Jimmy's paternal lineage was deeply rooted in the world of bookmaking, a profession that would inadvertently influence his early life choices. In a surprising turn of events, Jimmy began his vocational journey as an apprentice ladies' hairdresser, a career path that he would later abandon in favor of pursuing a life in comedy.
The trajectory of Jimmy's comedic career took a significant turn in October 1963, when he made his television debut in the esteemed program "Comedy Bandbox." This marked the beginning of his professional journey as a comedian, and just seven months later, he was discovered by the illustrious Val Parnel, who subsequently offered him a spot on the prestigious "Sunday Night at the London Palladium."
Aside from his thriving career as a comedian, Jimmy is an avid golfer, boasting a handicap of 4, and has even organized his own sponsored classic in Spain. Interestingly, Jimmy's own comedic inspirations stem from the legendary duo Laurel and Hardy, as well as other notable comedians such as Eric Morecambe, Leonard Rossiter, Les Dawson, and Arthur Lowe.
