and his many colleagues, admirers and fellow-performers from the world of entertainment. The programme also features an interview with Sir Ken’s wife, Lady Anne Dodd.

Dodd left behind a remarkable fortune of £27.7 million, which he dedicated to supporting various projects to enhance the quality of life in his hometown of Liverpool. His commitment to his roots was ...

Sir Ken Dodd's widow has pledged £700,000 through ... He would have loved it." The interview will be shown on BBC One's The One Show at 19:00.

A revealing documentary on the private and public life of comedy legend Sir Ken Dodd will be screened in Leicester. The Real Ken Dodd – The Man I Loved will be shown at De Montfort Hall next month.