The Dawson Watch, 1979
The Dawson Watch was a BBC sketch show starring the much missed Les Dawson. It ran for nineteen episodes between 1979 and 1980.
Despite the popularity of Les Dawson this is a show that seems to have been forgotten about. Not always mentioned in lists of his shows and like many of the comic’s shows does not benefit from regular repeats. Although it was repeated in the mid 1990’s on UK GOLD.
It ‘s hard to believe this show is now over forty years old.
Summary
Each week The Dawson Watch would have a different theme. Around this theme Les Dawson performs in a variety of short sketches and stand up comedy.
Clips
Cast
Les Dawson
joined different weeks by others including:
Roy Barraclough
Gordon Peters
Daphne Oxenford
April Walker
Vicki Michelle
Details
Channel: BBC1
Written By:
Les Dawson
Terry Ravenscroft
Ian Davidson
Tom Magee Englefield
Andy Hamilton
Colin Bostock-Smith
Original Transmission Dates: 23rd February 1979 – 27th December 1980
Where To Watch
Sadly not often repeated and not available currently on major streaming services. However the complete series is available on DVD