Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 28, 2013

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Vera Productions Ltd.

Cast

Dave Allen,Steven Berkoff

Director

Verity Maidlow

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2890530