Rik Mayall's 2010 World Cup song becomes Top 10 hit
Comedian Rik Mayall, who passed away last week, has had his 2010 World Cup song Noble England enter the UK official singles chart at number seven.
Ade Edmondson: I feel privileged to have known Rik
Actor and long-time friend Adrian Edmondson said of Rik Mayall: "There were times when Rik and I were writing together when we almost died laughing. They were some of the most carefree stupid days I ever had, and I feel privileged to have shared them with him.
"And now he's died for real. Without me. Selfish b*****d."
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Wife: Rik would say 'thanks very much ... now f*** off!'
Rik Mayall's widow has thanked the public for their support following his death - but gave a cheeky nod to her late husband in the process.
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Campaign to get Mayall's 'lost' World Cup song to No.1
An online campaign has been launched to try and get a 'forgotten' World Cup song by late comedian Rik Mayall to number one in the charts
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Young Ones star Rik Mayall dies aged 56
Star of Young Ones, Bottom and The New Statesman, Rik Mayall, a leading light of Britain's alternative comedy scene, has died aged 56.