Oil (The Young Ones) (Working On The Chain Gang)," by Roy 'C,' who was better known for his 1966 hit, Shotgun Wedding. During the end credits in which shows a disoriented but conscious Vyvyan stumbling about the cellar, he reveals to the camera: "By the way, it was a complete lie about the oil." The episode featured a performance from electronic band Radical Posture, with Alexei Sayle as their singer, singing "Doctor Martens' Boots" As with all episodes of "The Young Ones", the main four characters were student flatmates Mike (Christopher Ryan); Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson); Rick (Rik Mayall) and Neil (Nigel Planer). Alexei Sayle
Oil (The Young Ones) Chain Gang)" (and not a Beatles song as originally specified) playing on Rick's radio, so the reason for its omission may be a failure by the BBC to secure broadcast rights for the music. A similar problem afflicted the re-release of "Cash" on DVD. Oil (The Young Ones) "Oil" is the second episode of British sitcom "The Young Ones". It was written by Ben Elton, Rik Mayall and Lise Mayer, and directed by Paul Jackson. It was first aired on BBC2 on 16 November 1982. The guys settle into their new house after the destruction of their previous abode in