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A Variety programme broadcast from the stage of The Palace Theatre, Bath

The Carlyle Cousins and The Five Swingsisters in a new style entertainment
Nat Hope and Doreen Ray - 'Wagsters and Gagsters'
Fred Wynne - The Breezy Comedian
Violet Victoria in comedy character songs and story with Bertram Phillips at the piano
also The Palace Theatre Orchestra
Under the direction of Lawrie Jackson

The history of the Palace Theatre, Bath, goes back to the 'eighties, when a building was erected on the Saw-close site and named the Pavilion. It had its chairman, who announced the turns from his table after the manner of the day. Next, it was partially reconstructed and became the Lyric, presenting such artists as Charles Chaplin, Ada Blanche, Charles Coborn, and Wilkie Bard. Then in 1903 it was renamed the Palace, and nine years later it was taken over by its present proprietor, W.S. Pearce. A little over a year ago it closed down for rebuilding, and was opened again last September. The theatre is specially wired for broadcasting.

Contributors

Unknown:
Doreen Ray
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Fred Wynne
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Violet Victoria
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Bertram Phillips
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Lawrie Jackson
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Charles Chaplin
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Ada Blanche
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Charles Coborn
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Wilkie Bard.
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W. S. Pearce.

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Regional Programme is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 9th March 1930 and ended on the 9th September 1939. It was replaced by BBC Home Service.

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