Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage

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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  Danny Ward
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  Joe Bor

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  Ian Cognito
  Self (archive)
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  James Acaster
  Self
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  Ollie Barbieri
  Self
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  Will Barbieri
  Self
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  Karen Bayley
  Self
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  Mitch Benn
  Self
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  Andrew Bird
  Self
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  Geoff Boyz
  Self
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  Jo Brand
  Self
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  Ivor Dembina
  Self
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  Mick Ferry
  Self
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  Alan Francis
  Self
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  Dominic Frisby
  Self
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  Pat Gallagher
  Self
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  John Gordillo
  Self
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  Jeff Green
  Self
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  Ricky Grover
  Self
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  Toby Hadoke
  Self
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  Sally Anne Hayward
  Self
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  Will Hodgson
  Self