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Billy Smart's Children's Circus

on BBC One London

Tomorrow's stars of the sawdust ring display their own special talents in a New Year presentation from the Big Top viewed by television audiences in ten European countries.
David and Gabriella Smart introduce
Little Gina who's more at home on her hands than on her feet
The Garcias six youngsters on the Russian swing
The Clowns chaos and confusion with the ice-cream car
Davida Smart aerial charm high above the ring
The Antonios balance and agility on the single perch
Alun Davis with ten young poodles who take over the ring
The Alma Piaia Children grace and artistry on the trapeze
King Kong the high-climbing ape man
Birma the 32-year-old elephant with a soft spot for children
The Peggy O'Farrell Children
(Billy Smart's Circus is appearing at the Fairfield Halls, Croydon)
(Even clowns have to go to school: p 6)

Contributors

Presenter/Circus produced by:
David Smart
Presenter:
Gabriella Smart
Performer:
Little Gina
Performers:
The Garcias
Clowns:
The Clowns
Aerialist:
Davida Smart
Balancers:
The Antonios
Poodle trainer:
Alun Davis
Trapeze artists:
The Alma Piaia
Performers:
The Peggy O'Farrell Children
Circus produced by:
Ronnie Smart
Circus produced by:
Billy Smart
Musical Director:
Ken Griffin
Television Presentation:
Ian Smith

BBC One London

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