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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 -
Peter Cook & Chris Morris
1,649 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 -
Chris Morris
16,834 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 -
Spike Milligan
8,574 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
24,643 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 -
The Goons
15,708 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 -
Stewart Lee
6,679 listeners
Stewart Lee (born April 5, 1968 in Solihull) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and director probably best known for being one half of… read moreStewart Lee (born April 5, 1968 in Solihull) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and director probably best known for being one half of the 1990s comedy duo Lee and Herring, and for co-writing and directing the critically-acclaimed a… read moreStewart Lee (born April 5, 1968 in Solihull) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and director probably best known for being one half of the 1990s comedy duo Lee and Herring, and for co-writing and directing the critically-acclaimed and controversial stage show Jerry Springer, The Opera. Lee s… read more -
Kunt and the Gang
10,719 listeners
Kunt and the Gang is a UK band fronted by lead singer and keyboardist Kunt and featuring puppet sidekick, Little Kunt. They originate from … read moreKunt and the Gang is a UK band fronted by lead singer and keyboardist Kunt and featuring puppet sidekick, Little Kunt. They originate from Basildon, Essex, England (most famous for Depeche Mode, Yazoo and paedophiddlia). Kunt and the Gan… read moreKunt and the Gang is a UK band fronted by lead singer and keyboardist Kunt and featuring puppet sidekick, Little Kunt. They originate from Basildon, Essex, England (most famous for Depeche Mode, Yazoo and paedophiddlia). Kunt and the Gang 's songs take a light-hearted approach to many modern… 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