Jasper Carrott ratings led to a second series in January 2008. Carrott would often refer to the golden balls as his own testicles which added to the humour of the show. A third series began in April 2008, and a fourth in October 2008. A fifth and six series were shown in 2009. He hosted the Sunday night national pub quiz, "Cash Inn". He was 20th in Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians show. Since then his work is noted under 'Filmography' below. Carrott has written the humorous paperbacks "A Little Zit on the Side" (1979), and "Sweet and Sour Labrador" (1982).
Jasper Carrott He also wrote a novel called "Shop! or a Store is Born". Also of interest is a book by Carrott's former manager John Starkey, "Jasper and Me" (1993; Etsiketsi Books). He once said, "Ringo isn't the best drummer in the world. He isn't even the best drummer in the Beatles." This quote was credited to John Lennon until Mark Lewisjohn discovered, in 1983, that it was Mr Carrott who said it. Carrott was part-owner of the production company Celador, makers of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" In 2006, he and wife Hazel sold their shares for £10m as part