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Mrs Elrick's Wee Boy George

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Iain Anderson presents the story of George Elrick who, after moving from Aberdeen to London with his drum kit, became a band leader, vocalist with Henry Hall and the BBC Dance Orchestra, presenter of Housewife's Choice, manager of Mantovani and Lena Martell, panellist on New Faces and King Water Rat. At 91, he reflects on his life in showbusiness with the help of Dame Vera Lynn, Max Bygraves, Ivor Mairants, Sir John Junor, Sylvia Peters and the Beverley Sisters. A Demus production

Contributors

Presenter:
Iain Anderson
Subject:
George Elrick
Interviewee:
Dame Vera Lynn
Interviewee:
Max Bygraves
Interviewee:
Ivor Mairants
Interviewee:
Sir John Junor
Interviewee:
Sylvia Peters
Interviewees:
The Beverley Sisters
Source: Radio Times

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