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Top Town Tournament: First Round: Coventry v. Aberdeen

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A friendly battle of entertainment for the 'Top Town' Television Trophy of 1959. Introduced by David Jacobs.
Presented before twenty-five judges in BBC studios throughout the British Isles.
Panel chairmen:
Southampton - A. Norman Schofield, L.L.M. Town Clerk of Southampton
Bangor - Alderman Caradog Jones, Mayor of Bangor. North Wales
Belfast - Councillor R. J. Williamson, J.P., Mayor of Portadown, Co. Armagh
Newcastle - Alderman E. E. Wales, M.M., J.P., Mayor of Sunderland
London - Councillor A. N. E. McHaffie, J.P., Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington
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 (Southampton):
A. Norman Schofield
Panellist (Bangor):
Alderman Caradog Jones
Panellist (Belfast):
Councillor R. J. Williamson
Panellist (Newcastle):
Alderman E. E. Wales
Panellist (London):
A. N. E. McHaffie
Musicians:
Alyn Ainsworth and the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra
Organist:
Jimmy Leach
Research:
Ronnie Lane
Producer:
Barney Colehan

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