10 Things You Forgot Rik Mayall Was In

The legendary British actor, who died this morning aged 56, has played many a notable role in his time - and some others that might well surprise you...

1. The Bill, 1997

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Yep. Mayal played 'Patrick Massie' in two episodes of the British police soap. We're not sure we believe it either.

2. Drop Dead Fred, 1991

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HEY SNOTFACE! One of Mayall's most notable appearances, but easy to forget among all the episodes of Bottom, the Young Ones and Blackadder.

3. Peter Rabbit and Friends, 1995

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He played the voice of Tom Thumb in a few episodes of the children's hit, Peter Rabbit. Who knew?

4. The Snow Queen, 1995

1995 was a big year for Mayall's children's voiceovers. He played the 'Robber King'.

5. Wind in the Willows, 1995

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A starring role this time, Mayall played Toad in the 1995 adaptation of this classic children's book.

6. Spongebob Squarepants, 2006

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Yes, really, Rik Mayall played 'Lord Reginald' in a 2006 episode of this hilarious sea-faring cartoon.

7. Agatha Christie's 'Marple', 2009

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Mayall played the character 'Alec Nicholson' in the second TV adaptation of 'Why Didn't They Ask Evans'?

8. Don't Fear Death, 2013

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In a slightly morbid turn of events, one of Mayall's last appearances was on the Channel 4 short 'Don't Fear Death'. IMDB describes it as 'a fast-paced comedy about arguing the benefits of being dead, aided by a montage of corpses and a dance-crazed Grim Reaper.' Mayall played Death itself, obviously.

9. Watership Down, 1999

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Mayall played the voice of Kehaar in the absolute life-ruining rabbit-filled tale, Watership Down.

10. And, did you know, he had a 'special thanks' in the credits of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'?

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'Really?'

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Rest in Peace, Rik, you Great British TV Legend.