Documentary · United Kingdom · 2022 · 1h 13m

Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage

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Director
Danny WardJoe Bor
Cast
Ian Cognito as Self (archive) James Acaster as Self Ollie Barbieri as Self Will Barbieri as Self Karen Bayley as Self Mitch Benn as Self
Tagline

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Synopsis

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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