogs down the pub in "Smells" to a birthday "Accident", which introduces The Young Ones' Christopher Ryan as a regular guest character, this is BBC comedy at its best. Brace yourself, 'cos this is going to hurt.
On the DVD Bottom, Series 1 contains all six episodes presented in the original TV 4:3 ratio with mono sound. The transfer is flawless, if anything rather revealing the limitations of the source material. The only extra beyond optional English subtitles and a Danish dub is "Bottom Fluff" a 15-minute blooper reel that offers a masterclass in the art of swearing. --Gary S Dalkin
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Six revolting episodes from the series starring notorious comedy duo, Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall. Episodes included are: 'Smells'; 'Gas'; 'Contest'; 'Apocalypse'; 'Bottoms Up'; and 'Accident'.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Top notch. I saw this live in Bristol not so long ago, and thought that it was really, really good. I am an avid bottom fan so you could say I am giving a biased opinion, but it was, a great show. The duo sweat it out as they do their usual combination of swearing, violence and plain vulgarity. Its not going to be as good as Hooligan's island, but what makes it so much better then the t.v. series is the interaction with the audience, and the fluff ups!!! An absolute must for any bottom fan, or anyone who just wants to relax and laugh themselves silly!!!!
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By "chris1983"
Format:DVD
Yep, this is the first Bottom DVD available to feature actual episodes from the series. You would think that the BBC would just release all of series 1 on DVD, then all of series 2 later on, and so on, but no - they just picked out 5 of the 'best' ones, although that is just their opinion.
Fortunately, the episodes on this disc are great. The 5 minutes extra in Holy is cool, but thats basically where the extra features end (unless you count a picture gallery - ooo!).
If you're a Bottom fan and don't have any of the episodes on VHS, then consider buying this.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
If you think the 3 series of Bottom were funny, then you've got to watch this. Eddie, Richie, Hedgehog and Spudgun are all just as funny as they are in the original series, filled with even more gags, and laughs, definatly worth buying
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having been an avid fan of Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson since their Young Ones days, this latest jaunt into the world of their Bottom characters, Eddie and Richie is the most disappointing.
Something I feel which was key in the previous 3 "live" outings was the banter between Rik and Ade when things went wrong....forgotten lines, props messing up etc. In this show however, it all seemed so "scripted" including the ad-libs.
The plot is a carry on of sorts from Hooligans Island. The first Act was quite good. Some good gags in there and some generally funny moments. Act 2 however was a complete waste of space. It's almost like they ran out of ideas for this part and cobbled together some kind of "Twilight Zone" interlude to fill up the remaining show, which ends with Richie and Eddie singing of all things.
I wore out my videos of Bottom Live 1 and 2....3 got a bit of a caning as well, but I'm afraid I haven't watched this one since I bought it. Stick to the other shows. This one really wasn't that funny at all.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I went to see Bottom live 2001, and I spent the entirity of the show in fits of laughter! If you are a fan of the Bottom TV series, the previous Bottom live shows, or you are fans of Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmundsons type of slapstick physical comedy, then you will adore this DVD! Worth every penny!
22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Ben
Format:DVD
Finally Bottom Series One arrives on DVD! It contains all six smelly episodes and a fabulous out-take reel. The comedy is pure classic, the slapstick violence is a breath of glorious fresh air and the disgusting observations are totally unique and priceless. In my opinion Bottom Series One is up there with the greats, Blackadder, Alan Patridge and Father Ted.
The DVD shows the two performers are their revolting best - if you liked 'The Young Ones' you will adore Bottom, it's tem times funnier and ten times ruder! So sit back and enjoy the following six episodes!
SMELLS - The first ever episode of Bottom gives a superb introduction to the characters, Richard Richard and Eddie Elizabeth Hitler. This episode sees the pair desperately trying to improve their sex life, as a consequence they purchase a special spray which makes them irresistable to woman . . .and dogs! An episode which, in my opinion improves the more you watch it. 7/10
GAS - Completely fantastic! Rude, crude but totally hilarious! This episode sees Richie and Eddie almost murdering the gas man with a frying pan and breaking into their neighbours house. Once there they try to disconnect the gas supply but end up in far worse trouble. Brilliant episode, almost faultless. 10/10
CONTEST - I didn't like this episode at first but like 'Smells' it grows on you with each viewing. The slapstick violence is at it's best in this episode, seeing Richie and Eddie competing for control over the television. Watch out for Richie's cooking, pure genius. 8/10
ACOPOLYPSE - Another side splitting episode which sees an old fortune teller predicting that Richie is going to die!... Read more ›
The DVD shows the two performers are their revolting best - if you liked 'The Young Ones' you will adore Bottom, it's tem times funnier and ten times ruder! So sit back and enjoy the following six episodes!
SMELLS - The first ever episode of Bottom gives a superb introduction to the characters, Richard Richard and Eddie Elizabeth Hitler. This episode sees the pair desperately trying to improve their sex life, as a consequence they purchase a special spray which makes them irresistable to woman . . .and dogs! An episode which, in my opinion improves the more you watch it. 7/10
GAS - Completely fantastic! Rude, crude but totally hilarious! This episode sees Richie and Eddie almost murdering the gas man with a frying pan and breaking into their neighbours house. Once there they try to disconnect the gas supply but end up in far worse trouble. Brilliant episode, almost faultless. 10/10
CONTEST - I didn't like this episode at first but like 'Smells' it grows on you with each viewing. The slapstick violence is at it's best in this episode, seeing Richie and Eddie competing for control over the television. Watch out for Richie's cooking, pure genius. 8/10
ACOPOLYPSE - Another side splitting episode which sees an old fortune teller predicting that Richie is going to die!... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By sean paul mccann
VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
released in 2001 and following on from the brilliant bottom live parts one and two,and part three which was good sadly live part three just doesnt command as the first two did,a real lack of stortyline hinders this along with trivial jokes and a rehash of old material.
Bottom as a tv show was first released in 1991 and thats how long i have been a fan then,i remember getting live part one for xmas as a young pup and going insane for it,live part two had the same effect,live part three was good and this version just doesnt really have its own identity and its own edge,the first act here is more or less the same as the first act of bottom live part three,so thats a bit lazy.
At times this show drags,the usual blue jokes fall over the place,some land and some miss but essentially this isnt the bees knees.
Bottom as a tv show was first released in 1991 and thats how long i have been a fan then,i remember getting live part one for xmas as a young pup and going insane for it,live part two had the same effect,live part three was good and this version just doesnt really have its own identity and its own edge,the first act here is more or less the same as the first act of bottom live part three,so thats a bit lazy.
At times this show drags,the usual blue jokes fall over the place,some land and some miss but essentially this isnt the bees knees.
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its the best of bottom enough said lol
great dvd, just wish it was longer, also its missed some other best bits which should have been in there
Published 8 days ago by visa/delta
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Five Bottoms for the price of One...
Bottom, which if memory only just scraped into the BBC's survey of the top 50 British sitcoms a few years ago, deserved a higher rating. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. L. R. BUXTON
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FILTHY RICHIE and EDWARD HITLER at their best!
I remember watching this on tv all those years ago and really enjoying it-very funny and the fight scenes are brilliant-hasn't dated liked the Young Ones-myfavourite episode is the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Karl
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Worth Every Penny
Basically....'Bottom' is a mixture of absurdist theatre (think Beckett and Pinter), situation comedy (there are nods to Galton and Simpson) and Tom and Jerry (the cartoon... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Oliver Twist
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comedy at its best
I remember watching Bottom when I was younger and I loved it then. I recently watched a few episodes on sky and started to love them again, and now my son is into them too. Read more
Published 10 months ago by LINDSEY
5.0 out of 5 stars
Violence: none?
Yes, that's actually what it says on the back of the cover - "Violence: none". Hrm. Have these people ever seen an episode of Bottom? :D
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Published 13 months ago by Unsmart
5.0 out of 5 stars
Typical of the duo.....
I have the whole collection and have viewed them many times. I understand it is not everyone's type of humour but it certainly is very well written and had me in stitches. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Countrystyle Lady
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Not as funny as Only fools and Horses, Faulty Towers or Little Britain but its still top comedy with hilarious fighting, one liners and of course 2 memorable characters. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2011 by Anthony R. Gayle
4.0 out of 5 stars
The best british comedy
I absolutely love everything that the Bottom guys do, but BBC, why the rediculous laugh tracks??? So 5* if you can ignore the laff track, 4* otherwise.
Published on 22 Feb 2009 by M. Collins
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Bottoms Up
Since watching the Young Ones I have always been fan of Rik and Eddie, and was happy to see them in Bottom. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2008 by Shogun Assassin
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