Jasper Carrott of a management buyout. Carrott is the father of actress Lucy Davis. He is a supporter, and was a director, of Birmingham City. He was awarded an OBE in 2002 "for charitable services". The University of Birmingham awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2004, following a similar award from Aston University in 1995. On 2 April 2018, Carrott had a heart bypass operation. Jasper Carrott Jasper Carrott, OBE (born Robert Norman Davis; 14 March 1945) is an English comedian, actor, television presenter, and personality. Born in Shaftmoor Lane, Acocks Green, in Birmingham, Carrott was educated at Acocks Green primary school
Wurzel Bush Folk Club the Saturday the club was often able to attract performers who normally only appeared in theatres. Jasper Carrott took advantage of this arrangement by recording his new album for DJM Records at both venues on consecutive nights. Giving an identical performance at both venues assisted editing. "Jasper Carrott Rabbits On" reached Number 5 in the album charts. Due to pressure of work after 3 years Sampson dropped the Birmingham club as he was working in Middlesbrough during the week. He continued with the club running on a Saturday night but because of a disagreement with a new management moved the