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198950 minGdocumentary

Just Like That!

198950 minGdocumentary

Rare routines and contributions from fans, including Adrian Edmondson and Lenny Henry, celebrate the comic genius of Tommy Cooper in this 50-minute film.

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Rare routines and contributions from fans, including Adrian Edmondson and Lenny Henry, celebrate the comic genius of Tommy Cooper in this 50-minute film.

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Jeff Perksdirector

Tommy Cooper

Tommy Coopercast

Adrian Edmondson

Adrian Edmondsoncast

Lenny Henry

Lenny Henrycast

Harry Secombe

Harry Secombecast

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Tommy Cooper's comedic legacy unfolds through rare routines and insights from his friends and fans. Contributors include Adrian Edmondson, Lenny Henry, and former Goons Harry Secombe and Spike Milligan. They discuss Cooper's unique style and his claim of never using the phrase "just like that." The film also features a montage of impersonations from Alexei Sayle and others, while probing questions about Cooper's talents, including his performance as Hamlet and his potential as a ventriloquist.

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