Quote of the day
There are no countries in the world less known by the British than these selfsame British Islands, or where more strange things are every day occurring.
Les Dawson
Born: February 2, 1931
Died: June 10, 1993 (aged 62)
Bio: Leslie "Les" Dawson, Jr. was an English comedian, actor, writer, and presenter, who is best remembered for deadpan style, curmudgeonly persona and jokes about his mother-in-law and wife.
Known for:
- Blankety Blank (1979 – 2002)
- Sez Les (1969 – 1976)
- Opportunity Knocks (1949 – 1990)
- Jokers Wild (1969 – 1974)
- The Les Dawson Show (Since 1978)