Your chance to have lunch with Birmingham comedy legend Jasper Carrott

He will speak at an event at Edgbaston Cricket Ground,  which aims to raise thousands of pounds for charity.

Jasper has been supporter of the Journalists' Charity for many years and was recently appointed a life vice president. 

The organisation offers support to members of the profession in need globally as well as in the UK.

The comedian, who has just passed his 80th birthday,  joked that he hoped he would still be around to make the date.

He said: “If I am still alive by May 2 it will be my pleasure to entertain many close friends from the world of journalism and entertainment.

“Nothing is planned so nothing can go wrong! I am so looking forward to it I have bought a new bib and a pair of socks.“

Derek Inman, chairman of the charity’s Midlands District, said: “Jasper at 80  is a true legend, One of the funniest comics the region has ever produced. It is a real honour that he has chosen to celebrate this special occasion with us.”

Jasper, described by Jeremy Clarkson as “easily the funniest stand-up I’ve ever seen”, has enjoyed a career spanning five decades which reads like a history of comedy classics. 

Among his many accolades are BBC TV Personality of the Year, a Gold Medal at the New York TV and Film Awards, Midlander of the Year Award, his own ‘Star’ on Birmingham’s Walk of Stars and the British Comedy Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. 

In recognition of his outstanding work for charity, Jasper was awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List in 2003.  He and his wife Hazel, a former journalist herself, have four children and a home in the Warwickshire countryside. 

Tickets for the event cost £125 and include a three-course meal, table wines and reception drinks.

For details, visit https://journalistscharity.org.uk/an-afternoon-with-carrott-celebrating-jasper-at-80/