Bottom
is a British sitcom of the early 1990s (and later a series of stage shows) written by Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson. They
were also the main stars, respectively playing Richard Richard (Richie) and Edward Elizabeth Hitler (Eddie), who share a flat
in Hammersmith, West London. The programme ran for three series, and is noted for
its derivation of comic effect from intentionally crude and highly violent slapstick (often leading to the programme having
an 18 rating when released on video and DVD in the UK.)
The
series theme tune is performed by The Bum Notes - a jazz ensemble featuring Edmondson. The memorable end-credits, featuring
silhouettes of Edmondson and Mayall fighting and dancing is a cover of "Last Night" originally by The Mar-Keys.
