Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage

Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage

Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage

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Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage

"Nothing is off limits"

2022

1h 13m

6.3(3 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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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Ian Cognito

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Ian Cognito

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James Acaster

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James Acaster

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Ollie Barbieri

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Will Barbieri

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Karen Bayley

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Mitch Benn

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Mitch Benn

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Andrew Bird

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Geoff Boyz

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Jo Brand

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Ivor Dembina

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Mick Ferry

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Mick Ferry

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Alan Francis

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Dominic Frisby

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Dominic Frisby

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Pat Gallagher

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John Gordillo

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Jeff Green

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Jeff Green

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Ricky Grover

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Ricky Grover

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Toby Hadoke

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Toby Hadoke

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Sally Anne Hayward

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Will Hodgson

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شاپرک خرسندی

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شاپرک خرسندی

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Nigel Klarfeld

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Stewart Lee

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Stewart Lee

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Paddy Lennox

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Matt Lucas

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Matt Lucas

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Bob Mills

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Bob Mills

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Susan Murray

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Ben Norris

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Rob Riley

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John Robins

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John Robins

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Junior Simpson

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Ian Stone

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Sarah Woolett

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