Peter Cook plays four unhinged characters and nobody's holding the leash.
One of the most beloved editions of the show, as Clive chats to a biscuit inventor who was abducted by aliens; Scunthorpe's football manager; a suspended high court judge and a rock legend - all of whom bear a resemblance to Peter Cook.
Acting
Cook's four distinct voices—each more unhinged than the last.
Writing
Seamless improvised narrative threads across fake personas.
Director
Pati Marr
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 1993 special marked Cook's late-career resurgence in British television, proving his improvisational genius remained undimmed after decades.
Cook reportedly invented character details moments before filming—Anderson received no advance warning about any persona.
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