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Les Dawson's Joke Book

Les Dawson's Joke Book

by Les Dawson (Author)

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    Paperback 2014

    $3.40
Synopsis

The first-ever joke book from one of the UK's best-loved comedians, Les Dawson's Joke Book is a must for any fan of this perennially popular comedian. Collecting together the highlights of his 26-year career across radio and television, from his early days on Opportunity Knocks to Cissie and Ada. A lover of language, Les was a secret poet and was fond of high culture, often undercutting his own admiration of the art forms for comic effect. The book includes examples of all his most famous sketches, comic come-backs and stand-up routines. From working-class roots to a comedian beloved by millions, Les Dawson's Joke Book is a celebration of Les's humour at its very best, compiled from his personal archive by his wife and daughter, it is the must-have for any fan.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 160
 Publisher: Michael O'Mara
Published: 09 Oct 2014
ISBN 10: 1782431756
ISBN 13: 9781782431756

Media Reviews
A compilation of the greatest jokes, collected by his wife Tracy and daughter Charlotte, reveals both sides of this comedy personality, the broad stand-up comedian and the sharp-tongued wit. Daily Mail A timely reminder of the Blankety Blank host's gift for the absurd one-liner The Guardian A veritable treasury of Les's unique reflections on mothers-in-law, old age, doctors and chiropodists Daily Mail A selection of the comedian's favourites jokes, curated by his wife and daughter Bookseller
Author Bio
Les Dawson (1931-1993) was a popular English comedian who had a fantastically successful career across radio and television. His shows included the eponymous The Dawson Watch, The Les Dawson Show and Dawson's Weekly, as well as - of course - the quiz show Blankety Blank. He was included in The Comedian's Comedian, a 2005 Channel 4 documentary, which listed the top 50 comedians of all time, as voted for by fellow comedians and showbiz insiders.