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Talking pictures: ‘Very successful and fun weekend’ 150 150 mhamer

Talking pictures: ‘Very successful and fun weekend’

Famous funnyman Jimmy was among a host of celebrities who took part in the the two-day Talking Pictures TV and Renown Pictures Festival of Film in St Albans, Hertfordshire over the weekend.

The latest Talking Pictures festival was another roaring success and Jimmy Cricket is already looking forward to the next two!

Jimmy joined other big names such as fellow comedian Bernie Clifton and actors Dame Sian Phillips, Anne Reid CBE and Diane Keen.

Famous funnyman Jimmy was among a host of celebrities who took part in the two-day Talking Pictures TV and Renown Pictures Festival of Film in St Albans, Hertfordshire, over the weekend.

Jimmy joined other big names such as fellow comedian Bernie Clifton and actors Dame Sian Phillips, Anne Reid CBE and Diane Keen.

Former Radio 1 DJ Mike Read co-hosted the event, held at The Alban Arena.

The latest Talking Pictures festival was another roaring success and Jimmy Cricket is already looking forward to the next two!

Jimme said afterwards on social media: “Wonderful weekend with variety television/film actors at the #TalkingPicturesFestivalofFilm at #StAlbansArena.

“Their next one is 19th/20th July at the #SavoyMonmouth alongside 11th/12th October 2025 at the #HebdenBridgePictureHouse if you would like to come along friends!”

The latest Talking Pictures festival was another roaring success and Jimmy Cricket is already looking forward to the next two!Mike Read posted the photo at the top of this article, saying: “With Dame Sian Phillips, Jimmy Cricket & the TPTV gang backstage yesterday.

“A very successful & fun weekend @TalkingPicsTV weekend chatting on stage with many legendary & iconic actors.”

Talking Pictures TV is an independent archive film and television channel.

It is available on Virgin 445, Freesat 306, Freeview or Youview 82 or on the Sky digital satellite platform, channel 328.

Go here to find out more about the TV channel.

Also read from this website: Jimmy Tarbuck & Tim Healy among Talking Pics stars

Jimmy’s autobiography available now!

Don’t forget that Jimmy’s official autobiography is on sale.

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and career – told in his own words.

The paperback costs £11.99 and is available at online retailer Amazon here.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.

Also read – Autobiography: Buy The Jimmy Cricket Story now!

Read more about Jimmy’s life and career here.

All his tour bookings and other events can be found here.

‘Please share your memories of Jimmy Cricket’ 150 150 mhamer

‘Please share your memories of Jimmy Cricket’
Ventriloquist Steve Hewlett has been sharing his fond memories of fellow entertainer Jimmy Cricket on social media.
Ventriloquist Steve Hewlett has been sharing his fond memories of fellow entertainer Jimmy Cricket on social media.
Steve is currently highlighting a “comedy legend of the day” series on his profile and just a couple of days before St Patrick’s Day, he choose Northern Irish funnyman Jimmy.
A finalist in the seventh series of Britain’s Got Talent, Steve posted over the weekend: “I first worked with Jimmy on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
“I was already an admirer of his growing up watching variety in the 80s. He was all over television.
“He made my parents laugh so much and when they laughed my siblings and I took notice and laughed too.
“On the cruise in 1999, I introduced myself shy as I was but he could not have been more welcoming, kind and generous with his time and advice.
“He came to my shows and we chatted and laughed and after that contact we would constantly bump into each other through the years.
“I think we worked together 2/3 times just in 2024 and it is always great being in his and May’s company. They are adorable people.
“The last time we gigged together with Mark Shortland, my daughter Lola roadied for me and Jimmy made her so welcome it made it so memorable for me and her!
“Thanks Jimmy 💙.
So kind and generous
Steve added: “Please share your memories of Jimmy Cricket.”
Colin Mills was among numerous people to comment on his post.
He said about Jimmy: “Many years ago after a Talent show I did in Corton, (Lowestoft), I wrote him a letter.
“It was like winning the lottery when he said come and do 4 minutes at his show in Leiston.
“So kind and generous for a “star” to give you stage time.
“If Jimmy reads this THANK YOU, never thought I would have own theatre show back then, but those moments really helped.”
You can leave your own happy memory of Jimmy by putting a comment at the bottom of this page (in the box under “Leave a reply”).
Jimmy Cricket has wished everybody a happy St Patrick's Day
2025 season at Lyndene Hotel likely to be Jimmy’s last 150 150 mhamer

2025 season at Lyndene Hotel likely to be Jimmy’s last

Jimmy Cricket has hinted that his 10th season at the Lyndene hotel will be his last at the Blackpool venue.Jimmy Cricket has hinted that his 10th season at the Lyndene hotel will be his last at the Blackpool venue.

The well-known comedian performed there during what will be a particularly busy month of March for him.

His latest visit to the Lyndene was his first of six gigs in just 22 days during the next few weeks.

Jimmy’s official autobiography, Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian, costs £11.99 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon.

Afterwards, Jimmy posted a photo of him on stage (above) and said on social media: “Back for my 10th and final year!”

He added: “😂is the best medicine.”

The Lyndene is a sea-front venue, which puts on top quality entertainment the whole year round.

Jimmy followed up his Lyndene visit by hosting the long-running charity JAM night in his adopted hometown of Rochdale last night (Tuesday 11 March).

On Friday, the Northern Irish entertainer is at the Hollywood Comedy Club in Birmingham.

And then he rounds off a hectic week back in Blackpool in Sunday Night at the Grand (16 March – St Patrick’s Day eve).

Talking Pictures TV Film Festival takes place on 22 and 23 March.

After that he heads off down south for the two-day Talking Pictures TV and Renown Pictures Festival of Film in St Albans, Hertfordshire (22 and 23).

The following Saturday (29), his last show of the month is at St Mary’s Community Centre in Leyland, near Preston.

See all Jimmy’s booked events here.

Also read: Sunday Night at the Grand show marks special milestone

Rochdale jam event is ‘lovely charity evening’

 

Special anniversary marks return to Blackpool hotel 150 150 mhamer

Special anniversary marks return to Blackpool hotel

Jimmy Cricket celebrates a special milestone at the Lyndene Hotel when he returns there next week.

Jimmy Cricket celebrates a special milestone when he performs at the Lyndene Hotel on Wednesday (5 March).

It will be the start of the comedian’s 10th season doing shows at the Blackpool seafront venue.

The Lyndene says it has a “long history of selecting Blackpool and beyond’s top acts for a year-round programme of music, comedy and variety”.

And it posted late last year: “We are delighted to announce that Jimmy will be returning to the Lyndene in 2025 to continue his residency with us here in Blackpool!

“2025 will mark 10 years of Jimmy appearing here at the Lyndene and we couldn’t be more excited to see what he has in store for you all!
“To join us for one of his shows, why not look at the dates below and then give us a call?”
  • Wednesday 5 March ☘️
  • Wednesday 4 June ☘️
  • Wednesday 3 September ☘️
  • Wednesday 3 December ☘️
📞 01253 346779
📧 reservations@lyndenehotel.co.uk

Jimmy Cricket completes his ninth season at his favourite Blackpool hotel next week.

The Lyndene sits proudly at the heart of the famous Lancashire seaside resort.

Its nightly entertainment every day of the year is another major part of its ongoing success.

The hotel starred as the Le Ponderosa in the second series of Peter Kay’s TV hit comedy Phoenix Nights.

Jimmy’s autobiography still on sale

Jimmy can be proudly seen below right showing off a copy of his official autobiography, which is still on sale.

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year career.

The paperback costs £11.99 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon here. It is also available via eBook and audio.

Jimmy Cricket with his autobiography

Signed copies (£15.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10 where Jimmy will also sign it.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.

Also read: Jimmy Cricket’s signed autobiographies now available by post!

Blackpool, Birmingham, St Albans among March gigs 150 150 mhamer

Blackpool, Birmingham, St Albans among March gigs
Jimmy’s official autobiography, Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian, costs £11.99 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon.

Jimmy’s official autobiography, Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian, costs £11.99 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon.

Jimmy Cricket faces a busy few weeks in March, including two days at the Talking Pictures TV Festival of Film in St Albans and a couple of shows in Blackpool.

The popular veteran comedian performs at six events in just 22 days during the month.

His hectic schedule begins at his favourite Blackpool hotel, the Lyndene, on Wednesday 5 March.

This is Jimmy’s 10th season at the sea-front venue, which puts on top quality entertainment the whole year round.

Then on Tuesday 11 March, the Northern Irish funnyman hosts the long-running charity JAM night in his adopted hometown of Rochdale.

Three days later, he is at the Hollywood Comedy Club in Birmingham, before rounding off a hectic week back in Blackpool in Sunday Night at the Grand (16 March – St Patrick’s Day eve).

Talking Pictures TV Film Festival takes place on 22 and 23 March.

And after that he heads off down south for the two-day Talking Pictures TV and Renown Pictures Festival of Film in St Albans, Hertfordshire (22 and 23).

The following Saturday (29), his busy run of shows concludes at St Mary’s Community Centre in Leyland, near Preston.

See all Jimmy’s booked events here.

Also read: Sunday Night at the Grand show marks special milestone

Rochdale jam event is ‘lovely charity evening’

Jimmy Cricket faces a busy few weeks in March, including two days at the Talking Pictures Festival in St Albans and two gigs in Blackpool.

Sunday Night at the Grand show marks special milestone 150 150 mhamer

Sunday Night at the Grand show marks special milestone

Blackpool's Sunday Night at the Grand returns next month for its 10th anniversary show, promising laughter, music and dance.

Blackpool’s Sunday Night at the Grand returns next month for its 10th anniversary show, promising laughter, music and dance.

The variety spectacular takes place at The Grand Theatre on Sunday 16 March (7.30pm start).

Well-known comedians Jimmy Cricket and Billy Pearce are among those performing on the night.

Other entertainers include Britain’s Got Talent finalist, award-winning impressionist Ben Nickless, and Lisa Press, a tribute act to Celine Dion.

Also appearing is outstanding vocalist Benjamin Moss, who appeared on Voice UK.

All proceeds go to the The Not Forgotten charity, which supports veterans.

‘More confident’

Its website says it “transforms the lives of veterans and serving military personnel living with injury, illness or isolation”.

“We run a varied year-round programme of social events, day outings, respite and challenge breaks around the UK and aboard, and prestige royal events at Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace.

“These events improve physical and mental health, reduce isolation and loneliness, build self-esteem and re-establish the camaraderie and peer support for those who desperately miss that sense of belonging.”

It adds that this enables “beneficiaries and their families to live a happier, more sociable and more confident life”.

Gaz Jenkins hosts Sunday Night at the Grand, which also features the Showcase international dancers.

The event is in conjunction with Tower Top Entertainments and the Lyndene Hotel, Jimmy Cricket’s fabourite Blackpool hotel.

Click here for all the booking details.

Also read:

Lyndene Hotel: I’ll be back again next year, my friends!

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian: Hear chapter one now!

It’s goodbye X (formerly Twitter), hello Bluesky! 150 150 mhamer

It’s goodbye X (formerly Twitter), hello Bluesky!

Great to be on 'BlueSky' and everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

Some ‘Bluesky’ thinking has resulted in Jimmy Cricket switching social media platforms.

Along with Facebook and LinkedIn, the famous funnyman also had a presence on X, formerly Twitter.

However, following a mistake by X which led to Jimmy’s account being accidentally deleted, he decided to use it as an opportunity to leave.

He said: “Great to be on ‘BlueSky’ and everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!”

Jimmy is on BlueSky using the handle (identity) of jimmycricketcomic.bsky.social

Clicking on this sentence will take you directly there.

You can follow Jimmy on his profile page by clicking on the + Follow button (towards the top right of the page).

The Bluesky logo

As with X, users can share short posts containing text, images, and videos on Bluesky.

Jimmy will be posting regular jokes on the platform, which is owned by Bluesky Social PBC.

It began in 2019 as a research initiative at Twitter, before becoming an independent company in 2021.

Development for the social app quickened in 2022 following Elon Musk’s controversial acquisition of Twitter, which has since alienated many people.

Bluesky launched as invitation-only service in February 2023 and then opened registrations in February 2024.

It reportedly reached 20 million users by November last year.

In the same month, it experienced its largest user exodus since Musk bought the platform in 2022.

You can also stay in touch with what Jimmy is doing on Linkehttps://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/x-sees-largest-user-exodus-musk-takeover-rcna179793dIn and also on Facebook here.

Read on this website: Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian: Hear chapter one now!