The Final Dick Emery Interview (1982)

Weeks before his sudden death in January 1983, Dick Emery gave this hauntingly honest final interview. Stripping away the wigs and the "Ooh, you are awful" catchphrases, this is the private man reflecting on a life of fame, insecurity, and 17 million viewers. Dick Emery was a titan of British Saturday night television, but behind the laughter was a man who famously struggled with his own identity and stage fright. In this rare footage from December 1982, we see a side of Dick rarely captured on camera—reflective and vulnerable. 0:00 Introduction to the 1982 Interview 1:35 "Ooh You Are Awful" 1972 film clip 3:02 Dick's role in proposed remake of "Kind Hearts and Coronets" 3:39 Reflecting on 20 years of "The Dick Emery Show" If you enjoyed this look at a comedy legend, you’ll love our curated playlist comedy history featuring interviews with stars from the "Golden Era" of the 70s and 80s:    • Interviews and documentaries