No smut, no swearing, wrong-feet wellies and a silly hat: the gentle comedy world of Jimmy Cricket
📰 Summary (English)
Jimmy Cricket, a comedian from Northern Ireland, passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of clean and family-friendly comedy that was a hallmark of his career. Known for his polite humor and distinctive stage name, which was inspired by the phrase "And there's more!" and the character Jiminy Cricket, he entertained audiences at Butlin's and Pontins holiday camps in the UK from the 1960s onwards.
🇪🇸 Resumen (Español)
Jimmy Cricket, un comediante de Irlanda del Norte, falleció a la edad de 80 años, dejando una legado de comedia limpia y familiar que fue un sello distintivo de su carrera. Conocido por su humor educado y su nombre de escenario distintivo, inspirado en la frase "Y hay más!" y el personaje Jiminy Cricket, entretuvo a los espectadores en los campamentos de vacaciones Butlin's y Pontins en el Reino Unido desde la década de 1960 en adelante.
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