Bob 'the Cat' Bevan Roasts The Duke

In 2000 the Lord’s Taverners celebrated its 50th anniversary and held a dinner in honour of their Patron and 12th Man HRH, Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. The speakers were, Sir David Frost, Robert Powell, Sir John Mills, Sir Tim Rice and Head of ITV Sport, John Bromley. But the show was stolen by Bob “the Cat” Bevan with his poem “The Duke and I” in which he gently pulled the Duke’s leg for never recognising him. Ten years later he performed “The Duke and I - the Sequel” at the 60th anniversary at St James’s Palace and the Duke responded with one verse about “the Cat”. Sadly there were no cameras present for that occasion. Bevan became a great favourite of the Duke’s and appeared at many functions with him including the Centenary of the Royal Household Cricket Club and the Variety Club 90th birthday tribute to the Duke which also included Barry Humphries, Frank Carson and Al Murray, “the Pub Landlord.

[@MyTROLLEYBUS]

Well paced with the right amount & length of pauses.

[@bencripwell8663]

Had the pleasure of meeting Bob last night, lovely bloke. One of the greatest ever. An absolute goldmine for future best man speakers. Long live the Cat!

[@dallasreid7755]

What a star!

[@touchjudge6407]

A very amusing and good natured guy. Once spoke at my local cricket club ( no charge) at the request of a friend.

[@nicholaswestover7362]

Very funny gentleman, seen him many times at High Rocks , Tunbridge Wells

[@momeara7482]

Very good poem - and (23 years later) it's even topical: "... the marbles of Elgin".

[@68highland]

Funniest “ roast” I have heard, delivery perfect.

[@craiglightowler8922]

Pure comedy. Take a bow "the cat"

[@terenchion1]

NEVER HEARD OF THIS BORING NOBODY.....

[@stuartlean]

Suggest you get out more

[@warringtonminge4167]

Nor had I but I'm not a cunt about it. Close your mouth and open your mind, it works wonders.

[@phillipdavies8029]

A boring nobody, eh? Why's everyone in the room laughing, then?

[@sidel8]

Nob

[@arnoldsaunders6073]

Too intellectual for you?