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Billy Smart's Circus

on BBC One London

This special children's circus, with the accent on clowning and animals, is introduced by Peter Murray with the help of boy ringmaster, Jamie Smart.

Meet first
Bobo and Co. with their crazy car driven all the way from Ireland.

Then watch
Yasmin Smart presenting her grandfather's nine black Shetland ponies.

Samson the Incredible
A man strong enough to hold a Roman chariot in his teeth.

The Robertis
Traditional uproarious clowning.

Tony and Maria
with their father Antonio, show acrobatic and balancing skill beyond their years.

Chimpanzees presented by Rudi Lenz
'Anything humans can do, we can do better'

Karen and Ria
Dutch sisters on the swinging trapeze, with circus children on the aerial ladders.

The Johns
Clowning and skill on the low wire.

Baby Elephants presented by Timothy Delbosq

Finale Parade of Kids

Also clowns of all ages including Harty and Absolam

Billy Smart's Winter Circus is appearing at the Queen's Hall, Leeds

Contributors

Presenter:
Peter Murray
Ringmaster:
Jamie Smart
Clowns:
Bobo and Co.
Equestrian:
Yasmin Smart
Strongman:
Samson the Incredible
Clowns:
The Robertis
Acrobatics:
Tony and Maria and Antonio
Chimpanzees presented by:
Rudi Lenz
Trapeze artists:
Karen and Ria
Entertainers:
The Johns
Baby elephants presented by:
Timothy Delbosq
Clowns:
Harty and Absolam
Circus presentation:
Ronnie Smart
Circus presentation:
David Smart
Circus ringmaster:
Alfred Delbosq
Musical director:
John Muldoon
Associate and conductor:
Ken Griffin
Singer:
Mike Redway
Producer:
Mary David

BBC One London

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