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Podcasto Catflappo

Podcast deep-dive into Filthy Rich & Catflap, the under-rated 1987 sitcom starring Nigel Planer, Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson.

Jul 29, 2023

Emulating the great Eddie Catflap is a feat few people are brave enough to try, but Zoe Read nailed it in June 2023. In this chat Zoe tells us how to get the Eddie look, and talks about cosplaying as Neil, Alan B'Stard, and Colin Grigson from Bad News!

We also cover her 'Bastard Collection' of stuff relating to...


Jun 30, 2023

Tune in to hear the tale of David Read, a lucky lad who got to bunk off school to watch Rik and Ade rehearse Catflap in Manchester in 1986!

David's story involves Terry Jones of Python fame, a very late train, and silent elevator ride with Nigel Planer.

Thanks to


May 1, 2023

Remembering the RIK CON events with co-organiser Duane Smith, who gives us the lowdown on those funtastic fan gatherings which took place in 2015-16!

Link to Rik Mayall Marathon Events page on Facebook

Link to THE REJECTS Rik Mayall Marathon Originals group on Facebook

Thanks to Duane, Penny and...


Apr 2, 2023

The second ep of Filthy Rich & Catflap is considered by many fans to be the best of the series. In addition to its stars Ade, Rik and Nigel, there are appearances from Gareth Hale, Harry Enfield, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and David Baddiel.

Jeffers has investigated and is sharing all the nifty info with his fellow...


Feb 24, 2023

What would a Rik Mayall convention be like? Jeffers asks three experts about the possibilities of a hypothetical Rik-fest.

Where would it be? When? Who are the guests? ...and which panels would they be on?

How could it satisfy fans of The Young Ones, Filthy Rich & Catflap, Bottom, Drop Dead Fred and more?

Our guests...