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The Blackpool Tower Circus

on BBC One London

In the ring of Europe's most dazzling seaside circus
Ringmaster Norman Barratt introduces:
From Great Britain:
Charlie Cairoli and Company, Mischief, laughter and slapstick
From France:
The Flying Alizes, Graceful aerobatics
From Great Britain:
Billy Smart's Elephants Presented by Yasmin Smart
From America:
Max Morris and his Sealions - Fishing for compliments - on the flip side
From East Germany:
The Three Siegfrieds, Heads they win - perched high
From France:
Jean Claude and Yvette, Fantastic footwork by two soccer supremos
From Sweden:
The Trio Hoganas, Two men in a spin get a girl in a whirl
With The Tower Circusettes
Musical director Jack Ansell
The Tower Circus directed by Bernard Crabtree
(from Manchester)

Contributors

Ringmaster:
Norman Barratt
Clowns:
Charlie Cairoli and Company
Aerial act:
The Flying Alizes
Elephant trainer:
Yasmin Smart
Sea lion trainer:
Max Morris
Acrobats:
The Three Siegfrieds
Football act:
Jean Claude and Yvette
Performers:
The Trio Hoganas
Dancers:
The Tower Circusettes
Musical Director:
Jack Ansell
Circus directed by:
Bernard Crabtree
Sound:
John Drake
Lighting:
Geoff Lomas
Television Presentation:
Nick Hunter

BBC One London

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