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Blackpool Tower Circus

BBC One
on BBC One London

A spectacular ringful of thrills, spills and comedy in Circus Fantastic 76

Introduced by Ringmaster Norman Barrett
Aerial stars of the East German State Circus The Duo Schwenk
An 'Equestrian Dream' presented by Franz Althoff
Hilariously proving it's dangerous to drink and dive, American guest star Don Dunfield
France's master of the high trapeze, the elegant Gerard Edon
Right Charlie! The world-renowned Charlie Cairoli and Company
Mascots of the Swiss National Circus, baby elephants Delhi and Burma
Presented by Franco Knie
The height of comedy from aerial buffoons Jules and Bubi of the East German State Circus
Spectacular Hungarian trampolinists The Astorellis
The glamorous Tower Circusettes

BBC Manchester

Contributors

Presenter/Ringmaster:
Norman Barrett
Equestrian act presented by:
Franz Althoff
Acrobat:
Don Dunfield
Trapeze artist:
Gerard Edon
Clowns:
Charlie Cairoli and Company
Elephants presented by:
Franco Knie
Clowns:
Jules and Bubi
Trampolinists:
The Astorellis
Dancers:
The Tower Circusettes
Circus staged by:
Dick Hurran
Circus band directed by:
Erik Ogden
Director:
Geoff Wilson
TV Producer:
Derek Burrell-Davis
Source: Radio Times

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