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unusual facts about Les Dawson


David Nobbs

Following an education at Marlborough College and Cambridge University, Nobbs wrote for many of Britain's comedy performers over the years, including Kenneth Williams, Frankie Howerd, Les Dawson and The Two Ronnies.


Cissie and Ada

The play is based around the two characters created by the comedian Les Dawson and comic actor Roy Barraclough.

Robb Wilton

He has been acknowledged as an influence by fellow Lancashire comedians Ken Dodd and Les Dawson, and the film historian Jeffrey Richards has cited him as a key influence for the TV sitcom Dad's Army (1968–1977); he made several monologues in the person of a layabout husband who wryly takes part in the Home Guard.

Steve Nallon

In 2013, Nallon played Ada/Roy in Cissie and Ada: An Hysterical Rectomy, a stage show based upon the characters played by Les Dawson and Roy Barraclough.


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