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  Bobby Davro@Everything2.com
Born 13th September 1959 in Middlesex, England, Bobby Davro was named Robert Nankeville at birth.
Davro used this show as a springboard for his comedy skills and his talent for mimicry and he was given several series of his own, including Davro, Bobby Davro On The Box, Davro's Sketch Pad and A Kind of Magic.
Davro managed to scrape though this series and somehow managed to be rehired by the BBC in 1993 to star in another solo show called Rock With Laughter, also for the BBC which was shown on Tuesday evenings.
www.everything2.com /index.pl?node_id=1188140   (589 words)

  
  Bobby Davro | Comedians | The Comedy Club
Bobby made his debut in 1981 but it was not until his appearance on Live At Her Majesty's in 1983 that he made his major breakthrough.
Subsequently, Bobby was given his own Saturday night series 'Bobby Davro On The Box' which rocketed to the top of the ratings and remained there for six consecutive years.
Bobby has recently completed touring his Swing In The Park big band show, a tribute to the swing era and featuring his own 12-piece orchestra and special guests.
www.hahaheehee.com /comedians/bobby_davro.html   (426 words)

  
 TheSpoof.com : Bobby Davro is EMINEM funny satire story
Bobby Davro, considered one of the greatest living comedians has announced that he is the real slim shady!
Bobby Davro seems to have lost the plot.
Bobby Davro can now be blaimed not only for having the worst Ringo Starr impression this sided of Poole, but now for Eminem.
www.thespoof.com /news/spoof.cfm?headline=s4i544   (331 words)

  
 Bobby Davro - Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This led to his own Saturday night series Bobby Davro on the Box, Bobby's Sketch Pad, TV Weekly which immediately topped the ratings for six consecutive years.
In 1991 Bobby moved to the BBC and made three series, Public Enemy Number One, Rock With Laughter and Run the Risk.
Bobby Davro is in constant demand as a major attraction.
www.ukacts.com /asp/acts/index.asp?act=1151&cat=2&txmode=-3&ref=&id=730&mode=1   (193 words)

  
 Celebrity Comedians for Corporate Events
Bobby Davro is one of the UK's funniest and best-known celebrity comedians.Davro made an early impression at school - he was caught mimicking his headmaster, a Harold Wilson sound-a-like, and was given six of the best!
After leaving school, Bobby started to work as a trainee manager in a large department store where he was soon trying out more impressions as John Inman and Mrs.
Bobby made his TV debut in 1981, but his major break through came with an appearance in Live at Her Majesty's in 1983.
www.firebirdevents.co.uk /BobbyDavro2.htm   (285 words)

  
 Brian Yeates Associates LTD - Entertainment Agents - Bobby Davro
Bobby Davro - Bobby Davro made his TV debut in 1981, but his major reakthrough came with an appearance in Live at Her Majesty's in 1983.This led to his own Saturday night series "Bobby Davro on the Box", "Bobby's Sketch Pad", TV Weekly which immediately topped the ratings for six consecutive years.
In 1991 Bobby moved to the BBC and made three series, Public Enemy Number One, Rock With Laughter and Run the Risk.
Bobby Davro is in constant demand as a major attraction.
www.brianyeates.co.uk /bobbydavro.html   (154 words)

  
 Bobby Davro - One of the UK's Best Loved Comedians
Bobby made his TV debut in 1981, but his major breakthrough came with an appearance in Live at Her Majesty’s in 1983.
This led to his own Saturday night series Bobby Davro on The Box, Bobby’s Sketch Pad and TV Weekly, which immediately topped the ratings for six consecutive years and made Bobby Davro a household name throughout the country.
With the combination of Bobbys’ and Kenny’s incredible singing talents backed by a twelve piece swing orchestra, this show brings you all the great Sinatra hits, along with non-stop comedy banter and jokes which captures the very spirit of the ‘Rat Pack’ is those heady days of Las Vegas.
www.gordonpoole.com /?artistID=1285   (424 words)

  
 BBC - Nottingham Stage - Pantomime replacements Melinda Messenger and Bobby Davro
Bobby Davro made his TV debut in 1981, but his major breakthrough came with an appearance in Live at Her Majesty's in 1983.
Melinda and Bobby appeared in Cinderella at Woking in 2000.
Davro played Wishee Washee while Mel was the Princess.
www.bbc.co.uk /nottingham/stage/2003/04/messenger_davro_panto.shtml   (339 words)

  
 Bobby Davro, Comedian and Awards Host - Speakers Corner
Versatility is the key to Bobby’s longevity, as a high profile personality - be it in Television, Pantomime, Summer Shows or in late night Cabaret, Bobby Davro is in constant demand as a major attraction.
Bobby made his TV debut in 1981, but his major breakthrough came with an appearance on LIVE FROM HER MAJESTY’S. This led to his own Saturday night series BOBBY DAVRO ON THE BOX which immediately topped the ratings for six consecutive years.
In his rare moments away from the live stage or TV studios, Bobby likes nothing better than a game of snooker, a spot of fishing or a glass of Chardonnay in front of the telly.
www.speakerscorner.co.uk /file/44783ce31168471de43f9ad498ec6109/davro-bobby.html   (318 words)

  
 Comedians Like Bobby Davro
DAVRO BRADLEY WALSH CRAIG CHARLES DAVE SPIKEY DAVID BADIEL...
Davro and Michael Barrymore who he saw perform on...
Davro is on the comeback trail - in more ways than one.
www.twofivesix.co.uk /comedians_like_bobby_davro.html   (213 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Davro [1991]: Caroline Dennis, Bobby Davro: Video
Sadly, however, there is nothing here to match up to his all-time undisputed 'king of comedy' moment when, during a live performance of Channel Four's 'Games', he launched himself from an olympic-size diving board and belly-flopped his way into the Comedy Hall of Fame.
Davro really goes for the funny bone here, raining jokes on his helpless audience with the severity of an IRA punishment beating.
An elderly man in the front row suffers a burst aneurism during one of Bobby's gags, lurching spasticly out of his seat - Bobby manages to work it into the act before the pensioner spasms to the floor.
www.amazon.co.uk /Davro-Caroline-Dennis/dp/B00004CRVR   (531 words)

  
 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Saved by Bobby Davro - Telegraph
Rae Baker has terrific legs and a dark allure as the Wicked Queen, and brings some fine jazz singing to the role, but Aimie Atkinson is insufferably bland as Snow White and Arvid Larsen proves even wetter as her prince.
It's left to Bobby Davro to save the show as the jester Muddles, coming on like a clean version of Jim Davidson and exuding a frenetic energy and bonhomie that quickly disarms all resistance.
He has some brilliantly dotty stage business, including a gag where his voice goes squeaky whenever he crosses a particular area of the stage, and almost single-handedly saves a panto that is high in volume but low in finesse.
www.telegraph.co.uk /arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2008/01/03/btsnow103.xml   (543 words)

  
 Bobby Davro - UKGameshows
After making his television debut in 1981, Bobby Davro got his first big break appearing on Live at Her Majesty's in 1983.
He then presented Bobby Davro on the Box, a show that remained near the top of the ratings for six years.
After his brief sojourn in game show presenting, (Winner Takes All, Public Enemy Number One), Davro works as an after dinner speaker, at summer shows, and as a comedian (amongst other things).
www.ukgameshows.com /page/index.php?title=Bobby_Davro   (126 words)

  
 Never Mind the Buzzcocks: Roy Stride, Bobby Davro, Kristen Schaal, Richard Fleeshman - TV.com
Roy Stride, Bobby Davro, Kristen Schaal, Richard Fleeshman
Bobby Davro (Himself), Noel Fielding (Team Captain), Richard Fleeshman (Himself), Kristen Schaal (Herself)
Tell the world what you think of Roy Stride, Bobby Davro, Kristen Schaal, Richard Fleeshman, write a review for this episode.
www.tv.com /never-mind-the-buzzcocks/roy-stride-bobby-davro-kristen-schaal-richard-fleeshman/episode/1153532/summary.html   (300 words)

  
 Bobby Davro
Bobby Davro was an omnipresent comedian in the 1980's, along with the likes of Cannon and Ball.
He fell on hard times in the 1990's and is hardly ever seen on TV anymore.
Only two of the housemates could be bothered to stay up and watch it...
uk.geocities.com /stoffmeister/davro.html   (71 words)

  
 Bobby Davro Tour Dates & Tickets
Stand up comic, TV presenter, panto star and general all round entertainer, Bobby Davro has been pleasing audiences everywhere since his TV debut in 1981.
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www.ents24.com /web/artist/16664/Bobby_Davro.html   (104 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Davro to appear in Albert Square
A spokeswoman for the BBC One soap said he starts filming on Wednesday and that episodes featuring the comedian will be broadcast from the end of September.
Davro, who appeared on a number of TV shows in the 80s and 90s, will play Vince Monks, "a loveable rogue".
The 48-year-old, who was born Robert Nankeville, presented Bobby Davro on the Box on ITV and BBC variety show Rock with Laughter.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/6936465.stm   (185 words)

  
 New Eastender Bobby Davro opens heart | Showbiz | News of the World
NEW EastEnder Bobby Davro has told the News of the World how he beat terrifying depression to make his TV comeback.
A beaming Bobby reveals it was two old pals who came to his rescue.
As depression took hold he broke down in tears on stage during the panto Cinderella and was even cautioned by police for assault following a bust-up with Trudi in February, 2004.
www.newsoftheworld.co.uk /3009_bobby_davro.shtml   (932 words)

  
 "Bobby Davro on the Box" (1985)
In the '80's, Bobby Davro was hotly tipped to replace Mike Yarwood as Britain's leading impressionist.
The blonde, handsome Davro counted among his repertoire the likes of George Michael, Alex Higgins, Roy Castle, Jonathan King, Johnny Briggs, Duncan Norvelle and Jim Davidson.
Unfortunately, a few years later, a purge of the more traditional British comedy styles saw Davro swept off the air, returning only occasionally as a contestant on shows such as 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks'.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0287836   (362 words)

  
 MySpace.com - Bobby Davro - 23 - Male - www.myspace.com/rcdavison1984
MySpace.com - Bobby Davro - 23 - Male - www.myspace.com/rcdavison1984
Bobby Davro's Latest Blog Entry [Subscribe to this Blog]
Working with sherherd construction as a construction manager in Liverpool on the staint pauls development.on the side im a fitness instructor and quailified personal trainer.I race motocross and love it.stick me on ur msn messenger list,gets borin at uni,my email and msn addy is: rcdavison1984@h o t m a i l.
www.myspace.com /rcdavison1984   (912 words)

  
 BBC - EastEnders - Characters & Cast - Interviews - Bobby Davro on joining EastEnders
BBC - EastEnders - Characters and Cast - Interviews - Bobby Davro on joining EastEnders
Bobby Davro has arrived in Albert Square as Vinnie Monks.
We caught up with with him to find out how he's settling in to Walford.
www.bbc.co.uk /eastenders/characters_cast/interviews/interview_bobby_d.shtml   (817 words)

  
 BFI | Film & TV Database | BOBBY DAVRO ON THE BOX[19/05/85] (1985)
BOBBY DAVRO ON THE BOX: BOBBY DAVRO ON THE BOX[19/05/85]
Comedy music special featuring Bobby Davro, later realised as a series.
To offer suggestions for corrections or additions to existing records please use the help us form.
ftvdb.bfi.org.uk /sift/title/152301   (47 words)

  
 Listen To The Bounty Hunter: Bobby Davro - Xfm
When Xfm started back in 1997, we always thought it was our duty to provide all the best in new, alternative, rock and underground music.
Little did we know that one day we'd be hosting a chat with Mr Bobby Davro.
Be it as an actor, comedy entertainer, after dinner speaker or impressionist, Bobby Davro is one of the most instantly recognisable and favourite faces on television today.
www.xfm.co.uk /article.asp?id=44148   (316 words)

  
 YouTube - Bobby Davro The Belly Flop Master
YouTube - Bobby Davro The Belly Flop Master
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EastEnders - Bobby Davro On NMTB Part 2
www.youtube.com /watch?v=aubW4CaGaKY   (188 words)

  
 Bobby Davro on the Square | The Sun |HomePage|Showbiz|TV
EIGHTIES comic Bobby Davro is joining EastEnders ?
Bobby, 48, who had a big hit with his own show Bobby Davro on the Box, begins filming on TV’s famous Albert Square set today.
He will play loveable rogue Vince, who sweeps Walford bad girl Shirley Carter literally off her feet.
www.thesun.co.uk /sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article263465.ece   (346 words)

  
 YouTube - Bobby Davro Comic Relief Kleenex ad
YouTube - Bobby Davro Comic Relief Kleenex ad
Has-been 80's comedian Bobby Davro lets it out with Kleenex for Comic Relief.
comedy hilarious funny comedians ads tissue red nose day bobby davro sobbing charity let it out crying 80's
www.youtube.com /watch?v=3IZXS0y-PbA   (182 words)

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