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Series Name:    Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian Format: TV Series IMDB: IMDB Page Years: 2013 Country:   UK Language: English Genre: Documentary, Comedy Rating: Rate Collection:   Seen It     Wishlist  Community:  1 Has Seen » Search eBay #AD  » Search Amazon #AD This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated.

Selected Cast	Dave Allen as Himself (archive footage)
	Kevin Day as Himself - Writer, 'Dave Allen'
	Ian Davidson as Himself - Writer, 'Dave Allen at Large'
	Karin Tynan O'Mahony as Herself - Dave Allen's Wife

Notes

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.
Respected, admired and with unshakeable integrity, Dave Allen fought for what he wanted to say and how he wanted to say it. He was driven by simple honesty. It was this solitary and determined path that made his talents special and unusual and inspired a generation of comics that were to follow. For the first time ever this rich and compelling career is celebrated on screen, giving a chance to reflect on his many achievements and on the private life that went alongside it. With contributions from Stephen Berkoff, Stephen Frears, and Dame Maggie Smith, among others.

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