Spot on but inaccurate
Monday, January 03, 2005
Peter Cook's first wife, Wendy, has taken umbrage at the portrayal of Cook in the TV drama I mentioned. Sunday's Observer has her impressed by the uncanniness of Ifan's depiction of Cook but feels there was not enough of the warm side of Cook and his genuine friendship with Moore. Reading between the lines it seems that she may be more concerned with the portrayal of their marriage than anything else. It was a drama, after all, and didn't presume to cover the full story of Cook's life. Watching it, it felt like the truth.
Wendy is to produce her own truth in a book she has reluctantly decide to write about her time with the man voted the 20th Century's best comedian.
Cook's third wife, incidentally, found the drama educational, as it gave her insight into his life before they met.
Pete and Dud's shades will be enjoying it all from the celestial balcony.
Wendy is to produce her own truth in a book she has reluctantly decide to write about her time with the man voted the 20th Century's best comedian.
Cook's third wife, incidentally, found the drama educational, as it gave her insight into his life before they met.
Pete and Dud's shades will be enjoying it all from the celestial balcony.
