This clip of Rik Mayall as Alan B’Stard went viral because it’s basically all the Tory leadership candidates

John Plunkett. Updated June 14th, 2019

It’s five years since the great Rik Mayall died and lots of people have been sharing tributes and memories on Twitter.

One clip in particular got lots of attention because it’s basically, well, over to James Melville who shared the video on Twitter.

‘Rik Mayall died 5 years ago today. His portrayal of Tory MP Alan B’Stard was spookily prophetic. Many of the Tory leadership candidates appear to be mimicking him – both in terms of mannerisms and rhetoric.

#RikMayall RIP.’

And they do, they really do.

Rik Mayall died 5 years ago today. His portrayal of Tory MP Alan B’Stard was spookily prophetic. Many of the Tory leadership candidates appear to be mimicking him – both in terms of mannerisms and rhetoric.#RikMayall RIP.pic.twitter.com/rJoEKWIRqS

— James Melville (@JamesMelville) June 9, 2019

And just a few of the things people were saying about it.

So frighteningly close to political reality in 2019 😬

— Ben Holliday (@BenHolliday) June 9, 2019

Especially the “CLINGING TO POWER” sign at the back.

— Peter Harris (@pj_harris) June 9, 2019

He’s basically Dominic Raab with more hair.

— Тим Хилл #FBPE (@Tim_JR_Hill) June 9, 2019

What an utter genius this man was. Cruelly taken so soon. He brought such joy RIP Rik Mayall

— London Town (@TheCasual6) June 9, 2019

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