A five-part series presenting the best of comedian Jasper Carrott’s stand-up performances, recorded in his native Birmingham.
This series captures highlights from stand-up comedian Jasper Carrott’s live shows at the Birmingham National Indoor Arena. The programmes feature Carrott revisiting and reviving some of his most well-known routines from across his career. His observational comedy targets a wide range of subjects, from the behaviour of teenagers and the perils of modern technology to the unique culture of British curry houses and the intricacies of insurance claims.
After a period focused on sketch and variety formats like Canned Carrott, this series marked a deliberate return to the pure stand-up that first established Carrott as a major television performer. The title, 24 Carrott Gold, signals the programme’s function as a career retrospective, collecting his most durable and successful material. Filming the specials at a major Birmingham arena was a crucial part of the proposition; it reinforced his strong association with the city and allowed him to perform for a large and appreciative home audience. The series serves as a consolidation of his legacy, presenting his classic routines as definitive works.
Broadcast: BBC One, 5 Episodes, 2004
Writer: Jasper Carrott
Main Cast: Jasper Carrott
