Jimmy Clitheroe

Jimmy Clitheroe
Jimmy Clitheroe
Born
James Robinson Clitheroe

(1921-12-24)24 December 1921
Died6 June 1973(1973-06-06) (aged 51)
Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Resting placeCarleton Crematorium and Cemetery, Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Occupation(s)Comedian, actor, musician
Height4 ft 2 in (1.27 m)

James Robinson Clitheroe (24 December 1921 – 6 June 1973) was an English comic entertainer.[1] He is best remembered for his long-running BBC Radio programme, The Clitheroe Kid (1956–72).

  1. ^ "Jimmy Clitheroe: Popular radio entertainer [obituary]". The Times. No. 58802. 7 June 1973. p. 21.