Peter Cook

Born: 1937-11-17

Peter Edward Cook was an English satirist, writer and comedian. An extremely influential figure in modern British comedy, he is regarded as the leading light of the British satire boom of the 1960s. He has been described by Stephen Fry as "the funniest man who ever drew breath" although Cook's work was also controversial. Cook is closely associated with anti-establishment comedy that emerged in Britain and the USA in the late 1950s.


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as The Impressive Clergyman
Released: 1987-09-25

In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing...

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Supergirl

as Nigel
Released: 1984-07-01

After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead...

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as First English Reporter
Released: 1989-06-30

The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians...

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Black Beauty

as Lord Wexmire
Released: 1994-07-29

The fates of horses, and the people who own and command them, are revealed as Black Beauty...

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Bedazzled

as George Spiggot
Released: 1967-10-30

A hapless loser sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for seven wishes, but has trouble...

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The Wrong Box

as Morris Finsbury
Released: 1966-06-19

In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other—or can...

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Without a Clue

as Greenhough
Released: 1988-05-05

Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind...

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Yellowbeard

as Lord Percy Lambourn
Released: 1983-06-24

For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their...

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Monte Carlo or Bust!

as Maj. Digby Dawlish
Released: 1969-04-28

Sequel to "Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines". This time an international car rally...

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Alice in Wonderland

as Mad Hatter
Released: 1966-12-28

Alice in Wonderland (1966) is a BBC television play based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by...

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Electric Blue 007

as Self
Released: 1982-01-01

Introduced by Seka the Platinum Princess, EB007 is a "Bond Girl Spectacular." Featured among the...

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Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2002-12-25

Documentary charting the Derek and Clive phenomenon. The two foul-mouthed toilet attendants were...

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The Hound of the Baskervilles

as Sherlock Holmes
Released: 1978-08-01

The death of Sir Charles Baskerville is blamed on a curse that has followed the Baskerville...

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A Dandy in Aspic

as Prentiss
Released: 1968-04-02

Double-agent Alexander Eberlin is assigned by the British to hunt out a Russian spy, known to...

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Whoops Apocalypse

as Sir Mortimer Chris (Prime Minister)
Released: 1986-05-06

When a small British owned island in the Caribbean is invaded and the world's most dangerous...

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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

as Self
Released: 1989-01-01

After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial...

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The Bed Sitting Room

as Inspector
Released: 1969-06-01

In the hazy aftermath of World War III, the fallout from a 'nuclear misunderstanding' is...

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The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer

as Michael Rimmer
Released: 1970-11-12

Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running...

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The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

as Dominic
Released: 1972-10-12

Barry McKenzie sets off for England with his aunt, Edna Everage, to advance his cultural...

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Night of 100 Stars

as Self
Released: 1982-03-08

The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took...

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The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

as Self - Various Roles
Released: 1982-03-01

Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the...

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Jake's Journey

as King Arthur
Released: 1988-01-01

A normal teenager is transported to a Monty Pythonesque medieval fantasy land where an odd,...

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One Foot in the Algarve

as Martin Trout
Released: 1993-12-26

The Meldrews go on holiday to Portugal with Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her...

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Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

as Self
Released: 2008-10-16

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

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The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2014-08-22

This documentary explores Kate Bush's career and music, from January 1978's Wuthering Heights to...

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Pleasure at Her Majesty's

as Self
Released: 1976-12-29

The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase...

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The Secret Policeman's Ball

as Various Roles
Released: 1979-12-22

Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better...

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Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

as Mr Jolly
Released: 1988-03-05

A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit gang and an ax murderer -...

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Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

as Self
Released: 2004-12-09

The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand...

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Getting It Right

as Mr. Adrian
Released: 1989-05-05

Gavin is 31 years old and still lives with his parents. He is awfully shy but before he knows it...

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Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook

as Self
Released: 1995-12-19

A documentary about the life of British satirist and founder of 'Private Eye' Peter Cook. ...

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Find the Lady

as Lewenhak
Released: 1976-11-11

Two hoodlums, Trigger (Mickey Rooney) & Leo (Dick Emery) are hired by the unscrupulous J.K....

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Group Madness

as Self
Released: 1983-06-11

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

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Beyond the Fringe

as Various Characters
Released: 1964-12-12

A TV version of the stage show originally performed at the Edinburgh Fringe (August 1960) and in...

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Joan Rivers at the BBC

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2024-09-08

Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on the...

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Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe

as Self
Released: 2002-01-12

TV documentary tracing the life of the comedian and satirist from his school days, through the...

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Peter Cook & Co.

as Various Characters
Released: 1980-11-14

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

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Derek and Clive Get the Horn

as Clive
Released: 1979-10-01

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

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The Undiscovered Peter Cook

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2016-11-16

Documentary about Britain's greatest satirist Peter Cook, with unprecedented access to his...

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Roger Mellie: The Man on the Telly

as Roger Mellie
Released: 1991-12-30

Foul-mouthed, alcoholic, misogynistic, bigoted (and occasionally violent) cocaine enthusiast...

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An Audience with Dudley Moore

as uncredited
Released: 1981-12-26

Outstanding comedian and musician Dudley Moore regales his spellbound audience in typical...

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Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol

as the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Released: 1985-12-24

Kenny gives us his rendition of Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol, "with apologies to C....

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The Mermaid Frolics

as E. L. Wisty
Released: 1977-09-10

In May 1977 a second Amnesty benefit was held to build on the success of the first show and with...

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Ten Thousand Talents

as uncredited
Released: 1960-12-31

The first film made by Don Levy is a comedic satire of pretensions and perversions of British...

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The Best of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2003-09-29

In this tribute to the late greats Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, a frankly large collection of...

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Clive Anderson Talks Back: Peter Cook

as Norman House / Sir James Beauchamp / Alan Latchley / Eric Daley
Released: 1993-12-17

One of the most beloved editions of the show, as Clive chats to a biscuit inventor who was...

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Peter Cook Talks Golf Balls

as Various
Released: 1994-01-01

Peter Cook plays four characters in his last major work. Alec Dunroonie (Scotland), Dr. Dieter...

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self
First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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Top of the Pops

as Self
First aired: 1964-01-01

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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Have I Got News for You

as Self
First aired: 1990-09-28

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories...

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Blackadder

as Richard III
First aired: 1983-06-15

Black Adder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders...

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The Comic Strip Presents...

as Mr. Jolly
First aired: 1982-11-02

The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who came to prominence in the 1980s. They are...

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An Audience with...

as Self
First aired: 1978-01-08

An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend...

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Room 101

as Self
First aired: 1994-07-04

Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities...

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Whose Line Is It Anyway?

as Self
First aired: 1988-09-23

An un-scripted comedy show in which four guest performers improvise their way through a series...

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The Kenny Everett Television Show

as The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
First aired: 1982-02-25

Sketch comedy show starring Kenny Everett.

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The Secret Policeman's Ball

as Self
First aired: 1976-04-01

A series of benefit shows staged initially in the United Kingdom to raise funds for the human...

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Gone to Seed

as Wesley Willis
First aired: 1992-11-13

The Plant family has run a garden centre in Rotherhithe since Dickens’ time, surviving both war...

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The Best of... What's Left of... Not Only... But Also

as uncredited
First aired: 1990-11-04

Pete and Dud reunite after 20 years apart to introduce a six part trip to memory lane. Of all...

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The Mind of David Berglas

as uncredited
First aired: 1985-12-25

David Berglas is psychological illusionist and mentalist. In the UK he caused a sensation with...

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Revolver

as Self - Host
First aired: 1978-05-20

Revolver is a British music TV series on ITV that ran for one series only, of eight episodes, in...

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