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Billy Smart's Christmas Circus

on BBC One London

Television audiences in six European countries join those already in the Big Top for a gala presentation of the world-famous circus
Ringmistress Yasmin Smart introduces
from France: The White Devils high-wire drama without a net
from Italy: Los Erminios high-speed juggling
from Great Britain: The Halfwits frantic comedy gymnastics
from Germany: Manuella Burkett glamour on the single trapeze
from Italy: The Adrianos precision, flight and balance
from Great Britain: Jacko Fossett, Little Billy, Toby and Jug the knockabout circus clowns
from Czechoslovakia: The Valla-Bertinis skills and spins on unicycles
from India: The Elephants presented by Yasmin Smart
from Italy: The Folco Paolos fun and laughs in the circus ring
from South Africa: The Oscar Andersons largest-ever flying trapeze act

(Runaway baby elephants: pp 15, 16)
(Colour)

Contributors

Ringmistress/Elephant trainer:
Yasmin Smart
Wireists:
The White Devils
Jugglers:
Los Erminios
Comic gymnasts:
The Halfwits
Trapeze artist:
Manuella Burkett
Performers:
The Adrianos
Clown:
Jacko Fossett
Clown:
Little Billy
Clown:
null Toby
Clown:
null Jug
Unicyclists:
The Valla-Bertinis
Performers:
The Folo Paolos
Trapeze act:
The Oscar Andersons
Circus Produced by:
Ronnie Smart
Circus Produced by:
David Smart
Circus Produced by:
Billy Smart
Musical Director:
Ken Griffin
Designer:
John O'Hara
Television Presentation:
Ian Smith

BBC One London

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