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The thing is, he's original
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Tommy Cooper Forever

The thing is, he's original. Cos it was ridiculous thingsand he made 'em funny. This trick...

The thing is, he's original. Cos it was ridiculous things
and he made 'em funny. This trick starts very slowly,
then it gradually peters out

Full Transcript

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The thing is, he's original.
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Cos it was ridiculous things and he made 'em funny.
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This trick starts very slowly, then it gradually peters out.
Duration
13 seconds
Views
35
Timestamp in Movie
00:28:04
Uploaded
Jul 06, 2025
Season
1
Episode
2

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Movie Summary

Two-part celebration of Tommy Cooper's life and work. Three decades have passed since Tommy Cooper died, but the nation's love of this unique magician has endured. With contributions from family, friends who worked with him and famous fans, the programme reveals how an act that started out in the desert during the Second World War went on to take the comedy world by storm.
S01 • E02 There was a warmth between him and the audience. - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:11
There was a warmth between him and the audience.
S01 • E02 He could stay on for an hour and it was getting better and better and better. - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:13
He could stay on for an hour and it was getting better and b...
S01 • E02 He was a one-off. He was a one-off. - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:13
He was a one-off. He was a one-off.
S01 • E01 Taking the bookings was his agent Miff Ferrie, - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:07
Taking the bookings was his agent Miff Ferrie,
S01 • E02 The '70s had proved another golden decade for Tommy Cooper, - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:14
The '70s had proved another golden decade for Tommy Coo...
S01 • E01 MAYOH: If you were casting a West End agent, - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:29
MAYOH: If you were casting a West End agent,
S01 • E02 But behind the laughs of a performer who entertained millions - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:23
But behind the laughs of a performer who entertained million...
S01 • E01 He was not a writer, he was not a producer, - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:51
He was not a writer, he was not a producer,
S01 • E02 I saw him interviewed later in life and the interviewer said, - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:14
I saw him interviewed later in life and the interviewer said...
S01 • E02 But it wasn't just alcohol that threatened Tommy's career. - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:18
But it wasn't just alcohol that threatened Tommy's...
S01 • E02 One day, I happened to pop into his dressing room - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:24
One day, I happened to pop into his dressing room
S01 • E01 He was the editor, virtually, before the script even got to the producer. - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:32
He was the editor, virtually, before the script even got to ...
S01 • E02 In 1977, Tommy was booked to perform at a conference in Rome, - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:16
In 1977, Tommy was booked to perform at a conference in Rome...
S01 • E02 The desire to lose himself in a drink - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:17
The desire to lose himself in a drink
S01 • E01 Tommy Cooper and Miff were great friends at the start, - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:35
Tommy Cooper and Miff were great friends at the start,
S01 • E02 When he did stop for a while because - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:21
When he did stop for a while because
S01 • E01 I know it's a long way up, come on. - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:08
I know it's a long way up, come on.
S01 • E02 No. Look, I'll put it in there like that. Open your hand. - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:34
No. Look, I'll put it in there like that. Open your han...
S01 • E01 The audience loved his act, - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:11
The audience loved his act,
S01 • E01 His act was the failed magician. - Tommy Cooper Forever 00:13
His act was the failed magician.