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6/6. Desmond Carrington profiles historically significant entertainers from the worlds of cabaret, revue and theatre. He concludes with glamorous Welsh-born singer
Dorothy Squires (1915-98), who found fame in music halls during the 1940s, sold millions of records, married and divorced actor Roger Moore and endured a career beset by litigation and financial troubles.

Contributors

Unknown:
Desmond Carrington
Singer:
Dorothy Squires
Unknown:
Roger Moore

New series Actor Stephen Tompkinson reads a version of David Storey 's novel about northern rugby players who communicate via their sport.
1/6. An introduction to the rugby-specific lifestyle of miner-turned-ruthless player Arthur Machin. Abridged by Sarah Kilgarriff Producer Clive Stanhope

Contributors

Unknown:
Stephen Tompkinson
Unknown:
David Storey
Unknown:
Arthur MacHin.
Abridged By:
Sarah Kilgarriff
Producer:
Clive Stanhope

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