Rent The Dawson Watch: Series 1 (1979)
3.5 of 5 from 2 ratings
2h 56min
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- Available formats
- All series
- Synopsis:
Legendary comedian Leslie "Les" Dawson was best-known for his deadpan style, curmudgeonly persona and snide jokes about his mother-in-law. This BBC series ran for 19 episodes between 1979 and 1980, and sees Les tackle different subjects in each episode, with his unique approach. Unlike his variety shows, 'The Dawson Watch' was a weekly investigation into the nation at large, addressing topics ranging from education, housing and transport to the environment, family life and the media. Each episode opens with a monologue before moving onto a variety of short sketches interspersed with Les' sharp observations as a stand-up comedy routine. Regulars Cissie Braithwaite and Ada Shufflebotham are always on hand to give their take on the theme in question (featuring Roy Barraclough and Les Dawson suitably attired as two elderly women). It's a testament to the talents of Les Dawson and Roy Barraclough that their female alter-egos are instantly recognisable - and are as comical as ever - 40 years on from their first screen appearance. - Actors:
- Les Dawson, April Walker, Mimi De Braie, Simon Barry, Debbi Blythe, Bill Pertwee
- Directors:
- Various
- Producers:
- Peter Whitmore
- Writers:
- Ian Davidson, Les Dawson, Tom Magee Englefield, Andy Hamilton, Terry Ravenscroft
- Studio:
- Simply Media
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Classics, TV Comedies, TV Dramas
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