TV series
The Young Ones
1982–1984, English, on BBC Two. Created by Ben Elton & Alexei Sayle & Rik Mayall.
The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard, Vyvyan the experimental scientific one/part-time anarchist, Neil the worried hippy, and Mike the ladies' man (at least he is in his mind).
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 29 min
- Status
- Ended in 1984
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Latest episode
S2 E6: Summer Holiday
Aired 19 June 1984
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Ben EltonCreator
- Alexei SayleCreator
- Rik MayallCreator
- Lise MayerCreator
- Adrian EdmondsonVyvyan · 12 ep
- Rik MayallRick · 12 ep
- Nigel PlanerNeil · 12 ep
- Christopher RyanMike · 12 ep
- Alexei SayleThe Balowski Family · 12 ep
- Mark ArdenMan in Cabin · 8 ep
- Stephen FrostMan in Cabin · 7 ep
- Ben EltonRadio DJ · 5 ep
- Robbie ColtraneSlobber, Bouncer · 3 ep
- Andy de la TourTV Presenter · 3 ep
- Gareth HalePeasant · 3 ep
- Dawn FrenchChristian Evangelist · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 November 1982
- Last aired
- 19 June 1984
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Young Ones: quick answers
Is The Young Ones worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 158 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Young Ones are there?
The Young Ones has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 29 minutes each.
Is The Young Ones finished?
Yes. The Young Ones ended in 1984, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Young Ones suitable for kids?
The Young Ones is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Young Ones?
If you liked The Young Ones, try Monty Python's Flying Circus, Peep Show, Portlandia.
Who created The Young Ones?
The Young Ones was created by Ben Elton and Alexei Sayle and Rik Mayall and Lise Mayer and stars Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer.