Who said this and about what?

[Perry's Tracksuit Bottoms]

Did Jimmy Tarbuck used to be a Brighton player, or have trials, or something?

He was an amateur while working as a redcoat in the early 60s.

Since Christmas I have become full of facts like this...

 

[¡Cereal Killer!]

Someone said it about the pebbles on Brighton beach but I can't for the life of me remember who it was...

Yep, that is correct.

I heard it on a documentary about the Brighton Festival on Paramount last night.

Another clue: has recently written and starred in a Comedy show on the BBC and is best known for his grumpyness

 

[Perry's Tracksuit Bottoms]

Jack Dee?