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Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson

Jim Davidson

  • 71 years old
  • Stand-up comedian

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Jim Davidson interview

As he launches a 'Question Time with laughs', the comic talks racism, sexism and being cancelled.

Chris Harvey, The Telegraph, 6th May 2022

Jim Davidson being cancelled is a 'waste of talent' says former co-host: 'He's a comic genius'

A former co-star of Jim Davidson has described him as a comic genius.

John Virgo appeared with Davidson on snooker game-show Big Break in the 1990s. While Virgo has continued to work on snooker commentary, Davidson has been cancelled over a series of controversial comments and TV appearances.

Announcing he was being axed from commentary, Virgo spoke warmly about his former co-host, describing him not being on TV as a waste of talent.

Jamie Micklethwaite, GB News, 28th April 2022

Jim Davidson claims BBC paid him £1million to 'go away'

Jim Davidson claims the BBC paid him £1million to "go away" as he spoke out about cancel culture.

Mr Davidson has recently launched his very own streaming service, called Ustreme, and claims to have signed up 10,000 subscribers in the first year. Speaking on GB News's Dan Wootton Tonight about his experiences of being cancelled, the comedian claimed he used money given to him by the BBC to fund his new service.

Aden-Jay Wood, GB News, 27th April 2022

Jim Davidson slammed over grim women footballers joke

Jim Davidson has been criticised after suggesting women footballers 'lift their tops up' while discussing emotions in football on GB News.

Charlotte Manning, Metro, 15th April 2022

Jim Davidson launches anti-woke panel show

Jim Davidson is launching an anti-woke panel show, Left, Right & Centre. Recording this month, it features Miles Crawford, Danny Posthill and Samantha Day.

British Comedy Guide, 8th April 2022

Jim Davidson slams stars who say they'll open their homes to Ukrainian refugees

Jim Davidson has lambasted stars who say they'll welcome Ukrainian refugees into their homes, saying that the 'leftie' celebrities are 'not in the real world'.

Sabrina Barr, Metro, 15th March 2022

Jim Davidson storms out of 'f***ing crazy' interview

Jim Davidson stormed out during a discussion on race with Ashley Banjo.

The Sun, 20th October 2021

Jim Davidson criticised for Gary Glitter remark

Jim Davidson is being criticised for saying Gary Glitter is "remorseful" and "ready to start a new life".

Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 11th June 2021

Comedy mustn't be censored by corporate bores

What unites Jim Davidson and left-wing comic Sophie Duker? They're both being censored by money men - and that should worry us all.

Nina Power, The Telegraph, 28th May 2021

Geoff Norcott donates to charity after losing bet

"£1,000 to charity if anyone can dig out a Jim Davidson routine about politics," he tweeted. "I must've missed the bit on Big Break where him and John Virgo were digging out the unions." But Chortle editor Steve Bennett quickly quoted Davidson's 2003 stand-up special Vote For Jim, which contains plenty of political gags, as the title suggests.

Chortle, 20th November 2020

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