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| Author | Rik Mayall |
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Publication date | September 2005 |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 978-0-007-20728-2 |
Bigger than Hitler – Better than Christ (sometimes prefixed The Rik Mayall) is a 2005 semi-autobiographical book by Rik Mayall and partly ghostwriten by Max Kinnings, written in exaggerated character.[1][2] The title refers to his career being longer than Adolf Hitler's, and that he was in a coma for 5 days after his quad bike accident (compared to Jesus, who rose from the dead after 3 days).[3]
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[edit]Written in character, Rik claims that he invented alternative comedy with The Young Ones, saved Rock and Roll with the song Living Doll, brought down the Thatcher administration with The New Statesman, and rescued the British film industry with the 'vast revenues' generated by Drop Dead Fred.[4] It has been described as wildy offensive to everyone, and received positive reviews.[5][6][7]
On the 1st of June 2024, 'Rik Mayall, Panglobal Phenomenon' was broadcast of BBC Radio 4, primarily focusing on the book.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bigger than Hitler – Better than Christ (Paperback)". Waterstones. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022.
- ^ "The Rik Mayall - Bigger Than Hitler Better Than Christ eBook, Hardback and Paperback by Rik Mayall and Max Kinnings". British Comedy Guide. Archived from the original on 9 June 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Book reviews 2006 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Bigger than Hitler – Better than Christ". HarperCollins Publishers UK. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Brazier, Lucy (19 June 2018). "Bigger Than Hitler. Better Than Christ". Lucy Brazier. Archived from the original on 10 June 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Holly (22 November 2017). "Comedy Book Corner – Bigger Then Hitler, Better Than Christ, Rik Mayall". Welcome to The Phoenix Remix. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Bigger Than Hitler, Better Than Christ, Rik Mayall (HarperCollins), £18.99". York Press. 5 November 2005. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Rik Mayall, Panglobal Phenomenon". www.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Rik Mayall: Panglobal Phenomenon podcast review – Humble musings of a self-proclaimed genius | News & Features - The List". list.co.uk. Retrieved 2 November 2024.