Relive or enjoy for the first time all the highlights from Jimmy Cricket’s Big Birthday Gala Show on TV.
Whether you were lucky enough to be in the packed Quays Theatre at the Lowry in Salford or were unable to be there, you can savour the best moments now.
The big 80th birthday celebrations in November were captured by The Irish in the UK, a show run by a husband-and-wife team called Martin and Annette Logan.
The live episode was broadcast at 8pm on 9 December on The Irish in the UK website here.
It is also available on Sky 588, Freeview 279, YouTube and Facebook.
And there are repeats on Sky and Freeview every Saturday at 5.30m.
‘Priceless publicity’
A host of top comedians helped to give Jimmy a night to remember on 1 November in a fund-raising show for Francis House Children’s Hospice.
The performers on the night were:
- Tim Vine (Not Going Out, Live at the Apollo)
- Steve Royle (Britain’s Got Talent, Phoenix Nights)
- Roy Walker (Catchphrase, The Comedians)
- Syd Little (The Little and Large Show, Shooting Stars)
- Adrian Walsh (Today with Des and Mel)
- Barbara Nice (Coronation Street, Britain’s Got Talent)
- Katie Mulgrew (Coronation Street, Lovefix, The Dog Ate My Homework)
Famous funnyman Jimmy described the show as an “absolute joy”.
He said: “My huge thanks to the very funny line-up of fellow comics who shared the stage with me and who brought so much laughter to the show.
“#roywalker, #timvine #sydlittle, #steveroyle, #adrianwalsh #missbarbaranice, #frfrankiemulgrew, #katiemulgrew and organising the raffle (with family members), my son #dalemulgrew.
Very special
“The big surprise of the night was Lady Anne Dodd who brought the cake on and a big thank you also goes to my son-in-law Lee Martin and colleagues at #gagreflex who managed the gig.
“They did an absolutely wonderful technical job with the screen behind, alongside the brilliant #quaytheatrestaff and volunteers who made us all feel so welcome, while raising funds for #FrancisHouseChildrensHospice.”
Go to Jimmy’s Facebook page here to see photographs from the event.
Jimmy, who turned 80 on 17 October, has raised many thousands of pounds over many years for Francis House.
The charity cares for children and young adults with life-threatening conditions.
It provides a home from home where families receive professional care, support and friendship.
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