Les Dawson
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian, presenter and musician
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Arrest that joke! A history of gags so offensive that punters called the cops
Stand-up Joe Lycett has revealed that he was reported to police for one of his routines. From Sacha Baron Cohen to Jo Brand, Brian Logan looks at what happens when laughter and the law collide.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th June 2022Jon Culshaw perfected Les Dawson's gurning faces for new play
"With Les there's so much more too, like the way he would deliver a line, let it settle, then give a little flicker of his eyes. It's all about the stillness and simplicity of expression."
Lisa Sewards, Daily Mail, 18th June 2022Jon Culshaw paying tribute to Les Dawson in new Fringe show
Jon Culshaw, one of Britain's leading impressionists, will be portraying the late Dawson, one of his lifelong comedy heroes, as part of Assembly's Fringe programme at George Square in August.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 6th April 2022Les Dawson: The Lost Tapes review
Glory of Les Dawson and Britain before we lost our sense of fun.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 22nd July 2021Les Dawson: The Lost Tapes review
A small piece of the godmother-in-law of gags.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 22nd July 2021Les Dawson: The Lost Tapes review
An enjoyable wallow in nostalgia through the comedian's career, and a reminder of the art of the mother-in-law joke.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 21st July 2021Charlotte Dawson's son Noah looks just like her dad Les
Charlotte Dawson's baby son Noah looks the spitting image of her late dad Les in this uncanny snap.
The 28-year-old reality star shared a picture of the tot appearing to copy the late comic's trademark gurning face.
Shan Ally, The Sun, 25th February 2021Urban Myths review
The mother-in-law of comedy reconstructions.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 8th October 2020Review - Urban Myths: Les Dawson's Parisienne Adventure
It might be under half an hour long, but this nimbly witty film is both a fitting tribute and charming biopic of one of Britain's best-loved comics.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th October 2020Urban Myths: Les Dawson's Parisienne Adventure, review
John Bradley and Mark Addy played comedian Les Dawson in his younger and older years in the latest episode of Urban Myths.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 7th October 2020