KEN Dodd's incredible and hugely successful career as a professional entertainer now spans over 60 fun-filled years and has been recognised with the Knighthood bestowed upon him in the 2017 New Year's Honours list.

Arise Sir Kenneth Arthur Dodd, OBE, and Ken will be at Dunfermline's Alhambra Theatre on Sunday.

Ken Dodd is a comedian of unrivalled and legendary status who has been entertaining audiences for a lifetime of happiness and laughter.

He is a multi-award winning entertainer who loves nothing more than entertaining theatre audiences, so don't miss his fun-filled Happiness Show for all the family, with a supporting company, non-stop gags and a selection of songs presented in his uniquely versatile style: everything from ballads to grand opera!

Ken Dodd's incredible and hugely successful career as a professional entertainer now spans over 60 fun-filled years and has been recognised with the Knighthood bestowed upon him in the 2017 New Year's Honours list.

Arise Sir Kenneth Arthur Dodd, OBE.

Ken’s love of showbiz began when he saw an advert for a ventriloquist’s doll in a local paper. His parents bought it for him and he christened it ‘Charlie Brown’.

He worked on a semi-professional basis for many years to supplement his earnings as a salesman ‘on the knocker’ in Liverpool. He had his own van and sold household goods around Liverpool housing estates.

He made his professional debut at the Empire Theatre, Nottingham ,in September 1954 and right from the start loved ‘daft’ billing! Early in his career he was described on show bills as: Professor Yaffle Chucklebutty – Operatic Tenor and Sausage Knotter’! The rest is history!