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TOAST OF THE TOWN

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A sparkling tribute to well-known personalities, outstanding newcomers and successes in London's world of entertainment
Toastmaster, Eamonn Andrews spotlights
Vivien Leigh , Claire Bloom in ' DUEL OF Angels '
A scene from the Jean Giraudoux play
(translated by Christopher Fry ) with Peter Wyngarde
Basil Hoskins , Brian Harrison
Brian Reece man of many parts
Paul Scofield who introduces songs from the stimulating new musical
' Expresso BONGO' with James Kenney , Millicent Martin
Gerard Hoffnung author of 'the greatest musical joke of all time' with the assistance of Charles Brewer
Mick White , Terence Benn
The Town Criers
(Directed by Cliff Adams )
BBC Revue Orchestra
(Leader, Antony Gilbert )
Conductor, Harry Rabinowitz
Theme music composed by Ron Goodwin
Devised and produced by Trafford Whitelock

Contributors

Unknown:
Eamonn Andrews
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Vivien Leigh
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Claire Bloom
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Jean Giraudoux
Translated By:
Christopher Fry
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Peter Wyngarde
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Basil Hoskins
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Brian Harrison
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Brian Reece
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Paul Scofield
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James Kenney
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Millicent Martin
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Gerard Hoffnung
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Charles Brewer
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Mick White
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Terence Benn
Directed By:
Cliff Adams
Leader:
Antony Gilbert
Conductor:
Harry Rabinowitz
Composed By:
Ron Goodwin

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