Jim Davidson has always been somewhat controversial. Even in the late 1970s he was called out as ‘crude’ and ‘racist’. Whether it’s in his comedy shows, his TV appearances or his personal life, Davidson stirs the pot with all sorts of people, and they’ve been talking about him now for 50 years.
Now this film offers an in-depth exploration of his life, unique career, and the controversies that have surrounded him. It's a story that starts on the night of his birth, with an extraordinary family secret, and continues with his meteoric rise through the talent shows of the era, to his struggles with fame, financial disaster, provocation and one unlikely comeback after another. Including interviews with both friends and critics.
With interviews from both his friends and his critics and extensive archive footage, the documentary delves into his half century long career. With the emergence of social media and cancel culture, Jim’s comedy is as controversial and offensive as ever, so who is his fan base? And behind all the discussion about him and his comedy, who is the real Jim Davidson? Is he really the person we think he is? Finally, can today’s society ever really ‘cancel’ someone who has thrived from controversy throughout his whole career?