Jim Davidson and Bobby Davro in Caister lifeboat show

Jim Davidson and Bobby Davro will be performing at Great Yarmouth's Britannia Pier in April in support of Caister Lifeboat.

The gig on the night of Sunday, April 30 will help raise funds for Caister Lifeboat's appeal to build a £1.6m new Medina class vessel and its associated launching equipment.

Mr Davidson has supported the Caister Lifeboat organisation as a patron after meeting some members of the crew in Great Yarmouth more than 30 years ago.

The comedian, who shot to fame in the late 1970s and hosted several primetime BBC programmes including The Generation Game and Big Break, said returning to Great Yarmouth is always nostalgic.

He says he is always pleased to support the brave lifeboat team, which he has called a "terrific bunch".

He performed two nights at the pier last year. His first ever show in the town was in the late 1970s at the ABC theatre.

Mr Davro has also performed at the Britannia Pier.

Bobby Davro will be cracking jokes to support the lifeboat appeal (Image: Andy Newbold Photography)

A statement from Britannia Pier said: "Two of Britain’s most successful comedy legends of all time Jim Davidson and Bobby Davro are coming to Yarmouth.

"They are joining forces to bring you a fabulous evening of fun and laughter in support of the Caister Lifeboat charity appeal.

"The Caister Lifeboat charity is close to Jim’s heart and he is a massive supporter as are we here at the pier.

"This is a one-off event, with all proceeds donated in aid of a new Caister lifeboat."

The show is strictly for adults only. Tickets cost £27.

To book visit www.britannia-pier.co.uk or call 01493 842209.

For information on the Caister Lifeboat appeal visit www.caisterlifeboat.org.uk