Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson

Jim Davidson

  • 70 years old
  • Stand-up comedian

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Jim Davidson released on bail by sex abuse inquiry police

Comedian Jim Davidson is one of two men arrested and bailed by the Met Police on suspicion of sexual offences.

BBC News, 3rd January 2013

Jim Davidson arrested by Savile probe cops

Jim Davidson has been arrested by cops probing the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal.

The Sun, 2nd January 2013

Jim Davidson 'to reveal gay oral sex past'

Celebrity Big Brother's Jim Davidson is 'to reveal gay oral sex past with Thai ladyboy to counter homophobic accusations'.

Rob Leigh, The Mirror, 31st December 2012

Jim Davidson signs up for Celebrity Big Brother

Jim Davidson has been signed up for Celebrity Big Brother - despite his infamous anti-gay rant against host Brian Dowling.

The Sun, 20th December 2012

Jim Davidson claims Jimmy Savile #2 about to be outed

Jim Davidson claims another Jimmy Savile is about to be exposed and is such a big celebrity it will cause a massive "wow".

Jerry Lawton, Daily Star, 26th October 2012

The best of Jim Davidson's blog

Jim Davidson OBE, comedian and embodiment of the 1970s, has a blog. We're not particularly thrilled that he has an OBE, but it's easier to make fun of the blog.

Shouting At Cows Blog, 7th June 2012

Spotting that there is no more solipsistic a profession than that of the standup comedian, Alan Yentob sets out to interview them, from Jimmy Carr to Jackie Mason, in this two-part Imagine. There are some interesting juxtapositions; a segment on Simon Amstell's deconstructionist comedy rubs up against Jim Davidson's limp attempts to legitimise a back catalogue of bigotry. Yet it's difficult to shake the suspicion that Yentob and co have overstretched themselves; the sheer number of comics gives the show a baggy, unfocused feel.

Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 19th December 2011

Ricky Gervais' bad day at the office

For a man who admits he is 'one false move away from Jim Davidson', his latest schtick is either career suicide - or PR genius.

Alice Jones, The Independent, 20th October 2011

Jim Davidson banned from Norwich Theatre Royal show

A theatre has banned comedian Jim Davidson from performing his new show at the venue because of previous "rude" behaviour towards staff.

BBC News, 1st September 2011

Jim Davidson is given six-month road ban

Jim Davidson was yesterday banned from driving after totting up too many points.

The Mirror, 17th August 2011

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