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The Circus World Championships

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on BBC One London

A gala spectacular featuring the final night of the 1979 championships.

Outstanding international artistes combine grace and precision with panache and courage as they compete for the coveted titles of Circus World Champions in four breathtaking events.

The contenders
Trick riding: defending champions Jerry, Jimmy and Jonny (Sweden); The Alexis Gruss Troupe (France); The Enrico Caroli Troupe (Italy)
Juggling: defending champion Kris Kremo (Switzerland); Rudy Schweitzer (Germany); Dick Franco (USA)
Trampoline Competition: The Cristiani Family, (USA); The Six Fornasari (Italy)
Flying trapeze Competition: The Flying Volares (USA); The Flying Jimenez (Mexico)

Staged in the Robert Brothers Big Top

Contributors

Ringmaster:
Norman Barrett
Commentator:
Bruce Hammal
Musical director:
Laurie Holloway
Sound:
Jeff Baker
Lighting:
Clive Potter
Executive Producer:
Adrian Metcalfe
Director:
Ian Smith
Source: Radio Times

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