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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.

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.

Rod Stewart tribute act & the Eric Morecambe Halls 150 150 mhamer

Rod Stewart tribute act & the Eric Morecambe Halls

Lovely afternoon at the Eric Morecambe Halls in Harpenden with the Sarah Andrews Dance Academy who performed in the first half, then received awards for their individual achievements and I was privileged to have been asked to present the awards alongside singer/compère Roger!

Jimmy Cricket had a busy weekend of shows in which he performed alongside a Rod Stewart tribute act and also presented some dance awards.

The famous comedian was at the E57 Club in Birmingham on the night of Saturday 17 November and then the following afternoon, he performed at the Eric Morecambe Halls in the St Albans City district of Hertfordshire.

He tweeted after the first show (photo below): “Great night at the E57 Club with fellow acts, Nathan Singer/Compère, with Rod Stewart tribute Gerry, and also pictured here with Committee member Patrick in front of the poster!”

And the following day, he posted the picture above on social media saying: “Lovely afternoon at the Eric Morecambe Halls in Harpenden with the Sarah Andrews Dance Academy who performed in the first half, then received awards for their individual achievements and I was privileged to have been asked to present the awards alongside singer/compère Roger!”

Great night at the E57 Club with fellow acts, Nathan Singer/Compère, with Rod Stewart tribute Gerry, and also pictured here with Committee member Patrick in front of the poster!