Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian (2013)
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.
Director: Verity Maidlow
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: April 28, 2013
Cast
- Dave Allen - as Himself
- Steven Berkoff - Friend
Production: Vera Productions Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Verity Maidlow
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian about?
- 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.
- Who directed Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian?
- Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian was directed by Verity Maidlow.
- Who stars in Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian?
- Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian stars Dave Allen, Steven Berkoff.
- How long is Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian?
- Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian?
- Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian is a Documentary, Comedy film.
- Where was Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian produced?
- Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian was produced in United Kingdom.