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Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian

Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian

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DocumentaryComedy

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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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

4.462/10

Release Date

28 April 2013

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Dave Allen

Dave Allen

as Himself

Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff

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