The Many Faces of Les Dawson

11:35 PM to 12:35 AM
Saturday 17 May
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The Many Faces of Les Dawson

Season 1 Episode 1 of 5

Profile of the Manchester-born comedian known for his deadpan humour and jokes at the expense of his wife and mother-in-law. The programme explores his beginnings in northern clubs and appearance on talent show Opportunity Knocks, and charts his rise to stardom. Contributors include John Cleese, Robert Webb and Russell Kane. Narrated by Sally Phillips

The Many Faces of Les Dawson airs on BBC Four HD at 11:35 PM, Saturday 17 May. (Subtitles, audio description.)
Topics
Sally Phillips
Narrator
John Cleese
Contributor
Robert Webb
Contributor