Ken Dodd versus the tax inspector
Duration: 01:13
Ken Dodd joins Matthew Paris to talk about the life of Stan Laurel. He praises Laurel's comedic skills, but feels he was financially exploited.
He doesn't pull any punches when asked about his own financial affairs, and says of Matthew's tax inspector friend "If I had my way he'd be lucky enough to have teeth."
Available since: Tue 28 Aug 2012
This clip is from
Great Lives Series 28, Stan Laurel
6/9 Comedian and performer Ken Dodd explains how Stan Laurel inspired him to go into comedy.
First broadcast: 04 Sep 2012
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