
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: "Kinbrae" Peter Cook (1937-1995) Voted one of Britain's greatest comedians and a writer of note was born here November 17th 1937 when the house was called "Shearbridge" Recorded plaque organisation: Torbay Civic Society.
Peter Cook was a pioneering British comedian and satirist, renowned for his work in the comedy group Beyond the Fringe and for co-creating the sketch show "Not the Nine O'Clock News," significantly influencing modern comedic satire.
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