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Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage

6.320221h 13mMovieDocumentary

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…

DirectorsJoe Bor·Danny Ward

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Cast · Directed by Joe Bor

ICIan Cognito
Ian Cognito
Self (archive)
JAJames Acaster
James Acaster
Self
OB
Ollie Barbieri
Self
WB
Will Barbieri
Self
KB
Karen Bayley
Self
MBMitch Benn
Mitch Benn
Self
AB
Andrew Bird
Self
GB
Geoff Boyz
Self
JBJo Brand
Jo Brand
Self
ID
Ivor Dembina
Self
MFMick Ferry
Mick Ferry
Self
AF
Alan Francis
Self

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Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage is streaming on Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video Free.

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Yes — Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.