By Simon Cable Showbusiness Correspondent He was one of Britain’s best-loved comedians, not to mention a favourite of the Queen. But Tommy Cooper’s legion of fans may struggle to see the funny side of a new drama film – which depicts the legendary fez-wearing entertainer as a violent alcoholic. Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This will be broadcast on ITV on Monday evening to mark the 30th anniversary of the star’s death. David Threlfall, as Tommy Cooper and Amanda Redman, who plays his wife Gwen, feature in a new film about the comic's private life But rather than focus on his career, the two-hour biopic concentrates on his 17-year affair with his assistant Mary Fieldhouse, his battle with alcoholism and episodes of domestic violence.
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New drama shows the comedian entertainer as a violent alcoholic
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The film focuses on his 17 year affair and episodes of domestic violence
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Comedian's daughter Vicky helped with the research for the show
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The drama features actors David Threlfall and Amanda Redman
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The biopic is penned by Men Behaving Badly writer Simon Nye
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