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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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Back to the 80s in aid of charity
Irish entertainer Jimmy Cricket went back to the 1980s as he joined in with a rendition of A-ha’s Take on Me – all in aid of Comic Relief. The Rochdale-based comedian teamed up with the Littleborough Rock Choir on Red Nose … 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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‘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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Young singing star from Liverpool
A young singing sensation from Liverpool wowed an appreciative audience at the latest Golden Wellie Club night in Norden, Rochdale. Jimmy with Kyle after the show Kyle Corrin is only still 12, but showed he has a big future ahead of him in … Continue reading
