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New Year at Smart's

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A programme with an accent on youth in the Big Top and behind the scenes of Billy Smart's Circus.
Brian Johnston invites you to join him for a special performance featuring some of the younger artists and animals of the circus:
Gloria Smart and her Shetland Ponies, Karin and Ria, The Luftmann Clowns, Boy Duval, The Russellis, Birma and Friends with Billy Smart Jnr., Marcello, Conrad Morelly and his Rocket Car
Between the acts you can meet some of the rising stars of the ring as they prepare for another exciting season in 1962.
The George Mitchell Singers
Ringmaster, Chris Christian
Billy Smart's Circus is now appearing at Queen's Hall, Leeds.
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Contributors

Presenter:
Brian Johnston
Trapeze artists:
Karin and Ria
Clowns:
The Luftmann Clowns
Performer:
Boy Duval
Clowns:
The Russellis
Performer:
null Marcello
Performer:
Conrad Morelly
Circus Orchestra directed by:
Bernard Weller
Singers:
The George Mitchell Singers
Ringmaster:
Chris Christian
Circus direction:
Ronnie Smart
Circus direction:
David Smart
Producer:
Noble Wilson
Source: Radio Times

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