Jimmy Cricket, a Northern Irish comedian who became a familiar presence on British television in the 1980s, has died at the age of 80. Born James Mulgrew, he was widely known for his catchphrase “And there’s more!” and for a signature appearance in wellington boots marked with “L” and “R” on the wrong feet. Cricket’s family-friendly style helped make him a household name during the decade, and he fronted his own ITV series, also titled “And there’s more!”. He also appeared at the 1984 Royal Variety Performance and took part in the BBC’s long-running light entertainment programme The Good Old Days. In 2015, he received a papal knighthood in recognition of services to charity. Reports say he died after a brief illness, and tributes are being paid by family and others following his death.
Jimmy Cricket, Northern Irish comedian known for “And there’s more!”, dies aged 80
Jimmy Cricket, a Northern Irish comedian who became a familiar presence on British television in the 1980s, has died at the age of 80. Born James Mulgrew, he was widely known for his catchphrase “And...
- Jimmy Cricket, real name James Mulgrew, dies at age 80.
- He is best known for the catchphrase “And there’s more!”
- He performs with a distinctive look, including wellington boots marked “L” and “R” on the wrong feet.
- He appears on British TV in the 1980s, including ITV’s “And there’s more!”, and BBC’s “The Good Old Days”.
- He was awarded a papal knighthood in 2015 for services to charity.
His family friendly style made the comedian a household name in the 80s and he was awarded a papal knighthood in 2015 for services to charityJimmy Cricket, the northern Irish comic who became a regular fixture on British television throughout the 1980s, has died aged 80.Known for his catchphrase: “And there’s more!”, Cricket fronted his own ITV series of the same name on which he rocked his signature look of tailcoat, short trousers and wellington boots marked clearly with “L” and “R” on the wrong feet. He also appeared at the 1984 Royal Variety Performance as well as in the BBC’s long-running light entertainment vehicle The Good Old Days. Continue reading...
3 hours agoJimmy Cricket, real name James Mulgrew, was a beloved Northern Irish comedian known for his catchphrase 'And there's more!' and his trademark act of wearing his wellington boots on the wrong feet
3 hours agoComedian Jimmy Cricket, who became famous for wearing wellington boots on the wrong feet and was also known for his catchphrase 'And there's more!' has died at the age of 80
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