The Young Ones
Created by Ben Elton, Alexei Sayle, Rik Mayall, Lise Mayer
On BBC Two
A frenetic, anarchic sitcom built on surreal slapstick and satirical chaos, where plot dissolves into pure comedic mayhem across a shared student house.
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).
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Like The Young Ones
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Young Ones
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Young Ones, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Young Ones, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Young Ones, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
