Hell's Kitchen: Adrian Edmondson
In 2009, Adrian Edmondson was the runner-up on Hell's Kitchen, narrowly losing out to Linda Evans.
Adrian Edmondson was born on 24 January 1957 in Bradford.
As a young boy, Adrian Edmondson was nicknamed 'dustbin' because he wanted to eat the whole time.
When he was 11, his parents lived in Africa and they sent Adrian to a private boarding school in Yorkshire, Pocklington School.
Adrian Edmondson then studied drama at Manchester University, where he met Rik Mayall, which led to their enduring comedy partnership.
Whilst he was a student, Adrian Edmondson also got married but it only lasted four years.
Adrian Edmondson was once sacked from a crisp factory.
Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall were leading figures behind the The Comic Strip Presents shows; as was Adrian's second wife Jennifer Saunders, whom he married in 1985.
Adrian Edmondson told The Observer:
"I tried coke for a year. Jennifer told me I was acting like a complete tit so I stopped."
One of Adrian Edmondson's most significant comedic roles was playing Vyvyan in The Young Ones, which also featured Rik Mayall.
In the 1990s Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall starred in the BBC sitcom Bottom.
More recent roles saw Adrian Edmondson star in Jonathan Creek and Holby City.
Adrian Edmondson is part of the folk band, The Bad Shepherds.
