Dave Allen: In His Own Words
10:00 pm - 11:25 pm, Thursday, January 1 on 5 +1 (38)
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A hugely influential figure in British comedy, Dave Allen was a masterful storyteller whose sharp wit and irreverence reshaped television humour. This documentary explores his successful career, and features contributions from collaborators Jacquie Clarke and Sabina Franklyn, alongside Jimmy Tarbuck, John Lloyd, Paul Jackson and comedians inspired by Dave's trailblazing voice, such as Stewart Lee and Adil Ray
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Jacquie Clarke
(Contributor)
Sabina Franklyn
(Contributor)
Jimmy Tarbuck
(Contributor)
John Lloyd
(Contributor)
Paul Jackson
(Contributor)
Stewart Lee
(Contributor)
Adil Ray
(Contributor)
Ned Parker
(Executive producer)
Danny Tipping
(Executive producer)
Colin Burgess
(Director)
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Did You Know..
Jacquie Clarke
(Contributor)
Sabina Franklyn
(Contributor)
Jimmy Tarbuck
(Contributor)
Born:
February 06, 1940
in
Liverpool
Best Known For:
His quick-fire gags and love of golf.
Early-life:
James Joseph Tarbuck was born in Liverpool on February 6, 1940. He attended the same school as John Lennon and Peter Sissons, but left at 15 to begin a mechanic's apprenticeship. He was sacked after spending too much time telling jokes and not enough at his job. At 18 he joined a touring rock 'n' roll show, then became a redcoat at Butlin's before making his TV debut at the age of 22 on Comedy Bandbox.
Career:
Tarbuck made guest appearances on various shows, but became a major star thanks to his stint as compere of Sunday Night at the London Palladium during the mid-1960s. Throughout the 1970s he hosted such shows as Tarbuck's Luck, It's Tarbuck and Tell Tarby. Game show Winner Takes All was a hit, and he was in demand on the variety club circuit. Live from Her Majesty's and chat show Tarby and Friends followed. These days he largely concentrates on charity work and playing golf, although in 2001 he did appear in an episode of BBC drama Linda Green, alongside daughter Liza. He continues to tour the country with his stand-up.
Quote:
On his career: "It's been a laugh. I can't believe it's all happened. I've had this roller-coaster fairytale happen to me."
Trivia:
He appeared briefly on the fourth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2006 but was forced to pull out on medical grounds.
John Lloyd
(Contributor)
Paul Jackson
(Contributor)
Stewart Lee
(Contributor)
Adil Ray
(Contributor)
Born:
April 26, 1974
in
Birmingham
Best Known For:
Citizen Khan and being a radio host.
Early-life:
Adil was born in Birmingham on April 26, 1974 to a Pakistani father and Kenyan mother. His father worked as a bus driver for almost 40 years, his mother worked for the Civil Service. His parents divorced when he was in his mid teens. Adil went on to study marketing at the University of Huddersfield. During his time at university, he worked as a host on a small Asian radio station in Birmingham before moving on to Choice FM. Other radio work followed at Galaxy 105, Century Radio, Aire FM Leeds and Ministry of Sound Radio.
Career:
In 2002, Ray joined the BBC Asian Network to present the late night Adil Ray Show. He presented other slots on the station before leaving in June 2010. He has since been a regular on BBC Radio 5 Live. Since 2012, he has co-written and starred in the BBC sitcom Citizen Khan. He has also presented Desi DNA and Inside Out. In 2015, he guest presented three episodes of The One Show.
Quote:
"It doesn't matter what religion you are or what background, we all have the same problems, highs and lows."
Trivia:
As a keen cricketer, Ray represented West Bromwich Dartmouth during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He supports Aston Villa FC.
Ned Parker
(Executive producer)
Danny Tipping
(Executive producer)
Colin Burgess
(Director)
