Michael Aspel interview 1/4 - Peter Cook

In this interview, first broadcast in January 1988, Cook and Aspel discuss Christmas & presents, New Year predictions, New Year's resolutions, smoking, and gaining weight.

[@martm216]

A big thank you to Frog and Peach for posting all these wonderful Peter Cook videos. 'Smokers are under a lot of pressure to stop?' 'Yes, they are. They're not under much pressure to start around here.' Looks around for an ashtray. Brilliant. And of course the bit where he makes Aspel jump out of his skin.

[@leesawford]

peter cook's spontaneity never ceases to amaze.. Aspel's face was apicture when he jumped out of his skin

[@dennismilne4810]

Just watched this that bit where Aspel jumps had me in pieces i laughed out loud!! Peter Cook absolute genius.

[@trufflesmell]

I've said this before, but I do wish Peter would do more of these.

[@flappospammo]

peter cook = genius

[@pigknickers]

God he is so funny! Oh for a time machine.

[@BelatedCommiseration]

Such a funny man...although some of it made its way to appreciative fans I think a lot of the Cookie magic came from his general conversation. Somehow I think it was difficult for him to distill the magic properly on the screen, but left to meander he was brilliant. He was right of course...what he really needed was a Boswell and instead he got Dudley.

[@Alienshoes101]

thanks

[@AECSRQ]

7:36 Michael Aspel achieves a genuine response to his guest for the first and last time that night.

[@taraalan1131]

AECSRQ Everything seemed to go over Aspel’s head. Didn’t realise he was so humourless......

[@11Kralle]

Only Peter Cook had the balls to mention Ferdinand Marcos & Robert Maxwell in one go!

[@brianorakpohit]

Aspel looking at his nails whilst interviewing in staged aloofness. Was this his usual approach or was it because Peter was unpredictable and immensely talented?

[@neilchair]

Ha!

[@beniteztheconman]

michael aspel... only man to make philip schofield look interesting..

[@diskochimp]

Dettol & Avignon.

[@user-te8bc1rz3i]

sorry this girl acter she was love in movie Alice In Wonderland shes bad girl wy she do that kiss in movie