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After James' death in 1965, Woods stooged for many other comedians, most frequently Les Dawson, throughout the Sez Les (1972-74) era. Woods' doleful demeanour and gangling figure had an obvious appeal for children and he was a perennial pantomime favourite. His most memorable booking on a personal level must have been in 1976 at the Grand Theatre, Leeds, where he met Alexis Stanfield, the dancer who would become his wife. They married in 1978 (Les Dawson was best man) and that Christmas Woods joined Dawson, Roy Barraclough and Peter Goodwright in Babes in the Wood at the Alhambra, Bradford (1978). By the time Woods fetched up at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham in 1986, for Robinson Crusoe with Rod Hull and Emu, he was the proud father of two. a b c "James, Jimmy". British Film Institute Film & Television Database. Archived from the original on 26 October 2008 . Retrieved 24 January 2009.

JJ: It will get better, we just have to keep our eyes on the prize! Stay unified, always pursue & defend Equality! We deserve life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness just like anybody else; we have inalienable rights too. This administration is making it so hard, but we will win and I’m encouraged with people like RuPaul, Ellen, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Leslie Jordan Lady Bunny and so many others who are out in the media. Look at someone like Bianca Del Rio killing it worldwide; they represent us! The young queens coming up should keep spreading the light and love message of inclusion. In James's first film for Mancunian Films in 1950, he starred with Norman Evans in Over the Garden Wall with Evans playing the role of his wife. [12] His second film was Those People Next Door where he and Eli reprise James's drunk routine. Bertram Arthur "Jimmy" James, MC, RAF (17 April 1915 – 18 January 2008) was a British survivor of The Great Escape. He was an officer of the Royal Air Force, ultimately reaching (some years after the Great Escape) the rank of Squadron Leader. MTV and VH1 credit the "Jimmy James" music video to Nathanial Hörnblowér, Adam Yauch's director alter ego. However, on the Beastie Boys' Sabotage VHS tape released in 1994, the "Jimmy James" music video is listed as being co-directed by Yauch (as Nathanial Hörnblowér) and Lisa Ann Cabasa, an actress, and Yauch's girlfriend at the time the video was made. Cabasa directed the dance sequences in the music video and also appeared in the video as one of the silhouetted female dancers. William R Chorley (1992). RAF Bomber Command Losses, Volume 2. Midland Counties. ISBN 0-904597-87-3.William Ash; Brendan Foley (2005). Under the Wire: The Wartime Memoir of a Spitfire Pilot, Legendary Escape Artist and 'cooler King' . Bantam. ISBN 978-0-593-05408-6. Vance, Jonathan F (2000). A Gallant Company: The Men of the Great Escape. Pacifica Military History; (Mar 2001). p.41. ISBN 978-0-935-55347-5.

Michael Cook: For those that have never seen Jimmy James on stage, how would you describe your performance style and “drag” as a whole? James regularly performs around the UK with former Foundations frontman, Clem Curtis. The pair, along with Flirtations vocalist Earnestine Pearce have toured with 'The Soul Explosion'. In April 2007, James performed at the 'Classic Gold Weekender' along with Marmalade, Love Affair and Showaddywaddy. In 2013, they toured with James' early hero, Ben E. King. It was a rather ghastly affair really. They weren’t hostile, as the bombing hadn’t really started, but we were rather curious to them, I suppose”. In February 2014, the song "Whatever You Need", written by drummer Russ Courtenay and Harriet Roberts featured on Tina Turner's album, Love Songs. Margolis, Jonathan (19 June 2007). "Obituaries: Bernard Manning". The Independent. Archived from the original on 13 February 2009 . Retrieved 24 January 2009.

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Although James appeared on stage as a convincing drunk, often with a cigar or cigarette in his mouth, he was teetotal [3] [6] [8] and did not smoke off stage. [2] His weaknesses were gambling and his famed generosity [2] which may account for his declared bankruptcies in 1936, 1955 and 1963. [6] Following initial interrogation, James and a small band of others were taken to Berlin and paraded through the capital. "It was a rather ghastly affair really. They weren't hostile, as the bombing hadn't really started, but we were rather curious to them, I suppose". From Berlin, James was moved to the notoriously bleak Stalag Luft I at Barth on the northern coast of Germany. The camp was still under construction at this stage of the war and the reality was that the Germans were only slowly coming to terms with POWs. Within a matter of days, Jimmy and W/Cdr John 'Death' Shore were planning an escape - the route was to be via the camp incinerator. Digging a highly audacious tunnel, John Shore managed to clear the wire and escape, whilst Jimmy was caught in the act and sent directly to the cooler. a b c "Mancunian Film Studio - Biographies of the Stars". It's A Hot'un. Archived from the original on 18 January 2009 . Retrieved 24 January 2009. Young, Cy (26 May 2011). "James Casey: Comedian, writer and producer who created 'The Clitheroe Kid' and discovered Ken Dodd". The Independent. Archived from the original on 8 June 2022 . Retrieved 28 May 2011.

His funeral was held at St Peter's Catholic Church, Ludlow on 31 January 2008. A party of RAF Regiment gunners from RAF Honington served as pallbearers. Other personnel from the Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering at Cosford were also present, as was Air Commodore Bob McAlpine, a former CO of No. 9 Squadron. Hundreds of local people from Ludlow lined the procession route to pay their respects to the great war hero as four Tornado GR4s of 9 Squadron (Jimmy's former squadron) performed a flypast in the missing man formation. [2] Jimmy James wrote an excellent account of his time as a prisoner of war in his book, "Moonless Night". Jimmy James and the Vagabonds at 2007 Classic Gold April Weekender - Vauxhall Holiday Park". Archived from the original on 24 March 2009. The Merlin-engined Wellington Mark II. This aircraft actually belongs to No. 104 Sqn. Notice the criss-cross geodesic construction through the perspex fuselage panels. Prisoner of war [ edit ] The Vagabonds disbanded in 1970, but James, who owned the name, enlisted Alan Wood to form a band with a new, all-white line-up in 1973. [7] They had hits in the UK Singles Chart with " I'll Go Where Your Music Takes Me"(1976) and " Now Is the Time". [8] In 1976, they recorded funky disco song "Disco Fever" also. Phil Chen performed bass on Rod Stewart songs such as " Hot Legs", " Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Young Turks". [9]While at Barnsley Catholic Club James found Bernard Manning an agent, who was able to find him a job as a singer with a band. [13] Radio [ edit ]