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
James Acaster
Ollie Barbieri
Will Barbieri
Karen Bayley
Mitch Benn
Andrew Bird
Geoff Boyz
Jo Brand
Ivor Dembina
Mick Ferry
Alan Francis
Dominic Frisby
Pat Gallagher
John Gordillo
Jeff Green
Ricky Grover
Toby Hadoke
Sally Anne Hayward
Will Hodgson
Shaparak Khorsandi
Nigel Klarfeld
Stewart Lee
Paddy Lennox
Matt Lucas
Bob Mills
Susan Murray
Ben Norris
Rob Riley
John Robins
Junior Simpson
Ian Stone
Sarah Woolett