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Culture Shocks: Dave Allen
After a traumatic childhood, Dave Allen held a lifelong antipathy towards the Catholic Church. With his comedy series Dave Allen at Large, he took sideswipes at the church with sketches that were seen by millions and influenced a generation of comedians from Eddie Izzard to Stewart Lee.
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