Overview

• Jeff Brazier made his West End debut as henchman Casper in 101 Dalmatians: The Musical at London’s Eventim Apollo alongside Aston Merrygold.
• Sons Bobby and Freddy set aside their rift to attend their father’s July 24 opening night and cheer him on from the audience.
• Jeff’s legal bid to bar Freddy from seeing maternal grandmother Jackiey Budden remains active with no resolution in sight.
• Earlier this month, Freddy declined rehab in Spain after revealing a cannabis addiction and opted for a holiday or retreat following his Father’s Day snub.
• The public family feud stems from guardianship clashes and unresolved grief since TV star Jade Goody’s death in 2009.