Laughter is the Best Medicine

Comedy legend Jimmy Tarbuck OBE has had a hugely successful career in entertainment for over sixty years. After his breakthrough moment on ITV’s Sunday Night at the Palladium in 1963, he shot to fame, and became host of the show from 1965 to 1967. In that time, he also became the youngest British comedian to have his own TV show, with his ITV series It’s Tarbuck!


Jimmy went on to host numerous popular quiz shows, including Winner Takes All, which he presented for over a decade, as well as Full Swing and Tarby’s Frame Game. He then returned to stand-up and presenting variety shows, such as Live at the Palladium, Live from Her Majesty’s and For One Night Only.


Jimmy is an avid golfer and has competed in pro-celebrity golf matches. Every year, he hosts Jimmy Tarbuck’s Golf Classic charity tournament. He is also the President of the charity Variety Golf.


In 1994 he was awarded an OBE for his services to comedy, as well as his charitable contributions. In 2016, the Variety Club honoured him with a lifetime achievement award. Jimmy continues to tour, reflecting back on a remarkable life in showbusiness.


Jimmy lives in London with his wife, Pauline. This is his first book.