‘Flash by name. Flash by nature!’ Rik Mayall’s appearance as the swashbuckling Lord Flashheart in the closing minutes of the Bells episode of Blackadder II must rank as the most energetic, hilarious ...

The actor and Time Team presenter joined Blackadder producer John Lloyd in hailing Byrne, who became well-known for playing Nursie in the second series of the hit 1980s’ comedy. Denville Hall, a care ...

Rik Mayall was remembered by his close friend today as having "such charisma - to see him live on stage was an amazing experience". Producer John Lloyd told BBC Radio 5 Live that one of Rik's great ...

British comedian and actor Rik Mayall has died aged 56. One of the much loved roles he played was Lord Flashheart in Blackadder. The character was bawdy with a mane of blonde curls. Flashheart was ...

Blackadder Goes Forth only had six episodes, so it’s not like any of the characters had huge space to make an impact. As some of the most recognisable characters in the history of British television ...

It was said that Rik Mayall only agreed to appear as Blackadder II's now-legendary Lord Flashheart on one condition; his character got more laughs than Rowan Atkinson's titular lead. Judging from how ...

Rik Mayall died this morning at his home in London aged 56. The comedian and actor was known and widely loved for his anarchic, high-octane style which spilled over into his real, larger-than-life ...

Among the roles Rik Mayall will be best remembered for is his show-stealing Lord Flashheart in the Blackadder television series. An Aristocrat’s Wife, 4 Kids and 2 Dogs Were Found Buried Under Home — ...

After the news of Rik Mayall's death, one of the most fondly recalled moments has been his cameo as Lord Flashheart in Blackadder. None of his characters left a stronger impression than that epitome ...

After the news of Rik Mayall's death, one of the most fondly recalled moments has been his cameo as Lord Flashheart in Blackadder. None of his characters left a stronger impression than that epitome ...