A veteran comedian and television presenter, Jim Davidson is a comedian with over 40 years of experience. Available through Champions Music & Entertainment, Jim is a born entertainer well-known for his distinct style of comedy. Jim began his career on the circuit doing open mic nights before taking the plunge on the BBC’s Opportunity Knocks. His first audition was unsuccessful but Jim returned later to enter ITV's national talent show, New Faces. Jim’s side-splitting setlist saw him reach the finals where he finished in an impressive second place.
Having tasted success on television Jim was quickly snapped up by several television shows. He starred in sitcoms like Up the Elephant and Round the Castle and Home James! Both series saw extended series runs with a wide national audience. Following this Jim earned himself his own series entitled The Jim Davidson Show. The show would go on to feature five successful seasons between 1979 and 1982 earning Davidson the TV Times ‘Funniest Man on Television’.
Jim branched out into presenting on the Big Break, a gameshow incorporating elements of snooker, and even taking over the reins from the legendary Bruce Forsyth on The Generation Game. He presented the classic game show for seven years cementing his place as an entertainment heavyweight. More recently Jim has embraced the popular reality TV format taking part in the internationally popular series; Hell’s Kitchen and Celebrity Big Brother. Jim went on to win Celebrity Big Brother thanks to his popularity with the audience. Jim is a massive supporter of the British Armed Forces.
He has performed a series of stand-up performances for the troops, raising spirits as far afield as Basra, the Falkland Islands, the Republic of Macedonia, and Iraq. He has also appeared in several TV specials for ITV and BBC including Jim Davidson Falklands Bound, Jim Davidson Basra Bound, and even Homeward Bound for Christmas aboard the HMS Invincible. Jim was awarded an OBE in 2001 for his services to the British Forces Foundation charity and has even served as its chairman. A veteran comic with a distinctive style and television pedigree Jim is the ideal host, compère, or entertainer for any private or corporate events. As your entertainment, he is sure to have guests rolling in the aisles. Call now to book this impressive stand-up comedian.
