Tommy Fawkes wants to be a successful comedian. After his Las Vegas debut is a failure, he returns to Blackpool where his father—also a comedian—started, and where he spent the summers of his childhood.
Casts Oliver Platt, Jerry Lewis, Lee Evans, Leslie Caron, Richard Griffiths, Oliver Reed, George Carl, Freddie Davies, Ruta Lee, Ian McNeice
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IMDB 7 | Mar , 2024
Intimate documentary exploring how Paul O'Grady's creation, Lily Savage, took mainstream TV by storm. Unravel the real story of Lily with insights from Paul's daughter and famous pals.Steve-O: The Early Years
IMDB 6.4 | Aug , 2004
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IMDB 6.8 | Jan , 1998
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IMDB 8 | Apr , 2009
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IMDB 0 | Oct , 2025
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IMDB 7.4 | Dec , 2017
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IMDB 7.6 | Jan , 1994
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IMDB 6.5 | Jun , 1945
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IMDB 7.2 | Jun , 1986
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IMDB 7.3 | Jan , 2006
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IMDB 7.5 | Jan , 1992
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IMDB 7.7 | Feb , 1997
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IMDB 7.6 | Mar , 1996
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IMDB 7.6 | Jan , 1996
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IMDB 7.6 | Feb , 1997
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IMDB 7.2 | Jun , 1988
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IMDB 7.8 | Feb , 1999
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IMDB 7 | Sep , 2006
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IMDB 7.7 | Nov , 2014
The legend of comedy returns in 2014 with his biggest and funniest show yet. Monsters is the frightening funny new Live DVD from one of the biggest names in British comedy filmed during his ambitious 2014 tour. Lee’s manic energy, uncanny observations, hilarious delivery and side-splitting material have made his live performances a must-see for comedy fans worldwide and Monsters sees Lee back doing what he does best live on stage, proving once again why he is a record-breaking comic and one of the nation’s best! "The must see comedy event of the autumn" ***** - Daily Telegraph "Stand-up doesn't get much bigger" - Evening StandardComedy Central Roast of James Franco
IMDB 7.2 | Sep , 2013
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