April 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
#OnThisDay 10 June 1993
" #LesDawson will be remembered as a comedian and gameshow host, but he's best known for his monologues about his fictional home life. His friend of 25-years, #KenDodd, described him as a 'national monument.' "
" #LesDawson will be remembered as a comedian and gameshow host, but he's best known for his monologues about his fictional home life. His friend of 25-years, #KenDodd, described him as a 'national monument.' "
June 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
#OnThisDay 10 June 1993
" #LesDawson will be remembered as a comedian and gameshow host, but he's best known for his monologues about his fictional home life. His friend of 25-years, #KenDodd, described him as a 'national monument.' "
" #LesDawson will be remembered as a comedian and gameshow host, but he's best known for his monologues about his fictional home life. His friend of 25-years, #KenDodd, described him as a 'national monument.' "
October 31, 1987 - Daily Mirror - A profile on Ken Dodd as he prepares to appear on Doctor Who as the intergalactic toll master.
#KenDodd #DoctorWho #DailyMirror #1987 #IntergalacticTollMaster #ClassicDoctorWho #DoctorWhoHistory #Whovian #TVHistory #KenDoddDoctorWho
#KenDodd #DoctorWho #DailyMirror #1987 #IntergalacticTollMaster #ClassicDoctorWho #DoctorWhoHistory #Whovian #TVHistory #KenDoddDoctorWho
April 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
October 31, 1987 - Daily Mirror - A profile on Ken Dodd as he prepares to appear on Doctor Who as the intergalactic toll master.
#KenDodd #DoctorWho #DailyMirror #1987 #IntergalacticTollMaster #ClassicDoctorWho #DoctorWhoHistory #Whovian #TVHistory #KenDoddDoctorWho
#KenDodd #DoctorWho #DailyMirror #1987 #IntergalacticTollMaster #ClassicDoctorWho #DoctorWhoHistory #Whovian #TVHistory #KenDoddDoctorWho
Ken Dodd was born on this day. Any excuse to plug my interview with him. It took me less than 5 minutes to realise I was in the presence of genius.
www.rob-chapman.com/kendodd
www.rob-chapman.com/kendodd
Ken Dodd | My Site 1
www.rob-chapman.com
November 8, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Ken Dodd was born on this day. Any excuse to plug my interview with him. It took me less than 5 minutes to realise I was in the presence of genius.
www.rob-chapman.com/kendodd
www.rob-chapman.com/kendodd
December 3, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Perfect #DoctorWho tonight
It’s hilarious and mental and sometimes really clever. Belinda Mayne is bloody awful though.
#KenDodd
It’s hilarious and mental and sometimes really clever. Belinda Mayne is bloody awful though.
#KenDodd
May 1, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Perfect #DoctorWho tonight
It’s hilarious and mental and sometimes really clever. Belinda Mayne is bloody awful though.
#KenDodd
It’s hilarious and mental and sometimes really clever. Belinda Mayne is bloody awful though.
#KenDodd
September 19, 1987 - Daily Record - A profile on Ken Dodd ahead of his appearance in Doctor Who.
#KenDodd
#DoctorWho
#DailyRecord
#1987
#DoctorWhoHistory
#KenDoddDoctorWho
#TVHistory
#ClassicDoctorWho
#Whovian
#TVProfile
#EntertainmentHistory
#VintageDoctorWho
#BritishTV
#TVLegend
#KenDodd
#DoctorWho
#DailyRecord
#1987
#DoctorWhoHistory
#KenDoddDoctorWho
#TVHistory
#ClassicDoctorWho
#Whovian
#TVProfile
#EntertainmentHistory
#VintageDoctorWho
#BritishTV
#TVLegend
April 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
September 19, 1987 - Daily Record - A profile on Ken Dodd ahead of his appearance in Doctor Who.
#KenDodd
#DoctorWho
#DailyRecord
#1987
#DoctorWhoHistory
#KenDoddDoctorWho
#TVHistory
#ClassicDoctorWho
#Whovian
#TVProfile
#EntertainmentHistory
#VintageDoctorWho
#BritishTV
#TVLegend
#KenDodd
#DoctorWho
#DailyRecord
#1987
#DoctorWhoHistory
#KenDoddDoctorWho
#TVHistory
#ClassicDoctorWho
#Whovian
#TVProfile
#EntertainmentHistory
#VintageDoctorWho
#BritishTV
#TVLegend
Martyn: “OMG! #KenDodd has just stuck a cucumber through my letterbox and shouted ‘The Martians are coming!’” #TheArchers #Tattyfilarious
April 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Martyn: “OMG! #KenDodd has just stuck a cucumber through my letterbox and shouted ‘The Martians are coming!’” #TheArchers #Tattyfilarious
A preview of "Delta and the Bannermen" with a look at Ken Dodd's appearance in the story as the intergalactic toll master. Will Jim warm to this one after such a disastrous opinion of "Paradise Towers?" We'll discuss later today on the podcast. #DeltaAndTheBannermen
#KenDodd
#DoctorWho
#KenDodd
#DoctorWho
May 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM
A preview of "Delta and the Bannermen" with a look at Ken Dodd's appearance in the story as the intergalactic toll master. Will Jim warm to this one after such a disastrous opinion of "Paradise Towers?" We'll discuss later today on the podcast. #DeltaAndTheBannermen
#KenDodd
#DoctorWho
#KenDodd
#DoctorWho
It's **all true**!!! Behold, the Knotty Ash Olympic Kendodd team👇
Hello MC, how are you this February morning? Are you at home today or on your travels again?
Hello MC, how are you this February morning? Are you at home today or on your travels again?
February 11, 2026 at 10:37 AM
It's **all true**!!! Behold, the Knotty Ash Olympic Kendodd team👇
Hello MC, how are you this February morning? Are you at home today or on your travels again?
Hello MC, how are you this February morning? Are you at home today or on your travels again?
March 28, 2026 at 12:46 PM
#OnThisDay 7 May 1990
To celebrate the 500th edition of THIS IS YOUR LIFE, #KenDodd receives an hour-long tribute, featuring #CoronationStreet's #BarbaraKnox, #VictoriaWood, #FrankCarson, #ErikSykes and #BonnieLangford in a flying TARDIS.
To celebrate the 500th edition of THIS IS YOUR LIFE, #KenDodd receives an hour-long tribute, featuring #CoronationStreet's #BarbaraKnox, #VictoriaWood, #FrankCarson, #ErikSykes and #BonnieLangford in a flying TARDIS.
May 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
#OnThisDay 7 May 1990
To celebrate the 500th edition of THIS IS YOUR LIFE, #KenDodd receives an hour-long tribute, featuring #CoronationStreet's #BarbaraKnox, #VictoriaWood, #FrankCarson, #ErikSykes and #BonnieLangford in a flying TARDIS.
To celebrate the 500th edition of THIS IS YOUR LIFE, #KenDodd receives an hour-long tribute, featuring #CoronationStreet's #BarbaraKnox, #VictoriaWood, #FrankCarson, #ErikSykes and #BonnieLangford in a flying TARDIS.
#OnThisDay 13 February 1985
In the days before Neighbours, #KenDodd and Stan Boardman take a trip to the Sunny Cheeks Nudist Colony at 5:35 on BBC1! It's the Railway Carriage Game, hosted by #GilesBrandreth.
In the days before Neighbours, #KenDodd and Stan Boardman take a trip to the Sunny Cheeks Nudist Colony at 5:35 on BBC1! It's the Railway Carriage Game, hosted by #GilesBrandreth.
February 13, 2026 at 5:47 PM
#OnThisDay 13 February 1985
In the days before Neighbours, #KenDodd and Stan Boardman take a trip to the Sunny Cheeks Nudist Colony at 5:35 on BBC1! It's the Railway Carriage Game, hosted by #GilesBrandreth.
In the days before Neighbours, #KenDodd and Stan Boardman take a trip to the Sunny Cheeks Nudist Colony at 5:35 on BBC1! It's the Railway Carriage Game, hosted by #GilesBrandreth.
#OnThisDay 6 May 1979
Hurry yourself along to The Bolton Spectacular '79 in Farnworth. From #CoronationStreet Mike Baldwin & Bet Lynch. Direct from Knotty Ash #KenDodd. Plus Martin's Mini Circus and a giant fairground. What are you waiting for?
Hurry yourself along to The Bolton Spectacular '79 in Farnworth. From #CoronationStreet Mike Baldwin & Bet Lynch. Direct from Knotty Ash #KenDodd. Plus Martin's Mini Circus and a giant fairground. What are you waiting for?
May 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
#OnThisDay 6 May 1979
Hurry yourself along to The Bolton Spectacular '79 in Farnworth. From #CoronationStreet Mike Baldwin & Bet Lynch. Direct from Knotty Ash #KenDodd. Plus Martin's Mini Circus and a giant fairground. What are you waiting for?
Hurry yourself along to The Bolton Spectacular '79 in Farnworth. From #CoronationStreet Mike Baldwin & Bet Lynch. Direct from Knotty Ash #KenDodd. Plus Martin's Mini Circus and a giant fairground. What are you waiting for?
#OnThisDay 22 May 1979
Hurry yourself along to the Co-op's Failsworth Superstore and their birthday celebrations. Famous personalities will be calling in - #KenDodd will visit. Plus, #BettyDriver and #PatPhoenix of #CoronationStreet. Get your wine for just £1.59!
Hurry yourself along to the Co-op's Failsworth Superstore and their birthday celebrations. Famous personalities will be calling in - #KenDodd will visit. Plus, #BettyDriver and #PatPhoenix of #CoronationStreet. Get your wine for just £1.59!
May 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
#OnThisDay 22 May 1979
Hurry yourself along to the Co-op's Failsworth Superstore and their birthday celebrations. Famous personalities will be calling in - #KenDodd will visit. Plus, #BettyDriver and #PatPhoenix of #CoronationStreet. Get your wine for just £1.59!
Hurry yourself along to the Co-op's Failsworth Superstore and their birthday celebrations. Famous personalities will be calling in - #KenDodd will visit. Plus, #BettyDriver and #PatPhoenix of #CoronationStreet. Get your wine for just £1.59!
#OnThisDay 6 May 1979
Hurry yourself along to The Bolton Spectacular '79
in Farnworth. From #CoronationStreet Mike Baldwin & Bet Lynch. Direct from Knotty Ash #KenDodd. Plus Martin's Mini Circus and a giant fairground. What are you waiting for?
Hurry yourself along to The Bolton Spectacular '79
in Farnworth. From #CoronationStreet Mike Baldwin & Bet Lynch. Direct from Knotty Ash #KenDodd. Plus Martin's Mini Circus and a giant fairground. What are you waiting for?
May 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
#OnThisDay 6 May 1979
Hurry yourself along to The Bolton Spectacular '79
in Farnworth. From #CoronationStreet Mike Baldwin & Bet Lynch. Direct from Knotty Ash #KenDodd. Plus Martin's Mini Circus and a giant fairground. What are you waiting for?
Hurry yourself along to The Bolton Spectacular '79
in Farnworth. From #CoronationStreet Mike Baldwin & Bet Lynch. Direct from Knotty Ash #KenDodd. Plus Martin's Mini Circus and a giant fairground. What are you waiting for?
Born 8 November 1927, Ken Dodd, singer & comedian. His 1965 UK No.1 single 'Tears' topped the UK singles chart for 5 weeks and sold over a million copies in the UK. In the 1960s, his fame was such that he rivalled The Beatles as a household name. He died on 11 March 2018 aged 90. #KenDodd
November 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Born 8 November 1927, Ken Dodd, singer & comedian. His 1965 UK No.1 single 'Tears' topped the UK singles chart for 5 weeks and sold over a million copies in the UK. In the 1960s, his fame was such that he rivalled The Beatles as a household name. He died on 11 March 2018 aged 90. #KenDodd
#OnThisDay 13 March 1995 📺TV
#CarolineAherne, as Mrs Merton, plays THAT'S SHOWBUSINESS.
#KenDodd gets the FACE TO FACE treatment.
Gail's world comes tumbling down in #CoronationStreet.
Carol's keeping secrets in #EastEnders.
There's a Burglary in BOTTOM.
Bad Timing in GAME ON.
#CarolineAherne, as Mrs Merton, plays THAT'S SHOWBUSINESS.
#KenDodd gets the FACE TO FACE treatment.
Gail's world comes tumbling down in #CoronationStreet.
Carol's keeping secrets in #EastEnders.
There's a Burglary in BOTTOM.
Bad Timing in GAME ON.
March 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
#OnThisDay 13 March 1995 📺TV
#CarolineAherne, as Mrs Merton, plays THAT'S SHOWBUSINESS.
#KenDodd gets the FACE TO FACE treatment.
Gail's world comes tumbling down in #CoronationStreet.
Carol's keeping secrets in #EastEnders.
There's a Burglary in BOTTOM.
Bad Timing in GAME ON.
#CarolineAherne, as Mrs Merton, plays THAT'S SHOWBUSINESS.
#KenDodd gets the FACE TO FACE treatment.
Gail's world comes tumbling down in #CoronationStreet.
Carol's keeping secrets in #EastEnders.
There's a Burglary in BOTTOM.
Bad Timing in GAME ON.
#OnThisDay 29 January 1994 📺TV Listings
#KenDodd returns to the airwaves, whilst #RobinWilliams appears on both LIVE AND KICKING and WHAT'S UP DOC?
#EstherRantzen presents consumer investigations and real-life humour in THAT'S LIFE.
#AngelaLansbury with more MURDER, SHE WROTE.
#KenDodd returns to the airwaves, whilst #RobinWilliams appears on both LIVE AND KICKING and WHAT'S UP DOC?
#EstherRantzen presents consumer investigations and real-life humour in THAT'S LIFE.
#AngelaLansbury with more MURDER, SHE WROTE.
January 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#OnThisDay 29 January 1994 📺TV Listings
#KenDodd returns to the airwaves, whilst #RobinWilliams appears on both LIVE AND KICKING and WHAT'S UP DOC?
#EstherRantzen presents consumer investigations and real-life humour in THAT'S LIFE.
#AngelaLansbury with more MURDER, SHE WROTE.
#KenDodd returns to the airwaves, whilst #RobinWilliams appears on both LIVE AND KICKING and WHAT'S UP DOC?
#EstherRantzen presents consumer investigations and real-life humour in THAT'S LIFE.
#AngelaLansbury with more MURDER, SHE WROTE.
A real find in the collections last week that made me happy. A unique shot of Ken jumping over Blackpool Tower. It’s a collection that keeps on giving.
📸 Showtown: museum of fun and entertainment
#blackpool #KenDodd
📸 Showtown: museum of fun and entertainment
#blackpool #KenDodd
November 12, 2024 at 8:48 PM
A real find in the collections last week that made me happy. A unique shot of Ken jumping over Blackpool Tower. It’s a collection that keeps on giving.
📸 Showtown: museum of fun and entertainment
#blackpool #KenDodd
📸 Showtown: museum of fun and entertainment
#blackpool #KenDodd
Lesson 2 Kendodd - following the ceremonial greeting of "What a lovely day for a bit of slap n tickle missis!🙇♂️" opponents proceed to batter the shite out of each other with their brightly coloured martial feather dusters, and wearing ornamental hair helmets with regulation guard teeth and screaming+
February 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Lesson 2 Kendodd - following the ceremonial greeting of "What a lovely day for a bit of slap n tickle missis!🙇♂️" opponents proceed to batter the shite out of each other with their brightly coloured martial feather dusters, and wearing ornamental hair helmets with regulation guard teeth and screaming+
Programme about Ken Dodd was on last night, so one of the first things I had to do when coming online today was to read once again this wonderful interview with Rob Chapman of this parish. www.rob-chapman.com/kendodd
Ken Dodd | My Site 1
www.rob-chapman.com
December 21, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Programme about Ken Dodd was on last night, so one of the first things I had to do when coming online today was to read once again this wonderful interview with Rob Chapman of this parish. www.rob-chapman.com/kendodd