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‘Larger-than-life and great attitude’

Jimmy Cricket formed a great working partnership when he visited the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at the Marine Promenade on the Wirral with his own show. The famous Irish entertainer teamed up well with stage doorkeeper Robert (pictured above with Jimmy) for … Continue reading

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Flying visit to appear on radio show

Jimmy Cricket made a flying visit to Northern Ireland to appear on a show hosted by a fellow Northern Irish entertainer. The Rochdale-based funnyman featured on the BBC Radio Ulster programme, It’s William Caulfield, So It Is, hosted by the eponymous impressionist and … Continue reading

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Working to stop cruelty to animals

A 60s tribute band called the Beat Legends (above) and BBC Radio Merseyside presenter Frankie Connor were also on the bill when Jimmy Cricket appeared in a charity show on Merseyside. The event took place at the Huyton Suite in … Continue reading

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It’s William Caulfield, So It Is

Jimmy Cricket was stopped for a photograph as he walked near the legendary Europa Hotel in his birth city of Belfast. The famous comedian, who has lived in Rochdale for many years, was on Queen Victoria  Street in Belfast when … Continue reading

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Working with Shane Richie 30 years ago

Jimmy Cricket was recently reminded of the days when he worked at a Pontins holiday village where fellow TV star Shane Richie was the entertainments manager! Terri Gardner, who worked with Jimmy in the early 1980s, sent the photo above … Continue reading

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Milton wants old pal in audience

TV comedian Milton Jones is hoping to spot a famous friend in the audience when he performs in Rochdale later this month. The Rochdale Observer featured an article on Saturday 2 March about the Mock of the Week star appearing at the Gracie Fields Theatre. Milton … Continue reading

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What are my six best books?

Jimmy Cricket has revealed his favourite books. The famous Irish comedian gave his selection in the “My Six Best Books” feature in the Daily Express national newspaper. They include A Journey by Tony Blair and Richard Llewellyn’s How Green Was … Continue reading

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Memorial concert to Frank Carson

Jimmy Cricket is to feature in a memorial concert to the late, great Northern Ireland comedy legend Frank Carson. Frank sadly passed away at the start of 2012 and the fitting tribute will be held at the Grand Opera House … Continue reading

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‘Clean fun – that’s Cricket’s pitch’

  This magazine feature provides a nostalgic glimpse into Jimmy Cricket’s past. One of Jimmy’s ‘Friends’ on Facebook called Tom Stamp posted the attached picture of an article – entitled Clean fun – that’s Cricket’s pitch – which was published in … Continue reading

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Celebrities tell their favourite jokes

Jimmy Cricket was joined by a host of fellow comedians as he appeared in a new TV comedy series.  The Irish entertainer featured in the second episode of Sky1′s John Bishop’s Only Joking which is broadcast every Friday. Jason Manford, Mick Miller, Jason Byrne, … Continue reading

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