BBC Breakfast viewers found themselves distracted by Jimmy Tarbuck's appearance on Tuesday morning as he sat down with presenters Jon Kay and Sarah Campbell.

The veteran comedian discussed his lengthy career and expressed how "lucky" he feels to continue performing, particularly after losing numerous friends and fellow entertainers over the years.

During a conversation about his first encounter with Laurel and Hardy, Jon asked Jimmy, "Do you think that moment was when you got bitten by the bug and you wanted to be on that stage?"

The comedian replied, "Well, I had been on it in a talent show, and I was dreadful, just dreadful. And I got on there with Frankie Vaughan in a pantomime, which was wonderful, a delight."

Looking back on his time in show business, Jimmy said, "Why aren't these

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