Vyvyan, Rick, Neil and Mike, the infamous mentalists of the 1980′s hit TV show The Young Ones, are today making a comeback! Now, before you start thinking that the old blokes who played ‘em will be getting back into character and generally embarrassing the memory of the show, don’t worry yourself.

Thanks to a distribution deal between BBC Worldwide and iTunes, the show will be available to download – legally – through iTunes, which means you can watch it and keep it… and you never know, it might just win over a load of new, younger fans.

The Young Ones, for those who can’t remember it or simply weren’t there the first time ’round, captured the essence of student life in Thatcherite Britain, following four students studying at the aptly named Scumbag College. The main characters played by Rik Mayall, Ade Edmondson, Nigel Planer and Christopher Ryan share both a house and disgruntlement for life, society and the politics they live. Even though it’s an overused word, this show really was anarchic… as well as being offbeat and puerile. It ticks all the boxes really.

iTunes users in the UK will be able to download an episode to own for just £1.89. All six 30-minute episodes from series one will be available to download today, with the six 30-minute episodes from series 2 following shortly. The videos will be viewable on Mac or PC, iPod with video, iPhone or Apple TV.

Now, here’s a clip…