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In 2011, he appeared on ''[[Come Dine with Me#Series 24: Primetime|Celebrity Come Dine with Me]]'' with [[Sean Hughes (comedian)|Sean Hughes]], [[Gina Yashere]] and [[Paul Tonkinson]]. |
In 2011, he appeared on ''[[Come Dine with Me#Series 24: Primetime|Celebrity Come Dine with Me]]'' with [[Sean Hughes (comedian)|Sean Hughes]], [[Gina Yashere]] and [[Paul Tonkinson]]. |
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In 2019, he appeared on an 80s special edition of ''[[Pointless Celebrities]]''.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77jn31nxmdo</ref> |
In 2019, he appeared on an 80s special edition of ''[[Pointless Celebrities]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77jn31nxmdo|title=Comic Duncan Norvelle, famed for 'chase me' catchphrase, dies|work=[[BBC News]]|first=Emma|last=Saunders|date=12 December 2024|access-date=13 December 2024}}</ref> |
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His ''In the Club'' DVD was released on 16 January 2006 by Boulevard Entertainment, and he appeared on the ''Ricky Tomlinson Laughter Show Live DVD'' - the latter includes a brief interview. He also released an album, ''Music from My Life''. |
His ''In the Club'' DVD was released on 16 January 2006 by Boulevard Entertainment, and he appeared on the ''Ricky Tomlinson Laughter Show Live DVD'' - the latter includes a brief interview. He also released an album, ''Music from My Life''. |
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Revision as of 13:04, 13 December 2024
Duncan Norvelle (2 April 1958 – 12 December 2024) was an English comedian in the variety tradition, who appeared on British television from the early 1980s. He was often referred to as Duncan "Chase me" Norvelle, stemming from his catchphrase "Chase me!"[1] His act was based on appearing to be a stereotypical camp homosexual.[2]
Early life and career
Norvelle was born in Hoton, Loughborough, Leicestershire. In the mid 1980s, he hosted an unscreened pilot dating show called It's a Hoot for London Weekend Television.[3][4] The series was eventually re-titled Blind Date and hosted by Liverpudlian singer and entertainer Cilla Black.[4] In 1991, Duncan appeared on the ITV comedy panel game show Through the Keyhole. He also appeared on Wogan, Surprise Surprise, The Bob Monkhouse Show, Bullseye, Blankety Blank and The Keith Harris Show.
2008 saw him go out on tour as part of the Ricky Tomlinson Laughter Show.[1] Norvelle spent the 2009 pantomime season playing Buttons in Cinderella in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
In 2011, he appeared on Celebrity Come Dine with Me with Sean Hughes, Gina Yashere and Paul Tonkinson.
In 2019, he appeared on an 80s special edition of Pointless Celebrities.[5] His In the Club DVD was released on 16 January 2006 by Boulevard Entertainment, and he appeared on the Ricky Tomlinson Laughter Show Live DVD - the latter includes a brief interview. He also released an album, Music from My Life.
Illness and death
Norvelle was hospitalised in 2012 after suffering a stroke, leaving him paralysed down the left side of his body.[6] After nine weeks in hospital, he cancelled his summer season with comedy duo Cannon and Ball, and was replaced by Stu Francis.[6]
In 2015, Norvelle chose the Embassy Theatre, Skegness, as his first performance after over three years off-stage, promising that funds from his show would be allocated to the Stroke Association.[7]
Norvelle died on 12 December 2024, at the age of 66. His death was announced by his partner, Linda Trevallion.[8]
References
- ^ a b Ricky Tomlinson meets Scargill at opening - GALLERY The Star, 6 March 2008. Archived from the original on 4 May 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2021
- ^ "Barrymore's Wife Falls For Another Camp Comic". Thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "BFI Screenonline: Blind Date (1985-2003)". Screenonline.org.uk. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ a b Jennings, Luke (6 March 1994). "Independent on Sunday, 6 March 1994". The Independent. London. Retrieved 1 May 2010.
- ^ Saunders, Emma (12 December 2024). "Comic Duncan Norvelle, famed for 'chase me' catchphrase, dies". BBC News. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ a b "BBC News - Comedian Duncan Norvelle suffers stroke". BBC. 15 June 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
- ^ Comedian returns to stage at Skegness following life changing illness Boston Standard, 7 August 2015. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2021
- ^ "Duncan Norvelle dies at 66". Chortle. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
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