Critically acclaimed as a comedy masterpiece, An Audience With Ken Dodd was first shown by LWT and immediately confirmed Ken's status as Britain's funniest comedian. It produced a 5-minute standing ovation from its star-studded audience and has since become one of the highest-rating light entertainment shows of all time. Such was the demand when it was first screened that it was repeated six months later, and the 75 minute special has subsequently been shown yet again. An Audience With Ken Dodd became his first ever video. He received a double-platinum award from the Video Retailers Association for sales in excess of