Meet the author: Jimmy Cricket

Jimmy will be discussing his life, which he has published as an autobiography entitled ‘Memoirs of an Irish Comedian - Come 'Ere There's More'.

“The book is a 'Riches to Rags' story from holiday camp Redcoat to Bluecoat then on to his first big break on television (after many struggles), going on to headline for four of his own series for Central Television in the 1980s with 'Royal Command Performances' and TV Variety shows in between, then his BBC Radio 2 series written by the great scriptwriter Eddie Braben in the 1990's which ran for five years called, 'Jimmy's Cricket Team'. “

As Jimmy says himself in the book, ‘I hope it brings back warm memories for older readers, and gives a taste to younger readers of a form of entertainment that seemed to vanish before our very eyes’.

Jimmy will also perform some 'stand-up' comedy and take questions from the audience. If you wish to purchase Jimmy’s book, copies will be available on the day priced at £10 (cash only, please), which Jimmy will be pleased to sign.

The event is free to attend. In lieu of a fee, Jimmy would be grateful for a small donation towards the charity Mary’s Meals, though this is optional.

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