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Overview: Rising to fame amid the 1980s alternative comedy boom, Ian Cognito was one of the UK's most popular comedians. His performances left audiences in hysterics - but behind the laughter was a troubled and often controversial figure. This is the story of the comedy scene that nurtured a comedic genius, and the real life of a man famed for his outlandish sense of humour.

Cast:

Ian Cognito
Self (archive)

James Acaster
Self

Ollie Barbieri
Self

Will Barbieri
Self

Karen Bayley
Self

Mitch Benn
Self

Andrew Bird
Self

Geoff Boyz
Self

Jo Brand
Self

Ivor Dembina
Self

Mick Ferry
Self

Alan Francis
Self

Dominic Frisby
Self

Pat Gallagher
Self

John Gordillo
Self

Jeff Green
Self

Ricky Grover
Self

Toby Hadoke
Self

Sally Anne Hayward
Self

Will Hodgson
Self

Shaparak Khorsandi
Self

Nigel Klarfeld
Self

Stewart Lee
Self

Paddy Lennox
Self

Matt Lucas
Self

Bob Mills
Self

Susan Murray
Self

Ben Norris
Self

Rob Riley
Self

John Robins
Self

Junior Simpson
Self

Ian Stone
Self

Sarah Woolett
Self