A television comedian is aiming to raise over £20,000 for Caister Lifeboat with a live show, a classic telethon and a sea trip spanning more than 200 nautical miles.

Caister Lifeboat patron Jim Davidson will be performing at Great Yarmouth's Britannia Pier on April 30, with support from Bobby Davro. 

The former Generation Game star will donate all profits to the lifeboat team as they continue to raise funds for their new £1.6m vessel.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Caister's new lifeboat is taking shape at Diverse Marine, Isle of Wight. Picture - Caister Lifeboat)Caister's new lifeboat is taking shape at Diverse Marine, Isle of Wight. Picture - Caister Lifeboat) (Image: Caister Lifeboat)

Following the launch of its fundraising campaign last March, Caister Lifeboat announced the donor that raises the highest amount gets to name their new vessel.

It has become the mission of Caister Lifeboat's former coxswain Dick Thurlow and his family to name the new vessel after his late wife, Annette.

Mr Davidson's April 30 show will be the culmination of the Thurlow family's year-long efforts to ensure Mrs Thurlow's legacy as a lifesaver continues.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: FLASHBACK: Annette Thurlow with her husband, Dick.FLASHBACK: Annette Thurlow with her husband, Dick. (Image: Dick Thurlow)

The family have travelled more than 14,000 miles across the UK, collecting donations from audience members of Mr Davidson's live shows.

Before the one-off show at the Britannia Pier, Mr Davidson will travel from Southampton with Mr Thurlow to visit Caister Lifeboat's new vessel on the Isle of Wight.

From there, the duo will set sail for the Great Yarmouth show, documenting the journey on the comedian's online platform, UStreme.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Jim Davidson (centre) with former Caister Lifeboatman John Cannel (left) and Annette Thurlow's son Richard. Image - James WeedsJim Davidson (centre) with former Caister Lifeboatman John Cannel (left) and Annette Thurlow's son Richard. Image - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)

Mr Davidson said: "We hope to raise £20,000 on the night, and we hope to raise some more with people watching at home.

"We'll record the show and play it on UStreme as a fundraising telethon.

"We'll also have the lifeboatmen on stage with me and Bobby singing Home From the Sea.

"The Caister boys have been with me for the last 20 shows, and people have been rushing to them as they really want to help. 

"It's a good, proper, no-nonsense British charity. And one I support wholeheartedly."