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"A British comedian and actor, he became famous co-starring with Rik Mayall in
the hit BBC sitcom, The Young Ones. Since then, he's co-starred again with Rik
Mayall in Bottom, and does other comedy work, as well as writing the odd novel (eg: the Gobbler),
and popping up in various TV shows.
He was born on January 24 1957 in Bradford. He lived with his father, who
taught abroad for the Armed Forces. At the age of 12 he entered Pocklington
Public boarding school, and afterwards went to
Manchester University to study drama. There, he met Rik Mayall, and apparently
went around with him chanting "We're going to become stars!". He eventually got
a 2-1 (equivalent to a 'B').
Ade and Rik formed an act called 20th Century Coyote and soon they joined the Comedy Store in London, after that they would become part of the Comic Strip (later a TV show) and starr in The Young Ones (about 1982).
In 1990 Ade and Rik pen and starr in hit Bottom.
Ade has appeared in other movies (eg. Honest Decent and True) and series (Happy Families, Absolutely Fabulous, Doctors and Nurses) and has been part of Comic Relief since it's beginning, having participated in Fame Academy in 2005.
Adrian is married to fellow comedienne Jennifer Saunders since 1985 and they have 3 daughters.
He is also known by starring in Holby City as Dr. Abra Durant (his first appearance in 2005 and latest in 2008).
In 2008 he wrote another sitcom, Teenage Kicks about ageing dad Vernon who wants to be cool. After a nasty divorce, Vernon goes live with his children at university."
Ade's latest project is a band called The Bad Shepherds.
They mix up folk with old punk classics to a stunning effect. A 2008 Tour has been announced.
For more information visit their official website:
http://www.thebadshepherds.com
The Bad Shepherds: I Fought The Law
