Jeremy Lion
( b. between 1949 & 1972 )
Jeremy Lion is a comedic character created by British comedian Justin Edwards, of the sketch trio The Consultants. He is an alcoholic children's entertainer with a terrifying array of props, and a great fondness for Tia Maria and Matchmakers. In his original shows he was accompanied (on piano) by Leslie but his latest show, Jeremy Lion - For Your Entertainment, shows Leslie being replaced by an ex school teacher, Hillary Cox.
In 2005, his show What's The Time, Mr Lion? was nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.