Silent Comedy Genius 🎓 - Paul Merton | Chaplin Talks

Today I speak to writer, comedian, and television host Paul Merton. You will recognise Paul from the tv show Have I Got News For you. He has written books about silent comedy, and is a big fan of early cinema.

We talk about everything from his favourite film "The Great Dictator" to Chaplin's relationship with Laurel & Hardy, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd. Do you agree that Chaplin's speech from the Great Dictator is the greatest of all speeches?

Intro 0:00-0:45
Unveiling the Chaplin plaque 0:45-3:27
Interest in silent films 03:27- 11:25
The Beatles & Chaplin 11:25-14:43
Music in silent comedy 14:43-19:03
Favourite film 19:03-21:16
Great Dictator Speech 21:16-24:40
Creative risk 24:40-28:40
Chaplin’s later years 28:40-31:13
Interesting facts 31:13-34:38
Buster Keaton 34:38-39:07
Monsieur Verdoux 39:07-40:49
Going to the Circus 40:49-45:20


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