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Jimmy Cricket’s son remembers him as ‘family man, hero and champion’ at funeral

The two-hour service was highly religious but also humorous, filled with funny stories about the late comedian, who died aged 80.

The Independent UK

‘Not the first time I’ve see him die’ – Jimmy Cricket’s son jokes at funeral

Comedy veterans such as Syd Little, Tommy Cannon and Roy Walker attended the service.

Evening Standard

Family and fans to gather for funeral of ‘like a light’ Jimmy Cricket

The Northern Irish performer died on August 3 at the age of 80 following a short illness

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Family pay tribute to ‘like a light’ Jimmy Cricket ahead of his funeral

The Northern Ireland born comic is to be laid to rest following a service at Salford Cathedral in Greater Manchester.

Evening Standard

A train journey that made a lasting impression

Letter: A reader couldn’t believe his ears on a journey from Runcorn to London Euston

The Guardian - UK

Words we should staff the barricades against

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Jimmy Cricket obituary

Northern Irish comedian who became a household name in the 1980s thanks to many TV appearances and his own ITV show

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Brief letters: Jimmy Cricket | Creative science | Clacton vote | Humanists and humanity | Short showers

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No smut, no swearing, wrong-feet wellies and a silly hat: the gentle comedy world of Jimmy Cricket

Having cut his teeth in the holiday camps of the north, the comic bestrode 80s TV with his unthreatening brand of fun, being knighted by the pope in 2015 • Jimmy Cricket, comedian known for his ‘And there’s more!’ catchphrase, dies aged 80

The Guardian - UK

Comedy Legend Jimmy Cricket Dies Aged 80 as Family Pays Heartbreaking Tribute to 'And There's More' Star

Jimmy Cricket, famed for his clean comedy and iconic catchphrases, has died at 80. Known for his family-friendly humour, he continued to entertain even in his final days.

International Business Times UK

Jimmy Cricket dies at 80: Beloved comedian behind 'And there's more!' passes away

Comedian Jimmy Cricket, known for his catchphrase "And there's more!", has died at age 80. His family announced his passing on Monday, August 3, 2026, after a short illness. Cricket rose to fame in the 1980s with his clean, family-friendly comedy routines. He was also recognized for his distinctive stage…

The Economic Times

Jimmy Cricket, comedian known for his ‘And there’s more!’ catchphrase, dies aged 80

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 charity

The Guardian - UK

Jimmy Cricket asked for last rites twice ‘like an encore’ before dying aged 80

The Northern Irish stand-up comedian died on Monday morning following a short illness, a statement from his family said.

Evening Standard

Jimmy Cricket: Comedian dies aged 80 following short illness

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Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80

The comedian fronted his own TV show, ‘And There’s More’, as well as a BBC Radio 2 comedy series

The Independent UK

Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 following short illness

The Northern Irish stand-up was a familiar face on television in the 1980s.

Evening Standard

Duncan Norvelle hailed as ‘legend’ of variety comedy after his death aged 66

The entertainer, known for his catchphrase ‘chase me’, died in hospital surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

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Raymond Allen obituary

Playwright and screenwriter who created Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em in the 1970s

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