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Episode 2: The Rise of Variety

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Duration: 1 hour

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Frank Skinner and Suzy Klein explore the golden age of variety theatre, from the start of the 20th century to the outbreak of the Second World War. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Frank Skinner
Presenter:
Suzy Klein
Production Company:
Liberty Bell Productions
Executive Producer:
Jamie Isaacs
Executive Producer:
Claire Whalley
Director:
Jeff Morgan
Musician:
Paul Smith
Participant:
Vicky Butterfly
Participant:
Jimmy McWilliams
Participant:
Andy Eastwood
Participant:
Jonathan Lipman
Participant:
Jan Hunt
Participant:
Oliver Double
Participant:
Jackie Bratton
Participant:
Harry Brunjes
Participant:
Lenna Cumberbatch
Participant:
David Bret
Participant:
Kate Guthrie
Hairdresser:
Christine Vidler
Source: BBC Online

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