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| The inimitable comedian Dave Allen. Image: BBC. |
Not afraid to take the mickey out of himself, his Irish upbringing, the Catholic church (which played such an important part of his formative years), and God him, or her, self, sometimes controversial but lovable comedian Dave Allen was a genuine breath of fresh air for British comedy in the late sixties to the late-eighties. From his comfortable seat, whisky in one hand and a lingering cigarette in the other, his clever, well-written waxing lyrical and observations about the human condition were priceless, as were the many inventive comedy sketches and gags, often downright farcial and big in scope, which he did for the BBC and ITV over the years. Allen was a true one a kind personality now much missed, and his larger than life storytelling is now the stuff of classic TV.
On Monday night, the UK's BBC 2 have a one hour documentary tribute- Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian- on his life and humour (featuring contributions from his family, friends and cast-mates), and I'm really looking forward to it.
Here's a few classic pieces of his work via Youtube to get you in the mood...
Dave Allen - Adam & Eve. - YouTube
One Of The Funniest Comedy Sketches Of All Time - YouTube
Dave Allen - Did you fart? - YouTube
Dave Allen - Vintage 20 Years Of Laughter - YouTube
Dave Allen on Death (funeral sketch) - YouTube
Dave Allen - "Teaching Your Kid Time" - '93 - stereo HQ - YouTube
Dave Allen on DOCTORS & SMOKERS - YouTube
4/4 The Best Of Dave Allen...The Comedy Sketches - YouTube
Dave Allen - Young Men Turning 18 - YouTube
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