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2013

Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian

Directed by Verity Maidlow

Told by family and friends, with rare unseen archive, this documentary reflects on the career of Dave Allen, relative of poet Katharine Tynan, and a natural performer who cut his teeth at Butlins. He became a TV star in Australia in his twenties, before returning home to dominate the schedules here in Britain with his unique blend of sketches and stories in a career that took in films, plays, documentaries and chat shows, alongside award winning comedy series.

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1h

Released

April 28, 2013

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  • Dave Allen
  • Steven Berkoff

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