Chubby Brown’s comedy Marmite

He has a reputation for comedy that so near the knuckle, it’s halfway up your arm.

Very much an acquired taste, Roy Chubby Brown is the Marmite of comics — but the bottom line is that he’s got a loyal and fanatical following.

Brown’s image is characterised by a clown-like stage costume comprising a flying helmet and goggles, multicoloured patchwork jacket and trousers, white shirt, red bow tie and moccasin slippers.

His live shows are rarely seen on television, as many of his jokes are deemed too strong for the mainstream.

Brown, who was born in 1945 and grew up on a council estate, thought he was destined for a life of crime, detention centres, borstal and then prison.

“I openly admit I didn’t grow up until I was 25,” he said.

“While in prison, I read a book by Bob Hope called “I Owe Russia $1200” and it changed my life.

“I was already into music, so I taught myself ukulele banjo, piano and drums.

“I joined up with my cousins Dek and Lee, and singer Tony Morris, called ourselves Pipeline, then The Four Man Band among other names.”

“I always wanted to do comedy and started out on my own in 1976, when I first met Bernard Manning and he told me, ‘You’re a good blue comic — keep it up, son’.

“It wasn’t long after this I met Les Dawson and he said, ‘If you stop this effin and jeffin, you’ll get a TV show’.

“I’ve never really done TV to this day, apart from a couple of interviews and the cameo on The League of Gentlemen, as I’ve never had stars in my eyes — I just like working and making people laugh and the bonus is I get paid for it.

“You’ve fulfilled my hopes and dreams and I love you all!”

ROY Chubby Brown doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandish views, sailing so close to the mark even the most seasoned of fans will be left gobsmacked. As politically incorrect as ever, his live performances are the only place to catch the flamboyant comedian. If easily offended, please stay away.