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Not Only... But Also (1965)
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Genre: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
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Not Only... But Also was a popular 1960s BBC British television series starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.
Style:
sketch comedy, absurd, black and white, sarcastic, period piece, cult classic, surreal, parody, spoof, nostalgic
Plot:
satire, improv, pun, deadpan, cabaret, working class, political satire, anti establishment, social commentary, sketch, musician, singer, singing, comedian, absurd humor, joke, british, stand up comedian, irreverence, absurdism, social satire, comedy team, duo, studio, song ...
Place:
london
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