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The Best of... What's Left of... Not Only... But Also (1990)
Pete and Dud reunite after 20 years apart to introduce a six part trip to memory lane. Of all the material from their 1965-1970 television shows which had not been wiped by the British Broadcasting Corporation, the two of them selected their favourite sketches and routines to be broadcast once more for the benefit of an entirely new generation.
Writing:
- Peter Cook
- Dudley Moore
Release Date:
Sun, Nov 04, 1990
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 30
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 30
Season 1:
Highlights include not only: Peter Cook and Dudley Moore performing the theme tune on a grand piano while being lowered into the Thames, Cilla Black performing 'Let it be love' and Pete & Dud at the Reptile house, but also: Fight of the Century ('Gentleman' Jim Cook vs Dudley 'The Dagingham Dodger' Moon) and Roger learns about the opposite number.
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore meet up as cavemen at the Uffington white horse; An examination of one of Bo Dudley's jazz numbers; Superthunderstingcar and Pete and Dud contemplating heaven.
Dudley serenading Peter with the theme tune on violin; Leaping orders of St. Bells; Incidents in the life of my Uncle Arty and Pete & Dud at the art gallery.
Highlights include not only: a cyclist asks directions on an aircraft carrier, Goldie & the Gingerbreads perform 'Can't you hear my heartbeat' and the Studio Manager sketch, but also a musical interlude by the Dudley Moore Trio and Pete & Dud discussing foreign actresses.
Highlights include not only: Pete and Dud opening the show on London Bridge, Dudley singing 'Old Man River' in the shower whilst removing body paint and 'The Making of a Movie', but also: the Dudley Moore Trio performing 'My Blue Heaven', Marcel the Cobble Goblin and his wife Melanie and the Tale of Alan A'Dale.
Highlights include not only: Dudley Moore performing the opening theme in a car wash, an interview with Sir Arther Streeb Greebling, and poetry by John Lennon (Death Ted, Da Nooter and me), but also: a musical interlude by the Dudley Moore Trio, a French report on London's north circular route way and 'This is Ludwig van Beethoven'.
