Allen 's first television appearance was on the BBC talent show '' New Faces '' in 1959 . He hosted pop music shows in the early 1960s , including tours by Adam Faith and Helen Shapiro , and in early 1963 was the compère of a tour of Britain , headlined by Shapiro , that also included The Beatles , then starting to become well known . In 1962 he had toured South Africa with American vaudeville star Sophie Tucker , whom he described as " one of the most charming and delightful performers with whom I have ever worked " . Tucker was impressed with him and suggested that he try his luck in Australia . Moving there , he worked with Digby Wolfe on Australian television , becoming Wolfe 's resident comedian
tour of Britain
The Beatles Winter 1963 Helen Shapiro Tour
Dave Allen (comedian)