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Desmond Carrington - after Seven

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2/6. Desmond Carrington profiles historically significant entertainers from the worlds of cabaret, revue and theatre, continuing with the tremendously popular singer, comedian and performer Gracie Fields , who died in 1979, aged 81. Famous for her humble roots and her pull with the public - peaking in the 30s and 40s - Fields was the top-paid female performer of her day. Her hits included Sally, Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me
Goodbye, The Biggest Aspidistra in the World and The Isle of Capri.

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