Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian (2013)

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Released:
2013-04-28

Overview:
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.

Director:
Verity Maidlow

Runtime:
1h 0min

Genre:
Documentary, Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Dave Allen
    as
    as Himself
  • Steven Berkoff
    as
    Friend