The Les Dawson Show

The Les Dawson Show
GenreVariety show[1]
Written by
StarringLes Dawson
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series5
No. of episodes34 (list of episodes)
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Production
Producers
Running time30 minutes
35 minutes (series 3; two episodes of series 2)[4]
Production companyBBC Television[2]
Original release
NetworkBBC1
Release21 January 1978 (1978-01-21) –
23 November 1989 (1989-11-23)
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The Les Dawson Show was a variety show that aired on BBC1 intermittently from 1978 through 1989. The show starred comedian Les Dawson (1931–1993), who had previously starred in the ITV sketch comedy programme Sez Les (1969–76), followed by Dawson and Friends (1977). The Les Dawson Show also featured sketch comedy, as well as stand-up comedy, guest appearances, dance numbers, and musical performances.[5]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Dawson was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b "The Les Dawson Show (1982)". BFI Film & TV Database. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  3. ^ Thomson, Graeme (2015). Under the Ivy: The Life & Music of Kate Bush (New ed.). London: Omnibus Press. p. 101. ISBN 9781783233922. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  4. ^ Barfe (2012), p. 272–73
  5. ^ "The Les Dawson Show". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 4 February 2018.