Les Dawson was a huge part of my life as a child, teen and adult. With Roy Barraclough, he was just a legend. Much missed
@angelacarter61962 жыл бұрын
He was one comedian that my late dad would cry laughing at 😄one of the truly great comedians of his time.
@martinevans12562 жыл бұрын
He was an absolute joy to watch , I didn’t realise he died so young .
@allansmith52482 жыл бұрын
Ah Les was a classic old school comedian...rest in peace Les 🙏🙏💙
@Suecutler862 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love Les Dawson he was/is a legend, so funny doing sissy and ada with Roy Barraclough 😄 and those mishaps on the piano always had me in hysterics 🤣 how much does his daughter Charlotte look like him though its uncanny. Thanks for doung this one Paul, i hope your well. Much love from Suzanne in Blackpool Xx
@Dion_Mustard2 жыл бұрын
Cissy and Ada were hilarious especially when he gurned and lifted his bosom with his arm
@Suecutler862 жыл бұрын
@@Dion_Mustard Hilarious 😂 you really dont get comedy like that anymore. Im sure i heard somewhere that they where planning a cissy and ada show when he passed, would have loved to see that lol
@SiRhodesDriverTraining2 жыл бұрын
10th June 1993. I remember the weather had been really good. I was in Blackpool that Day & the local Radio station announced Les had died. The heavens absolutely opened with a massive Thunderstorm. It was like the Fylde coast was crying. Les was an absolute legend.
@debbiekerr76592 жыл бұрын
😢😢😢
@paultaylor96522 жыл бұрын
A really really funny man, no bad language or innuendos, just a funny man, thanks for finding this one Paul.
@susanlennard84952 жыл бұрын
Aww I loved Les Dawson.He was such a talented funny man,it is such a shame we don’t have any more showman like he was,he was one of the greats.Thankyou Paul,I really enjoyed this video.Shame he had no flowers on his resting place.❤️❤️❤️
@hellsbells72712 жыл бұрын
Aww my favourite comedian of all time, I absolutely love les Dawson, everything this man touched turned to gold. The best presenter ever of Blankety Blank, no one could do it like Les, he did so many things and each and everyone of them was a true testament to his talent. A true, down to earth man who had no airs and graces just himself, and that was more than enough. Thank you for showing this and for the respectful way you introduce your audience to a short but very informative, life story. Thank you. The character he did I think , was Cissie and Ada, with Roy Barraclough
@alisonprince1102 Жыл бұрын
❤❤ He was a true all rounder comedian and actor. I used to laugh so much until my ribs nearly cracked. He is sorely missed. May they rest in peace. ❤❤
@pinkypeza5744 Жыл бұрын
Good ol’ Les Dawson, loved his dry sense of humour R.I.P. Thank you for the video too Lord Paul !
@BeasleyStreet2 жыл бұрын
Multi talented, comedian, accomplished pianist, writer and utterly unique...
@jo20meee882 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely video as always. Such a shame Charlotte isn’t named on his stone and there’s no flowers left for him or his first wife. Xx
@bigbernie72602 жыл бұрын
She was only interested in his money.
@bertcert991Ай бұрын
Kerching I bet she’s rolling in it Meg will be spinning
@jennymcquade25222 жыл бұрын
Was one of my favourite comedians such a funny man such a lovely man R,I,P Les 💙
@barrywalker87902 жыл бұрын
That was great, Les Dawson is up there among the very top comedian in our lifetime a time when they didn't have to drop the F-bomb to get a laugh because they could, so it was pure talent when all you have to do is think of one of his routines and it can make you smile that's talent, thanks Paul another winner
@SunshineMix1012 жыл бұрын
😎 Les Dawson is one of my all-time favorite comedians. He had comedic and musical talent by the bucket load. RIP Les. 😎
@andrewcraner18692 жыл бұрын
He was an absolute legend
@kate_cooper2 жыл бұрын
Being a child of the 80s, I best knew Les as the host of Blankety Blank. It was one of my favourite shows and that was because of Les, I doubt I would have enjoyed it nearly so much with anyone else hosting.
@shaye65982 жыл бұрын
This man was so funny, I really miss him. Thank you for this one. He was a hero of comedy 🎭 The piano playing was fantastic, even though he played the wrong notes we all knew the 🎶 RIP Les Dawson. 🎭❤️
@Mackeson32 жыл бұрын
He was totally brilliant. It was Roy Barraclough and he who used to do the 'gossipy' housewives Sissy and Ada . I remember my mum almost falling off her chair laughing when Les (in drag) telling Roy (also in drag) about a supposed woman friend of theirs who had to go to hospital for an operation, "They've had to take it all away you know, you know everything ( then mouthed but not spoken) 'down there.' (Then speaking again ) They call it a hysterical rectum!"
@suetodd17252 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Paul,so sad no flowers there,looks like no one visits his grave,he was a genius,great comedian,if I lived near the cemetery would take him some flowers,it upsets me to think he's been forgotten,respect Paul,thank you 😊 for visiting Les grave xxxx❤️😊
@aland58102 жыл бұрын
Les and his wife don't need flowers. he is immortal as are everyone that Paul visits.They will never be forgotten aslong as people remember who they were and what they did in life.
@suetodd17252 жыл бұрын
@@aland5810 doesn't take much for a family member to wash the headstone and put some flowers there,it's called respect and love,and you care about them
@janetpendlebury68082 жыл бұрын
@@suetodd1725 Maybe none of them live nearby to visit regularly, just because you dont visit a graveside does not mean you do not love and remember them.
@stephenguppy78822 жыл бұрын
There are always many flowers and visitors to Les's statue in St Annes. Don't worry, Les will never be forgotten.
@heavenmbmaa2 жыл бұрын
I am sure his family remember him in other ways other than flowers by his graveside, although I do know what you mean. I don’t like to see graves with no flowers or in disrepair. His youngest daughter Charlotte is all over social media and often talks very fondly of her father. Sometimes people like to remember them as they were
@martinnaylor2 жыл бұрын
As a 70's kid we were spoilt with the talent that was around then. Les Dawson,The Two Ronnie's,Morecambe and Wise,Tommy Cooper and many many more.
@alexfarrer23652 жыл бұрын
A true great that will never ever be replaced. Absolutely unique,one of a kind.
@Gothic552 жыл бұрын
Les Dawson was a true original and very funny. He was a friend of my father and I was lucky enough to stay with him and his family for a few days in his home in Latham St Anne. RIP
@UnusualThings12 жыл бұрын
That’s Awesome Paul… 🙏
@annettewalker33092 жыл бұрын
One of the most brilliant comedians ever. loved him when he played his piano all wrong. Another good video Paul and showing respect to someone that used to bring laughter into people's lives x
@janemmb2 жыл бұрын
Aw how I loved him 💗💗💗💗. They don’t come like Sir Les any more do they? This has made my day 🙏🏽. Never forgotten RIP. 🙏🏽
@ayutthayatrojan Жыл бұрын
RIP LD -- you had immense talent and brought wonderful humor to so many of us. We miss you so much!¡!
@Benya-d9j5 ай бұрын
One of the great old school comedians. Just a naturally comedic man.
@joannepalozzi30602 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul for showing us a round les Dawson grave he was such a funny man and sadly missed rest in peace les thank you for your laugher you were such a funny man ❤️👼⭐️⭐️
@Kari_B61ex2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing comedian - I loved everything he did, especially funny was when he badly played the piano. Little did anyone know that it took an accomplished pianist and musician to enable to him to play the piano so badly. RIP Les.
@user-pw3tr1xg2x2 жыл бұрын
Yes he was very talented playing both Jazz and Classical Piano.
@pamelahall14952 жыл бұрын
Really loved this video Paul Thankyou..what a legend Les Dawson was …So heartbreaking he didn’t get to see his baby daughter grow up …What a funny man X
@lindsayleonard72652 жыл бұрын
Loved this man. There'll never be another comedian like him.
@thebard97862 жыл бұрын
I used to be a huge fan of Les Dawson. His Cosmo Smallpiece always had me in stitches. 😅
@mumofthree14842 жыл бұрын
Knickers,knackers knockers ,still makes me chuckle
@thebard97862 жыл бұрын
@@mumofthree1484 the very same 👍😅
@sharon61822 жыл бұрын
Les Dawson an absolute legend . I have met Les twice while in Lytham absolute gentleman Sadly missed but never forgotten Hope your well Paul? Xx
@UnusualThings12 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sharon and all good thank you
@misssparky55742 жыл бұрын
@@UnusualThings1 Hi Paul, Les was in a Bupa private hospital on wood road, whalley range, manchester when he died. It,s not very far from where I live. Years ago a lot of the Manchester United players used to go there for treatment etc. I loved everything Les did and always looked forward to his shows on tv over the years. RIP DEAR LES, and you take care also thank you for your interesting videos.🎯👍👏🙋♀️🇬🇧
@englishbull19492 жыл бұрын
He was amazing loved the face's he pulled one of my all time favourites. Rest easy les you are missed.
@coopersleftpeg38732 жыл бұрын
An absolute comedy genius with truly incredible timing and delivery. I remember him asking people to help look for a lost cat. He said when he eventually seen it he though it had only one eye until he realised it was walking backwards 🤣. Great video Paul 👍🏻.
@menopausalbarbie74672 жыл бұрын
Reminder set! 💜💜💜
@davegb992 жыл бұрын
There is a lovely statue of him too in the gardens next to the pier in St Annes on Sea.
@gilltagg33522 жыл бұрын
One of the best comedians in my eyes. Thanks for bring back all these legends and reminiscing great days of the past.
@annemccrystal53842 жыл бұрын
Fantastic paul les dawson a true funny comedian first class how I used to wait on him an roy doing cissy an aida so so funny played them both to perfection thanks paul your a diamond 😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@martinhickmott89162 жыл бұрын
A class act, never failed to put a smile on everyone's face.
@mrsgenehunt482 жыл бұрын
My favourite comedian. Still cry with laughing at singing happy birthday to the 111 year old lady 🤣😂🤣
@TheTimmyH2 жыл бұрын
Another classic comedian - had it all, mother in law jokes, deadpan humour and a Pianist and some say a singing voice. Real laughs with Les, they don't make em' like that any more! RIP.
@sharoncarter40862 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, loved Les, such a great man who had the gift of giving us laughter xxx
@patriciabennett18192 жыл бұрын
Excellent Paul ,great to visit Les Dawson’s grave.Very good comedian ,so sadly missed. Entertaining so many with such super comedy.I adore when you respectfully thank each artist as it is so welcomed. Making a huge gesture of appreciation. Thank you so very much. Kindest regards. Wishing you the very best. RIP Les as you made so many happy.
@1089maul Жыл бұрын
Paul, The first of your shows which bought me laughter! I often wonder how Les would get in with his style of comedy today??? Thanks again, Bob
@stephenfletcher9620 Жыл бұрын
Growing up I loved Les Dawson. A great host of Blankety Blank .. his one liners were brilliant RIP Les
@SharonHigham-jj6by Жыл бұрын
Les Dawson was a genious…I loved him with Roy Baraclough in their hilarious skits on next door neighbours!!! How he played the piano all out of tune, yet we all knew what he was playing+sang along…he was just SO brilliant to be able to do that without a hitch!!! The faces he used to pull as well as his Mother in Law jokes!!! I loved watching him on telly (along with mum) every week…I didn’t realise he was so young when he died, so sad!!! “ My wife’s mother is so thin, that when she cries, the tears run down her back…!!! “. How he kept a straight face I’ll never know…one of our National Treasures without a doubt. I have forgotten when I’ve put a comment on here to you before, to say that I hope whoever “ Rests In Peace “ so I’ll say this now to our Les (plus anybody else I may have accidentally forgotten in my other comments…may you all Rest In Peace!!! Loving your adventures Paul…you’re doing a great job, thank you for sharing with us all long+forgotten (sometimes) those who have sadly died!!! You take care+I look forward to your next adventure!!! X🙃❤️🙏🏻✝️
@Chris-kr3pm2 жыл бұрын
Went to see recording of Blankety Blank with Les, it took ages as he kept messing up, then walking up to the audience and literally doing stand up, hilarious bloke. Thank you for all the videos Paul loving this channel.
@pixbychris31822 жыл бұрын
Les was a great comic. I have fond memories of seeing him in summer season at Scarborough. Cissy and Ada live something to remember forever. Also saw him in Panto in Manchester. Brilliant. ❤️
@stephenguppy78822 жыл бұрын
I am envious of the fact you saw the great Les onstage.👍
@matthewfarmer68302 жыл бұрын
We can only see him more by watching reruns of his comedy. Thanks for sharing this Paul.😎👍 Rest in peace Les.😔🌹
@wm53112 жыл бұрын
Proper man Les, A man with Actual Talent! Very Cleaver & Funny man. He worked Very hard and went thro alot to get his success.
@craigwhitehead85832 жыл бұрын
Met les in the old lemon tree casino Blackpool pool .He was just has funny off stage as he was on ,joke after joke a true talented gent.
@wendyjones7753 Жыл бұрын
He was one of the greatest showmen..r.i.p.Les..we don't get many people in our lives that we can fondly look back on.. but he will never be forgotten..thank you Lord Paul ..
@ChrisFEJackson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, I am not ashamed to say I shed a tear when I heard about his passing. Having just had a baby daughter it was as if he was embarking on a new chapter in his life to have it cut short. I'm surprised we see no re-runs of his time hosting Blankety Blank. He was lovely, my grandmother used to howl & scream laughing when he did the double act as dressed up housewives, quietly mouthing sensitive words! So glad you included the piano scenes, as you say it is hard to play the wrong notes and out of tune but recognisable. Do you remember when they did the tribute show with Les Dawson as a hologram on stage? Many, many fond memories. Thanks again.
@SaltimusMaximus2 жыл бұрын
I remeber my nan used to mouth sensitive words, many such terrible words like pregnant 😂
@ChrisFEJackson2 жыл бұрын
@@SaltimusMaximus Haha yes mine too buddy!
@darranweston94252 жыл бұрын
Paul, you are a class act Love how much respect you show those who's lives you honour with your visits. Thank you so much
@davidsimons59442 жыл бұрын
He was one of the few comedians who was genuinely funny, though he also had a great singing voice & more. My favourite was when he played piano off key. If most people did that it would just sound like bad playing & not particularly funny, but he chose just a few perfectly selected wrong notes & it was hilarious. That actually takes a lot of musical skill. I miss our dear old Les.
@CauliflowerMcPugg3 ай бұрын
Best mother-in-law jokes ever. Loved Cissie and Ada, too. He left us way too soon.
@sharonlegg85 Жыл бұрын
Loved him. So sad when he died, a real comedy 🎭 legend. Thank you Paul ❤️🎭🎹
@mariemurphy54992 жыл бұрын
👋 Paul les Dawson was a legend, great talent loved him to bits. It was Roy Baragloufe that did one of the ladies with Les Dawson he'll be sadly missed by all may he rest in peace 🙏😇🌹
@garymansell87562 жыл бұрын
Thanks paul another cracking vid. R.I.P. Les.
@bernadettefirth2 жыл бұрын
Loved watching Les Dawson he was brilliant RIP Les 🙏🙏💖
@mogsyman2 жыл бұрын
What a shame we can’t all live forever, he was so funny 😂 I was in a hotel once on a sales conference many moons ago and Ruth Maddock, John Nettles and Les were staying at the same hotel. They were all accommodating and regardless of being pestered by plastered salesmen late in the evening kept a smile on what I’m sure would have been a long day filming or whatever they were doing. RIP Les, thanks for the memories and especially playing the piano so badly so well 👍
@sarahiggins96332 жыл бұрын
Les was a legend such a funny man so sad his youngest daughter was only a few months old when he sadly passed away
@Hoopspur2 жыл бұрын
Absolute legend, the master of dry wit. RIP Les.
@Karin-2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if it has been mentioned, but I think the hologram thing they did for him was incredible, especially for his wife and more so for his daughter who unfortunately never got to meet him. It would be lovely if they could do it for more people we've lost
@davidpendry77314 ай бұрын
One of the best stand up comedians and entertainers. Always brought a smile to our faces RIp
@sandraottway78592 жыл бұрын
My late dad would be rolling up saying "he's got the song wrong" my dads favourite comic, lovely memories for me thanks Paul
@suz-x2 жыл бұрын
What a legend Les Dawson was…. Massive in doing bad jokes that were so funny.. Piano notes, but he was an amazing standing comedian, loved this guy. Check his videos out. We laugh still Les thank you 🙏🏼 ❤️
@Runnyoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant tribute video of the unrivalled Les Dawson. Massive miss in the comedy world. Oh that piano clip 😂😂😂😂
@welshdragoness66672 жыл бұрын
Great video Lord Paul ;). Les Dawson absolute legend and comedy genius. LOVED his sketch as an old lady I believe called Kitty I may be wrong but whenever I see it im in tears Of laughter. Great seeing all those ducks :) made me smile. Take care and all the best ♥
@steve610982 жыл бұрын
Another great, visited by you Paul….Thank you 👍
@samuel96100 Жыл бұрын
Excellent ! Loved Les Dawson. Thank you
@allisonjones8694 Жыл бұрын
Must be the time of year but missing Les Dawson, Morecambe & Wise, The Two Ronnies. Happy times, simpler times. Thank you gentlemen for your brilliance. You are so missed.
@BruceDanton-xw6eg5 ай бұрын
And rightly so of course there too.
@1089maul3 ай бұрын
Paul. Great episode! A family favourite who was lost too young! Bob
@aaronwarrior2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always paul, very respectful and professional. The Cissie and Ada characters that he did with Roy barraclough were just perfection - a man I met when he was doing panto in Liverpool all he wanted to do is talk about les and the lasting impression he left on him. Les definitely was one of a kind. Keep it awesome.
@vijendrapatricknaryan26372 жыл бұрын
I remember les he was class.My sister used to run a pub and les used to drink and also play piano on Sunday evenings.My friends and I used to enjoy the sessions.Thanks Paul.
@philipcorrigan5072 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to this one.
@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.2 жыл бұрын
One of the great funnymen like Tommy Cooper who could just stand on a stage and make people laugh without saying anything
@wobber9992 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, you are so respectful to the people you are visiting keep up the wonderful work 😊
@stephenwalker48092 жыл бұрын
Wow! So many people watched the premier, glad see things going so well. There is no one famous buried in Morecambe. Eric Morecambe called the town ‘ a cemetery with lights ‘ and chose to live and die somewhere better. I recently discovered a long forgotten grave of a slave who was a man servant who was eventually ‘ lived as a free man ‘ when the slavery act was repealed. His former owners described him as ‘a much loved and dear friend,’ and the huge slab on a raised plinth that serves as his headstone would have been very expensive at the time and is evidence of the families love for him which I find rather moving and very progressive for the eighteen hundreds. You might find the less fortunate but well known story of Sambo’s (sic) grave at Sunderland point of interest. All best, Paul.
@HaydnGuite2 ай бұрын
One of the greatest comics Britain has ever produced. He had a style like no other and could leave you laughing 😂 til your sides hurt. A fond farewell Mr Dawson ❤ 😊
@rayhirst54252 жыл бұрын
Seem to recall he wrote a book called 'Ace of Clubs'. An insight into the underlying sadness of a comedian. Just his appearing made you smile in anticipation of the jokes coming.Thanks for the memory Paul.
@G-Red-IMP Жыл бұрын
Les was a very funny man and brought many tears with laughter to people homes via tv. Massive THANK YOU Les very unique and a legend that's sadly missed. R.I.P Les.
@johnclarke77592 жыл бұрын
Great man who brought many laughs in our household. R.I.P
@SC-mv9rk3 ай бұрын
Had the best laughs watching this wonderful man’s shows. Thank you Paul .
@scorpiochris36352 жыл бұрын
There was no one like Les for me very very clever with his mickey taking on the piano and I especially Loved his intricate sarcasm with his comedy no one else could do that
@ontherocks87122 жыл бұрын
Loved Les.Cissy and Ada were hilarious.Nice one Paul. RIP Les.
@oddsandwindsocks59052 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. Pure comedy genius Les was ,perfect timing and a very good pianist. I loved it when he took the reins from Terry wogan and hosted blankety blank. Les made a dull show with crap prizes unbelievably funny.
@nigelc56512 жыл бұрын
Another great star who will never be forgot, well done sir Paul
@malcolmhobbs46562 жыл бұрын
One of the best comeidans and a genius ever R.I.P Les
@FrenchieDogMum2 жыл бұрын
Considering Charlotte talks so much about her love for her Dad on her social media I am so surprised there are no flowers on his grave. So sad. I remember my Dad watching Les so much when I was a kid. Surprised also that he’s buried with his first wife even though he married again afterwards. God bless.
@bigbernie72602 жыл бұрын
He was a meal ticket top that barmaid and her daughter.
@benjohnson31782 жыл бұрын
Charlotte actually has his ashes at home or at least she did. His ashes were buried in the garden of her Mum's house. I'm guessing this grave is either just a memorial or it has some of his ashes.
@bigbernie72602 жыл бұрын
@@benjohnson3178 His first wife Meg was the only real love of his life. He was a vunerable, lonely, oldish man who was taken advantage of big time. Charlotte like many of here ilk nowadays is a talentless, tangerine, tart full of plastic surgery. Who leeches a living on the back of a famous relatives name.
@McCRBen8 ай бұрын
Bless you Les, Meg and family.
@geoffhunter7704 Жыл бұрын
NOW here is one man a great comedian who gave pleasure to millions except perhaps Mother in Law's,RIP Les Dawson there is no one good enough to take your place at the TOP of the Comedy Pantheon!
@Do.not.judge.2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, I missed this vid of which as always you deliver respectful and very gentle. Les was a scream, the type of laughter that has been deprived from today's viewing. Thank-you for bringing memories.
@craigh49722 жыл бұрын
Les was originaly cast for the BBC's TV series 'One Foot in the Grave' as Victor Meldrew. But Richard Wilson took the role!.
@Anon.52162 жыл бұрын
A wonderful loveable commedian.
@frankylee70633 ай бұрын
So many stars with humble looking graves.
@flipperf64842 жыл бұрын
Great vid m8....I saw Les at Blackpool when I was a kid when me mom took us on holiday he was walking along the promenade. Funny thing about that was I worked on a hotel being refurbished in Blackpool few years ago and I saw Keith Harris( and his gorgeous misses) walking in the same place we saw Les all them years back.
@markbumford80762 жыл бұрын
Les brought much laughter and joy into the living rooms up and down the country and is greatly missed and irreplaceable. Thank you for another great video, delivered with up most integrity. Have a great weekend