Wissenswertes

Attended Liverpool's Dovedale primary school with future Beatle John Lennon (1945-1951). The pair remained lifelong friends thereafter.

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1994 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to charity.

Got his break in 1960 on Sunday Night at the London Palladium.

Jimmy has a daughter Liza Tarbuck

Friend of Harry Secombe.

He's a big fan of Laurel and Hardy.

1985 Variety Club Show Business Personaliy.

Compere of Sunday Night at the London Palladium.

1964 Variety Club Award Most Promising Newcomer.

Host of Winner Takes All from 1973.

TV personality

He was one of the celebrities who campaigned on behalf of Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party in the 1983 General Election.

His children are Cheryl born 1961, Lisa born 1965 and James born 1967.

Has a sister Norma and brother Kenneth.