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Top of the Year

BBC One
on BBC One London

Starring Frankie Howerd
A gala occasion where celebrities from the world of show business gather in London's West End to see out the Old Year and welcome the New.

Michael Aspel introduces from the Cafe Royal
The Variety Club Awards for 1971
Stars and personalities of film, stage, television and radio receive Silver Heart awards from past Chief Barker Bernard Delfont for:
Film Actress of the Year
Film Actor of the Year
Stage Actress of the Year
Stage Actor of the Year
BBC TV Personality
ITV Personality
BBC Radio Personality
Show Business Writer of the Year
Most Promising Newcomer Special Award
and the Show Business Personality of 1971

From St Margaret's, Westminster Canon David Edwards reflects on the passing of the year

Midnight - the chimes of Big Ben

Welcome 72
Frankie Howerd stars in the first laughter and song show of the New Year

(Colour)

Contributors

Presenter (The Variety Club Awards for 1971):
Michael Aspel
Awards presentation (The Variety Club Awards for 1971):
Bernard Delfont
Speaker:
Canon David Edwards
Comedian (Welcome 72):
Frankie Howerd
Musical Director:
Ronnie Hazlehurst
Designer:
Ken Sharp
Producer:
Ian Smith
Producer:
Michael Hurll
Executive Producer:
Philip Lewis
Source: Radio Times

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