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By Royal Command

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Bill Pertwee tells the entertaining story of the Royal Command Performance from its origins in the days of the medieval court jester to today's star-studded variety extravaganzas. With reminiscences and performance excerpts from Bruce Forsyth, Tommy Trinder and Jimmy Jewell.

Contributors

Presenter:
Bill Pertwee
Interviewee:
Bruce Forsyth
Interviewee:
Tommy Trinder
Interviewee:
Jimmy Jewell
Producer:
Stephen Garner
Source: Radio Times

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