2002 “ALL ABOUT ME” is transmitted on BBC 1 Television, a new
sit-com series made by Celador Productions, co-starring Meera Syal.
Jasper Carrott appears as Koko in The Mikado at The Savoy
Theatre, London.
2003 Jasper Carrott awarded an O.B.E. in Her Majesty’s New
Years Honours List in recognition of his work for charity.
The second series of ALL ABOUT ME is transmitted from 17th October.
2004 24 CARROTT GOLD – live show at Birmngham’s NIA, a
record-breaking fourteen consecutive nights in January 2004. Filmed for
the BBC and broadcast on BBC1 spring 2004. The third series of the
sitcom ALL ABOUT ME broadcast September 2004.
Jasper Carrott received an honorary doctorate from the University of
Birmingham. He was awarded the doctorate not only for his work in
entertainment but for numerous charities in Birmingham and beyond
including the Variety Club and the NSPCC.
December 2004 Jasper Carrott’s Christmas Cracker at the NEC plays to capacity
audience. G4, Robin Gibb and his Band, Bill Bailey, Birmingham Royal Ballet,
Liz McClarnon (Atomic Kitten), Paul Carrack, Joe Pasquale, Robert Plant and Lulu
appeared, together with great bands Bjorn Again, Bev Bevan’s Band and
Reelinandarockin, to name just a few of the attractions. Raised a huge
sum for children’s charities.
July 2004, Birmingham University presented Jasper Carrott with a
Doctorate for Business Studies.
May 2005 Jasper stars in Malcolm Stent’s ‘Go and Play Up Your Own End’.
“Jasper Carrott may have just turned 60, but he is utterly convincing as
a schoolboy in baggy shorts and a cap. He is a most welcome addition to the
nostalgic Brummie musical, now in its seventh year and better than ever.”
Roz Laws
November 2005 - Jasper Carrott’s Rock with Laughter – due to
popular demand, Jasper’s new variety show plays to four sold out nights at the
NEC, attracting over 40,000 people.
December 2006 - Jasper Carrott’s Christmas Rock with Laughter – runs again
for four nights at the
NEC Birmingham to capacity audiences of over
40,000.
2007 sees the launch of Jasper Carrott’s third Rock with Laughter,
with guest stars Chris de Burgh, Dame Edna Everage, Jamelia, Jo Brand, The
Manfreds, Shakin Stevens and further guests to be announced. (Please note
the bill is subject to change without notice.)
April 2007 - Golden Balls – Jasper hosts a brand new game show for ITV
produced by Endemol. With no questions, it’s a game of big money and big
bluff, rounded off with Jasper’s trademark comedy. To be broadcast in the summer
2007.
December 2007: Jasper Carrott’s Christmas Rock with Laughter. As the largest Christmas event of its genre in the Midlands, if not the UK, Jasper’s unique variety show returned once again to Birmingham’s NEC Arena. Chris de Burgh, Dame Edna Everage, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Jamelia, Shakin’ Stevens, Ray Quinn, Tap Dogs and The Manfreds to name but a few.
December 2008: Jasper Carrott’s Christmas Cracker, the famous charity event, took place at the NEC Arena, Birmingham, raising a huge sum for children’s charities. Artists who gave their time in support of the event included UB40, Toyah Wilcox, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Elkie Brooks, Escala, Roy Wood and his band, Rick Wakeman, Lee Mack, Bobby Davro, Bev Bevan and an all-star host band, and a special guest appearance by Dave Berry.
6th December 2008 - Jasper is awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Comedy Awards in London.
February 2009: Filming began for the fifth series of the enormously popular game show GoldenBalls.
