Ken Dodd - In His Own Words
Often called Britain's greatest living comic, Channel 5 is tickled to bring you the true story of Ken Dodd OBE. Delving into the archives and digging out top performances, this is the tattyfilarious tale of a true talent, the last of his kind. And who better to tell it, at 89 years young, than the great man himself? Incorporating footage of some of his best performances alongside rare archive interviews and contributions from friends, colleagues and fellow comics. The programme reveals how he was inspired by his father's love of variety shows and reveals the truth about the town of Knotty Ash that features heavily in his act.
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