Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage

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.

• Joe BorDirector
• Danny WardDirector

• Ian CognitoSelf (archive)
• James AcasterSelf
• Ollie Barbieri Self
• Will BarbieriSelf
• Karen BayleySelf
• Mitch BennSelf
• Andrew BirdSelf
• Geoff BoyzSelf
• Jo BrandSelf
• Ivor DembinaSelf
• Mick FerrySelf
• Alan FrancisSelf