Why Bother? was a series of five 10-minute long radio interviews for BBC Ra… Read Full Bio ↴Why Bother? was a series of five 10-minute long radio interviews for BBC Radio 3, between Chris Morris and Peter Cook's character Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling in 1994. The complete series has been released on a CD by the BBC. Cook received the sole writing credit whilst Morris also produced the series.
Morris played a variation on the abrasive interviewer character he had perfected on The Day Today, cleverly prompting Cook into some of his best work. The short pieces provide further insights into the Streeb-Greebling character that Cook had created for Not Only... But Also in 1965. Topics of conversation include Streeb-Greebling's work with eels, his role in the racial violence following the Rodney King trial, his military career and his habit of strangling his business partners. The listener learns that Streeb-Greebling was put in prison by his father at the age of four and hears of his next project: cloning from the fossilised remains of the infant Christ with the assistance of BMW, Honda and Sony.
Morris played a variation on the abrasive interviewer character he had perfected on The Day Today, cleverly prompting Cook into some of his best work. The short pieces provide further insights into the Streeb-Greebling character that Cook had created for Not Only... But Also in 1965. Topics of conversation include Streeb-Greebling's work with eels, his role in the racial violence following the Rodney King trial, his military career and his habit of strangling his business partners. The listener learns that Streeb-Greebling was put in prison by his father at the age of four and hears of his next project: cloning from the fossilised remains of the infant Christ with the assistance of BMW, Honda and Sony.
Prisoners of War
Peter Cook & Chris Morris Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Prisoners of War' by these artists:
Aphyxion Am I the prisoner?! I am a ghost, but only if…
Coenie De Villiers The Italians built the road That bumped down to the sea To…
Crown the Empire Am I the prisoner? War, war, war, war I am a ghost,…
David Kramer The Italians built the road that bumped down to the…
Funker Vogt We have to fire up the engines, supply them with…
Justin Skyler Prisoners of war standing at the gates Their stomachs begin …
Mighty Mo Rodgers That whiskey burns going down Old man pour me another round …
Organized Konfusion [Pharoahe Monch] I stand here before the forces of evil with…
Water Wolf Marching forward, hear a thousand lies No! No! Hypocritic, b…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Chris Morris:
Forever Forever Doesn't seem so long with you I'm in love …
Get a Hold of Yourself What a whirlwind, she ain't a friend Sit in an…
Higher Out of the blue, there was you Speaking in a…
I Fell for U I took a step You took one closer I kissed…
Let Your Hair Down Let Your Hair Down And take it slow Let Your Hair Down And…
Let's Get Out of Here Let's Get Out Of Here Let's Get Out Of Here…
Paradise Everybody needs a little time away When you feel it’s time…
Sunshine in the Rain Today I let the darkness bring me down I promise…
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Stephen Hopkinson
It's a sad day when a collaboration of two of the greatest comedians in memory brings so few views. Cheers for the upload!
nick b
I've just stumbled into my own comic heaven...........oh joy,oh rapture! Never knew about this...2 of my heros together......magic!
Nick Evans
"Gavin?.....Yes..I'm sorry I misled you". I can't explain why this line has me in stitches every time I hear it!
Dane of Cawdor
"I...played hard to get" this is an epiphany of comedy.
clare davies
I think it is a mark of Peter's genius, and Chris's that all over the internet people of a younger generation take these interviews as totally true and serious and get outraged! It just proves how wonderful these comic creations were and still are streets ahead of most of the new ones.
aliofly
Do they?
Oliver Guthrie
I think it’s probably the older generation who take these seriously actually. I’ve seen numerous Cook fans of a certain age who are outraged at Morris’ questioning
Alex Dew
Completely agree,these guys are possibly the most genius's of our time...4 years later for a response!!! See comedy this great is timeless
jjmmcc1949
This is quite brilliant. There's no better! Cook hated the establishment for reasons best know to him - but he nevertheless maintained via satire his hatred to the end.
adam daye
This is one of the funniest things i have ever heard, i wish they would of made hours of these....