Max Bygraves , in a series of eight programmes, introduce* 70 years of the finest in popular entertainment as presented at the world's premier variety theatre.
3: Round About Regent Street
In the late 1930s, the Palladium became known as ' the world's leading variety theatre ', due almost entirely to the genius of it's Guv'nor - George Black. But his ambitious plans were interrupted by the outbreak of war.
With special contributions from Alfred Black , Jr,
Chesney Allen , Florence Desmond , Pat Kirkwood Vera Lynn , Leslie Sarony Anne Shelton ,
Tommy Trindcr and the voices of many others. Written by MICHAEL POINTON
Additional research PETER BOND
Producer JOHN DYAS