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    Whose underwear did Vyvian describe when trying to get the washing machine to open it's door in the episode 'Bambi'?The Young Ones? How Anarchic! (silverginger)

      Felicity Kendal's. 'Look what I have in my laundry bag. All of Felicity Kendal's underwear that needs a good wash!'

    Who were The Young Ones playing against on 'University Challenge'?The Young Ones? How Anarchic! (silverginger)

      Footlights College, Oxbridge. Appearances on this episode include Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Emma Thompson and Motorhead.

    Who were the rats discussing?"The Young Ones" - "Demolition" (OrliBloomizHOT)

      Euripides. They were discussing poetry that they had 'nibbled through recently' and talking about Euripides, until Rik saw them, screamed, 'Aah! A rat!' and killed them by hitting them with a guitar that Neil's grandfather made entirely out of matchsticks on his deathbed.

    Who took Rik's biro?"The Young Ones" - "Demolition" (OrliBloomizHOT)

      Mike. Rik wanted to write another poem about Neil, after he found out that the lentils Neil used in the lentil casserole were South African.

    Who plays Mike?The Young Ones? How Anarchic! (silverginger)

      Christopher Ryan. Christopher Ryan went on to play Dave Hedgehog in 'Bottom,' which was created by Rik Mayall and Ade Edmonson.

    Who played the Balowski family?"The Young Ones" Part 1 (OrliBloomizHOT)

      Alexei Sayle. Nigel Planner played Neil, Rik Mayall played Rik, and Adrian Edmonson played Vyvyan.

    Who played Neil?The Young Ones? How Anarchic! (silverginger)

      nigel planer . As of March 2002, Nigel Planer was last seen in 'The Grimleys'.

    Who is talking about Mary in the episode "Bambi"?"The Young Ones" Series 2 (kirstymd)

      Rick. Rick was talking about Mary for the last 10 minutes and no-one was listening.

    Which song did Dexys Midnight Runners perform?"Young Ones" - Guest Bands (mrs_ploppy)

      I'm in Heaven When You Smile. This song begins with the line "Jackie Wilson said..." referring to the legendary American soul singer. When the band appeared on British music show "Top of The Pops" a huge poster of champion darts player JOCKY Wilson was mistakenly displayed behind them, causing much mirth among British teenagers at the time!

    Which part of Vyvyan's dirty washing 'escapes' to terrorise the four students?"The Young Ones" on "University Challenge" (Mutchisman)

      Sock. The students have not washed their clothes since "23rd October 1981" so the contents of the laundry bag are somewhat ripe! Vyvyan's sock escapes which cause much consternation amongst the four, Vyv retrieves the situation by 'killing' it with a frying pan. He is urged on by Rick and the supposed pacifist, Neil.

    Which of the four students breaks the news that they are to appear on "University Challenge"?"The Young Ones" on "University Challenge" (Mutchisman)

      Neil. The opening scenes of this episode show Neil rushing along the street eager to tell his news. When he gets inside the house he has to answer the telephone; this distraction makes him forget to tell the others. He doesn't remember until after the ill-fated trip to the Laundrette.

    Which member of the Balowski family was a bit mad, and drank the contents of a goldfish bowl?"The Young Ones" Mania (christyczynski)

      Billy. Alexei Sayle played all of the Balowski family members. Billy turned up at the house on a bike shouting "Who ordered a taxi".

    Which band featured in the first episode?"Young Ones" - Guest Bands (mrs_ploppy)

      Nine Below Zero. South London blues band Nine Below Zero performed "Eleven Plus Eleven", a song about the misery of being twenty two. In this first episode, "Demolition", the boys have been served an eviction notice because the house is being knocked down. In the second episode they live somewhere else.

    Which band did Mike tell to "Set up in our toilet"?"Young Ones" - Guest Bands (mrs_ploppy)

      Dexys Midnight Runners. Mike says "But I told them to set up in our toilet" in response to Rik's list of demands to Maggie Thatcher, one of which is "Dexys Midnight Runners to play free, daily, in the university library". Dexys were the guest band in episode four, entitled "Bomb". The boys find a bomb leaning up against their fridge. It is this bomb that Rik wants to use as a bargaining tool against Maggie Thatcher - Prime Minister of the time.

    When Vyv is accused of eating the telly, what does he claim he's eaten?The Young Ones (rayd)

      The Toaster. One way of not paying your TV license I guess!

    When Vyv enters the competition on the cornflakes packet, what's the prize?The Young Ones (rayd)

      A Ford Tippex. It gets stolen by a racist policeman.

    When the council representative arrives to collect the rent book, Mike attempts to use his 'charms' to persuade her to leave. What is he carrying in his left hand?"The Young Ones" Episode 1 "Demolition" (mutchisman)

      A snooker cue. Mike emerges from the house with a snooker cue in one hand and a cube of chalk in the other; this is rather strange as there is no sign of a snooker table in the property. However, as Mike had plans to turn the house into an entertainment complex I guess anything is possible.

    When the boys hi-fi gets broken in "Interesting" who steps in to play live for them?"Young Ones" - Guest Bands (mrs_ploppy)

      Rip, Rig and Panic. The boys are having a party in this episode. They've cleaned the house, Rik is sporting a natty pair of bright yellow dungerees(mm,nice) but "The Pigs" have smashed up their record player because they were playing it too loud. Luckily, Rip, Rig and Panic appear from nowhere (as all the guest bands did) to save the day. Hurrah!

    When the boys are evicted from their house in "Summer Holiday", Rick, mixing up his definitions, states that he has become homeless, cold and what?Look Out - Cliff! "The Young Ones" Series 2 (cycobully)

      prostitute. Mike tells Rick that he intended to say "destitute" rather than prostitute, upon which Rick claims "I am gorgeous, I am sex! Women want me and they're prepared to pay!"

    When Rick says "I think Special Patrol Group is a silly name for a hamster", what does Vyvyan say he's going to change it to?"The Young Ones" Mania (christyczynski)

      Cliff Richard. Vyvyan said "Ok, I'll change it then. Hello Cliff Richard", because he knew that Rick was a big Cliff Richard fan.

    When Neil tried to hang himself, what tune did his gallows play?The Young Ones (rayd)

      'Rock Around The Clock'. Totally cosmic!

    When Neil became a policeman, he had to go and raid Warlock's house. How did he announce his arival?"The Young Ones" Mania (christyczynski)

      "Open up. It's the pigs.". One of the funniest lines in the series was when Warlock saw that Neil was a policeman. He thought that Neil had come to visit him in fancy dress and he shouted back into the house "It's cool, it's only Neil. Don't flush the toilet."

    When Madness play 'Our House', which group member hits the camera with his instrument?The Young Ones (rayd)

      Saxophone player. During the episode 'Sick'.

    When Alexei Sayle (dressed as the vampire) says "They all talk about me behind my back," what does Nigel Planner (Neil) say about him?"The Young Ones" Part 2 (OrliBloomizHOT)

      He drinks like a fish.. This is in 'Nasty'. Adrian Edmonson (Vyvyan) says "I hate him," Rick Mayall (Rik) says "He's got no talent," and Christopher Ryan (Mike) says "Alexei who?"

    What was the name of the washing powder Neil put in the lentil casserole?"The Young Ones" - "Demolition" (OrliBloomizHOT)

      LUX. After Rik stormed out of the kitchen, Neil commented, 'Weird, eh? I'd better get back to the lentil casserole before I get disorientated,' and put some washing powder in it.

    What was the name of the TV show Rik watched?"The Young Ones" - "Demolition" (OrliBloomizHOT)

      Nozin' Aroun'. Rik: 'That's all very well! But finally, after years of stagnation, the TV people have woken up to the need for locally-based minority programs!... made by amateurs!... and perhaps of interest by only two or three people! It's important, right! It's now, and I want to watch!'

    What was the name of the pub that the guys went to in the episode "Boring"?"The Young Ones" Mania (christyczynski)

      The Kebab and Calculator. Vyvyan's mum was the barmaid in the pub. Rick commented on this by saying "Vyvyan, you never told us your mother was a bartender." Vyvyan's reply was "Well, she was a shoplifter when I knew her."

    What was the name of the band with which comedian Alexei Sayle sang "Dr Marten's Boots", an homage to the skinheads' choice of fashion / utility footwear?"Young Ones" - Guest Bands (mrs_ploppy)

      Radical Posture. Alexei Sayle played Jerzy Belowski and various members of his scary family. In this episode he plays Alexei Yuri Gagarin Seige of Stalingrad Glorius Five-Year Plan Sputnik Pravda Moscow Dynamo Back Four Belowski. "My Dad was a bit of a communist - know what I mean?"

    What was the name of Neil's uncle?"The Young Ones" - "Demolition" (OrliBloomizHOT)

      Dustin. Mike: 'Anyway, forget you even heard the name.' Rik: 'Uh... what name?' Mike: 'Hey, hey, you're learning! That's good!' Neil: 'I had an uncle called Dustin...'

    What was the last line spoken at the end of the final episode?The Young Ones? How Anarchic! (silverginger)

      'Phew! That was close!'. This was after the bus crashed through the big sign with Cliff Richard on it.

    What was Mike carrying when we first saw him?"The Young Ones" - "Demolition" (OrliBloomizHOT)

      Golf clubs in their bag. He was carrying them as he entered the kitchen, then threw them aside and started talking about himself in third person.

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