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Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson

Jim Davidson

  • 71 years old
  • Stand-up comedian

Press clippings Page 6

Whose the worst person you've met at the Fringe?

Comedians share their Fringe stories.

Chortle, 4th August 2017

Jim Davidson campaigning for Convervatives in Derby

Jim Davidson is going door-to-door in the Chaddesden area to try and persuade people to vote for the Tories.

The Derby Telegraph, 18th May 2017

Review: Jim Davidson 40 Years On

Okay, so he is rude, crude and often very lewd but he is still a great comedian and I don't think we should lose sight of this.

Caroline Kay, The Burton Mail, 17th February 2017

Review: Jim Davidson at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend

Get beyond the reasons to take offence, and you find a master craftsman who can hold an audience in the palm of his hand.

Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 1st February 2017

Jim Davidson says women aren't funny

The veteran star, 62, was horrified TV favourite Miranda was temporarily considered as a presenter for a reboot of his old show because he doesn't find her funny.

The People, 4th December 2016

Jim Davidson: "I haven't got any money now. None."

Comedian Jim Davidson, now working 9-to-5 running forces charity Care After Combat, talks candidly to the Telegraph's Fame and Fortune column about his financial history.

Nick McGrath, The Telegraph, 20th November 2016

Is it worth reviewing a bad show?

Reviewing bad shows is important.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th November 2016

Jim Davidson interview

The comedian discusses his marriages, his parents' estrangement from each other and his pride in enabling them to buy their council house.

Nick McGrath, The Guardian, 11th November 2016

Jim Davidson to play Comedy Store

Jim Davidson is to play the Comedy Store. The veteran comic is part of a benefit gig organised by John Moloney in aid of ADSCAF - The Abandoned And Destitute Children's Appeal Fund. Also on the bill on November 7 are Joe Pasquale, Pierre Hollins, Eddy Brimson, Geoff Norcott and Moloney himself.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th September 2016

Veterans' aid goes to Jim Davidson

The comedian Jim Davidson is receiving a salary and expenses from a veterans' charity given £1m of public money.

Andrew Gilligan, The Sunday Times, 25th September 2016

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