This one-off special Tommy Cooper documentary offers a brand new insight into the personal and untold life of British national treasure, comedian, and magician Tommy Cooper. This film draws on previously unheard audio and unseen archive footage from Cooper's personal and professional life, as well as never-before-performed material and details from the meticulous diaries of his lifelong manager, Miff Ferrie.
It features a wide variety of contributors, from those who tried desperately to save his life the night he collapsed and died on stage to some of his most famous and unexpected fans.
This is an in-depth look into the emotional and professional workings of one of Britain's most loved and admired comedians. The discovery of this archive offers new insights into Cooper's fascinating 35-year relationship with his manager and also how, in later years, Cooper the family man and Cooper the legendary entertainer actually began to meld into one.
