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  • Actors: Dave Allen
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Cinema Club
  • DVD Release Date: 20 Jun 2005
  • Run Time: 93 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00097HUJ8
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,603 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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When Dave Allen passed away in March 2005, we lost a true comedy great. Sitting cross-legged on a high stool, whiskey in one hand, cigarette in the other, Dave Allen's exasperated commentaries on the absurdities of modern life struck a chord with millions of fans in Britain, Ireland and Australia for over four decades. He was a compelling storyteller -- able to spin shaggy dog stories out of the almost any subject, including the missing tip of his fourth finger of his left hand, for which he provided various unlikely explanations. But his gentle, laconic wit could also give way to ferocious attacks on the media, the state and, most famously, the Catholic Church. He was a unique talent -- a comic who could make his audiences laugh, cry, and be shocked, all in one. Here he is with his personal choice of sketches, gags and monologues.

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Dave Allen and his opinions on God, smoking , the Bible and death.

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126 of 127 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars First the bad news..., 9 Jul 2005
By B. Cooper "magic of the mind" (London, England) - See all my reviews
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...it's overpriced for what you get. It's a reissue of an earlier VHS tape, with a running time of 93 minutes and no extras.

Now the good news...it's utterly hilarious. It's a mixture of his earlier (before his hair went completely grey) monologues and sketches. The humour is brilliant and timeless, and Mr Allen's delivery of his monologues is unique, quirky and shows exactly why he is sadly missed by devotees. The sketches are wonderfully surreal, with some familiar faces. There's a poignant introduction, with a much older Mr Allen looking back at clips of his earlier shows.

Fans will want this. Anyone who has not seen Mr Allen in his prime should buy it, if only to see how stand-up (or, in this case, sit-down) comedy ought to be performed.

Goodnight, Dave, and may your god go with you.

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The main man, 5 Nov 2007
By Dr. George L. Sik (Epsom, Surrey) - See all my reviews
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When I think of the heroes of my childhood, they weren't footballers, singers or film stars. Yes, I admired people from all of these categories, but my REAL heroes were comedians: Tommy Cooper; Mel Brooks; The Goodies (yeah, well I WAS a kid)...and Dave Allen. One day, I thought, I too will sit on a stool with a drink in my hand pontificating on life - it seemed easier somehow than scoring the winning goal in an FA Cup Final.

Although Dave Allen is still as funny to watch today as he was in the seventies when he was at the height of his fame, he has a certain gravitas. Perhaps it's his honesty - you know his material comes from the heart. He was, after all, a former journalist and very passionate about the world's injustices. Nevertheless, he always saw the funny side.

He was a national treasure (here, as in his native Ireland) and probably did more to dispel the stereotype of the 'thick Paddy' than anyone else. He is sorely missed, and this DVD brings some of his magic back to life.
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41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Dave Allen Memories, 28 Oct 2005
By L. M Young (Marietta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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I became a fan of Dave Allen when his series DAVE ALLEN AT LARGE was shown on one of our local independent television channels, WSBK-TV38 in Boston. He was much funnier and more clever than Benny Hill, whose series was being shown on a competing channel. As a Catholic, I wasn't offended at all by Allen's religious humor and got quite a laugh over his Pope skits, and I loved his brief DR. WHO skit, which unfortunately is not on this DVD. I'm glad this DVD has been released of a previous VHS tape, because I cannot play PAL tapes, but I can play PAL DVDs! Can we request a sequel? There are still many funny Dave Allen stories and skits to be seen!
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5.0 out of 5 stars dave allen dvd
good dvd the jokes are nearly all jems and the dvd is a copy of an early vhs release but is still entertaining
Published 8 days ago by Cyril Ford

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Dave Allen
I used to love Dave Allen as a child, his show used to be one of the highlights on TV each week. This is a compilation of all his best bits over the years
I remembered a lot... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Busy Pharmacist

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Dave Allen
Still great after all those years, shame there is not more of his stuff available on DVD
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The video was as advertised, which I enjoyed immensely. I would certainly recommended to others.
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Being 35 years old now, i was only a mere lad when my Dad, a born and bred Irishman, would rave on about a fellow Irishman by the name of Dave Allen. Read more
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I'm glad I've got this because it is Dave Allen and he is very funny. There is also some good material on this DVD - in particular the 'Giving up Smoking' routine and 'The Irish... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Oliver Twist

4.0 out of 5 stars A great appetiser, but the main course should follow...
I'm always a bit wary of `Best of' DVDs as they invariably fall into the same trap of having the most popular as opposed to the best. Read more
Published 13 months ago by R. Fitzgerald

5.0 out of 5 stars Dave Allen The best of
My only disappointment is the lack of dvds. The man was a comedy genius. Go for it!!!Its £5 well spent. Good fun.
Published 15 months ago by Liverpool lass

5.0 out of 5 stars "Teeth will be provided!"
I've watched this compilation quite a few times before on VHS, and fondly remember the shows from the 70s and 80s, but Dave Allen's sketches and stories are so beautifully crafted... Read more
Published on 13 April 2007 by M. Doherty

5.0 out of 5 stars An Unsung Comic Genius!
My mum and i bought this DVD for my dad as he really likes Dave Allen. I cant belive that i hadn't heard of him before as he was really funny! Read more
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