Although it didn't provide Hancock with the big screen breakthrough he'd hoped for, the film The Rebel had some fine comedy moments, and this is one of the best. The landlady is played by the wonderful Irene Handl.
Kenneth appears in an episode of Parkinson from 1980. This is a masterclass in anecdote telling.
Everything about this performance is perfect. The versatility of the voice, the timing, the material, and most of all...the man.
Behold, a comedy genius at his very peak.
"Seven guineas for a bra?...cheaper to have your tits off!!..."
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Johnny presents a comedy award to someone he clearly doesn't like, at the 2002 British Comedy Awards. But not before he's had a good moan about the state of his then career...
Rory gives a superb live performance of Hot Coals live on the Old Grey Whistle Test.
Unfortunately, this is a slightly edited version, but what the hell?
The comedian gets into an argument about politics with Michael Parkinson on his show. The show was recorded and broadcast on Saturday February 17th 1973. The other two guests are Sir John Betjeman and Maggie Smith.