About

A new show celebrating the life and work of one of our finest and funniest wordsmiths, performed live by musician John Watterson (AKA 'Fake Thackray').

'I'm sure my dear friend Jake would be delighted.' - Jasper Carrott

Leeds-born Jake Thackray (1938-2002) is increasingly recognised as being one of the greatest English songwriters of the twentieth century, a unique talent, whose songs are full of poetry, wit, irreverence and humanity. He became known to millions through his regular appearances in the 1960s and 1970s on programmes such as Braden's Week and That's Life. Since his death in obscurity there has been growing recognition of his genius and a resurgence of interest in his work. His admirers include Jarvis Cocker, Alex Turner, Don Black, Thea Gilmore, Cerys Matthews and Benjamin Clementine.