Jim Davidson
- 71 years old
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 7
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 2015Jim 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 2015Jim 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 2015Miranda Hart's Generation Game 'still up in the air'
BBC bosses have yet to give the nod for the 'modern version' of the 1970s hit show previously hosted by Bruce Forsyth and Jim Davidson.
Nigel Pauley, The Mirror, 11th April 2015Jim 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 2015Video: 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 2015Jim Davidson shows pulled after fracas
Three Jim Davidson shows were pulled after the comedian was allegedly abusive to theatre staff.
Chortle, 25th March 2015Jim 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 2015When is a stage too high for stand-up?
Jim Davidson, who suffers from vertigo 'a bit', refuses to perform from an elevated height, while Ross Noble improvises gags from a similar position
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd February 2015Venue 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