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Billy Smart's Children's Circus

BBC One
on BBC One London

The Big Top presents stars of the future led by Junior Ringmaster David Smart who introduces:
The Baby Elephants - four youngsters with big personalities
The Garcia Children perched high above Dad in the Ring
Michel Poissonet with a Shire and a Shetland with minds of their own
The Loonies - the name speaks for itself
Davida Smart with aerial charm high above the Ring
Sian Pertwee with his box of tricks turns the Circus ring into a magic circle
Gabriella Smart with Scott's Sea-lions
Les French - always on the Funnyside
The Antonio Children - uptempo swing with a difference with the Jackie Palmer Dancers
Guest appearance of The Wombles

Contributors

Junior Ringmaster:
David Smart
Performers:
The Garcia Children
Horse act:
Michel Poissonet
Clowns:
The Loonies
Acrobat:
Davida Smart
Magician:
Sian Pertwee
Sea-lion trainer:
Gabriella Smart
Comedian:
Les French
Performers:
The Antonio Children
Dancers:
The Jackie Palmer Dancers
Themselves:
The Wombles
Circus Direction:
Ronny Smart
Circus Direction:
David Smart
Circus Direction:
Billy Smart
Musical Director:
Burt Rhodes
Lighting:
Hubert Cartwright
Sound:
John Livingstone
Television Production:
Ken Griffin
Source: Radio Times

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