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British comedy legend Jimmy Tarbuck has finally decided to put pen to paper and share his incredible life story, more than 60 years after his very first television appearance.
His autobiography, Laughter is the Best Medicine, will be published in November and promises to be a nostalgic and heartfelt trip through the golden age of British entertainment, filled with stories, showbiz secrets and the kind of humour that has made Tarbuck a national treasure.
Tarbuck, affectionately known to fans as “Tarby”, first graced our TV screens in October 1963, appearing on the iconic Sunday Night at the Palladium. Just two years later, he was hosting the programme himself, taking over from fellow showbiz legend Bruce Forsyth.
It was a job that catapulted him to stardom. At its peak, Sunday Night at the Palladium reached almost 10 million households, making Tarbuck one of the most recognisable faces on television. He introduced some of the biggest stars of the day, including Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli and ballet superstar Rudolf Nureyev.
But his career didn’t stop at the Palladium. Tarby’s quick wit and easy charm saw him working alongside international legends. He travelled to the United States, performing with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, and even rubbing shoulders with Elvis Presley in Las Vegas and Frank Sinatra in Miami.
Jimmy Tarbuck writes his autobiography
Speaking about the memoir, Jimmy reflected:
“I’ve been incredibly lucky to do what I love for so long, and to meet so many wonderful people along the way. This book is my way of sharing some of those special memories, along with a few laughs, of course.”
The memoir will chart his remarkable journey from a working-class lad in Liverpool to becoming one of Britain’s most enduring entertainers. It will also take readers behind the scenes of television during its golden years, offering a rare glimpse of what it was like to be part of a showbiz era that has long since passed.
Over the decades, Tarbuck’s appeal has never waned. Whether hosting variety shows, fronting game shows or cracking jokes on chat shows, he has remained a familiar and much-loved figure. His warm personality and sense of fun have made him a fixture in British entertainment, a fact that will no doubt make his memoir a must-read for anyone who remembers the glitter, glamour and genuine variety of mid-20th century television.
With Laughter is the Best Medicine, fans can expect plenty of classic Tarbuck humour, warm anecdotes and the occasional cheeky wink to the reader. It’s not just a book for comedy lovers, it’s a slice of entertainment history from a man who lived it.
