Tommy Cooper - Episode 1

In 1978 the legendary Tommy Cooper starred in his own half-hourly comedy series, astonishing audiences with his magic skills (or apparent lack thereof), brilliant one-liners and fine-tuned comic timing. This brilliant show also features an interview with David Hamilton, a song from Lynsey De Paul and a sketch performed with Victor Spinetti and Norman Rossington. But how did Tommy cram so much into each episode? The master jester himself explained at the time: “Dick Hills wrote the script very fast, and we perform it even faster, then show the viewer the slow motion replay.” So not only do you get a fantastic half-hour of classic comedy, but you also learn some insider tricks of the trade. What more could you ask? Classic comedy from one of the best that Britain has ever produced.