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Festival of British Popular Songs

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In this first round of a monthly contest between the song writers of Great Britain, viewers throughout the country will be heard selecting tonight's winning entry.
Wilfrid Thomas introduces the songs which are performed this month by Vanessa Lee, Bruce Trent, Shirley Abicair, Frankie Vaughan, Ronnie Hilton, Kenny Baker, The Kentones, The Bill McGuffie Quartet, The Concert Orchestra, and the George Mitchell Singers.
This month's musical directors: Eric Robinson and Bill McGuffie
At 9.15 Tonight

Contributors

Presenter:
Wilfrid Thomas
Singer:
Vanessa Lee
Singer:
Bruce Trent
Singer:
Shirley Abicair
Singer:
Frankie Vaughan
Singer:
Ronnie Hilton
Singer:
Kenny Baker
Singers:
The Kentones
Musicians:
The Bill McGuffie Quartet
Musicians:
The Concert Orchestra
Singers:
George Mitchell Singers
Musical director:
Eric Robinson
Musical director:
Bill McGuffie
Designer:
Richard Henry
Producer:
Francis Essex

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