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Peter Cook
5,491 listeners
Peter Cook is the name of two artists, the by far most famous being the English satirist listed as #1. 1. Peter Edward Cook (17 November 19… read morePeter Cook is the name of two artists, the by far most famous being the English satirist listed as #1. 1. Peter Edward Cook (17 November 1937 – 9 January 1995) was an English satirist, writer and comedian who is widely regarded as the le… read morePeter Cook is the name of two artists, the by far most famous being the English satirist listed as #1. 1. Peter Edward Cook (17 November 1937 – 9 January 1995) was an English satirist, writer and comedian who is widely regarded as the leading figure in the British satire boom of the 1960s. He has… read more
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Peter Cook & Dudley Moore
6,014 listeners
In the 60s and 70s, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were a major part of the new comedy era, and Peter Cook was probably one of those who was t… read moreIn the 60s and 70s, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were a major part of the new comedy era, and Peter Cook was probably one of those who was the most responsible for the change in direction of comedy. He wrote a couple of well received revu… read moreIn the 60s and 70s, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were a major part of the new comedy era, and Peter Cook was probably one of those who was the most responsible for the change in direction of comedy. He wrote a couple of well received revues for the West End, Pieces of Eight, and then One over the … read more
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Derek and Clive
12,837 listeners
Derek and Clive is a double act of comedic characters created by Dudley Moore (Derek) and Peter Cook (Clive) in the 1970s. The performances… read moreDerek and Clive is a double act of comedic characters created by Dudley Moore (Derek) and Peter Cook (Clive) in the 1970s. The performances were captured on the records Derek and Clive (Live) (1976), Derek and Clive Come Again (1977), an… read moreDerek and Clive is a double act of comedic characters created by Dudley Moore (Derek) and Peter Cook (Clive) in the 1970s. The performances were captured on the records Derek and Clive (Live) (1976), Derek and Clive Come Again (1977), and Derek and Clive Ad Nauseam (1978), as well as in a film do… read more
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Spike Milligan
8,873 listeners
Terrence Alan "Spike" Milligan (16 April 1918 - 27 February 2002) was a renowned Anglo-Irish comic, poet and surrealist. Widely … read moreTerrence Alan "Spike" Milligan (16 April 1918 - 27 February 2002) was a renowned Anglo-Irish comic, poet and surrealist. Widely regarded as the Godfather of British Comedy, he is best known for his work on The Goon Show with Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. Not so well known is that he… read more
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The Goons
16,065 listeners
There are two acts with the name "The Goons." 1. A DC punk band. The Goons released three studio albums: Living in America (1998)… read moreThere are two acts with the name "The Goons." 1. A DC punk band. The Goons released three studio albums: Living in America (1998). No Leaders (2001), and Nation In Distress (2003) as well as a live album "Live at the Black… read moreThere are two acts with the name "The Goons." 1. A DC punk band. The Goons released three studio albums: Living in America (1998). No Leaders (2001), and Nation In Distress (2003) as well as a live album "Live at the Black Cat" (2002) recorded in Washington, DC. 2. A British r… read more
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Peter Sellers
25,291 listeners
Richard Henry "Peter" Sellers, CBE (8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English comedian, actor, and performer, who came to p… read moreRichard Henry "Peter" Sellers, CBE (8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English comedian, actor, and performer, who came to prominence on the BBC radio series The Goon Show and later became a film star. He is regarded by ma… read moreRichard Henry "Peter" Sellers, CBE (8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English comedian, actor, and performer, who came to prominence on the BBC radio series The Goon Show and later became a film star. He is regarded by many as one of the best actors of his generation. Sellers was … read more
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Peter Cook & Chris Morris
1,653 listeners
Why Bother? was a series of five 10-minute long radio interviews for BBC Radio 3, between Chris Morris and Peter Cook's character Sir … read moreWhy Bother? was a series of five 10-minute long radio interviews for BBC Radio 3, between Chris Morris and Peter Cook's character Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling in 1994. The complete series has been released on a CD by the BBC. Cook re… read moreWhy Bother? was a series of five 10-minute long radio interviews for BBC Radio 3, between Chris Morris and Peter Cook's character Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling in 1994. The complete series has been released on a CD by the BBC. Cook received the sole writing credit whilst Morris also produced t… read more
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Flanders and Swann
13,005 listeners
The British duo, properly known as Michael Flanders & Donald Swann, was composed of the actor and singer Michael Flanders and the compo… read moreThe British duo, properly known as Michael Flanders & Donald Swann, was composed of the actor and singer Michael Flanders and the composer, pianist and linguist Donald Swann, who collaborated in writing and performing comic songs. Fl… read moreThe British duo, properly known as Michael Flanders & Donald Swann, was composed of the actor and singer Michael Flanders and the composer, pianist and linguist Donald Swann, who collaborated in writing and performing comic songs. Flanders and Swann's songs are characterised by wit, gent… read more
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Tony Hancock
2,394 listeners
Anthony John Hancock, best known as Tony Hancock (12th May 1924 – 25th June 1968) was a major figure in British television and radio comedy… read moreAnthony John Hancock, best known as Tony Hancock (12th May 1924 – 25th June 1968) was a major figure in British television and radio comedy in the 1950s and 1960s. He was both loved and admired by his public, and when he appeared on stag… read moreAnthony John Hancock, best known as Tony Hancock (12th May 1924 – 25th June 1968) was a major figure in British television and radio comedy in the 1950s and 1960s. He was both loved and admired by his public, and when he appeared on stage in the late fifties/early sixties, playing in 2,000+ seate… read more
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Chris Morris
17,188 listeners
1) Cult satirical figure with a sharp tongue and a tendencies towards ambience and the surreal. Morris is the writer and presenter behind t… read more1) Cult satirical figure with a sharp tongue and a tendencies towards ambience and the surreal. Morris is the writer and presenter behind television's Jam, The Day Today and the controversial Brass Eye. He is well-known for his elab… read more1) Cult satirical figure with a sharp tongue and a tendencies towards ambience and the surreal. Morris is the writer and presenter behind television's Jam, The Day Today and the controversial Brass Eye. He is well-known for his elaborate spoofs, pranks and parodies of public figures, such as… read more