Jim David
- Stand-up comedian
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The Jim Davidson interview
When he announced he was going to be at the Edinburgh Fringe, Twitter became a platform for knocking the man and his show. The Guardian published a piece saying Davidson should just stay home. As a reviewer, I tweeted that we shouldn't judge the man's Edinburgh show until we'd seen it.
And that lead to this interview.
The Jim Davidson interview
In his most high profile interview for Broadway Baby to date, Martin Walker talks to controversial comedian, Jim Davidson. In a no holds barred extended interview they discuss Chalky White, Brian Dowling, Paul Sinha, the war in Iraq, Tony Blair, gay marriage, Davidson's favourite and least liked comedians and his forthcoming appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe. The interview is forthright and names are named. Contains repeated use of strong language.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 28th April 2014Can Edinburgh resurrect Jim Davidson, comedy dinosaur?
A surprise run at the Assembly Rooms this August is a chance for Jim Davidson to fall in with more progressive comedy trends. But will he take it?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th April 2014Jim Davidson to turn 'nightmare year' into Fringe shows
Jim Davidson will make his Edinburgh Fringe debut this year in a series of shows that will focus on his 'nightmare year' and his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
The Huffington Post, 10th April 2014Jim Davidson announces UK tour
Following his victory in Celebrity Big Brother Jim Davidson has announced a major 54-date UK tour starting at the Great Yarmouth Britannia Pier on September 5. 'No Further Action' will see Davidson tell the story of his arrest and the nightmare 12 months that followed, the clearing of his name and winning the heart of the nation all over again as a Big Brother champion.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th March 2014Jim Davidson: 'I really want Stephen Fry to like me'
Jim Davidson has been called racist, sexist, an offensive comedy relic, and much worse. But does the surprise winner of Celebrity Big Brother have a cuddly side?
Chrissy Iley, The Telegraph, 20th February 2014Jim Davidson celebrates £1,000,000 payday after CBB win
Jim, 61, is set to rake in more than £1million by the end of this year.
Peter Dyke, Daily Star, 12th February 2014Jim Davidson At Least I'm Not Boring: Opportunistic TV
All we can take away from Jim Davidson: At Least I'm Not Boring is the knowledge that many people will forever view him as a vile racist, sexist, misogynistic hate-figure. Meanwhile, others will see Jim as the last bastion of politically incorrect jokes and views - a man valiantly continuing to wave the flag for an era that no longer exists.
Adam Postans, MSN Entertainment, 11th February 2014Jim Davidson 'had £761 in the bank'
Jim Davidson allegedly had just £761 in his bank account before his stint on Celebrity Big Brother.
Metro, 7th February 2014How long can Jim Davidson stay out of trouble?
He has been written off as racist, sexist and a homophobe but the unrepentant old-school comic will now be offered a return to peak-time television by his new benefactors at Channel 5.
Adam Sherwin, The Independent, 31st January 2014