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Top Town Tournament: First Semi-Final: Leeds v. New Brighton

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A friendly battle of entertainment for the 'Top Town' Television Trophy of 1959.
Introduced by David Jacobs.

Panel Chairmen
Belfast - Alderman William J. Bothwell, Mayor of Lurgan, Co. Armagh
Cardiff - Alderman A.G. Thomas, Mayor of Barry
Edinburgh - Provost Fred Smedley of Bathgate
Norwich - Alderman J.W. Woodrow, J.P., Mayor of Lowestoft
Plymouth - Councillor H.R. Denley, J.P., Chairman of Paignton Urban District Council
Alyn Ainsworth and the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra
Jimmy Leach at the electronic organ
From the BBC's North of England television studio

Contributors

Presenter:
David Jacobs
Panellist (Belfast):
Alderman William J. Bothwell
Panellist (Cardiff):
Alderman A.G. Thomas
Panellist (Edinburgh):
Provost Fred Smedley
Panellist (Norwich):
Alderman J.W. Woodrow
Panellist (Plymouth):
Councillor H.R. Denley
Musicians:
Alyn Ainsworth and the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra
Organist:
Jimmy Leach
Research:
Ronnie Lane
Producer:
Barney Colehan
Source: Radio Times

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