Philip Pope
- English
- Actor, composer and musical creative
Press clippings
'I didn't think it was annoying enough': how Spitting Image made The Chicken Song
'It's a piss-take of Agadoo by Black Lace, one of those mindless summer hits. Someone said "Hold a chicken in the air" and I went "Stick a deckchair up your nose". We finished it in four minutes'.
Rich Pelley, The Guardian, 29th May 2023The Goodies to return in book form
In 2019, The Goodies reunited to record a brand-new adventure for Audible, under the guidance of producer Barnaby Eaton-Jones - who gently persuaded them to get back on their trandem bicycle.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th January 202280s comedy Chelmsford 123 revived as new audio series
Chelmsford 123, a late-80s Channel 4 sitcom set in Roman Britain, is being revived for a new 4-part audio series. The comedy was the first from leading TV production company Hat Trick.
British Comedy Guide, 29th September 2021Andy Hamilton to launch audio show about Donald Trump
Comedy writer Andy Hamilton is seeking funding for Inside Donald Trump, a new three-part audio documentary series about the US president. Stars will include Michael Buerk, Hugh Dennis, Ronni Ancona, Claire Skinner and Jimmy Mulville.
British Comedy Guide, 20th April 2017Radio Active to return as a live stage show
1980s sketch show Radio Active is to return as a live stage show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 11th April 2016Rory McGrath and Philip Pope join forces for a new show
THE singing dustman from Only Fools And Horses has joined forces with comedy writer and presenter Rory McGrath for a new musical show.
A Bridge Over Troubled Lager - Volume 2 will see McGrath and Philip Pope call in at the Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, on December 12 and the Bridport Arts Centre on December 13.
Bridport News, 30th October 2014The Rory McGrath extended interview
After making their Edinburgh Festival Fringe comeback last year, Rory McGrath and Philip Pope return with an hour of sophisticated comedy and song. Expect wit, elegance, clever musical pastiche, silliness and filth in Bridge Over Troubled Lager (Volume 2). Martin Walker talks to Rory about the show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 27th July 2014