I remember watching this the night it was broadcast, I hadn’t heard it was going to be a show entirely full of Peter Cook characters, it was an absolute joy from start to finish, when he was on form there was no one to touch him. And I am the pub bore who’ll still say “it’s all about the three M’s Motivation Motivation Motivation after a few drinks.
And they said 'Peter Cook couldn't act'! This oafish character is a creation of genius, like Sir Les Patterson. Latchley absolutely inhabits Cook for eight minutes. Thank you for this, never shown in Oz.
Cook is on fire here! The idea that his talent dwindled during later years is nonsense, when he wanted to he could still go down that comedic river and dredge up the most amazing stuff.
You never heard of Chris Morris? Get hold of the Why Bother CD. It is absolutely beautiful. Cook is interviewed as Sir Arthur Streeb Greebling, by Morris. Morris invents the questions on the spot, as ridiculous as they are, and Cook just flows with the most amazing ideas! You may even be able to listen to it on here!
The thing is, this was all off the cuff. Just give him the idea and watch him flow. the more he gets into the character, the more hilarious it becomes. no rehearsals, no script writers.....pure genius. RIP. Peter. gone far too soon.
I think a lot of the stuff we hear about Cook's performances being 'improvised' is a bit of a myth. I've no doubt that these appearances on Anderson's show, as indeed on 'Parkinson', were to a large degree rehearsed and scripted, though they're great to watch anyway.
yes yes you never knew with peter,even dud was nt ready for what was coming.what a lovely man he was,because he had the knack of hurting peoples feelings and making them realise he was right,Thats an amazin skill in people ,il oved him for that
Talking about the Hodgson appointment and the European Cup Graham Taylor was on the radio this morning doing his best Alan Latchley impression- "It's all about winning, winning, winning."
I am new to peter cook and was saddened when I google him to know that he passed away :( RIP I saw the one where he does an aged rock star and it was awesome LOL
Actually Morris edited the tapes down from much longer recordings, although it's true that he was one of the best comedy partners Cook ever had in his later life because he brought his own persona to it instead of just being a stooge, like Clive Anderson in this video.
Apparently Peter Cook was a Tottenham fan and Peter Shreeve ( the manager at the time ) was a big mate. This is satirical about the intensity of all football managers and their hopes and way of doing things is expressed in Alan's approach. Most women would think that 11 men chasing a ball of wind around a pitch is no big deal but football and teams has always been a metaphor for many people's lives. And the vast majority of Managers come from the Working Classes ( this is not cricket) so it is authentic passion. Favourite: Bill Shankly - next Cloughie. The Managers now are basically populist drones who lack real character and are happy to small talk to the media and give them what they want. Two exceptions: Honorary Scouser Jurgen Klopf and of course Fergie ( even though I am a sympathetic Blue). Cook delivers a very good parody and he was cynical but very funny.
envy by some posters is not a pretty thingg to read...Peter Cook was a wicked talent. Hs personal life, whatever it was, is of no concern to those who want to laugh at a man who had wit and comic ingenuity.
That is my favourite comedy clip of all time.
Peter Cook - Genius.
Something so beautiful, I can scarcely express it.....
I remember watching this the night it was broadcast, I hadn’t heard it was going to be a show entirely full of Peter Cook characters, it was an absolute joy from start to finish, when he was on form there was no one to touch him. And I am the pub bore who’ll still say “it’s all about the three M’s Motivation Motivation Motivation after a few drinks.
Jason surely you should say Motivation 4 times and then say the 3 M's.
I saw it the night it was on. It was my introduction to the greatness and genius of Peter Cook. How strangely different things were in those days.
And they said 'Peter Cook couldn't act'! This oafish character is a creation of genius, like Sir Les Patterson. Latchley absolutely inhabits Cook for eight minutes. Thank you for this, never shown in Oz.
He still had it right to the end, a man of so much talent could literally never be a wash-up
Genius..........loved revisiting this today after Southgate resigned.......Latchley for the job?
Admired by virtually every other comedian on the planet. That's how good Peter Cook was! Genius!
Thanks for putting this up.
Watching this is like bumping into an old friend. Ball bouncingly funny.
Cook is on fire here! The idea that his talent dwindled during later years is nonsense, when he wanted to he could still go down that comedic river and dredge up the most amazing stuff.
The best, funniest, and most original comedian this country ever produced RIP Peter Cook, he didn't half give me the horn:-)
The, and
Fantastic struggled finding this copyright n stuff ta for posting.
watched and taped this the night it was broadcast lost the tape now at long last ive seen it again many thanks.yeegods x
Alan Latchley for England Manager!
Brilliant! Brilliant!
they need showing again on mainstream tv for people to discover and rediscover peter cooks comedy genius.
You never heard of Chris Morris?
Get hold of the Why Bother CD. It is absolutely beautiful. Cook is interviewed as Sir Arthur Streeb Greebling, by Morris. Morris invents the questions on the spot, as ridiculous as they are, and Cook just flows with the most amazing ideas!
You may even be able to listen to it on here!
Still so much talent - the greatest
The greatest manager England never had.Except Brian Clough.God Bless Alan Latchley.and Peter Cook.
Peter Cook was a comic genius. Superb humour
The thing is, this was all off the cuff. Just give him the idea and watch him flow. the more he gets into the character, the more hilarious it becomes. no rehearsals, no script writers.....pure genius. RIP. Peter. gone far too soon.
I think a lot of the stuff we hear about Cook's performances being 'improvised' is a bit of a myth. I've no doubt that these appearances on Anderson's show, as indeed on 'Parkinson', were to a large degree rehearsed and scripted, though they're great to watch anyway.
Motivation, motivation, motivation, The three M's!!! the man is a genius!!!
I'd take Alan at Spurs in a heartbeat at the moment.
A comedic masterclass.
Leeds United need him more!
yes yes you never knew with peter,even dud was nt ready for what was coming.what a lovely man he was,because he had the knack of hurting peoples feelings and making them realise he was right,Thats an amazin skill in people ,il oved him for that
Talking about the Hodgson appointment and the European Cup Graham Taylor was on the radio this morning doing his best Alan Latchley impression- "It's all about winning, winning, winning."
"Football is about nothing unless it's about something and what it is about is football!"
See, all real-life football managers sound like this to me.
I am new to peter cook and was saddened when I google him to know that he passed away :( RIP I saw the one where he does an aged rock star and it was awesome LOL
Genius, genius, genius...The three G's.
This is basically every English manager from the '60s to the '80s.
This accurately portrays the simplistic,outdated,neanderthal philosophy of English football,Managers,players,fans and pundits. spot on
such a full character, it's as tho cook only appears briefly at the end when his eyes twinkle
A total wit and one off... God rest peter
Nah, Clive could barely keep up. Cook was brilliant. God Bless you sir!
Peter Cook was fucking amazing!
'and when the game's over... get 'em in again'.
this is classic comedy
football is about nothing unless it's about something! Peter Cook R.I.P.
Brilliant
Agreed...very adly missed. A great man indeed.
Allegations not allowed? Does that mean I cannot accuse Peter Cook of being the funniest man on this planet -- EVER!? lol
Genius
Class ic.
Absolute comic masterclass.
where is the comedy today? it's disappeared! Peter Cook: genius
Why isn't this brilliant performance out on DVD ?
Pure genius
Guy was a genius.
James Hetfield has a tattoo on his right arm "Dare To Fail" must have been a Peter Cook fan.
This is exactly the type of new forward thinking manger we need at Cardiff. 😄
uhh, when I first saw this I found it hard to believe he hadn't played Alan Latchley 500 times before.
Actually Morris edited the tapes down from much longer recordings, although it's true that he was one of the best comedy partners Cook ever had in his later life because he brought his own persona to it instead of just being a stooge, like Clive Anderson in this video.
Alan Latchley don't have give me the fuckin' horn!
Apparently Peter Cook was a Tottenham fan and Peter Shreeve ( the manager at the time ) was a big mate.
This is satirical about the intensity of all football managers and their hopes and way of doing things is expressed in Alan's approach.
Most women would think that 11 men chasing a ball of wind around a pitch is no big deal but football
and teams has always been a metaphor for many people's lives.
And the vast majority of Managers come from the Working Classes ( this is not cricket) so it is authentic passion.
Favourite: Bill Shankly - next Cloughie.
The Managers now are basically populist drones who lack real character and are happy to small talk to the media and give them what they want.
Two exceptions:
Honorary Scouser Jurgen Klopf and of course Fergie ( even though I am a sympathetic Blue).
Cook delivers a very good parody and he was cynical but very funny.
Genious.
Going on Clive Anderson's reactions, PC probably gave him the questions beforehand and the rest was probably improvised
''Bloody...bloody...bloody eels.'' :)
Alan Latchley, an early advocate of DEI.
Is this a parody of Woy Hodgson??
Genius as ever.
Clive and Clive
reading your comments it is no surprise to me that you describe yourself as "confused in england"...
Fantastic - everyone who saw Brian Clough will find this funny, correction - it's still funny even if you never did see Clough !
peter cook , brilliant
now we have dross like peter kay ( the only thing they have in common is their first name )
The facial flushedness was probably the real thing!! God Peter Cook was good- or God.
envy by some posters is not a pretty thingg to read...Peter Cook was a wicked talent. Hs personal life, whatever it was, is of no concern to those who want to laugh at a man who had wit and comic ingenuity.
Im a Scunny man..
it's about displaced passion clive...
haha funny shit!
Merseygroup, can you tell me where did you read or hear that he beated his wife?
@gards2 Who is this silly little man?
HORRIBLE sound distortion !!
there was a man alright.
Looking too much into it mate. That didn't happen.
Was the 'alcolic' 'jelous' of your English language skills as well?
Vintage!
Equal playing facilities
He'd have done better than Sven.
Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, I suppose you find that funny!! my god!!!