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A bronze statue of Merseyside comedian Ken Dodd is being unveiled at Liverpool's Lime Street Station.A bronze statue of Merseyside comedian Ken Dodd is being unveiled at Liverpool's Lime Street Station.
The statue, called Chance Meeting, is in the station's main concourse and shows the entertainer greeting the late Merseyside Labour MP Bessie Braddock.The statue, called Chance Meeting, is in the station's main concourse and shows the entertainer greeting the late Merseyside Labour MP Bessie Braddock.
The artwork by local sculptor Tom Murphy was commissioned by Merseytravel as part of its public art programme.The artwork by local sculptor Tom Murphy was commissioned by Merseytravel as part of its public art programme.
Mrs Braddock, who died in 1970, was MP for the old Liverpool Exchange seat for 25 years and a socialist campaigner.Mrs Braddock, who died in 1970, was MP for the old Liverpool Exchange seat for 25 years and a socialist campaigner.
Merseytravel said the statue was created to bring together two Liverpool icons from the worlds of entertainment and politics.Merseytravel said the statue was created to bring together two Liverpool icons from the worlds of entertainment and politics.
The 80-year-old is expected to unveil the life-size statue of himself later, while Mrs Braddock's family will also attend.The 80-year-old is expected to unveil the life-size statue of himself later, while Mrs Braddock's family will also attend.
Ken Dodd has worked as a professional comedian for 55 years and is famous for performing with his feather duster, or "tickling stick".Ken Dodd has worked as a professional comedian for 55 years and is famous for performing with his feather duster, or "tickling stick".
There have been repeated calls from the performer to be receive a knighthood. There have been repeated calls for the performer to receive a knighthood.
He was appointed an OBE by the Queen in 1982.He was appointed an OBE by the Queen in 1982.