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	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090125172731/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/series/1209 ''Sez Les''] at the [[BFI Film & TV Database]]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090125172731/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/series/1209 ''Sez Les''] at the [[w:BFI Film & TV Database\|BFI Film & TV Database]]

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	'''''Sez Les''''' is a British [[sketch comedy]] show that starred [[Les Dawson]]. It was produced by [[Yorkshire Television]], and aired on [[ITV (TV network)\|ITV]] from 1969 to 1976.<ref>Lewisohn, Mark (2003). ''Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy'', BBC Worldwide Publications.</ref> Les Dawson and [[Roy Barraclough]] (who was a cast member from series four onward) regularly performed together as the characters [[Cissie and Ada]]. [[John Cleese]] appeared in a few sketches in series 3 and appeared regularly in series 8 and 9. Other cast members included [[Norman Chappell]], [[Brian Glover]], [[Brian Murphy (actor)\|Brian Murphy]], and [[Kathy Staff]]. Music for series 1-5 and 7-8 was provided by [[Syd Lawrence]] and his orchestra.		'''''Sez Les''''' is a British [[w:sketch comedy\|sketch comedy]] show that starred [[Les Dawson]]. It was produced by [[w:Yorkshire Television\|Yorkshire Television]], and aired on [[w:ITV (TV network)\|ITV]] from 1969 to 1976.<ref>Lewisohn, Mark (2003). ''Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy'', BBC Worldwide Publications.</ref> Les Dawson and [[Roy Barraclough]] (who was a cast member from series four onward) regularly performed together as the characters [[Cissie and Ada]]. [[w:John Cleese\|John Cleese]] appeared in a few sketches in series 3 and appeared regularly in series 8 and 9. Other cast members included [[Norman Chappell]], [[Brian Glover]], [[Brian Murphy (actor)\|Brian Murphy]], and [[Kathy Staff]]. Music for series 1-5 and 7-8 was provided by [[w:Syd Lawrence\|Syd Lawrence]] and his orchestra.

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'''''Sez Les''''' is a British [[sketch comedy]] show that starred [[Les Dawson]]. It was produced by [[Yorkshire Television]], and aired on [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] from 1969 to 1976.<ref>Lewisohn, Mark (2003). ''Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy'', BBC Worldwide Publications.</ref> Les Dawson and [[Roy Barraclough]] (who was a cast member from series four onward) regularly performed together as the characters [[Cissie and Ada]]. [[John Cleese]] appeared in a few sketches in series 3 and appeared regularly in series 8 and 9. Other cast members included [[Norman Chappell]], [[Brian Glover]], [[Brian Murphy (actor)|Brian Murphy]], and [[Kathy Staff]]. Music for series 1-5 and 7-8 was provided by [[Syd Lawrence]] and his orchestra.

Currently on sky channel 187 (That's TV)
March 2022

==Cast==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Cast member !! scope="col" colspan="11" | Series
|-
! scope="col" | 1
! scope="col" | 2
! scope="col" | 3
! scope="col" | 4
! scope="col" | 5
! scope="col" | 6
! scope="col" | 7
! scope="col" | 8
! scope="col" | 9
! scope="col" | 10
! scope="col" | 11
|-
| style="text-align:right" | [[Les Dawson]] || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}}
|-
| style="text-align:right" | [[Brian Murphy (actor)|Brian Murphy]] || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}}
|-
| style="text-align:right" | [[Roy Barraclough]] || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}}
|-
| style="text-align:right" | [[Brian Glover]] || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}}
|-
| style="text-align:right" | [[John Cleese]] || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{ya}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{ya}} || {{ya}} || {{na}} || {{na}}
|-
| style="text-align:right" | [[Norman Chappell]] || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{ya}}
|-
| style="text-align:right" | [[Kathy Staff]] || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{na}} || {{ya}}
|}

==Broadcast history==
According to Barfe<ref>Barfe, Louis (2012). ''Les Dawson at Yorkshire Television - 1969-1977'', booklet included with ''Sez Les'' DVD Volume 4, Network.</ref> and IMDb,<ref>IMDb. [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0164284/ "Sez Les"]. Retrieved on 12 April 2020.</ref> the broadcast episodes were as follows:

* Series 1: 6x30 min, 30 April-18 June 1969.
* Series 2: 6x30 min, 10 September-19 November 1969.
* Series 3: 4x30 min, 16 August-6 September 1971.
* Series 4: 6x30 min, 13 January-17 February 1972.
* Series 5: 7x45 min, 29 July-9 September 1972.
* Series 6: 6x30 min, 30 October-4 December 1972.
* Series 7: 7x45 min, 28 July-8 September 1973.
* Series 8: 7x45 min, 25 January-8 March 1974.
* Series 9: 7x30 min, 28 June-9 August 1974.
* Series 10: 4x60 min, 2 January, 25 February-10 March 1976.
* Series 11: 7x30 min, 19 October-30 November 1976

All of series 1 and episodes 1-5 of series 2 were made in black and white. All others were made in colour. Timings are given including advertising breaks: the actual running times are several minutes shorter.

Most episodes followed a 'variety' format, including musical and dance numbers with various musical guests. An exception is Series 6, which although treated by IMDb and video label Network as part of the series, bears a different title, ''Les Sez'' and consists only of comic sketches and standup. Series 11 also lacks musical and dance items.

Most episodes were directed by [[David Mallet (director)|David Mallet]], later a prominent director of music videos. The exceptions were Series 6, directed by Bill Hitchcock, and Series 10-11, directed by Vernon Lawrence.

A Christmas special aired in 1973, and a New Year special in 1976.

All episodes of series one and two are missing, and are believed to have been [[wiped]]. The remaining episodes survive in the archive and have been released on DVD by Network.

==Video releases==
* ''Sez Les, Volume 1'' (October 2008), series three and four
* ''Sez Les, Volume 2'' (25 May 2009), series five and six
* ''Sez Les, Volume 3'' (8 February 2010), series seven and eight, plus the 1973 Christmas special
* ''Sez Les, Volume 4'' (7 May 2012), series nine, ten, and eleven, plus the 1976 New Year special

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090125172731/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/series/1209 ''Sez Les''] at the [[BFI Film & TV Database]]

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[[Category:1960s British television sketch shows]]
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[[Category:Television series by Yorkshire Television]]
[[Category:English-language television shows]]