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The Royal Variety Performance

BBC One
on BBC One London

in the presence of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
For the first time, televised live from the stage of the London Palladium starring Shirley Bassey, Gilbert Becaud, Max Bygraves, Dawson Chance, Roger de Courcey, The Dance Theatre of Harlem, Wayne King, Tom O'Connor, Los Reales del Paraguay, Mike Yarwood, Lena Zavaroni with The London Palladium Orchestra conducted by Gordon Rose
Commentary by Ray Moore
Presented by Lord Delfont in association with Reg Swinson, MBE, Secretary of the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund
Televised from the London Palladium by kind permission of Louis Benjamin, Managing Director of Moss Empires Ltd
(Part 2 at 9.40*)

Contributors

Singer:
Shirley Bassey
Singer:
Gilbert Becaud
Entertainer:
Max Bygraves
Entertainer:
Dawson Chance
Ventriloquist:
Roger de Courcey
Dancers:
The Dance Theatre of Harlem
Comedian:
Wayne King
Comedian:
Tom O'Connor
Musicians:
Los Reales del Paraguay
Impressionist:
Mike Yarwood
Singer:
Lena Zavaroni
Musicians:
The London Palladium Orchestra
Conductor:
Gordon Rose
Commentary:
Ray Moore
Stage production presented by:
Lord Delfont
In association with:
Reg Swinson, MBE
Lighting:
Tommy Thomas
Sound:
Chris Holcombe
Staged by:
Robert Nesbitt
Television Presentation:
Stewart Morris
Source: Radio Times

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