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Billy Smart's Circus

BBC One
on BBC One London

Come to the circus under the Big Top of the world's largest tenting show, with artists specially engaged for this one performance only.

The Herculeans
Six bewhiskered Britons, ye only period acrobats in captivity.

Duo Dominici
The daredevils of Rome precariously balanced in the roof of the Big Top.

Barrett and Birds
The only group of budgerigars to train a man successfully.

Les Romanus
French knockabout clowns and the pogo-stick rodeo.

Cavalier Joe Andy
direct from Tokyo to present his sword and dagger balance over a forty-foot swaying ladder.

Scott's Sealions
Nature's comedy balancing stars.

Rondart and Jeanne
The world's only dart-blowers.

David Rosaire and Friends
Pekinese circus in miniature.

The Segura Brothers
Salvador juggles brother Pepe with his feet

Billy Smart's Circus is appearing in Liverpool
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Contributors

Acrobats:
The Herculeans
Balancers:
Duo Dominici
Animal act:
Barrett and Birds
Clowns:
Les Romanus
Balancer:
Cavalier Joe Andy
Comic balancers:
Scott's Sealions
Dart blowers:
Rondart and Jeanne
Performers:
David Rosaire and Friends
Jugglers:
The Segura Brothers
Circus presentation:
Ronnie Smart
Circus presentation:
David Smart
Ringmaster:
Alfred Delbosq
Musical director:
Ken Griffin
Commentator:
Frank Bough
Production assistant:
Mary David
Producer:
Derek Burrell-Davis
Source: Radio Times

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