[PalJoey]

I don't know what h meant to folks outside the UK, but following on from the untimely death of Mel Smith, comedy has lost another treasure. Only 56 years old, too.
 

 

[nigeljames]

That's sad news. Remember him fondly from Bottom.

 

[PalJoey]

Already got the 'Young Ones' box set, but have now ordered series 1-3 of 'Bottom'.
 

 

[mark2410]

 i still think The New Statesman was the best thing itv have ever broadcast.

 

[PalJoey]

Watched a couple of episodes of 'Bottom' last night and, if anything, it's even more depraved than I remember! Miss you, Rik.

 

[Ivabign]

American here - but a lover of British humor - and Cornettos...
 
First saw Mel in Princess Bride - sad day - and WAY too young...

 

[PalJoey]

Talking of Mel, he did the odd bit of straight acting, like in 'Dancing on the Edge', where he was superb, but I'll always remember him as a hairy trucker tucking into a hedgehog sandwich.