IT'S about time honorary Leyther Ken Dodd was awarded a knighthood.
Forget his tax indiscretion and honour the master of mirth for his services to comedy.
Call me old fashioned, but his second "Audience With" on ITV on Saturday night provided the best belly laugh I've had for ages.
He entertains beautifully with audience participation a great part of his act. I love "Silent Night" on the big bass drum.
How many other comics could ask all mothers who have an ugly child to put their hands up - and raise the roof? The man's a treasure.
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