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Peter Cook
5,375 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 -
Peter Cook & Dudley Moore
5,970 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 -
Adam & Joe
7,707 listeners
Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish garnered themselves a cult following, especially among young twenty-somethings, in the 90’s due to their unique… read moreAdam Buxton and Joe Cornish garnered themselves a cult following, especially among young twenty-somethings, in the 90’s due to their unique comedic view on pop culture. Although the two comedians were involved in other projects before an… read moreAdam Buxton and Joe Cornish garnered themselves a cult following, especially among young twenty-somethings, in the 90’s due to their unique comedic view on pop culture. Although the two comedians were involved in other projects before and after it was aired, their eponymous TV show “The Adam &… read more -
Spike Milligan
8,569 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 -
Peter Sellers
24,637 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 -
Michael Palin
2,273 listeners
Member of the British comedy group Monty Python, Michael Palin is the inventor of the threat "If you don't cooperate, I will get … read moreMember of the British comedy group Monty Python, Michael Palin is the inventor of the threat "If you don't cooperate, I will get nasty and start using some Dutch words". He wrote and appeared in the "Do Not Adjust You… read moreMember of the British comedy group Monty Python, Michael Palin is the inventor of the threat "If you don't cooperate, I will get nasty and start using some Dutch words". He wrote and appeared in the "Do Not Adjust Your Set" show in the 1960s with Terry Gilliam, Terry Jone… read more -
Tony Hancock
2,337 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 -
The Goodies
8,688 listeners
There are 3 groups with this name… 1) The Goodies are a trio of British comedians (Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie), … read moreThere are 3 groups with this name… 1) The Goodies are a trio of British comedians (Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie), who created, wrote, and starred in a surreal British television comedy series called The Goodies d… read moreThere are 3 groups with this name… 1) The Goodies are a trio of British comedians (Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie), who created, wrote, and starred in a surreal British television comedy series called The Goodies during the 1970s and early 1980s combining sketches and situa… read more -
Laurel & Hardy
9,147 listeners
There are two recording duos known as Laurel and Hardy. 1. Laurel and Hardy were the popular American-based comedy team of thin, British-bo… read moreThere are two recording duos known as Laurel and Hardy. 1. Laurel and Hardy were the popular American-based comedy team of thin, British-born Stan Laurel (1890-1965) and heavy, American-born Oliver Hardy (1892-1957). They became famous d… read moreThere are two recording duos known as Laurel and Hardy. 1. Laurel and Hardy were the popular American-based comedy team of thin, British-born Stan Laurel (1890-1965) and heavy, American-born Oliver Hardy (1892-1957). They became famous during the early half of the 20th century for their work in m… read more -
Kenneth Williams
3,260 listeners
"Honest vulgarity is the central tradition of English humour" (Kenneth Williams) Kenneth Charles Williams was born at St Pancras … read more"Honest vulgarity is the central tradition of English humour" (Kenneth Williams) Kenneth Charles Williams was born at St Pancras Hospital, London on February 22nd 1926. Kenny will certainly be remembered best for his 26 appeara… read more"Honest vulgarity is the central tradition of English humour" (Kenneth Williams) Kenneth Charles Williams was born at St Pancras Hospital, London on February 22nd 1926. Kenny will certainly be remembered best for his 26 appearances in the 31 'Carry On' movies; along with Sid J… read more