Peter Cook

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore are still considered to be one of Britain's most outstanding comedy double acts. But despite their popularity, much of their television material was deleted back in the 1970s. This documentary showcases a number of new clips which have recently come to light from sketches which were thought to have been lost forever, some not seen for over 50 years, plus rare footage of routines performed in Australia when Cook and Moore made two episodes of their show, Not Only... But Also..., for the country back in 1971.

This documentary showcases a number of new clips which have recently come to light from sketches which were thought to have been lost forever, some not seen for over 50 years, plus rare footage of routines performed in Australia when Cook and Moore made two episodes of their show, Not Only... But Also..., for the country back in 1971. Rob Brydon narrates this very special programme as Pete and Dud fans, friends and colleagues watch these newly discovered clips in the studio for the very first time. The programme includes contributions from Not Only... But Also... producer Dick Clement, Pete and Dud collaborator Barry Humphries, and long-time fans Richard Ayoade, Josie Lawrence, Will Sharpe and Ronnie Wood as they enjoy the sketches and reflect on the career of one of Britain's best-loved comedy partnerships.

Documentary about Britain's greatest satirist Peter Cook, with unprecedented access to his private recordings, diaries, letters, photographs and much more. Following his death, Peter Cook's widow Lin locked the door of his house and refused all access to the media. Until this year, when she invited her friend Victor Lewis-Smith and a BBC crew inside to make a documentary about the man she knew and loved.

A countdown of the top 40 "Blackadder" moments chosen by cast and crew members, celebrity fans and 15 genuine Blackadders.

The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performers then relatively unknown, like Rowan Atkinson. Narrated by Dawn French, the programme includes interviews with many of the comedians and musicians who took part: John Cleese, Stephen Fry, Michael Palin, Sting, Lenny Henry and many more. The shows and their stars had a huge effect on modern British comedy. There are few comics today whose careers have not been heavily influenced by the anarchic and surreal humour of these events.

In this tribute to the late greats Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, a frankly large collection of some of their best bits. 1965 saw Pete and Dud in a new show NOT ONLY BUT ALSO and their now classic act was an irresistible combination of scripted and seemingly improvised sketches, where corpsing and ad-libs were an integral part of their often bizarre entertainment. Highlights include: the cloth-capped 'Dagenham Dialogues,' 'Sir Arthur Greeb-Streebling,' '5-4-3-2-1...,' 'The Superthunderstingraycars,' 'the Leaping Nuns,' 'The Gliddof Glood,' 'Bo Dudley' and 'Goodbyee song'

Documentary charting the Derek and Clive phenomenon. The two foul-mouthed toilet attendants were the creations of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore and were responsible for some of the filthiest comedy to come out of Britain. Despite being banned from radio and television the duo achieved great success and a cult status, but the act broke up one of the greatest comedy partnerships of recent years. Featuring excerpts from the actual records and video footage of Cook and Moore.

TV documentary tracing the life of the comedian and satirist from his school days, through the Cambridge Footlights, to Beyond the Fringe and his partnership with Dudley Moore. With contributions from Cook's school friends Peter Rabey and Jonathan Harlow; Cook's first wife Wendy Cook; Cambridge University friends Tim Harrold and Roger Law; Adrian Slade (ex-president of Cambridge Footlights); Jonathan Miller; Sir David Frost; Ned Sherrin; John Bassett (creator, Beyond The Fringe); Willie Donaldson (producer, Beyond The Fringe); John Cleese; Eric Idle; Michael Parkinson; Brenda Vaccaro; John Fortune; Nicholas Luard (co-owner with Cook of The Establishment club); actress Gaye Brown; Christopher Booker; Ian Hislop; Victor Lownes and Michael Bawtree (friends of Cook); Joe McGrath; Dick Clement; Mel Smith; Clive Anderson; tv producer and executive Paul Jackson; Harry Enfield, radio presenter Clive Bull, and archival interview footage of both Cook and Dudley Moore. (Synopsis BFI)

A documentary about the life of British comedian and journalist Peter Cook.

19세기말, 영국 중부에 위치한 그레이(Farmer Grey: 숀 빈 분)라는 농부의 마굿간에서 희미한 전등 빛이 새어나오고 있다. 새 생명이 탄생하는 것이다. 컴컴한 가운데 두개의 다리가 나타나고 곧 이마에 하얀 별 모양이 있는 말이 태어난다. 점점 자라면서 안장을 얹고 말굽을 대는 등 주인을 맞을 차비를 하던 그는 드디어 마차를 끄는 말로 팔려 엄마와 이별한다. 그리고 블랙 뷰티라는 이름도 갖는다. 새집에는 진저라는 예쁘고 자존심 강한 밤색 말이 있었고, 둘은 곧 친해진다. 그러나 홍수가 나던 어느 날 블랙 뷰티는 감기에 걸리고 소년 조(Joe Green: 앤드류 노트 분)가 그를 열심히 간호한다. 그후 조는 매일 그를 찾아와 우정을 쌓아간다. 하지만 여주인의 병으로 이들은 헤어지게 된다. 다행히 블랙 뷰티와 진저는 한집으로 팔려가지만 마음씨 나쁜 주인은 유행에 따라 고삐를 높이 묶어 진저를 화나게 하고, 블랙 뷰티는 술주정뱅이 루빈(Reuben Smith: 아룬 암스트롱 분)을 태우고 가다가 무릎에 심한 상처를 입게 되는데...

Peter Cook plays four characters in his last major work. Alec Dunroonie (Scotland), Dr. Dieter Liedbetter (Germany), Major Titherly Glibble (England) and Bill Rossie (U.S.A.) all of whom are eccentric to say the least.

Peter Cook plays four characters in his last major work. Alec Dunroonie (Scotland), Dr. Dieter Liedbetter (Germany), Major Titherly Glibble (England) and Bill Rossie (U.S.A.) all of whom are eccentric to say the least.

The Meldrews go on holiday to Portugal with Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her penpal Alfonso. Photographer Martin Trout follows them there, believing they have a roll of film that belongs to him.

Foul-mouthed, alcoholic, misogynistic, bigoted (and occasionally violent) cocaine enthusiast Roger Mellie takes on various tasks to get a new TV show.

Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling shares his opinions on the Twelve Days of Christmas, in discussion with Ludovic Kennedy.

50년대 로큰롤 스타 제리 리 루이스의 일대기를 다룬 전기영화. 백인이면서 어려서부터 흑인음악에 관심이 많았던 제리 리 루이스는 경쾌하다 못해 시끄러울 만큼 열정적으로 피아노를 두드리며 노래했던 초기 로큰롤의 스타다. 육체적 리듬과 쾌락에 충실한 록음악을 악마의 음악으로 간주했던 50년대에 전성기를 구가한 그의 음악과 삶을 경쾌한 리듬으로 잡아냈다. 가수 이승환이 그를 소재로 (제리 제리 고고)란 노래를 부르기도 했는데, 가사에도 "불타는 피아노"가 나오지만 연주 후 피아노에 불을 지른 사건은 유명하다. 미성년자인 사촌 마이라와의 결혼으로 언론의 비난을 사고 음악적으로 몰락하기까지 흥망성쇠를 카메라에 담았다. 의자에서 일어나 피아노 앞에서 구르고 뛰면서 미친 듯이 연주하는 루이스로 분한 데니스 퀘이드의 연기는 손색이 없고, 루이스의 히트곡과 초기 로큰롤 사운드는 어깨를 들썩이며 향수를 자극한다. SF, 코미디, 스릴러의 다양한 장르를 통해 인간 삶에 대한 애착을 보여준 짐 맥브라이드가 이번에는 음악영화의 형태를 빌렸다

Gavin is 31 years old and still lives with his parents. He is awfully shy but before he knows it there are three women interested in him. Lady Minerva Munday has a casual way of life and lives in a basement, Joan is an over-sexed millionairess, married to a Greek architect. But Gavin prefers the ugly assistant in the barbershop. Written by Mattias Thuresson

After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formula that had been so successful in the 1976-1981 era with a primary focus on comedy. Pat Duffy was dropped from organising any further benefit events for Amnesty and for the 1989 show, Amnesty hired producer Judith Holder.

셜록 홈즈(마이클 케인)과 그의 파트너 왓슨(벤 킹슬리)는 영국의 범죄를 해결하는 최고의 명콤비다. 홈즈는 천재적인 탐정이며 왓슨은 그의 듬직한 조수로 세상의 찬사를 받고 있다. 그러나 이것은 모두 거짓에 불과하다. 진짜 수사를 진행하고 추리를 하는 것은 왓슨이며 사람들 앞에 나서서 천재인 척 하는 홈즈는 왓슨이 고용한 주정뱅이 배우인 것이다. 사실 왓슨은 전도유망한 학자였으나 호기심에 사건 수사를 했다가 학계에 발붙일 곳이 없어지고 재미삼아 쓰는 탐정소설마저 큰 인기를 끌자 얼굴마담 격인 홈즈를 고용하고 뒤에서 모든 일을 조종하고 있는 것이다. 하지만 주목 받기 좋아하고 여자 좋아하는 홈즈는 사고를 몰고 다니고 왓슨은 인기가 많은 홈즈를 질투한다. 결국 참다못한 왓슨은 홈즈를 해고하지만 밀려드는 사건 때문에 어쩔 수 없이 다시 홈즈를 고용한다. 조폐국 직원과 지폐 원판이 사라지는 사건을 수사하다가 왓슨은 절벽에서 떨어져 죽고 홈즈는 사건을 빨리 해결하라는 경시청의 압박을 받으면서 진짜 탐정인 왓슨이 어떤 존재였는지 절감하게 되는데...

A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit-gang and an ax-murderer - Mr. Jolly. Gratuitous violence, rivers of blood and maximum hilarity, all rolled into one.

A normal teenager is transported to a Monty Pythonesque medieval fantasy land where an odd, adamant knight takes him on a quest.

바람이 몹시 부는 추운 겨울밤, 감기에 걸려 누워있는 어린 소년에게 한 할아버지가 '프린세스 브라이드'라는 책을 읽어주면서 이야기는 시작된다. 환상의 플로린 나라엔 아름다운 소녀 버터컵(Buttercup: 로빈 라이트 분)이 살고 있다. 소녀는 마음 속으론 '분부시라면'이란 대답으로 무슨 일이든 들어주는 촌뜨기 일꾼 소년 웨스틀리(Westley: 캐리 엘위스 분)를 사랑하지만 곧 이웃 나라의 왕자 훔퍼딩크(Prince Humperdinck: 크리스 새런든 분)와 결혼하기로 돼 있다. 그러나 결혼식 직전에 전쟁 도발의 음모에 휩쓸려 세 악당에게 사로잡히게 된다. 이때 검은 복면의 남자가 나타나 세 악당과 차례로 결투해 버터컵을 구출한다. 그는 웨스틀리였다. 버터컵은 웨스틀리의 생명을 위해 어쩔 수 없이 왕자에게 돌아간다. 하지만 왕자는 약속을 어기고 웨스틀리를 죽이려하는데 웨스틀리와의 결투에 진 악당 이니고와 페직이 그를 위한 구출작전이 펼친다.

When a small British owned island in the Caribbean is invaded and the world's most dangerous terrorist kidnaps a member of the Royal family, the countdown to World War 3 begins. If anyone can prevent the oncoming apocalypse it's the American President, but her closest ally the British Prime Minister appears to have gone stark raving mad.

Hilarious Norwegian Comedy Gold Medalist from Montreux, Switzerland

크립톤 성의 생존자들은 아르고 시티(Argo City)라는 물의 혹성에 살고 있다. 어느 날, 조각가인 잘타(Zaltar: 피터 오툴 분)가 몰래 잠시 가져온 그들의 에너지원인 '오메가 헤드론'이라는 신비의 광석을 가지고 장난하던 소녀 카라(Supergirl/Linda Lee: 헬렌 슬레이터 분)는 그만 그것을 우주로 날려버리는 실수를 한다. 책임을 느낀 그녀는 오메가 헤드론을 찾아 몰래 우주선을 탄다. 오메가 헤드론은 지구에 떨어지고, 이를 따라 지구에 도착한 카라는 슈퍼걸이 된다. 오메가 헤드론은 마녀 셀레나(Selena: 페이 다나웨이 분)의 손에 들어가고 그녀는 이것의 막강한 힘을 이용해 세계를 지배할 야심을 불태운다. 한편 카라는 '린다 리'라는 이름으로 지구의 소녀로 위장하여 여학교에 입학한 후 오메가 헤드론을 찾기 시작한다.

A documentary filmed during production of the film "Supergirl" showing the world how and who made it. This interesting featurette includes interviews with the cast and crew along with footage from the film and excerpts from the musical score.

모두가 무서워하는 해적 옐로비어드(Captain Yellowbeard: 그레엄 채프먼 분)이 영국군에게 잡혀 20년의 징역살이를 한다. 그러나 영국군들의 생각과는 달리 원래 건장했던 옐로비언이 20년 후에도 말짱하자 영국군은 140년 연장을 명령한다. 20년을 참고 살아온 옐로비언의 분노가 드디어 폭발, 그는 감옥에서 뛰쳐 나온다. 그는 감춰둔 보물을 찾기위해 애를 쓰는데 그를 추격하는 영국 군인들에 의해 그의 아들이 잡히게 되어 해군 사령관의 프리깃 함대에 노예로 끌려간다. 배에 잠입한 옐로비언의 숨은 도움 때문에 노예들이 반란을 일으키고 그의 아들을 대장으로 추대한다. 그들 부자는 보물을 찾아 아일랜드로 향한다. 그러나 기쁨도 잠시 그의 부인을 협박하여 뒤쫓아온 영국군에게 보물들은 넘어간다. 보물을 빼앗긴 그들은 다시 배를 습격해 모든 것을 되찾고 옐로비언은 다시 해적선 깃발을 올리며 끝없이 항해에 나선다.

모두가 무서워하는 해적 옐로비어드(Captain Yellowbeard: 그레엄 채프먼 분)이 영국군에게 잡혀 20년의 징역살이를 한다. 그러나 영국군들의 생각과는 달리 원래 건장했던 옐로비언이 20년 후에도 말짱하자 영국군은 140년 연장을 명령한다. 20년을 참고 살아온 옐로비언의 분노가 드디어 폭발, 그는 감옥에서 뛰쳐 나온다. 그는 감춰둔 보물을 찾기위해 애를 쓰는데 그를 추격하는 영국 군인들에 의해 그의 아들이 잡히게 되어 해군 사령관의 프리깃 함대에 노예로 끌려간다. 배에 잠입한 옐로비언의 숨은 도움 때문에 노예들이 반란을 일으키고 그의 아들을 대장으로 추대한다. 그들 부자는 보물을 찾아 아일랜드로 향한다. 그러나 기쁨도 잠시 그의 부인을 협박하여 뒤쫓아온 영국군에게 보물들은 넘어간다. 보물을 빼앗긴 그들은 다시 배를 습격해 모든 것을 되찾고 옐로비언은 다시 해적선 깃발을 올리며 끝없이 항해에 나선다.

A behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of 1983's Yellowbeard

The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The event, for which ticket-buyers payed up to $1,000 a seat (tax-deductible as a contribution to the Actors' Fund) was billed as "The Night of 100 Stars" but, actually, around 230 stars took part. And most of the audience of 5,800 had no idea in advance that they were paying to see a TV taping, complete with long waits for set and costume changes, tape rewinding, and the like. Executive producer Alexander Cohen estimated that the 5,800 Radio City Music Hall seats sold out at prices ranging from $25 to $1,000. The show itself cost about $4 million to produce and was expected to yield around $2 million for the new addition to the Actors Fund retirement home in Englewood, N. J. ABC is reputed to have paid more than $5 million for the television rights.

Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-off movie, TV special and record albums – Cleese, Lewis and Walker planned the next show to be a more spectacular event. Cleese focused on broadening the comedic talent to be presented at the show. In addition to the Amnesty show stalwarts drawn from the Oxbridge/Monty Python/Beyond The Fringe orbit, he invited newcomers such as Rowan Atkinson’s colleagues from the BBC TV show Not the Nine O'Clock News including Pamela Stephenson and Griff Rhys Jones; comedian Victoria Wood and regional comic Jasper Carrott. Lewis secured a return appearance by Billy Connolly and a debut appearance by "alternative" comedian Alexei Sayle who Lewis had recently discovered and was managing. Building on the success of Pete Townshend's 1979 appearance Lewis recruited other rock musicians to perform at the 1981 show including Sting, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Donovan and Bob Geldof.

Introduced by Seka the Platinum Princess, EB007 is a "Bond Girl Spectacular." Featured among the usual crop of centerfold models are five Bond girls, including Ursula Andress and Lalla Dean, who made quite a splash as "uncredited girl in pool" in For Your Eyes Only (1981), in the buff. In addition, there's nudity from singer / actress Hazel O'Connor plus appearances from Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.

Outstanding comedian and musician Dudley Moore regales his spellbound audience in typical fashion with his hilarious edition of the long-running An Audience With series. Backed by a full orchestra - and interrupted by both Peter Cook and the Dagenham Girl Pipers - Dudley entertains his audience of celebrities (including Stanley Baxter, Martin Shaw, Clive James, Lulu and Rolf Harris) and duets with singer-songwriter Christopher Cross on the award-winning 'Arthur's Theme'.

A TV Special consisting of various sketches with the titular comedian and fellow comics in guest appearances.

A TV Special consisting of various sketches with the titular comedian and fellow comics in guest appearances.

Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better use of the performing talent so favourably disposed to assist it in raising funds. Peter Luff left Amnesty in 1978 and the organisation's new fund-raising officer, Peter Walker, was deputed to work with Lewis on reconfiguring the show to raise more money and greater awareness of Amnesty. Lewis proposed to Cleese that in addition to the comedy performances the show should feature some contemporary rock musicians. Cleese delegated this responsibility to Lewis who recruited Who guitarist Pete Townshend to perform, as well as New Wave singer-songwriter Tom Robinson.

A documentary recording the making of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore's comedy album Derek and Clive Ad Nauseam.

A documentary recording the making of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore's comedy album Derek and Clive Ad Nauseam.

Director Paul Morrissey applies a hefty dose of humor to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective story in this interpretation of The Hound of the Baskervilles. Comedian Peter Cook takes on the role of brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes, who's not so gifted here as he relegates much of the investigation of demonic dogs to his bumbling sidekick, Watson (Dudley Moore), while he spends time with his mother and searches for an assistant.

Director Paul Morrissey applies a hefty dose of humor to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective story in this interpretation of The Hound of the Baskervilles. Comedian Peter Cook takes on the role of brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes, who's not so gifted here as he relegates much of the investigation of demonic dogs to his bumbling sidekick, Watson (Dudley Moore), while he spends time with his mother and searches for an assistant.

In May 1977 a second Amnesty benefit was held to build on the success of the first show and with the intent of developing momentum for a regularly-scheduled benefit show.

In May 1977 a second Amnesty benefit was held to build on the success of the first show and with the intent of developing momentum for a regularly-scheduled benefit show.

The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at Her Majesty's pleasure (the show was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, London). This show came to be considered part of the Secret Policeman's Ball series of shows that it inspired, although it pre-dated the first show in the series by three years. The event was organized by a team of three: Monty Python member John Cleese, Amnesty's Assistant Director Peter Luff and Transatlantic Records executive Martin Lewis. It featured the cream of Britain's comedic talent of the era, setting a precedent that would inspire many subsequent Amnesty galas...

Two hoodlums, Trigger (Mickey Rooney) & Leo (Dick Emery) are hired by the unscrupulous J.K. (Peter Cook) to kidnap his niece Victoria (Alexandra Bastedo). The daughter of a wealthy businessman has been kidnapped, and the chief of police, under a lot of pressure to find her as soon as possible, assigns officers Kopek (John Candy) and Broom (Lawrence Dane) to track her down and bring her back safe and sound.

Barry McKenzie sets off for England with his aunt, Edna Everage, to advance his cultural education. Bazza is an innocent abroad, fond of beer, Bondi and beautiful sheilas, but he soon settles into the Australian ghetto in Earls Court, where his old mate Curly has a flat.

Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into politics and in the mini-skirted flared-trousered world of 1970 Britain starts to rise through the Tory ranks.

Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into politics and in the mini-skirted flared-trousered world of 1970 Britain starts to rise through the Tory ranks.

In the hazy aftermath of World War III, the fallout from a 'nuclear misunderstanding' is producing strange mutations amongst the survivors, and the noble Lord Fortnum finds himself transforming into a bed sitting room.

Sequel to "Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines". This time an international car rally from England to Monte Carlo provides the comedic farce.

Double-agent Alexander Eberlin is assigned by the British to hunt out a Russian spy, known to them as Krasnevin. Only Eberlin knows that Krasnevin is none other than himself! Accompanying him on his mission is a ruthless partner, who gradually discovers his secret as Eberlin tries to maneuver himself out of a desperate situation.

Stanley is infatuated with Margaret, the statuesque waitress who works with him. He meets George Spiggott AKA the devil and sells his soul for 7 wishes, which Stanley uses to try and make Margaret his own first as an intellectual, then as a rock star, then as a wealthy industrialist. As each fails, he becomes more aware of how empty his life had been and how much more he has to live for.

Stanley is infatuated with Margaret, the statuesque waitress who works with him. He meets George Spiggott AKA the devil and sells his soul for 7 wishes, which Stanley uses to try and make Margaret his own first as an intellectual, then as a rock star, then as a wealthy industrialist. As each fails, he becomes more aware of how empty his life had been and how much more he has to live for.

Stanley is infatuated with Margaret, the statuesque waitress who works with him. He meets George Spiggott AKA the devil and sells his soul for 7 wishes, which Stanley uses to try and make Margaret his own first as an intellectual, then as a rock star, then as a wealthy industrialist. As each fails, he becomes more aware of how empty his life had been and how much more he has to live for.

Alice in Wonderland (1966) is a BBC television play based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. It was directed by Jonathan Miller, then most widely known for his appearance in the long-running satirical revue Beyond the Fringe.

영국의 어느 한 국민학교에서 20명의 부모가 자녀들의 이름으로 천 파운드씩 적립을 한다. 그리고 그 돈으로 최후의 생존자들에게 이자를 가산하여 주는 복권 형식의 톤틴이라는 위원회를 발족시킨다. 40년이 지난 후 당시 톤틴을 발족시킨 사람들 중 핀스버리 형제만이 남게 된다. 자녀가 없는 이들은 양자들을 입양해 런던의 빈민가에 함께 살고 있지만, 톤틴의 상금 때문에 서로 증오하고 있다. 그러던 어느 날, 형인 매스터맨이 동생 조셉을 살해하고 톤틴을 타려는 음모를 계획한다.

A TV version of the stage show originally performed at the Edinburgh Fringe (August 1962) and in London (Fortune Theatre, May 1961) and Broadway (October 1962).

A TV version of the stage show originally performed at the Edinburgh Fringe (August 1962) and in London (Fortune Theatre, May 1961) and Broadway (October 1962).

The first film made by Don Levy is a comedic satire of pretensions and perversions of British academia. Made for the Cambridge Film Society, it is shot in grainy black-and-white scuffed up to resemble aged prints of 1920s Surrealist films and displays an astringent sense of the ironies that can be achieved through juxtapositions of image, voice-over text, and music.