Rent Comedy Greats for FREE

Start your 30 day FREE trial » Find out more

+70,000 other titles and counting

Thousands of movies and TV series to watch instantly
NO late fees or long term contracts - cancel anytime
FREE first class post for Britain’s largest range of DVDs, Blu-rays & Games

Comedy Greats - Les Dawson Reviews

60
from 633 members

Les Dawson's deadpan northern delivery, especially of mother-in-law jokes and his off-key piano playing made him a household name. The rubber-faced host of shows like 'Blankety Blank' and 'Opportunity Knocks', endeared himself to millions with his fishwife impersonations and toothless Cosmo Smallpiece. This collection of .. Read more

Starring	Les Dawson
Genres	Comedy, Television

Sign up Comedy Greats - Les Dawson DVD

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

Most helpful member's review of Comedy Greats - Les Dawson
View all members' reviews (13)
- - 2
  - 0
  Doesnt do Les Justice
  
  I am not sure who actually compiled these series of comedy greats DVD's but they really didnt look hard enough to find their best material. This really ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 11806
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Matt pepper
  - Doncaster, England
  - 23 Jul 2004 at 07:30
Most recent members' reviews of Comedy Greats - Les Dawson
View all members' reviews (13)
- - 0
  - 0
  funny man
  
  good family entertainment, brilliant comedian
  
  Report this review
- 788946
- - a customer
  - DONCASTER
  - 25 Jul 2009 at 02:21
- - 0
  - 0
  Funny Man Les
  
  Not as good as some of his early material but still very funny.
  
  Report this review
- 715440
- - hamhog
  - 6 reviews
  - ayr
  - 24 Feb 2009 at 21:54
- - 0
  - 0
  Les Dawson
  
  Quite one of the funniest men, laughed from start to finish.
  
  Report this review
- 607588
- - Sreenie
  - 123 reviews
  - The Midlands
  - 03 Aug 2008 at 10:20
- - 0
  - 0
  For fans only
  
  OK but looking very dated now.
  
  Report this review
- 280007
- - a customer
  - Glasgow
  - 28 Aug 2006 at 11:36
- - 0
  - 0
  GREAT STUFF
  
  GREAT STUFF. WELL WORTH A WATCH
  
  Report this review
- 260131
- - a customer
  - ENGLAND
  - 02 Jul 2006 at 22:03
- - 0
  - 0
  A sad loss to comedy
  
  I have other memories of Les Dawson but this DVD provides a broad cross section of the type of sketches and humour he will be sorely missed for. No extras on ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 257354
- - a customer
  - Birmingham, UK
  - 23 Jun 2006 at 10:37
- - 0
  - 0
  A cure for depression
  
  I laughed until I cried. Need I say more?
  
  Report this review
- 218123
- - a customer
  - North Yorkshire
  - 13 Mar 2006 at 15:10
- - 0
  - 0
  Les Dawson
  
  Good, but not the best of Les Dawson. Overall good, but could have been better.
  
  Report this review
- 114214
- - Paul
  - Cannock
  - 14 Jun 2005 at 14:28
- - 0
  - 0
  Just Brill
  
  What a brilliant man - just get the DVD and enjoy the talent of this brilliant entertainer.
  
  Report this review
- 78098
- - a customer
  - Wakefield England
  - 04 Mar 2005 at 19:21
- - 0
  - 0
  A comic genius
  
  Les Dawson is a brilliantly funny man. This video shows him at his best. He can get a laugh just by pulling a face. In fact my 16 year old son actually laughed ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 320818
- - PrincessA
  - Renfrewshire
  - 28 Jan 2005 at 21:11
View all members' reviews (13)

- - 2
  - 0
  Doesnt do Les Justice
  
  I am not sure who actually compiled these series of comedy greats DVD's but they really didnt look hard enough to find their best material. This really ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 11806
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Matt pepper
  - Doncaster, England
  - 23 Jul 2004 at 07:30
- - 1
  - 0
  A great comedian
  
  In my opinion, not the best of Les Dawson. The seemed to be no natural progression from clip to clip. However, reasonable entertainmennt for about 45 mins, but ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 17819
- - a customer
  - Eat Anglia
  - 10 Sep 2004 at 21:50
- - 1
  - 0
  Really good
  
  I enjoyed seeing Les Dawson again as we don't get comedy like that anymore(sadly).
  
  I watched it twice as I work nights and could watch it in the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 311336
- - eddy1
  - Pembrokeshire
  - 13 Oct 2004 at 12:05
- - 0
  - 0
  Just Brill
  
  What a brilliant man - just get the DVD and enjoy the talent of this brilliant entertainer.
  
  Report this review
- 78098
- - a customer
  - Wakefield England
  - 04 Mar 2005 at 19:21
- - 0
  - 0
  Les Dawson
  
  Good, but not the best of Les Dawson. Overall good, but could have been better.
  
  Report this review
- 114214
- - Paul
  - Cannock
  - 14 Jun 2005 at 14:28
- - 0
  - 0
  A cure for depression
  
  I laughed until I cried. Need I say more?
  
  Report this review
- 218123
- - a customer
  - North Yorkshire
  - 13 Mar 2006 at 15:10
- - 0
  - 0
  A sad loss to comedy
  
  I have other memories of Les Dawson but this DVD provides a broad cross section of the type of sketches and humour he will be sorely missed for. No extras on ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 257354
- - a customer
  - Birmingham, UK
  - 23 Jun 2006 at 10:37
- - 0
  - 0
  GREAT STUFF
  
  GREAT STUFF. WELL WORTH A WATCH
  
  Report this review
- 260131
- - a customer
  - ENGLAND
  - 02 Jul 2006 at 22:03
- - 0
  - 0
  For fans only
  
  OK but looking very dated now.
  
  Report this review
- 280007
- - a customer
  - Glasgow
  - 28 Aug 2006 at 11:36
- - 0
  - 0
  A comic genius
  
  Les Dawson is a brilliantly funny man. This video shows him at his best. He can get a laugh just by pulling a face. In fact my 16 year old son actually laughed ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 320818
- - PrincessA
  - Renfrewshire
  - 28 Jan 2005 at 21:11

< Prev
1
2
Next >

Agree or disagree? Write your own review

Review title: Give it a rating:

Write your review:

Tips for writing helpful reviews

Only review titles you've actually seen!
Talk about what you liked and disliked
Compare this title with other similar titles
Provide plenty of detail - at least 20 words
Space things out - use blank lines between paragraphs.
Be appropriate - no adult content, libellous statements or naughty words
Don't SPAM! No promoting of other websites or services
Don't plaguerise! Your submission must be your own original work
Don't talk about LOVEFiLM by name

Give it a title:

Tips for an eye catching title

Don't just repeat the name of the title you're reviewing
Don't summarise your entire review in one word - a minimum of 2 words please.
Give people a reason to read your full review - create a sense of intrigue or curiosity!

Keep me anonymous Keep me anonymous Contains spoiler? This review contains spoilers (or might spoil it for someone who hasn't seen it yet)

New users register here

Email address:
Password:
Preferred user name:
I agree to LOVEFiLMs Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
I'd like to receive film news and reviews as well as info about all the other good stuff LOVEFiLM offers

Already a member? Sign in here

Email address:
Password:Forgotten password?

By clicking Preview review you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

- - Buy
- Comedy Greats - Les Dawson
  
  Les Dawson's deadpan northern delivery, especially of mother-in-law jokes and his off-key piano playing made him a household name. The rubber-faced host of shows like 'Blankety Blank' and 'Opportunity Knocks', endeared himself to millions with his fishwife impersonations and toothless Cosmo ...