Jimmy Tarbuck, 86, starts new career after comedy

Jimmy Tarbuck is 86 and in a horror movie.

Jimmy Tarbuck made people laugh for over 60 years. Now, he is in a horror movie. He plays a priest in the movie A Hand To Hold.

Jimmy says: 'I was asked to play a priest. I thought it was a good idea.'

The movie was made with Jimmy's family. His daughter worked on the movie, and his grandchildren helped with the art.

Jimmy Tarbuck is in a horror movie at 86.

Jimmy says: 'The movie is strange and funny. I liked working with my grandchildren. Trying new things keeps you young.'

Jimmy thinks horror and comedy are similar. He says: 'We make jokes in bad situations to cope.'

Jimmy plays a priest in the movie. He says: 'I've seen everything, but this is new. I have to pray, but it's hard not to be distracted.'

The movie is about death and dying. Jimmy had health problems recently.

Jimmy had cancer before. He went to the hospital and was scared.

The doctor said Jimmy was okay. Jimmy was very relieved. He does not want to die yet.

Jimmy is still working. He plays golf and is on tour.

Jimmy Tarbuck and Cilla Black were friends.

Jimmy's tour is fun. He tells jokes and shows pictures from his career.

Jimmy says: 'It's like a night with an old friend. You can laugh and forget your problems.'

Jimmy was born in Liverpool. He became a star after being discovered at Butlin's.

Jimmy was on many TV shows. He was on Strictly Come Dancing, but had to leave due to health issues.

Jimmy likes looking back at his career. He likes the London Palladium.

Jimmy has many friends from showbiz. He likes Tom Jones and Frank Sinatra.

Jimmy says: 'Tom Jones is my friend. He's a nice man and tells the truth.'

Tom Jones is making an album in America.

Jimmy and Tom Jones have been friends for a long time. Jimmy dedicated his book to Tom.

Jimmy thinks Tom Jones should be on the Royal Variety Show. He wants to introduce him.

Many of Jimmy's friends have died. He misses them.

Jimmy says: 'I miss Cilla Black. She was a grand girl.'

Jimmy thinks comedy has changed. But he thinks the best comedians are still funny.

Jimmy says: 'You don't have to swear to be funny. You have to show respect.'

Jimmy has been married for 67 years. He jokes that his wife says it's 65 years too long.

Jimmy will celebrate his next anniversary with a bang.

The movie A Hand to Hold is showing at film festivals.

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