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TOAST OF THE TOWN

on BBC Home Service Basic

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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
Peter Sellers
A Goon at large and a highlight from the sound-track of ' The NAKED TRUTH'
Athene Seyler , Michael Shepley
Mary Merrall , Joan Sims
Elspeth Duxbury , Hazel Hughes In the Cambridge Theatre comedy hit
' BREATH OF SPRING' by Peter Coke
Colin Horsley
European concert celebrity
Joan Regan sparkling record and Variety star
Vanessa Lee celebrating the anniversary of ' BLESS THE BRIDE' and introducing the composer
Vivian Ellis with a preview from his new musical
' HALF IN EARNEST '
The Town Criers
(Directed by Cliff Adams ) who proclaim a hit parade favourite
The BBC Revue Orchestra
(Leader, Antony Gilbert )
Conductor, Harry Rabinowitz
Theme music composed by Ron Goodwin
Devised and produced by Trafford Whitelock

Contributors

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Eamonn Andrews
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Athene Seyler
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Michael Shepley
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Mary Merrall
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Joan Sims
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Elspeth Duxbury
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Hazel Hughes
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Peter Coke
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Colin Horsley
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Joan Regan
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Vanessa Lee
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Vivian Ellis
Directed By:
Cliff Adams
Leader:
Antony Gilbert
Conductor:
Harry Rabinowitz
Composed By:
Ron Goodwin
Produced By:
Trafford Whitelock

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