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Every Night a Star Attraction? or Every Night Something Awful? Part 1
Introduced by Charlie Chester The story of the mobilisation of entertainment in World War II. From its headquarters in Drury Lane. ' the Maginot Line of Melody and Mirth ', Basil Dean. who master-minded the operation, provided
2.500.000 performances for every theatre of war.
Illustrated with recordings and memories of many of the artists and theatre personalities who served with The Entertainment National Service Association, including AVRIL ANGERS, HAROLD CONWAY. FRANCIS DAY, BASIL DEAN, GRACIE FIELDS, GEORGE FORMBY. VERA LYNN. GREATREX NEWMAN, ARTHUR SALISBURY, ARTHUR RISCOE and MAGGIE TEYTE
Written by JOHN LAIRD
Research by STEPHEN WILLIAMS Executive producer BOBBY JAYE

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Introduced By:
Charlie Chester
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Basil Dean.
Unknown:
Harold Conway.
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George Formby.
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Arthur Riscoe
Written By:
John Laird
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Stephen Williams
Producer:
Bobby Jaye

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