Bottom: Exposed 2024

Overview

Bottom: Exposed is a 2024 documentary and comedy production that examines the legacy of the television sitcom Bottom. Released on April 18, 2024, in Great Britain, the film has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes. The documentary features Adrian Edmondson providing a first-hand account of his experiences creating the original series alongside his late creative partner, Rik Mayall. Beyond Edmondson’s personal recollections, the film includes contributions from a wide range of individuals associated with the show, including members of the original cast, production crew, and fans. The project explores the impact of the sitcom, which first premiered in 1991 and is described as having maintained its cultural influence more than thirty years later. The production credits include a variety of participants such as Ed Bye, Helen Lederer, Kevin McNally, Roger Sloman, and Lisa Maxwell, among others. The film is categorized as a television special and serves as a retrospective look at the comedic work that brought an intellectual rigor to British television.