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.
Ian Cognito | Self (archive) |
James Acaster | Self |
Ollie Barbieri | Self |
Will Barbieri | Self |
Andrew Bird | Self |
Karen Bayley | Self |
Jo Brand | Self |
Mitch Benn | Self |
Mick Ferry | Self |
Ricky Grover | Self |
Geoff Boyz | Self |
Shaparak Khorsandi | Self |