Davidson has entertained the British Armed Forces, and is currently chairman of the British Forces Foundation charity, which aims to promote the wellbeing and esprit de corps of service personnel. Davidson was awarded the OBE in the 2001 New Year Honours List for his services to charity. [12]

a b Sweney, Mark (3 January 2013). "Jim Davidson arrested on suspicion of sex offences". The Guardian . Retrieved 10 February 2014. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19thed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p.142. ISBN 978-1-904994-10-7. In 1995, British comedian Jim Davidson produced and starred in Sinderella, an adults-only Pantomime version of the fairy tale " Cinderella". One of the performances was recorded for a video entitled Sinderella Live. Kutner, Jon; Leigh, Spencer (26 May 2010). 1,000 UK Number One Hits. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-360-2.Comedian Jim Davidson had Nigel Farage in stitches as he revealed he almost lost out on pie and mash because of climate change protesters in London". LBC. 21 November 2018 . Retrieved 22 November 2018. Davidson's numerous marriages prompted the actor John Mills to send a Telemessage on the occasion of his fourth, which read simply: "Will It Last?" [36] The marriage ended ten years later. Davidson subsequently returned the compliment to Mills and his wife on their 60th wedding anniversary, with a Telemessage bearing the same wording. [37] Jim Davidson on why the show must go on". Bournemouth Echo. 22 April 2013 . Retrieved 26 September 2023. a b "COMEDY / Jim's vehicle's a rotten pumpkin". The Independent. 13 March 1994 . Retrieved 22 September 2023.

Conceived in Charlie Drake's dressing room at the Theatre Royal in Margate in 1990 in front of Drake and Ward Baker, the show initially featured Davidson as Buttons, Drake as Baron Hardon, Dianne Lee as Cinderella, Jess Conrad as Prince Charming, David Kristian as Dandini, Mia Carla as The Fairy Godmother, and Roger Kitter and Dave Lee as Camilla and Madonna the stepdaughters, all of whom had played either their own roles or comparable roles in civilised versions of the play. The show utilised several extra-large vibrators and a pantomime horse with a large penis as set-pieces, and the Fairy Godmother was flatulent. This version was mounted between 1993 and 1996 at various British theatres, and received largely negative critical reception. a b c d e Turbett, Liam (24 March 2015). "A Comedian's 'Scottish Romp' Got Canceled Due to His 'Unacceptable' Behavior". Vice . Retrieved 22 September 2023. Hill, Rose (2 April 2023). "Jim Davidson 'gutted' as he 'splits from fifth wife' after 14-year marriage". mirror . Retrieved 2 April 2023. Sinderella 2:: Jim Davidson at The Orchard Theatre in Dartford". 5 January 2005. Archived from the original on 5 January 2005 . Retrieved 25 September 2023.He starred in TV sitcoms Up the Elephant and Round the Castle (1983–1985) and Home James! (1987–1990). His one-man show for Thames Television, Stand Up Jim Davidson (1990), [5] was recorded at London's Royalty Theatre. [6] Rachel McGrath (8 January 2015). "Jim Davidson Shares Sympathy For Nigel Farage: 'Ukip Are The Jim Davidson of the Political World' ". Huffington Post UK. In September 2007, Davidson participated in the celebrity reality TV programme Hell's Kitchen and attracted negative media attention over homophobic bullying towards TV presenter and openly gay contestant Brian Dowling. Davidson asked Dowling, "Are you on our side?" when referring to whether or not he would be participating for the boys' or girls' team. Davidson used the word " shirt-lifters" in front of him, and constantly asked if Dowling would like to try on one of " John Virgo's lovely waistcoats", which Davidson owns. Davidson later described himself as a " homophobic arsehole". The programme was broadcast on ITV on 4 September 2007. [21] On 10 September, Davidson was asked to leave Hell's Kitchen, [22] following further confrontations with Dowling. [21] After Davidson's exit from the programme, the BBC reported that the broadcasting watchdog Ofcom had received 46 complaints alleging that Davidson had bullied Dowling. Ofcom concluded that nothing unacceptable had happened, but ITV, the channel which had originally broadcast the programme, issued a statement, regretting Davidson's "unacceptable remarks". [23] Davidson ready to make Tories laugh". The Daily Telegraph. London. 24 April 2004. Archived from the original on 14 November 2007.

Davidson's touring material developed from his original London comedy circuit show, aimed for pub and club audiences, a demographic considerably different to that of his television work. He later developed his touring material into his adult pantomime work, including productions with titles such as Boobs in the Wood, a spoof of Robin Hood, and Sinderella. a b c Lawson, Mark (7 July 2006). "Four divorces and a bankruptcy are no joke for Jim". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 18 October 2023. In Sinderella, Jim Davidson plays the part of Buttons, manservant to Baron Hard-on (a phallic play on the Hardup surname normally used in the pantomime; played by Charlie Drake) and best friend of the Baron's daughter Cinderella (Dianne Lee, half of folk/pop duo Peters and Lee), who also has to put up with abuse from Cinderella's stepsisters, Camilla ( Roger Kitter) and Madonna (Dave Lee), but later receives guidance from the Fairy Godmother (Mia Carla). Meanwhile, the well-hung Prince Charming (Jess Conrad), with the help of his assistant Dandini (David Kristian), organises a ball to try and find a potential wife. James Cameron Davidson OBE (born 13 December 1953) is an English stand-up comedian, actor, singer and TV presenter. He hosted the television shows Big Break and The Generation Game. He also developed two adult pantomime shows, Boobs in the Wood and Sinderella. Davidson has been married five times; four of them have ended in divorce. He has five children by three wives:

Davidson became known for Big Break (1991–2002) and as the third host of The Generation Game (1995–2002), as the successor to Bruce Forsyth and Larry Grayson. In September 2007, Davidson appeared in the third series of Hell's Kitchen (2007) in the UK, and in May 2008 he appeared in the BBC's Comedy Map of Britain. Up The Elephant And Round The Castle - ITV1 Sitcom". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 18 August 2023.