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Max Bygraves, in a series of eight programmes, introduces 70 years of the finest in popular entertainment as presented at the world's premier variety theatre.
"It dares you to be good" These words of Tony Martin are shared by American and British performers alike:
"It has a legend, tradition and great warmth"
(Danny Kaye)
"An institution" (Tommy Trinder)
"A jewel-box" (Rosemary Clooney)
"After the Palladium everything else was down."
(Maxine Andrews)
with special contributions from Arthur Askey
Sammy Davis Jr, Bob Hope Danny Kaye, Martha Raye, Cliff Richard, Tommy Trinder, Max Wall and the voices of many others.

Contributors

Presenter:
Max Bygraves
Speaker:
Arthur Askey
Speaker:
Sammy Davis Jr
Speaker:
Bob Hope
Speaker:
Danny Kaye
Speaker:
Martha Raye
Speaker:
Cliff Richard
Speaker:
Tommy Trinder
Speaker:
Max Wall
Writer:
Michael Pointon
Researcher:
Peter Bond
Researcher:
Barbra Paskin
Producer:
John Dyas

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More