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'' in 2013. He also hosted the revived version of the game show ''

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''.

Career

Stage

Pasquale's live shows include ''Live and Squeaky'' (1996), ''Twin Squeaks'' (1997), ''The Crazy World of Joe Pasquale'' (1998), ''Bubble and Squeak'' (2000), ''The Everything I Have Ever Done & The First of Many Goodbye Tours'' (2004), ''Does He Really Talk Like That? The Live Show'' (2005) and ''Return of the Love Monkey'' (2006). In 1999, Pasquale made his stage acting debut in

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's ''The Nerd'' before playing Guildenstern in a UK tour of

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's ''

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'' in 2004 and in 2007, Pasquale played

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in the UK tour of

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' musical ''The Producers'' opposite

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and

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. He also played Tony Grimsdyke in a UK tour of '' Doctor in the House'' opposite

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in 2012 and played King Arthur in

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'' at the

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in London's West End an on a UK tour from 2013 to 2016. He also appeared on ''Ha! Ha! Holmes'' on a UK tour in 2013. In 2018, Pasquale played Frank Spencer in ''Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em'' based on the BBC sitcom on a UK tour to critical acclaim. Due to the success of the tour, another tour was announced for 2020, however was postponed to 2022 due to the

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. In 2021, he played Al in John Godber's ''April in Paris'' on a UK tour opposite Sarah Earnshaw. Pasquale has starred in numerous Christmas

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for various venues across the country such as Birmingham Hippodrome, The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton,

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and the Royal & Derngate, Northampton.

Television

On 28 December 1996 he starred in his own show ''The Joe Pasquale Shows''. In March 2020, he guest starred in an episode of the BBC daytime soap opera '' Doctors'' as

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, in an episode titled "The Joe Pasquale Problem".

Reality TV

On 6 December 2004, he won the fourth series of the United Kingdom television show ''I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!''. In January 2013, Pasqaule became one of twelve celebrities participating in the eighth series of ''

'', with skating partner

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. They were eliminated on 10 February, claiming sixth place.

Allegations of plagiarism

In 2005,

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accused Joe Pasquale of stealing the opening line of his Royal Variety performance from Michael Redmond. Lee further alleged that Pasquale sent his writers to the performances of alternative comedians to copy their jokes. Lee incorporated his criticisms of Pasquale into his ''90s Comedian'' stage show.

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also accused Pasquale of plagiarism in 2010, in using a routine about a rollercoaster prank from one of Skinner's DVD performances.

Other work

Pasquale wrote the musical stage version of '' Rentaghost'' which toured the UK in 2006. On 24 September 2005, the 30-minute Breakout Trust DVD, entitled "It's a Boy", was published. Pasquale starred as the voice of an Innkeeper named Garralus. Alongside him were such performers as Cannon and Ball, and Sir Cliff Richard. The production is a new take on the nativity story and was released in time for Christmas 2005. He performed the voice of a rat in the 2006 film '' Garfield 2'' , also as the voice of The Dentist in 2008's '' Horton Hears a Who!'' Pasquale also provides the voice over for

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, the cartoon dog mascot of personal injury firm National Accident Helpline.

Personal life

Pasquale has overcome a fear of flying, and has a pilot's licence. He studied Earth Sciences at the

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and was hoping to graduate with a BSc degree in 2014. His son,

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, is an actor and singer, known for playing

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in ''

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''. Pasquale moved to Norfolk in 2022.'I really like the accent' - Joe Pasquale has moved to Norfolk
Retrieved 26/3/2022.

Stand-up VHS and DVDs

*''Live and Squeaky'' (1996) *''Twin Squeaks'' (20 October 1997) *''The Crazy World of Joe Pasquale'' (26 October 1998) *''Bubble and Squeak'' (13 November 2000) *''The Everything I Have Ever Done & The First of Many Goodbye Tours'' (1 November 2004) *''Does He Really Talk Like That? The Live Show'' (21 November 2005) *''Return of the Love Monkey'' (20 November 2006)

References

External links

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Pasquale's fansiteJoe Pasquale Interview
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