Hilarious footage of the English homosexual politician Thorpe being supported by his very unhappy wife saying she was standing by her man. This upstanding member of Parliament, who had been bumming his way through rent boys at dodgy B&B's, hired a hit man to bump off one of his bumming friends to stop him telling newspapers that he was a pedo, & pink oboe player. No wonder people call Parliament a creepy ass place ……tread warily.
For over 40 years i've told everybody i know that the funniest man that ever lived was Peter Cook. I still believe it. It's not just the script, it's the accent.
Contemporary playground joke (can't use it much these days): 'Why is Jeremy Thorpe like Captain Kirk?' 'Coz they both want Scotty to give them more thrust.
Ojala hubiera subs. ..kiero entender! !El contexto es el de la eterna. ..perpetua corrupción ,hipocresía y cinismo de los políticos??. ..Eso lo vi en un docu. Pero kisiera disfrutar más de Cook.??
I'm American. I never heard of the Thorpe Affair but I got the gist in a few minutes here on YouTube. Let me tell you, even if the audience knows nothing this is one of the most hysterically funny skits I have EVER seen. I think about Cook sitting on his own sofa writing this. cracking himself up, rolling on the floor, giving himself a wonderful time. Just brilliant. Thanks, Peter.
I first saw this when the movie of The Secret Policeman's Ball, where Peter Cook did it, was shown in Australia. Had no idea it was a parody of an actual event, but enjoyed it for the sheer comic brilliance. The "pink oboe" phrase especially stuck in my mind as a highlight which I've never forgotten. Then a few days ago I was recommended to watch "A Very English Scandal" and learnt the background…and it becomes even funnier, even so many years later. What a great talent, was Peter Cook, to be able to create this piece that not only stands on its own for those like me who didn't know the context, also justifiably lampoons a biased judge, and still works 30 years later.
Superb to find this. Recently watched Russell T Davies's wonderful play A Very English Scandal. Featuring a reference to this sketch as well as the trial.
NOTHING, HAS CHANGED, EXCEPT THAT , THIS WONDERFUL ERA OF FREE EXPRESSION, HAS BEEN DESTROYED BY SO CALLED POLITICAL CORRECTNESS. I.E DRACONIAN SUPPRESSION.
I watched this without knowing anything about the Thorpe affair and found it mildly amusing but mainly confusing. Having just watched 'A Very English Scandal', I now get it. I was 7 at the time of the trial, so I'm only just now learning about it. Peter Cook was such a great satirist.
quite brilliant. Amazed it wasn't suppressed at the time by 'the Establishment'…..or perhaps it was? Could this happen now ? (the getting away with attempted murder not the satirical brilliance) you would hope not but not be entirely sure it couldn't. We must remain vigilant and hold all in power to account
There was another occasion when the law decided the word of the upper class was its bond. In the Profumo affair when cabinet minister George Profumo was mixed up with gorgeous call-girls Christine Keeller and Mandy Rice Davis. When Mandy was called to the witness box, Profumos' lawyer asked Mandy concerning Lord Astor who was also involved, "You do realise Lord Astor denies even knowing you and Miss Keeller". Mandy gave the now famous response with a slight giggle, "Well, he would, wouldn't he". I love it. Mandy went on to make a fortune in show business and marrying well. She sadly died, aged 70, of cancer.
Cook at his finest. What's even funnier is the actual trial summation of Sir Joseph Cantley, the presiding judge at the Jeremy Thorpe (or Throop!) trial. The fact that he delivered one of the most biased summations in modern legal history and remained a High Court judge and turned down a further legal promotion, is simply staggering.
The recent television reenactment of this scandal and the release of the Panarama program banned for 40 years should explain the Thorpe affair and his attempts to have his rent boy assassinated, and how the Establishment close ranks to protect their own.
Back in the news after BBC screen 'A Very English Scandal' during May/June 2018. An excellent 3 part series telling the story of the Thorpe Affair which took place in the 1970's….
Brilliant! I remember like yesterday the trial and the events leading up to it, and I've enjoyed watching A Very English Scandal these last few weeks, but I've never seen this sketch before. Thanks davidon30, pmsl.
A Very English Affair is a far more accurate title regarding the English bum bandit Thorpe.
Hilarious footage of the English homosexual politician Thorpe being supported by his very unhappy wife saying she was standing by her man.
This upstanding member of Parliament, who had been bumming his way through rent boys at dodgy B&B's, hired a hit man to bump off one of
his bumming friends to stop him telling newspapers that he was a pedo, & pink oboe player. No wonder people call Parliament a creepy ass
place ……tread warily.
For over 40 years i've told everybody i know that the funniest man that ever lived was Peter Cook. I still believe it. It's not just the script, it's the accent.
…he was a genius…
Contemporary playground joke (can't use it much these days):
'Why is Jeremy Thorpe like Captain Kirk?'
'Coz they both want Scotty to give them more thrust.
This is absolute, pure, unadulterated genius. Long live Peter Cook, master of the deadpan.
This was classic satire on a famous summing up by a bias judge. Sadly today no such comedic genius exists
Anyone remember this joke from the time? What have Jeremy Thorpe and William the Conquerer got in common? They're both fucking Normans.
Ojala hubiera subs. ..kiero entender! !El contexto es el de la eterna. ..perpetua corrupción ,hipocresía y cinismo de los políticos??. ..Eso lo vi en un docu. Pero kisiera disfrutar más de Cook.??
Wonderful.
I'm American. I never heard of the Thorpe Affair but I got the gist in a few minutes here on YouTube. Let me tell you, even if the audience knows nothing this is one of the most hysterically funny skits I have EVER seen. I think about Cook sitting on his own sofa writing this. cracking himself up, rolling on the floor, giving himself a wonderful time. Just brilliant. Thanks, Peter.
I first saw this when the movie of The Secret Policeman's Ball, where Peter Cook did it, was shown in Australia. Had no idea it was a parody of an actual event, but enjoyed it for the sheer comic brilliance. The "pink oboe" phrase especially stuck in my mind as a highlight which I've never forgotten. Then a few days ago I was recommended to watch "A Very English Scandal" and learnt the background…and it becomes even funnier, even so many years later. What a great talent, was Peter Cook, to be able to create this piece that not only stands on its own for those like me who didn't know the context, also justifiably lampoons a biased judge, and still works 30 years later.
Superb to find this. Recently watched Russell T Davies's wonderful play A Very English Scandal. Featuring a reference to this sketch as well as the trial.
BUGGERED IF I VOTE LIBERAL JEREMY
Leveson??????????????????
ITS LIKE THE COURT PACKING THAT TRUMPFUCK AND THE REPUBLICROOKS ARE DOING TO THE UNITED STATES JUDICIAL SYSTEM NOW IN 2018!!!
GENIUS. Even more important today with all the Hugh Grant bullshit version.
Sadly it occurred similarly in a later prosecution involving an 'eminent' politician, who now is entitled to sit on the red benches in the Lords.
Nothing short of genius
Who now can comment in this inimitable fashion?
We miss this mans mind, our culture is depleted without him
NOTHING, HAS CHANGED, EXCEPT THAT , THIS WONDERFUL ERA OF FREE EXPRESSION, HAS BEEN DESTROYED BY SO CALLED POLITICAL CORRECTNESS. I.E DRACONIAN SUPPRESSION.
A Very British Affair. This will be trending for a while.
I watched this without knowing anything about the Thorpe affair and found it mildly amusing but mainly confusing. Having just watched 'A Very English Scandal', I now get it. I was 7 at the time of the trial, so I'm only just now learning about it. Peter Cook was such a great satirist.
Simply outstanding. Xxx
brilliant. the recent tv dramatization of the thorpe case brought all this back.
Excellent, remarkable and brave satire.
Savage 😀 I remember the Thorpe trial, though I seem to recall paying it very little, if any, attention at the time.
quite brilliant.
Amazed it wasn't suppressed at the time by 'the Establishment'…..or perhaps it was?
Could this happen now ? (the getting away with attempted murder not the satirical brilliance) you would hope not but not be entirely sure it couldn't. We must remain vigilant and hold all in power to account
#Tommy Robinson
And look at what we have learned this week…#Panorama
Wonderful to see the Masons at work having the piss taken out of them. They're still at it!
Genius. Hilarious and furious Satire.
What a pity Peter Cook isn't around today. I'd love to see him 'do' Jacob William Rees-Mogg.
The happy days before the Comedy Police.
It's on the BBC iPlayer watch now
For free it's called A Very English Scandal what performance by Hugh grants
The trash of American can't come close to this brilliance should be compulsory viewing in the Australian Parliament
Superb! A brilliant satire on the incredibly corrupt justice system, populated by senile, racist, bigoted old drunks. Rock on Rowley Birkin QC!
You may think this is a comedy sketch But no it is a REALITY OF THE JUDGES summing up
There was another occasion when the law decided the word of the upper class was its bond. In the Profumo affair when cabinet minister George Profumo was mixed up with gorgeous call-girls Christine Keeller and Mandy Rice Davis. When Mandy was called to the witness box, Profumos' lawyer asked Mandy concerning Lord Astor who was also involved, "You do realise Lord Astor denies even knowing you and Miss Keeller". Mandy gave the now famous response with a slight giggle, "Well, he would, wouldn't he". I love it. Mandy went on to make a fortune in show business and marrying well. She sadly died, aged 70, of cancer.
Could have been truly excellent but far too long. The only thing I seen Cook do that was bordering on the brilliant, despite his many supporters.
I miss him
Cook at his finest. What's even funnier is the actual trial summation of Sir Joseph Cantley, the presiding judge at the Jeremy Thorpe (or Throop!) trial. The fact that he delivered one of the most biased summations in modern legal history and remained a High Court judge and turned down a further legal promotion, is simply staggering.
the judge in the Jeffrey Archer trial was similarly corrupt ….describing Archer's wife Mary as being 'fragrant'
The recent television reenactment of this scandal and the release of the Panarama program banned for 40 years should explain the Thorpe affair and his attempts to have his rent boy assassinated, and how the Establishment close ranks to protect their own.
Back in the news after BBC screen 'A Very English Scandal' during May/June 2018. An excellent 3 part series telling the story of the Thorpe Affair which took place in the 1970's….
Brilliant! I remember like yesterday the trial and the events leading up to it, and I've enjoyed watching A Very English Scandal these last few weeks, but I've never seen this sketch before. Thanks davidon30, pmsl.