Revealing mistake: When Rik kicks the window though, the entire frame wobbles. (00:02:45)
Revealing mistake: After Rik catches the golf ball and runs into his room, as he closes the door the entire wall wobbles. (00:16:00)
The Young Ones (1982)
3 revealing mistakes in Oil - chronological order
Starring: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Christopher Ryan, Nigel Planer
Genres: Comedy
Demolition - S1-E1
Continuity mistake: When Rik makes the knocking sign with his hand, in the next shot his hand is on his knee. (00:15:25)
Mike: Where's Vyvyan?
Rik: Well, he said he was going inside to water his plant. Strange that such a ruthless and sadistic maniac as Vyvyan should care for a begonia. Must have had it two years now.
Mike: And it was dead when he got it.
Rik: Yes... Still, give him his credit - he's watered it every day!
Mike: Only because he can't be bothered to go upstairs to the lavatory.
More trivia for The Young Ones
Question: The Prisoner from the opening sequence is credited as being played by Arnold Brown. Can anyone tell me what else Mr. Brown has been in? He appears very familiar for reasons unknown...
Answer: His IMDB entry is at http://uk.imdb.com/name/nm0113055/.
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