
Not Only But Always
- Drama
- Comedy
The story of the working and personal relationship between the comedians Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, a hugely popular duo in the UK during the 1960s and 1970s. Focusing primarily on Cook, the film traces the pair from their first meeting through their career as part of the Beyond the Fringe review, their television series Not Only... But Also and various other projects before their later estrangement as Moore became a successful Hollywood film star and Cook remained in the UK.
Not Only But Always is a 2004 British drama-comedy that chronicles the creative partnership and personal relationship between legendary comedians Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. The film follows their rise from their first meeting through their iconic 1960s-70s success, including the groundbreaking Beyond the Fringe review and their celebrated television series, before exploring their eventual estrangement as their careers diverged.
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Rhys IfansPeter Cook
Aidan McArdleDudley Moore
Jodie RimmerWendy Snowden
Camilla PowerJudy Huxtable
Jonathan ArisJonathan Miller- Alan CoxAlan Bennett
Josephine DavisonEleanor Bron
Richard DurdenProctor
David SterneTeabag
Derek PayneAudience Member
Brett O’GormanDavid Frost
Alistair BrowningBlake Edwards
Katrina DevineTV Showbiz Reporter
Antony StarrLA Cab Driver
Vanessa CaterActress from Scene 10 (uncredited)
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Not Only But Always — frequently asked
When was Not Only But Always released?
The film was released on December 30, 2004.
What is the main focus of the film?
The film primarily focuses on Peter Cook while chronicling the working and personal relationship between Cook and Moore, from their first meeting through their major collaborative successes and eventual split.
What major projects are covered in the film?
The film covers their work together including the Beyond the Fringe review, their television series Not Only... But Also, and various other projects before their careers took different paths.
Why did Cook and Moore's partnership end?
The film explores how their partnership deteriorated as Dudley Moore became a successful Hollywood film star while Peter Cook remained in the UK, leading to their estrangement.









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