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Ken Dodd
Ken Dodd

Ken Dodd

  • English
  • Stand-up comedian, actor and writer

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Ken Dodd: Top gags and catchphrases

Ken Dodd brings his Happiness Show to New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. We look at some of his gags and words of wisdom.

Graham Young, The Birmingham Mail, 17th November 2014

Interview: Sir Ken Dodd? - That would be a great honour

Doddy looks back at his life as he prepares to celebrate 60 years as a professional entertainer.

Paddy Shennan, Liverpool Echo, 14th September 2014

The Ken Dodd Happiness Show - Whitley Bay

All in all, a thoroughly rewarding evening from the archetypal old pro in Ken Dodd, with a show well-named and well worth catching at some point in its lengthy tour.

Rob Atkinson, The Public Reviews, 15th August 2014

The Barry Cryer extended interview

Barry Cryer is an incredibly popular entertainer, raconteur and a writer, but don't you dare call him a legend! Martin Walker talks to the great man himself about David Frost, Kenny Everett, John Cleese, Michael McIntyre, Susan Calman, Eric Sykes and Ken Dodd. But first they talk about Twittering On, the show he's performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Colin Sell.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st August 2014

Ken Dodd on his love of singing and matchmaking advice

He is outward looking. His fascination with people is earnest and his warmth and zest to keep people entertained infectious.

Toby Wadey, Bournemouth Echo, 19th April 2014

Ken Dodd wins Leicester 'Legend of Comedy' award

Ken Dodd has been named a 'Legend of Comedy' at Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival 2014.

British Comedy Guide, 17th March 2014

Review: Rob Beckett at the Little Theatre, Leicester

A fresh-faced young man - blonde hair, big toothy grin - bounded on to the stage using the audience as his comedy. A new Ken Dodd, you might ask? Well, nearly.

Mary Rogers, Leicester Mercury, 17th February 2014

Leicester Comedy Festival: Vote for legend of comedy

Jasper Carrott, Ken Dodd, Lenny Henry, Nicholas Parsons, Victoria Wood and Jennifer Saunders are on our comedy legends shortlist.

Leicester Mercury, 8th February 2014

Ken Dodd: Don't call me eccentric

Ken Dodd is the last star comedian from the variety era. Now 86, he is still drawing crowds for his five-hour stage shows. Opening an exhibition about his career, he gets serious about life and laughter - and why he does not like being called eccentric.

Ian Youngs, BBC News, 8th November 2013

Interview: Ken Dodd

The most famous resident of Knotty Ash is preparing to tickle Norfolk's funny bone during sold-out performances at Norwich Theatre Royal and King's Lynn Corn Exchange once again.

Wayne Savage, Norwich Evening News, 26th July 2013

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