Vyvyan Basterd in The Young Ones Edward Catflap in Filthy Rich & Catflap Edward 'Eddie' Hitler in Bottom Dr Percy 'Abra' Durant in Holby City Adrian Charles "Ade" Edmondson (born 24 January 1957) is an English actor, comedian, director, writer and musician. He is probably best known for his comedic roles in the television series The Young Ones (1982–1984) and Bottom (1991–1995), for which he also wrote together with his long-time collaboration partner Rik Mayall..