Jim Davidson: Boobs In The Wood [VHS]

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Jim Davidson thrown out of Hell's Kitchen". The Daily Telegraph. 11 September 2007. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Fletcher, Martin (6 June 2005). "Voyeurism, sexism and non-celebrity: reality TV eats itself". Socialist Democracy. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Proboards104". Jimdavidson.proboards104.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014 . Retrieved 20 March 2013. On 18 June 2014, Davidson attended the assault trial of former N-Dubz rapper Dappy. "Dappy is a good friend of mine. I don't know what's happened in this case but I'm just here to show him my support," Davidson said. Dappy declined Davidson's offer to serve as a character witness. [44] Family [ edit ] In 2006, for the first time in 14 years, he refused to play Great Yarmouth, stating that the resort was "full of overweight people in flip-flops and fat children of all colours and no class". [9] Recording career [ edit ]

Beacom, Brian (29 November 2010). "Face to Face: Jim Davidson". Herald Scotland. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012 . Retrieved 9 May 2012. Environmental DISASTER in a duffle coat!' Jim Davidson RAGES at Jeremy Corbyn - WATCH". Daily Express. 22 November 2018 . Retrieved 22 November 2018. Looking further afield for inspiration is Kevin Quinn, who has adapted Jane Austen into Pride and Prejudice: The Gay Panto. “I thought it was going to be a lot harder,” he says, displaying a firm grasp of the double entendre. “But 95% of the show is Austen’s words and we’ve just shifted some of the emphasis.” That means turning Lady Catherine into a dominatrix and putting a saucy spin on a line assessing the shrubbery in a woman’s garden. There's a wet shirt scene in the gay Pride and Prejudice. But it's not water it's drenched with Comedian Jim Davidson had Nigel Farage in stitches as he revealed he almost lost out on pie and mash because of climate change protesters in London". LBC. 21 November 2018 . Retrieved 22 November 2018. On 2 January 2013, Davidson was set to become a housemate in the 11th series of Celebrity Big Brother, but was arrested at Heathrow Airport by police officers working on Operation Yewtree. [7] On 3 January 2014, a year after being arrested and without being charged, he became a housemate in the show's 13th series. On 29 January 2014, he left the Big Brother house as the winner. [8] Touring show [ edit ]In September 2007, Davidson participated in the celebrity reality TV programme Hell's Kitchen and attracted negative media attention over homophobic bullying towards TV presenter and openly gay contestant Brian Dowling. Davidson asked Dowling, "Are you on our side?" when referring to whether or not he would be participating for the boys' or girls' team. Davidson used the word " shirt-lifters" in front of him, and constantly asked if Dowling would like to try on one of " John Virgo's lovely waistcoats", which Davidson owns. Davidson later described himself as a " homophobic arsehole". The programme was broadcast on ITV on 4 September 2007. [21] On 10 September, Davidson was asked to leave Hell's Kitchen, [22] following further confrontations with Dowling. [21] After Davidson's exit from the programme, the BBC reported that the broadcasting watchdog Ofcom had received 46 complaints alleging that Davidson had bullied Dowling. Ofcom concluded that nothing unacceptable had happened, but ITV, the channel which had originally broadcast the programme, issued a statement, regretting Davidson's "unacceptable remarks". [23]

He starred in TV sitcoms Up the Elephant and Round the Castle (1983–1985) and Home James! (1987–1990). His one-man show for Thames Television, Stand Up Jim Davidson (1990), [5] was recorded at London's Royalty Theatre. [6]Jim Davidson cancels show after wheelchair row". The Guardian. London. 21 October 2003 . Retrieved 13 May 2013. Davidson's touring material developed from his original London comedy circuit show, aimed for pub and club audiences, a demographic considerably different to that of his television work. He later developed his touring material into his adult pantomime work, including productions with titles such as Boobs in the Wood, a spoof of Robin Hood, and Sinderella. In 2004, comedian Jimmy Carr threatened legal action against Davidson, accusing him of having plagiarised some of his comic material. Davidson responded by saying the claims were "ridiculous", and no further action was taken. [27] A gay sensibility dominates adult panto but other brands are available, as demonstrated by the Market Theatre Company in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, which has spent more than 20 years producing shows so successful that they outlast panto season. The group’s latest production, Peter Panties, is touring until March. Time Out has called them “lone heterosexual interlopers in the thoroughly gay world of adult panto” – a description with which Glyn Doggett, the company manager, has no issue. In 2002, Davidson was escorted from the grounds of the Marriott Bristol Royal Hotel, after it was alleged that he had become confrontational and abusive to staff. [25]

In 2011, Davidson toured with a play, Stand Up...And Be Counted. The play was about the failing career of a washed-up racist comic. Media commentators drew comparisons between the play's main character and Davidson's own career. [48] Hill, Rose; Clarke, Liv (2 April 2023). "Jim Davidson splits from his wife after 14-year marriage". Manchester Evening News . Retrieved 2 April 2023. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19thed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p.142. ISBN 978-1-904994-10-7.In the new show, this takes the form of Pinocchio’s slow-dawning realisation that society disapproves of his love for a dishy footballer. “You can be more grownup about that than you could in a family panto,” says Bradfield. “It’s not standup. You’ve got the audience there for over two hours, so you’ve got to tell a story, and it’s important that at the end people still go, ‘Ahhh.’” Davidson has been married five times; four of them have ended in divorce. He has five children by three wives: Bennett, Steve. "Jim Davidson 'heading for divorce No5': Punching Up 2023: Chortle: The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk . Retrieved 2 April 2023. Davidson's numerous marriages prompted the actor John Mills to send a Telemessage on the occasion of his fourth, which read simply: "Will It Last?" [36] The marriage ended ten years later. Davidson subsequently returned the compliment to Mills and his wife on their 60th wedding anniversary, with a Telemessage bearing the same wording. [37] Throughout his career, Davidson has made jokes about women, ethnic minorities, homosexuals and disabled people in his stand-up act, which has made him a subject of frequent criticism. [17] Alleged bigotry [ edit ]

Rachel McGrath (8 January 2015). "Jim Davidson Shares Sympathy For Nigel Farage: 'Ukip Are The Jim Davidson of the Political World' ". Huffington Post UK. Hill, Rose (2 April 2023). "Jim Davidson 'gutted' as he 'splits from fifth wife' after 14-year marriage". mirror . Retrieved 2 April 2023. Davidson became known for Big Break (1991–2002) and as the third host of The Generation Game (1995–2002), as the successor to Bruce Forsyth and Larry Grayson. In September 2007, Davidson appeared in the third series of Hell's Kitchen (2007) in the UK, and in May 2008 he appeared in the BBC's Comedy Map of Britain. Davidson has written two autobiographies, The Full Monty (1993) [35] and Close to the Edge (2001). [2]

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Bradfield believes there can be pitfalls for an adult panto that doesn’t identify as LGBT. “In a non-queer adult one,” he says, “it might be a challenge not to stray into potentially homophobic or misogynistic humour. If the people who are making the crude sexual jokes, as we do, are already marginalised then that isn’t such a risk. It’s the old rule about not punching down.” Quotes by or About John and Mary Hayley Bell Mills". Archived from the original on 24 October 2005 . Retrieved 22 May 2006. Jim Davidson arrested over new sexual offences claims". BBC News. 20 March 2013 . Retrieved 20 March 2013. Davidson has responded to accusations of prejudice by saying: "It is a difficult thing, comedy, and I'm on a loser. If I cured AIDS and fed Africa and ended Ebola and found that missing aeroplane I'd still be that horrible racist, sexist, homophobic comedian. By people, with respect, who haven't seen me. Or are judging me from the past." [17] Other incidents [ edit ] James Cameron Davidson OBE (born 13 December 1953) is an English stand-up comedian, actor, singer and TV presenter. He hosted the television shows Big Break and The Generation Game. He also developed two adult pantomime shows, Boobs in the Wood and Sinderella.