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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.

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’

 

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.

Talking Pictures TV festival set to be a complete sellout 150 150 mhamer

Talking Pictures TV festival set to be a complete sellout

Looking forward to joining this great cast of fellow performers for @TalkingPicsTV this coming 20th July weekend!

The Festival of Film in which a host of top entertainers including Jimmy Cricket are starring is on the verge of being a sellout.

Talking Pictures TV and Renown Pictures, are hosting the two-day event, which begins on Saturday (20 July).

The  organisation posted this morning (17 July) on social media: “**STOP PRESS ALERT** We have just EIGHT weekend tickets left for our otherwise ‘sold out’ #TPTV Festival at the Savoy Theatre, Monmouth @monmouthsavoy for Sunday 21st July 11am-7pm only!

“First come, first served! Call 0808 178 8212 buff.ly/4bDcUMh.”

Veteran singer Tony Christie is also among the performers at The Savoy Theatre in Monmouth, Wales.

Northern Irishman Jimmy has performed at a Talking Pictures TV production previously, appearing alongside fellow comic Jimmy Tarbuck and actor Tim Healy in October 2022.

Speaking about the show this summer, he said previously: “Looking forward to joining this great cast of fellow performers for Talking Pics TV!”

Radio DJ Mike Read is one of the hosts for the weekend.

Tony Christie, now 80, found fame in the 1970s with songs such as (Is This the Way to) Amarillo.

A special Festival of Film later this year, staged by TV channel Talking Pictures, will feature a host of entertainers including comedian Jimmy Cricket and singer Tony Christie.In 2002, comedian Peter Kay used Amarillo on his TV show Phoenix Nights, leading to a resurgence in the song’s popularity.

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 Sky digital satellite platform, channel 328.

Its website says: “Do you remember the thrill and excitement of Saturday Morning Pictures?

“Where heroes and villains and clowns and crooners, invariably in glorious black and white, would entertain you for hours?

“Now those glorious days return, and it’s not just for Saturday mornings.

“It’s 24 hours a day. Every day!”

Find out more about the TV channel here.

Renown Pictures Corporation is a British film distributor founded by producer George Minter in 1938.

Buy Jimmy’s autobiography!

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

Jimmy Cricket with his autobiography

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

The paperback version costs £11.99 at online retailer Amazon. It is also available via eBook and audio.

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!

Talking Pictures TV festival: Singer Tony Christie among performers 150 150 mhamer

Talking Pictures TV festival: Singer Tony Christie among performers

Looking forward to joining this great cast of fellow performers for @TalkingPicsTV this coming 20th July weekend!A Festival of Film being staged by Talking Pictures TV and Renown Pictures later this year will feature a host of entertainers, including comedian Jimmy Cricket and singer Tony Christie.

The event takes place at The Savoy Theatre in Monmouth, Wales, on Saturday and Sunday, 20 and 21 July.

Northern Irishman Jimmy has performed at a Talking Pictures TV production previously, appearing alongside fellow comic Jimmy Tarbuck and actor Tim Healy in October 2022.

Speaking about the show this summer, he said: “Looking forward to joining this great cast of fellow performers for Talking Pics TV!”

Radio DJ Mike Read is one of the hosts for the weekend.

For details of how to book, phone (freephone) 0808 178 8212.

Tony Christie, now 80, found fame in the 1970s with songs such as (Is This the Way to) Amarillo.

A special Festival of Film later this year, staged by TV channel Talking Pictures, will feature a host of entertainers including comedian Jimmy Cricket and singer Tony Christie.In 2002, comedian Peter Kay used Amarillo on his TV show Phoenix Nights, leading to a resurgence in the song’s popularity.

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.

Its website says: “Do you remember the thrill and excitement of Saturday Morning Pictures?

“Where heroes and villains and clowns and crooners, invariably in glorious black and white, would entertain you for hours?

“Now those glorious days return, and it’s not just for Saturday mornings.

“It’s 24 hours a day. Every day!”

Find out more about the TV channel here.

Renown Pictures Corporation is a British film distributor founded by producer George Minter in 1938.

Buy Jimmy’s autobiography!

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

Jimmy Cricket with his autobiography

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

The paperback version costs £11.99 at online retailer Amazon. It is also available via eBook and audio.

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!

My thanks for 2023 – and here’s what happening in 2024! 150 150 mhamer

My thanks for 2023 – and here’s what happening in 2024!
Strictly Come Dancing is the theme of Jimmy Cricket's 2023 Christmas card.

Jimmy’s Christmas card for this year

Hi folks, it’s me, Jimmy, come closer!

As we approach the end of 2023, I’d like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who came out to see me at one of my live shows this year, and who bought my new autobiography which came out on the first of April.

I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you about some of the exciting things that will be happening in 2024…

There’s nowhere quite like Blackpool and next March I’ll be playing my ninth season at the lovely Lyndene Hotel on the promenade.

The four dates there next year are as follows:

  • Wednesday 6 March
  • Wednesday 5 June
  • Wednesday 4 September
  • Wednesday 4 December.

Also in March I’ll be going back to the Cabaret Lounge in Hull for my fifth appearance for owners Paul and Bev – on Sunday 17 March (St Patrick’s Day of course!).

And to round off a great month, I’ll be doing a three-day theatre tour of Northern Ireland with my fellow Irish comedians Roy Walker, Adrian Walsh and Gene Fitzpatrick.

The dates for that are:

In July I’ll be doing two shows for my favourite television channel – Talking Pictures – at the Savoy Theatre in Monmouth, Wales. For anyone who can’t get to the actual shows, they will be televised.

I’ll keep you in touch with these shows and any others on this website via the Tour Dates section.

In the meantime, my wife May and myself wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Yours Truly

Jimmy

Buy Jimmy’s autobiography!

If you’re looking to buy someone a lovely Christmas present, then don’t forget that Jimmy’s official autobiography is on sale!The Jimmy Cricket Story is the famous comedian's official autobiography

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

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

Signed copies (priced £15.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website 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: Jimmy Cricket’s signed autobiographies now available by post!

Jimmy Cricket's Christmas card 2020

Watch exclusive interview with JC on Talking Pictures TV! 150 150 mhamer

Watch exclusive interview with JC on Talking Pictures TV!

An exclusive interview JImmy Cricket gave to Talking Pictures TV is being televised on Wednesday 21 June.An exclusive interview which Jimmy Cricket gave to Talking Pictures TV is being televised today (Wednesday 21 June).

The chat with former BBC Radio 1 DJ Mike Read was filmed live at The Plaza in Liverpool.

Jimmy teamed up with several other celebrities, including fellow funnyman Jimmy Tarbuck, at the TV channel Talking Pictures roadshow near Liverpool in October last year.

The TPTV Festival of Film took place at the Plaza Community Cinema in Waterloo on Merseyside.

A member on LinkedIn commented that Saturday’s Daily Mail weekly TV supplement (see below left) highlighted the interview.

It starts at 1.35pm.

An exclusive interview JImmy Cricket gave to Talking Pictures TV is being televised on Wednesday 21 June.

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.

Its website says: “Do you remember the thrill and excitement of Saturday Morning Pictures?

“Where heroes and villains and clowns and crooners, invariably in glorious black and white, would entertain you for hours?

“Now those glorious days return, and it’s not just for Saturday mornings.

“It’s 24 hours a day. Every day!”

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 where hunger and poverty prevent children from gaining an education.

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.

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