Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage
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Rising to fame amid the 1980s alternative comedy boom, Ian Cognito was one of the UK's most popular comedians. His performances left audiences in hysterics - but behind the laughter was a troubled and often controversial figure. This is the story of the comedy scene that nurtured a comedic genius, and the real life of a man famed for his outlandish sense of humour.
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Ian Cognito
Self (archive)
James Acaster
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Ollie Barbieri
Self
Will Barbieri
Self
Karen Bayley
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Mitch Benn
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Andrew Bird
Self
Geoff Boyz
Self
Jo Brand
Self
Ivor Dembina
Self
Mick Ferry
Self
Alan Francis
Self
Dominic Frisby
Self
Pat Gallagher
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John Gordillo
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Jeff Green
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Ricky Grover
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Toby Hadoke
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Sally Anne Hayward
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Will Hodgson
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