One Over The Eight

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One Over the Eight was a comedy revue which opened on April 5, 1961. It was written by Peter Cook and starred Kenneth Williams.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/one-over-the-eight-mw0001481793|title=One Over the Eight - Kenneth Williams | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic|via=www.allmusic.com}}

The material included a "One Leg Too Few" sketch and "Interesting Facts" sketch{{Cite web|url=https://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8308731|title=Kenneth Williams - One Over the Eight CD Album|website=www.cduniverse.com}} with Williams playing an E. L. Wisty character. It also featured Sheila Hancock, Lance Percival and Lance Mulcahy.{{Cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/jun/01/ken-loach-film-director|title=Q&A: Ken Loach|date=June 1, 2012|website=the Guardian}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/one-over-the-eight-mw0001481793/credits|title=One Over the Eight - Kenneth Williams | Credits | AllMusic|via=www.allmusic.com}}

The Evening News said it was "Scandalously funny" while the Evening Standard said it was "Snappy and gay." It was performed at the Duke of York's Theatre, London.{{Cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/bradford_timeline/8865966960/|title=02 - Adverts - Duke of York's Theatre (Kenneth Williams in… | Flickr}}

It was the sequel to Pieces of Eight.

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