British Comedy Guide

Jim David

  • Stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Another theatre bans Jim Davidson

The controversial comic has been told he is not welcome at the Assembly Halls in Tunbridge Wells after an argument with the lighting technician on Friday.

Chortle, 3rd November 2015

Jim Davidson: I'll quit comedy to help our heroes

Comic Jim Davidson may retire to dedicate his time and fortune to aid Forces veterans who find themselves on the wrong side of the law.

Marco Giannangeli, The Daily Express, 4th October 2015

Jim Davidson: I don't think PC is all bad

The controversial stand-up holds forth on Yewtree, Savile, Dappy, Bernard Manning, Stephen Fry and more ahead of his return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Niki Boyle, Time Out, 27th July 2015

Jim Davidson interview

Jim Davidson is one of the most recognisable - and controversial - comedians in the UK. After making his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut last year he returns to the capital this August with a two and a half hour 'Director's Cut' of his show No Further Action. In this extended interview, Jim talks to Martin Walker about Political Correctness, the Armed Forces, the gay mafia, and his new lease of life in comedy.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 8th July 2015

Jim Davidson: Yewtree arrest: "worst momen of my life"

Jim Davidson has described the media coverage of his arrest as "the worst moment" of his life.

Sam Rigby, Digital Spy, 1st April 2015

Video: Jim Davidson grilled by James O'Brien

Jim Davidson defends his career and says he would be on TV now 'if it wasn't for Ant and Dec'.

Danny Walker, The Mirror, 29th March 2015

Jim Davidson shows pulled after fracas

Three Jim Davidson shows were pulled after the comedian was allegedly abusive to theatre staff.

Chortle, 25th March 2015

Jim Davidson's 'unacceptable' behaviour in panto

The Pavilion manager Iain Gordon said: "I had no choice but to close the show because Jim Davidson's behaviour was entirely unacceptable. He was abusive to a member of my staff to whom I have a duty of care and this was unacceptable."

Glasgow Evening Times, 20th March 2015

Venue hits back after Jim Davidson's stage complaints

The venue Jim Davidson stormed out of on Saturday has hit back over his complaints about the stage being too high.

Chortle, 2nd February 2015

Jim Davidson pulls gig, saying: 'The stage is too high'

Jim Davidson cancelled a gig last night - after complaining that the stage was too high.

Chortle, 1st February 2015

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