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Russell Davies interviews A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film

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The Art of Artists: Series 5: Episode 13: Ken Dodd

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Episode 13: Ken Dodd

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BBC Radio 2 - The Art of Artists, Series 5, Ken Dodd

Russell Davies interviews comedian Ken Dodd.

Russell Davies interviews legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week Russell meets comedy legend and icon Ken Dodd.

Born in Liverpool, Ken began entertaining in his local area with a ventriloquist dummy that his father bought him. He has become a national treasure for his quick-witted one-liners, as well as his enormous chart success in the 1960s. Now at the age of 88, and with a career spanning over sixty years, he still tours his comedy and music show, bringing happiness and laughter to audiences around the country.541

He speaks to Russell about his art, alongside a soundtrack inspired by his career.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

Russell Davies interviews A-list contributors to the worlds of music, art, comedy and film

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