Jim Davidson: Boobs In The Wood [VHS]

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On 2 January 2013, as Davidson was set to become a housemate in the 11th series of Celebrity Big Brother, he was arrested at Heathrow Airport by police officers working on Operation Yewtree. [7] On 20 March 2013 he was arrested again over new allegations of sexual offences; [29] however, on 21 August 2013, it was announced that no further action would be taken in relation to the allegations of historic sex abuse, due to insufficient evidence. [30] [31] Hill, Rose (2 April 2023). "Jim Davidson 'gutted' as he 'splits from fifth wife' after 14-year marriage". mirror . Retrieved 2 April 2023. 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] Hill, Rose; Clarke, Liv (2 April 2023). "Jim Davidson splits from his wife after 14-year marriage". Manchester Evening News . Retrieved 2 April 2023. Jim Davidson to face no further action over sex offence allegations". The Guardian. 21 August 2013 . Retrieved 21 August 2013.

Fletcher, Martin (6 June 2005). "Voyeurism, sexism and non-celebrity: reality TV eats itself". Socialist Democracy. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. 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 ] Davidson has appeared in the UK singles chart under his own name with the double A-sided "White Christmas"/"Too Risky". It peaked at No. 52 in December 1980. [10] Business [ edit ] a b Sweney, Mark (3 January 2013). "Jim Davidson arrested on suspicion of sex offences". The Guardian . Retrieved 10 February 2014. 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 b "Jim Davidson's Edinburgh fringe debut 'rounds off a nice year' ". The Guardian. 3 August 2014 . Retrieved 6 August 2014. Jim Davidson arrested over new sexual offences claims". BBC News. 20 March 2013 . Retrieved 20 March 2013. 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. Davidson again faced controversy in December 2007, when he made a joke about rape victims during a show at the Newark Palace Theatre, in Nottinghamshire. A local paper, the Nottingham Evening Post, stated that: "there were moments when he did stray too far over the line (most notably with a routine on rape)." [24]

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 ] 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. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19thed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p.142. ISBN 978-1-904994-10-7. 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

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Davidson is a Freemason and a long-standing member of the Westminster City Council Lodge No. 2882. He was formerly also a member of the Chelsea Lodge No. 3098 (whose members are all entertainers) but has resigned; [13] he was the founding Worshipful Master of British Forces Foundation Lodge No. 9725 on its formation in 2000. [13] [14] Taxation and bankruptcy [ edit ] 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. Jim Davidson thrown out of Hell's Kitchen". The Daily Telegraph. 11 September 2007. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022.

Proboards104". Jimdavidson.proboards104.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014 . Retrieved 20 March 2013. 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 ]

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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. 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] 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.”