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.
Sir Cliff Richard pays tribute to 'fan' Rik Mayall
Rik Mayall's character in The Young Ones was a Cliff Richard-obsessed sociology student and this evening the veteran pop star paid tribute to the comedian, who died today aged 56.
Sir Cliff said: "I became a fan of his when he was in The Young Ones show and was always thrilled when he used my name during his series.
"I am so sad at his parting."
In 1986 the singer recorded a charity version of his hit single Living Doll with the Young Ones cast for Comic Relief.
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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.