Dudley Stuart John Moore CBE (19 April 1935 – 27 March 2002) was an English actor, comedian, musician and composer. Moore first came to prominence in the UK as a leading figure in the British satire boom of the 1960s. He was one of the four writer-performers in the comedy revue Beyond the Fringe from 1960 that created a boom in satiric comedy, and with a member of that team, Peter Cook, collaborated on the BBC television series Not Only... But Also. As a popular double act, Moore’s buffoonery contrasted with Cook’s deadpan monologues. They jointly received the 1966 British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance. They worked together on other projects until the mid 1970s, by which time Moore had settled in Los Angeles to concentrate on his film acting.
Links to Peel[]
Peel seemed to enjoy the humour of Peter Cook & Dudley Moore during the 60's, perhaps because he'd missed out on their TV shows, which weren't shown on the major US networks when he was living there. He played the LP versions of two of their sketches on his shows during 1969. But the DJ showed no interest in Moore's jazz piano albums with his trio, which made regular guest appearances on British TV shows.
On his 17 March 1991 programme, Peel played a Bongwater track covering Dudley Moore's theme tune for the film Bedazzled, which was initially on the wrong speed, before correcting it.
Shows Played[]
- 16 April 1969: The Ravens (LP - Not Only Peter Cook... But Also Dudley Moore) Decca
- 07 May 1969: Tramponuns (LP - Not Only Peter Cook... But Also Dudley Moore) Decca