Nearest And Dearest. Eli Pledge (Jimmy Jewel)
Jimmy Jewel

Jimmy Jewel

  • English
  • Actor and comedian

Jimmy Jewel features

Image shows left to right: Jewel & Warriss, Jimmy Jewel, Ben Warriss
 Features

Comedy Chronicles: The duo you don't know - Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss

Sunday 21st May 2023

Britain's favourite comedy double act before Morecambe & Wise found fame in the 1960s, cousins Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss are now largely forgotten - despite having a huge impact on radio and television comedy.

Nearest And Dearest. Image shows from L to R: Nellie Pledge (Hylda Baker), Eli Pledge (Jimmy Jewel). Copyright: Granada Television
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Comedy Chronicles: Strained Relationships - Hylda Baker & Jimmy Jewel

Sunday 9th August 2020

As the Strained Relationships series continues, Graham McCann recounts the tale of another sitcom duo: comedians Hylda Baker and Jimmy Jewel.

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