The Many Faces of Rik Mayall: Talking Bottom on Rik the Narrator

Talking Bottom reaches the final episode of this special series on The Many Faces of Rik Mayall. Everyone knows Rik had the most expressive face but he had a voice to match, too. From The Wind in The Willows Toad to Jackanory. From Grim Tales to The Last Hurrah. Rik threw everything into his times in the audio booth, making each one unique, comedically brilliant and a masterclass in vocal performance. Talking Bottom digs deep into those vocal performances that made our childhoods so special, plus some hidden gems from Rik's later career that fans may want to seek out.

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The Many Faces of Rik Mayall: Talking Bottom on Rik the Narrator is an episode from Talking Bottom by Talking Bottom.

This episode is 49:58 long.

This episode was published on Sep 4, 2025.

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