Paul Elliott, the last surviving half of the much-loved Chuckle Brothers, has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours, a moment of recognition that capped a lifetime in British entertainment and charity. The 78-year-old comedian said the honour left him stunned, calling it a 'wonderful shock'.
The award recognises Elliott's long-standing support for Marie Curie, the end-of-life care charity that became deeply personal to him after its nurses cared for his late brother and comedy partner, Barry Elliott, following a bone cancer diagnosis. Paul said the support his brother received was marked by 'incredible care and kindness'.
