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Tommy Cannon
Tommy Cannon

Tommy Cannon

  • 86 years old
  • English
  • Comedian and actor

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ITV to air Bobby Ball tribute

ITV is to broadcast Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story, a documentary narrated by the late comedians double-act partner, Tommy Cannon.

British Comedy Guide, 4th November 2020

Comedy duos who secretly hated each other

In his 2017 memoir, Matt Lucas recalls "hurling obscenities" at co-star David Walliams during an Australian live tour. The odd blazing row notwithstanding, the pair's relationship has been rosy compared to the bitter feuds that consumed earlier double acts. Here we look back at some of history's most troubled comedy partnerships.

The Telegraph, 23rd April 2020

Tommy Cannon's gruesome Emmerdale death worries fans

The comedy legend's character was killed off after having problems at 'both ends' - and David Metcalfe looks set to die next.

Kyle O'Sullivan, The Mirror, 30th September 2019

8 comedy legends who made soap cameos

Comedy legend Tommy Cannon begins a short stint in Emmerdale on Thursday 19th September. Cannon is not the first veteran performer with a comedic pedigree to guest star in a continuing drama - remember the soap visits from these funny favourites?

Radio Times, 19th September 2019

Tommy Cannon announces he's joining Emmerdale

Tommy Cannon, 81, has announced he's joining the cast of Emmerdale.

Fay Strang, The Sun, 8th August 2019

TV review: Last Laugh In Vegas, ITV1

Michael Caine used to say that in his world you don't retire, the phone just stops ringing. Well it never seems to stop ringing for old celebrities being offered shows these days.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th April 2018

Bucket list-inspired telly as celebs most famous for their 20th-century work prepare for a one-off Las Vegas show. In Sin City, cameras follow the likes of Cannon and Ball, Anita Harris and Su Pollard as they share a house, explore the city, rehearse and, natch, share showbiz anecdotes from the good old days.

Jonathan Wright, The Guardian, 3rd April 2018

ITV confirms Last Laugh In Vegas cast

Anita Harris, Cannon & Ball, Kenny Lynch and Su Pollard are amongst 8 British acts from the 1960s - 80s going to perform in Las Vegas for a new ITV series.

British Comedy Guide, 11th September 2017

ITV to take veteran comedy acts to Las Vegas

ITV is making Last Laugh In Vegas, a show in which veteran comedy acts like Cannon & Ball], Mick Miller and Su Pollard will perform in Vegas.

British Comedy Guide, 28th June 2017

Tommy Cannon declared bankrupt

Eighties comic and I'm A Celebrity star Tommy Cannon is declared bankrupt after being hit with a £800,000 tax bill.

Alex Matthews, Daily Mail, 19th May 2017

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