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Ken Dodd
Ken Dodd

Ken Dodd

  • English
  • Stand-up comedian, actor and writer

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Ken Dodd named patron of Shakespeare North Playhouse

Ken Dodd has been appointed patron of the £19 million Shakespeare North Playhouse in Merseyside.

Georgia Snow, The Stage, 25th May 2017

Sir Ken Dodd receives Knighthood from Prince William

Sir Ken Dodd has been knighted at the age of 89 for charity work and his outstanding career in entertainment lasting more than six decades.

Rebecca Lewis, Metro, 2nd March 2017

Review: Sir Ken Dodd

The Monarch of Mirth held court at the city's De Montfort Hall on Saturday night and delighted a full house of his Diddymen disciples.

David W. Owen, Leicester Mercury, 12th February 2017

Ken Dodd interview

There's no denying Ken Dodd's status as a true comedy legend - and the knighthood he received in the Queen's 2017 New Year's Honours List is certainly testament to this.

Becky Jones, Leicester Mercury, 11th February 2017

It's the 1st day of the Leicester Comedy Festival 2017

There's shows from well-known names, including Ken Dodd, Sue Perkins, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas, as well as scores of brilliant upcoming acts.

Becky Jones, Leicester Mercury, 8th February 2017

Ken Dodd made awkward mistake on National TV Awards

Ken Dodd makes awkward mistake as he accidentally announces wrong nomination name on National Television Awards stage. The 89-year-old star sparked concerns as he made two mistakes live on air.

The Sun, 25th January 2017

Ken Dodd awarded knighthood

Ken Dodd has been awarded a knighthood, 34 years after receiving an OBE.

British Comedy Guide, 30th December 2016

Leicester Comedy Festival line-up announced

Next year's Leicester Comedy Festival will have as many events as ever, despite the headline sponsorship deal coming to an end.

Tom Mack, Leicester Mercury, 7th November 2016

New exhibit shows archive pictures of BBC comedians

Compton Verney exhibition charts 60 years of comedy, from Hancock's Half Hour to Miranda Hart.

Mark Brown, The Guardian, 26th June 2016

Ken Dodd interview

Ken Dodd on comedy heroes, Glasgow and the philosophy of humour.

Brian Beacom, The Herald, 11th June 2016

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