Cheeky booking won't see Paul Chuckle bare all
PAUL Chuckle is proving he can still raise a chuckle – and a few eyebrows – after landing one of his most cheeky bookings yet.
The much-loved Rotherham entertainer is set to spin the decks at Nudefest 2026, staged at Thorney Lakes, Somerset from July 8 to 12, a festival where the dress code is, quite literally, optional.
While festival-goers may be baring all, Paul insists he will remain fully clothed. Asked whether he would join in with the naturist spirit, he joked: “No, I don’t want to show people up. I wouldn’t do that but they (organisers) are fine with it.”
Fans hoping for his trademark bouncing antics may need to temper their expectations, though at Nudefest that might be no bad thing. The veteran funnyman has hinted he will not be bouncing around the music lovers as he often does, but promises an upbeat DJ set that will still get the crowd moving, even if he remains the most covered act on site.
The booking might sound unusual for a 78-year-old, but it fits perfectly with Paul’s willingness to try something new.
Far from staying wrapped up in his ChuckleVision past, he has shown he is happy to strip away expectations and reveal a different side of his talents.
His most surprising recent role came in the gritty London crime film Fall To The Top, where he plays a ruthless hitman known as The Jackal – a far cry from children’s TV slapstick.
Paul’s offbeat career choices don’t end there. He has DJed at quirky club nights, appeared in reality TV specials, and dabbled in music collaborations, proving he is always willing to try something a little different.
Each appearance demonstrates the same good-natured spirit that made him a household name alongside his late brother Barry.
Nudefest itself has built a reputation as one of the UK’s quirkiest gatherings, combining live music, comedy, and a relaxed naturist atmosphere. Organisers look for performers who are game for a laugh and happy to go with the flow, making Paul a perfect fit.
Nudefest might be the place to bare it all, but Paul Chuckle proves the real magic is in the music – and he’s bringing it fully dressed.