Jim Davidson - Operation Yewtree investigation 'killed' Freddie Starr

[@MCF155]

Jim I was the Funeral director who personally Repatriated you're frend Freddie starr. I paid for his funeral and Took Freddie back to his beloved Liverpool to be laid to rest with his beloved mother. I totally agree with you. You're chanel is amazing 👏

[@patrickhosking613]

You, sir are a legend. Thank you for what you did for our Freddie.

[@MCF155]

@@patrickhosking613 No thanks at all needed. I believe the people who lied to the Police should have been charged with wasting police time. As for the police and press I truly believe they have blood on their hands. I never met Freddie starr in life but caring for him in death is something I will always be proud of. Although I was trolled and some vermin slated me for what I did.

[@scousemouse69]

I do hope Jim reads the comments and sees your post. Thank you so much for what you did.

[@jimdavidsonofficial]

thanks. well done you

[@MCF155]

@@jimdavidsonofficial no thanks needed at all keep up you're amazing work and chanel

[@SpankyFisher]

When Des O`Connor passed away in 2020 they showed an obituary on TV that included all the best clips from his career. Not once did they show the laughs and frolics he shared with Freddie , and there were loads...Those two bounced off each other with their comedy and was a joy to watch when I was growing up.

[@bobrail733]

Love watching them still on u tube BRILLIANT 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@stephenfinnigan6048]

Spot on! I remember thinking exactly the same

[@brianharbut4054]

❤️

[@johnfellows689]

The BBC has failed us all on many occasions. Brexit lies? And other sinister distortions of their news,.

[@mikeb2575]

Freddie used to make Des cry with laughter, which then made us cry with laughter...

[@davidcullen1956]

I think Jim is correct about Freddie. Freddie was a fragile person and they broke him

[@colindavies4860]

I loved watching Freddie star he was so funny and always loved by so many people he will be missed rest in peace Freddie 🙏❤️

[@purplepoppyz]

Freddy was a genius, his comedy was brilliant and his singing voice was beautiful. My mum loved him. Such a good man, destroyed by lies. This country is so screwed up now.

[@vinerscott]

It’s nice but heartbreaking to see the other side of you @jimdavidson you are a brilliant comedian but you also come across as a very genuine,sincere gentleman. I’ve never forgotten seeing you with my parents when I was a kid on the pier at Great Yarmouth & you took the time to have a picture with us(obviously not as blue a show as you do now)but you were/are a great talent & it’s a shame you went through this rubbish. Hope you are well anyway I wish you all the best 👍🏻👏🏻

[@adrianjohnlouis1]

Freddie was one of the best comedians ever so funny never get fed up of watching his shows over n over again. RIP Freddie!

[@tonygriffiths2485]

All of a sudden Freddie Star wasn't there. I used to love him, Jim has given us an insight into his character. So sad that he was ground down so badly, I never knew any of this. R.I.P. Freddie and thankyou :)

[@Musical_Man_Guitar]

Breaks my heart the way Jim was treated. He's a national treasure FFS.

[@jessestone3915]

They wouldn't touch Saville so they went after innocents

[@Mr.Grimsdale]

They weren't all innocent.

[@johnhehir508]

Savile was probably part of an mi5 Blackmailing operation , the state an it's masonic police covering up,

[@swebber908]

Definitely the BEST comedian in my lifetime. He was so funny plus was a gentle soul x

[@samandjennysambrook]

Freddie was either loved or not liked at all,but what the media did to him along with the police is unforgivable. Amazing how the people they know are definitely guilty somehow get away with it while the innocent are unmercifully accused.RIP Freddie, they can't hurt you now dear man.❤️

[@benrichards399]

On a side note, Jim's impression of Freddie is spot on!

[@pommiebears]

I will never forget his broken tape routine. If ever you doubt that Freddie Starr was an incredibly, INCREDIBLY, talented man…..watch his broken tape routine. It’s comedy genius. Both Jim, and Freddie, made my Saturday nights as a kid with my old grandparents, hilarious. And they asked for nothing in return. 🌹

[@arthurreeder8451]

I was lucky to see Freddie live. He came out after the show and sat on the edge of the stage as we were going home and asked if anyone had any questions? A guy said what is the silliest thing you have done Fred? Fred replied, I was sitting at home bored looking out the window at the pouring rain. I suddenly jumped up, ran outside and flagged down a passing car. The guy opened the window and said hello Freddie how are you is there a problem? Freddie said, I am in trouble and I need a bit of a push to get me going will you help? The guy said sure and parked his car and followed him round the back of his house. Fred then came out with the punchline. He said I went and sat on the garden swing, and this guy stood there giving me a push..both of us getting soaking wet! Still funny all these years later and I believe it really did happen, that was the guy.

[@ianwatson3315]

Brilliant!

[@rogerpritchard]

Freddie Star and Jim Davidson. Hard working men who simply made us laugh. Pure and simple. From Thailand

[@debbiecclark6538]

I think most knew Freddie was shy and fragile. He like many used his comedy to function. It's terrible how it ended for him . Great comedian and daft as a brush who had you in stitches throughout his .But it could have happened to Cliff, Jim, Matthew Kelly and I believe Jim Tarbuck . No action is great but the stigma of being accused and investigated must be gut wrenchingly devistating

[@PhilBaird1]

The police used the tabloids to do their work for them and it sure sold newspapers. No copper has yet gone to jail.

[@swineheartdoppleganger5516]

Daft? FS was proper effing mental...!

[@billreid9021]

A very moving interview, R.I.P. Freddie, for both he and you Jim may your laughter gods go with you and please keep on entertaining us.

[@CazZaa-t9t]

Well said Jim, more people need to listen to you, the police and the media need to seriously look at the consequences of how they treat people, they did kill Freddie Starr, he was a national treasure, as are you. Keep going and fighting for what's right 👍

[@briangannaway2876]

Jim, I'm new to your comments on the internet... so I've looked up many of your previous internet comments. You must have gone through terrible times over this and I agree your comments about Freddie Starr. Jim, you speak a lot of common sense on issues generally and you speak for many ordinary people like me. Thanks.

[@cblack1green]

And what happened to the person who accused him.

[@rush6227]

Freddie was a phenomenon, larger than life but he had a greater height to fall from than most. He never survived the the impact of that fall, he was pushed to his demise. More needs to be said Jim.

[@neilgale8873]

jim it shows what happens when people in power are so ready to believe a lying git without any proof & to release names in such circumstances is just plain criminal, the people who handled yewtree should be brought to book.

[@michaelkenny8540]

Starr denied ever visiting The BBC or meeting the girl and then was proved a liar when the footage surfaced. Find a way to get around that awkward fact.

[@markriding1267]

He provided the distraction the Establishment needed at the time....🤫

[@grumpychef3925]

Fantastic Interview. Always loved Jim. A real insight and an intimate look at the way Jim dealt with such an horrible time in his life.

[@1334550]

Now that was so intense I welled up and every emotion in my body yearned to its point of bursting with anger at the abhorrent disgusting actions of the police and media creating a witch-hunt from an accusation which held no merit at any given time honestly makes me furious

[@sovaine]

Jim keeping telling the truth because you are speaking for those that cannot defend themselves anymore.... your a top bloke Jim.

[@paulsymons7643]

The women who made these accusations, did they ever face charges for destroying good mens lives. All that hate to make some money. Society as us old uns remember it is finished.🙉🙊🙈🙏🙏🙏

[@the_roamingreverend]

Jim and Freddie. My childhood heroes, stars, role models. No wonder i'm such a dickhead. LOL. Thank you Jim. RIP Freddie. Love you both.

[@Useaname]

RIP Dear Freddie

[@SeanHendy]

My heart goes out to you Jim. No way to even begin to comprehend what you went through. Have been a fan for at least 40 odd years, all the way back to the days of Home James and Up The Elephant and Round The Castle. Still remember my favourite line from Home James. 'You're filthy!', 'And you're ugly, but I can always wash'.

[@FB-tq5ln]

Great to hear you again Mr J Davidson, As a named Freddy myself, FREDIE STAR gave me the greatest experience in entertainment laughter. (including yourself).Jim you were lucky to have close ties with him. A fragile man who was pursued by British forces, no apology given for what they did to him and yourself. It was a pleasure to listen to you. Thank you. . RIP FREDDIE you B 😘💔🇨🇮🇨🇮💓

[@davelangley2965]

Have been saying the exact thing since Freddie died, the police and yew tree killed that man full stop. Now we have to listen to so called comedians trying to be funny. With no more Starr, Davidson and Barrymore etc on TV comedy is dead, because this lot today have not got a clue what makes people laugh. R.I.P Freddie.

[@victormeldroo]

Jim you are a national treasure to British Comedy as was Freddie, it was so criminal what the police did, I wish the individuals who carried out this atrocity could be held accountable now tried and convicted in court then names shamed and lose everything, all assets. house, home, family, friends, pension, reputation and freedom. as that's what they took from all of you who were so wrongly accused. so glad you have re-built what you have of respect. no amount of money could reward you for the loss. thank god you are a strong and brave man. RIP Freddie. the individuals in the justice system failed us and should be held accountable

[@user-vv9zo4sc4k]

Freddy use to come on the petrol station I use to work at on his way to a gigs in Manchester in the early 70s to say he was a prankster was a understatement he’d always Imamate James Cagney and the with his agent driving the car on leaving pull the sweet trolly halfway down the east lancs road and we would have to go and fetch it back so sad what happened to this comedy legend rip Freddy

[@annabella.b.9547]

I met Jim when I was a kid in the great yarmouth winter Gardens, I asked him to sign my napkin as I loved big break. Jim had a bit of drink in him and he chatted to me and my family and made jokes about the yarmouth folk, my mum said he was rude and I loved him more as he was honest. Jim is real and always has been. Legend ❤

[@billbonnington7916]

there aren't so many comedians that have me in tears of laughter, but watching Freddy Starr doing his "Vincent" sketch, with the speeded up and slowed down playback is one I could see time and again and will still have me in stitches...

[@darrenholmes3142]

Wow that’s powerful nice one Jim 👏👏

[@solarsessions1556]

Freddie Starr was brilliant, a 'no boundaries' comedian, the allegations that people brought against him also showed signs of somebody who knew 'no boundaries'....there needs to be an investigation into any allegations, but who knows?

[@perryedwards4746]

Yer and gawd bless ya mate! The world is a far better place with ya!! Sod all these nasty nasty gits out there...And the world is full of em!!! When someone nicked my marbles when I was 7, I knew it then... Yer sod em...

[@MadTitanGamer]

I think because of Freddie’s bizarre character he was an easy target when in reality the bloke was just a pure joker, guessing here but anyone who associated with him was just an easy target themselves. I grew up watching Freddie, Jim and all the real comedians and presenters and it’s really sad to see how they have been treated. RIP Freddy and I am glad that Jim managed to get his result and get in with his life 👍🏻

[@robertfish4052]

Keep the conversation going. 20 minutes can make a difference between life and death. It's OUR universal responsibility to connect to the truth.

[@IanP1963]

As a family we all loved Freddie - may he RIP !!!!

[@garyphisher7375]

When genuine accusations are made about powerful people, their tactic is to find people willing to make false (and usually scandalous) accusations - then they will highlight the false allegations as proof all the accusations were false. They don't care who the false accusations target - their goal is to protect the powerful!

[@tomhaskett5161]

Good point - I assumed that the false accusers were simply hoping for a payout. Explains the scattergun approach of the people accused.

[@chrisgilsonmusicchannel7144]

Watching Jim on Thursday at weston super mare,,, it'll be good!!!!

[@1aberbeeg]

Rest in Peace Freddie, thanking you as well Jim, stay strong,

[@SeanHendy]

Freddie was certainly one of a kind and an incredible entertainer. Such a shame that he's no longer with us.

[@flashpoint8909]

So much of this going on, it's a disgrace, it doesn't matter that no charges are brought in the end as far as the Media and idiots are concerned you are never allowed to be free of it.

[@terencemorrall6967]

Good for you Jim but I feel for those poor sods that have lost the lot because some UNNAMED accusor has thought to wreck someone's life ,look what happened to D.L.T ,and poor old Cliff. All on the back of that odious bastard Savile's doings (that the BBC so didn't want to be exposed). However , You're still here thankfully ,and telling it how it is . Good Bless .

[@patrickhosking613]

And the BBC are still no better today but on another level.

[@shanetaylor8000]

There is a “club” and Freddie and Jim were never in it.. the “club” is untouchable.

[@davidcullen1956]

Glad you're sort of OK Jim

[@andrewdale9246]

You keep going Jim , you are a legend 👍

[@sharonknighten1878]

JIM SPOT ON WITH YOUR STATEMENT TOTAL DISGRACE WHAT THEY DID KIER STAMER SHOULD HOLD HIS HEAD IN SHAME

[@colingeddes2172]

I shouldnt laugh at a serious subject, but i laughed at jims accent of freddie. R i p fred. Long live jim.

[@JonathanH658]

It was nothing to do with Starmer as Johnson was forced to acknowledge

[@Mr.Grimsdale]

@@JonathanH658 Johnson wouldn't be involved in a lie, would he.

[@Adessotech2019]

It is a disgrace and should be independently investigated. Cliff, Freddie, Jim, Paul G and the list goes on. But Jimmy Saville, the monster survived and thrived and EVERYONE knew. Shame on the establishment.

[@robertandrews6555]

Grew up watching Jim Davidson in the 70s n 80s..... Seen him as buttons in panto, at Bath probably.... And all he does for the British armed forces, fantastic bloke an absolute legend and true British patriot.

[@ivancarter7564]

you are so right about freddie so so right

[@TS-vj9dc]

This situation where if someone accused you of something your guilty. What happened to innocent until proven guilty. The accused should absolutely have the right to anonymity until proven guilty. Otherwise thier life is over either way. It's a disgrace how they are put on trial by media.

[@andrewmcgowan8440]

Phew....that was tuff to watch....thanks for being you Jim, your a gentleman ❤️

[@youarewhatyouare]

Still going on today what about officers who on paper are clean but are liars

[@gerardshelbourne6857]

SO TRUE . RIP Freddie LEGEND ☝🏼

[@susanblackwood1032]

I loved Freddie Starr he made me lough and cry with laughter and it’s so sad

[@alecball68]

MR JIM DAVIDSON THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU

[@dancemusic70]

Many comedians of that era were fragile individuals away from the stage. It was despicable the way Freddie was treated by the authorities using a logic "they mustve all been at it" . I don't think the media comes out of this looking too good either because sold a few issues off the back of the speculation which certainly would've added more personal insult

[@FromtheHerts81]

Jim wrote about the accusations levelled at him in his book No Further Action. The statements made no sense at all, even to untrained eyes. He’s well rid of those indictments.

[@janeyorke8684]

Departments never say sorry when clearly they get things badly wrong

[@deanhawthorn5783]

they hounded you.....they killed freddie.....with no evidence what so ever.....i think its about time that the girls involved were jailed for false accusations and wasting the time of the police

[@mikeyk212]

Jim does Freddie perfect. Nothing worse than injustice.

[@funjuror]

While Freddy was entertaining at Gt Yarmouth for a summer season, he came and trained at the Karate club, Where I was a member; he was so lovely. Probably 50 years ago now.

[@peterhaynes8258]

R.I.P. FREDDIE.

[@batwings80]

I am going to get stick. But, Jim Davidson is one of my heroes. I think his work for charity is amazing. His sense of humour is immense. He is a deep and rich human being. Ok, I'm not on the same level in terms of wealth. I don't agree with a lot of his political views. But, he can explain why he holds those views and he is a sensitive and well-meaning soul - and that will do for me! His words on Freddie Starr there were so well-crafted and caring,. May God Bless You, Jim.

[@themoanerdroner]

I also think Jim is correct. Jim was always my favourite comedian and knew right away that he was innocent. The police persecuted everyone and I’m just glad that no further charges were brought against him.

[@bollywayne14]

We all love you Jim. And always will.

[@seanmwh]

That sort of stress with a bad heart is not a good combination

[@NigelWalton]

Love you Jim, the establishment don't like honesty.

[@chalkfarmcarsquadso1664]

Your a top.bloke jim. Always will be. God bless

[@stephenuden6403]

100% agree. Freddie was a legend of comedy. Met him twice, great person.

[@PhilBaird1]

Not too late for a few senior coppers to go to jail for Yewtree and the deal they made with the tabloids. Must have been some fat brown envelopes passed around. I'm glad Jim got through it all but Freddie should get a full public apology from the Met.

[@andrewlloyd4702]

Freddie was a true legend, just like you Jim.

[@dennistaylor3009]

Well said Jim.

[@senianns9522]

I went to a few after performance 'parties'. He was good fun, even better if the performance / audience went well! Quite liked the bloke!

[@mrperfect1000.]

Yes that Bastards took away a truly one off funny man no other could ever match as a performer.💔

[@randlemcmurphy4983]

Freddie and the rest of the legends don't fit in with the left wing culture these days, but we've always got our dvds and KZbin clips 👍🏻

[@Alan-ir3km]

He's right, but nothing will be done.

[@paganjon6529]

Find and bring the accusers down.MBGA

[@antonywebb9191]

Your a living legend Jim

[@paulw1798]

I might start watching this channel now Bellendfield has been fucked off.

[@gazsykes67]

It’s a real shame about Freddie and I think his family should hang their heads in shame for abandoning him and leaving it upto a fan so I believe to give him a decent send off. Those who bring these actions against people should think long and hard about their actions too. A lot of things went off in the 70 80 90 it was a different in so many ways to what we’ve been lumbered with now

[@glennbellamy7004]

Great man !!! Jim never forget you at Jethro's funeral

[@vincentspencer6046]

Jim thank you for kind words for freedy Star but you great entertainment to love you Jim

[@ironclad57]

If you were to take your life, it’s immediately decided that you must be guilty.

[@mikeparrysatwat]

Love you Jim

[@flustered1939]

I grew up watching Freddie star .... Brilliant comedian..at one of his shows he walked right to my seat turned aroun d and pulled the poor bloke in front of me out of his seat and put him on the stage... That's the closest I got to a comedy genius.... He never recovered from what the government did to him.... RIP Freddie you are truly missed

[@michaelcram8923]

Freddie was probably the funniest comedian ever x

[@R3RLEE]

Lol you aint seen many then!!

[@davidmcc359]

I have to say, that if these guys hadn't been celebrities, one wonders if there would've been ANY investigation at all. It was a dreadful time, YES; there are those who were convicted, but when you see the amount of collatoral damage to more than Half of those investigated at the time who were innocent, the initial accusations weren't questioned enough before proceeding. What gets me the most, is one or two suddenly come forward with genuine and/or perceived concerns of wrong-doing, by a celebrity only opened the door to the wider population, with many dubious characters therein. However, via the corrupt police revealing information to the press and media, like on Cliff Richard's home search, it allowed every greedy, parasite, and/or balloon, (who, never before considered it, suddenly thinks, "hmm; I met him once, he had his arm round me - oh, maybe I was another one of the victims"), to come out chasing money or out of stupidity. Freddie was hounded, like you were Jim, Paul, the Corrie lads too etc, but Freddie was a fragile character and the treatment of YOU ALL, by the police, but more so, the rabid and sensationalist press and media was sickening..

[@kr4559]

I’m always gonna believe the timing was just far too ironic. They went after dozens of white celebs/ comics etc as soon as they knew the Bradford peodophile gang story was about to break… and that the police had known about it for 15 yrs and done nothing. And all of a sudden all these guys from the 70s and 80s get pulled?… they had to go after theses guys too. And fast. In the case of guys like Cliff, Freddie Jim they’d done nothing. And almost killed them. All to make the police look proactive and that no one was picking on a certain demographic.

[@pauliepaul3697]

No further action 👍🏻always well that ends well jim 👍🏻

[@scousemouse69]

I like Jim, sometimes I may disagree with his opinions but they are his and I respect that. However totally agree with his comments about Freddie he would still be with us if it wasn't for the police and the media

[@JD-wq5ck]

No one ever gets over badly handled false allegations.

[@peterstudley1804]

Transits came out in 1965 .

[@mrblue1970]

Always been a fan of Jim's. His sense of humour and strength of character got him through that dark period, and I respect his honesty. There was a time he couldn't take a small step forward with his left foot out the door when all this happened.

[@andrewroland]

Disgusting what you’ve been put through, heads should roll.