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Season 1953

  • S1953E01 Episode 1

    • July 20, 1953
    • BBC

    From the City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds (by permission of Harry Joseph) With Eric Williams and Mary Harkness, Bill Wareham, Joe King, Pop, White, and Stagger, Margery Manners as Florrie Forde, Geoffrey Hibbert as Jack Pleasants, Joan Sterndale Bennett as Vesta Tilley, Pamile Can-Can Dancers

  • S1953E02 Episode 2

    • September 14, 1983
    • BBC

  • S1953E03 Episode 3

    • December 30, 1953
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the City Varieties Music-Hall, Leeds (by arrangement with Harry Joseph) with Margery Manners, Dick Henderson, Flack and Lucas, Pharos and Marina, G. H. Elliott and Jimmy James and Company.

Season 1954

  • S1954E01 Episode 1

    • April 6, 1954
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the City Varieties Music-Hall, Leeds, at 8.50 (by arrangement with Harry Joseph) With Margaret Burton, The Granger Brothers, Suzette Tarri, Arthur Worsley, Wendy Pashley, Randolph Sutton, Ballet Montmartre and Ken Platt.

  • S1954E02 Episode 2

    • September 28, 1954
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall with Lisa Lee, Dominic Le Foe, Kitty Gillow, Harold Goodwin, Nina Yanson, Billy Danvers and Albert Burdon. Chairman, Leonard Sachs From the City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

  • S1954E03 Episode 3

    • December 31, 1954
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall with Bertha Willmott, Rex Jameson, Pharos and Marina, Granger Brothers, Harry Bailey, Tod Slaughter and Company. Chairman, Leonard Sachs From the City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds.

Season 1955

  • S1955E01 Episode 1

    • March 11, 1955
    • BBC

    with Margery Manners, Joe Black, Norman Grant and Niki Grant, Barbara Hicks, Ken Dodd, Joan Rhodes, Hylda Baker. Chairman, Robin Hunter From the City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

  • S1955E02 Episode 2

    • August 6, 1955
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds (by arrangement with Harry Joseph) with Robb Wilton, Claude Williams, Manley and Austin, Kitty Gillow, Nick and Pat Lundon, Joy Beattie, Peter Butterworth. Chairman, Leonard Sachs

Season 1959

  • S1959E32 26/12/1959

    • December 26, 1959
    • BBC

    A Christmas edition of the old time music hall programme, first broadcast on 26 December 1959. Featuring Morecambe & Wise, Patricia Bredin, Cardew Robinson, Smoothey & Layton, Noberti, Betty Jumel and the Manton Bros.

Season 1972

  • S1972E01 Episode 1

    • January 2, 1972
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs introduces Ray Allen, Will Gaines, Danny La Rue, Toni Palmer on to the stage.

  • S1972E02 Episode 2

    • January 27, 1972
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley CHAMBERLAIN Michael Joseph ) Presenting Beryl Reid , Lorna Dallas Barry Kent , Don Smoothey Brian Marshall. Roy and Jackie Toaduff Yvonne Michel and Erik Chairman Leonard

  • S1972E03 Episode 3

    • March 16, 1972
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph ) presenting Sandie Shaw, Les Dawson, The Carbs, Nigel Hopkins, Bernie Clifton, The Lerys and Members of the Players

  • S1972E04 Episode 4

    • April 16, 1972
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents a 1972 edition of the old-time music hall programme from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. With guests Eartha Kitt and Arthur Askey.

  • S1972E05 Episode 5

    • May 14, 1972
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph ) presenting Bernard Cribbins Norman Collier, Rita Morris, The King's Singers and Michael Allport

  • S1972E06 Episode 6

    • June 4, 1972
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph ) presenting Hylda Baker, Anne Shelton, Joe Church, Jan Hunt, Leoni Page, Dave Swan and The Stefanis.

  • S1972E07 Episode 7

    • July 9, 1972
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph ) presenting Roy Castle, Josephine Baker John, Hanson Joan Savage, Dieto Bianca and Ted The Four Kordiums

  • S1972E08 Episode 8

    • August 13, 1972
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph ) presenting Tessie O'Shea, Robert Young, Patsy MacLean, Rod Hull and Emu, Joe Castor, Pat Mooney, Doreen Hermitage and Jan Hunt Jimmy Webster and Suzanne Members of the Players' Theatre. London

  • S1972E99 Unknown

    • BBC

Season 1973

  • S1973E01 Episode 1

    • March 30, 1973
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman, the dashingly debonair Leonard Sachs introduces Bruce Forsyth (assisted by Don Hunt) Georgia Brown, Charlie Williams and Julius Nehring.

  • S1973E02 Episode 2

    • April 6, 1973
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old-time music hall programme, filmed in 1973 from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. Guests include Bernard Cribbins, Sandie Shaw, Bill McCue and Frances Van Dyke.

  • S1973E03 Episode 3

    • April 13, 1973
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight your Chairman the dashingly debonair Leonard Sachs introduces Ron Moody, The King's Singers Wihiva, The Trio Erdogan Guest artist Eartha Kitt

  • S1973E04 Episode 4

    • April 27, 1973
    • BBC

    For your delectation and delight your Chairman the dashingly debonair Leonard Sachs introduces Beryl Reid, Roy Castle, Lorna Dallas, Gino Donati and the Valla Bertini.

  • S1973E05 Episode 5

    • May 4, 1973
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman, the dashingly debonair Leonard Sachs introduces Des O'Connor, Arthur Askey, Ann Howard, Bev Jones, Barbara Law, The Duo Jakandas Doreen Hermitage and Jan Hunt.

  • S1973E06 Episode 6

    • May 11, 1973
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman, the dashingly debonair Leonard Sachs introduces Charlie Williams, Anita Harris, Rod Hull and Emu, Sheila Mathews, Wil Sterling and Los Platas.

  • S1973E07 Episode 7

    • July 20, 1973
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old-time music hall programme, filmed in 1973 from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. Guests include Charlie Drake, Wilfred Pickles, Lorne Lesley and Hugh Paddick.

  • S1973E99 Unknown

    • BBC

Season 1974

  • S1974E01 Episode 1

    • February 1, 1974
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman, the dashingly debonair Leonard Sachs introduces that exuberant exponent of whimsical waggery Terry Scott, plus the ventriloqually vociferous Ray Alan and Lord Charles and Michel Gallois, Los Gauchos.

  • S1974E02 Episode 2

    • February 8, 1974
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old-time music hall programme, filmed in 1974 from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. Guests include Roy Castle, Jean Bayless, Peter Wallis, Los Aguenitos and members of the Players Theatre.

  • S1974E03 Episode 3

    • February 15, 1974
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs introduces Bernard Cribbins, Valerie Masterson, Denny Willis and Company, Davy Kaye, Larry Parker and Tonito. With members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1974E04 Episode 4

    • February 22, 1974
    • BBC

    Your chairman, Leonard Sachs, introduces Beryl Reid, Rod Hull and Emu, Dai Francis, Queti Clavijo, The Barcias, Jon Klox and Doreen Hermitage, plus members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1974E05 Episode 5

    • March 1, 1974
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall show from the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. With Ken Dodd, Lyn Kennington, the Jan Hunt Panto, and performers from the Players Theatre.

  • S1974E06 Episode 6

    • March 8, 1974
    • BBC

    Your Chairman, Leonard Sachs, introduces Danny La Rue, Lorna Dallas, David Ellen and Ricardo Arancibia. With guest artist Arthur Askey and members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1974E07 Episode 7

    • March 15, 1974
    • BBC

    Your Chairman, Leonard Sachs, introduces Kenneth McKellar, Sheila O'Neill, Eira Heath, Alfredo Teddy Peiro, Emerson and Jayne. This week's guest artist is Dolores Gray. With members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1974E08 Episode 8

    • December 26, 1974
    • BBC

  • S1974E99 Unknown

    • BBC

Season 1975

  • S1975E01 Episode 1

    • January 10, 1975
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds.(by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) Your Chairman, Leonard Sachs introduces: Charlie Williams, Una Stubbs, Dailey and Wayne, Rita Morris, Larry Parker, Los Platas, Members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1975E02 Episode 2

    • January 17, 1975
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme, filmed from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds in 1975. Guests include Ken Dodd, Barry Kent, Lyn Kennington, John Bouchier and Saxburger.

  • S1975E03 Episode 3

    • January 24, 1975
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme, filmed from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds in 1975. Guests include Georgia Brown, Barry Cryer, Katinka Seiner, John Inman, Barry Howard, Marie Ange Brillet and the 3 Hurricanes.

  • S1975E04 Episode 4

    • January 31, 1975
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old-time music hall programme from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds, first broadcast on 31 January 1975. Guests include Terry Scott, Arthur Askey, Sheila Steafel, Patricia Cahill, Duggie Brown, the Dou Violins and Albert Aldred.

  • S1975E05 Episode 5

    • February 7, 1975
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph ) Leonard Sachs introduces Danny La Rue, David Ellen, Marie Gordon Price, Peter Wallis Jo, Jac, Joni Tony Deary, Gerry Binns, Barry Iddon, Bob Appleby and Members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1975E06 Episode 6

    • February 14, 1975
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme, with guests Roy Castle, Ray Allen, Sue Longhurst, Joyce Blackham, Kathy Jones, Eva & Karlos, and Albert Aldred.

  • S1975E07 Episode 7

    • February 21, 1975
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme. Guests include Nick Moll, Bernard Cribbins, Valerie Masterson, Bill Pertwee, Terence Alexander, Des Lane and Ray C Davis.

Season 1976

  • S1976E01 Episode 1

    • January 8, 1976
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 8 January 1976. Guests include Arthur Askey, Georgia Brown, Eira Heath, Ray C Davis, Tudor Davies, Sheila Steafel and Arthur Worsley.

  • S1976E02 Episode 2

    • January 15, 1976
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman. Leonard Sachs , introduces Val Doonican, Billy Dainty assisted by Michael Harvey, Julia McKenzie, Marianne Price, Yvonne Michel and Erik. Members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1976E03 Episode 3

    • January 22, 1976
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 22 January 1976. With guests Moira Anderson, Tessie O'Shea, Ken Goodwin, Harry Towb, Joe Melia, Stuart Gillies, George Elliott, Judd Proctor, Jacquie Tuoys, Loraine Hart and Jenny Wren.

  • S1976E04 Episode 4

    • January 29, 1976
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 29 January 1976. With guests Danny La Rue, Dorothy Ross, Francis van Dyke and members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1976E05 Episode 5

    • February 5, 1976
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 5 February 1976. With Roy Castle, Eartha Kitt, Barry Kent, Hinge and Bracket, The Halfwits and members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1976E06 Episode 6

    • February 12, 1976
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman, Leonard Sachs, introduces Bernard Cribbins, Sheila Bernette, Graham Clark, David Ellen, Wayne King, Jean Claude and Yvette Les Lagolce, Members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1976E07 Episode 7

    • February 19, 1976
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme, recorded on location at the Leeds City Varieties. Guests include Les Dawson at the piano (for better or worse), the legendary Peggy Mount, Larry Parker, Jeannie Harris, Chantal & Dumont, Albert Aldred and members of the Player's Theatre London. Also includes a performance from the Jan Madd Magic Show.

  • S1976E08 Episode 8

    • March 4, 1976
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the music hall programme first broadcast on 4 March 1976. With Ken Dodd, Sheila Steafal, Valerie Masterson, Johnny Hart and members of The Players Theatre, London.

  • S1976E09 Episode 9

    • March 11, 1976
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents, from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. With Ronnie Corbett, Kenneth McKeller, Rosemary Squires, the Looneys and members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1976E10 Episode 10

    • March 18, 1976
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents another edition of the old-time music hall programme, from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. With Frankie Howerd, Helen Gelzer, Wayne Sleep, Cherry Gillespie, Sandy Powell, Lyne Barel, Nigel Brooks and the Barbershop Four.

  • S1976E11 Episode 11

    • March 25, 1976
    • BBC

    Master of Ceremonies Leonard Sachs introduces guests Edward Woodward, Larry Grayson, Frank Carson, Margaret Savage, Sheila Mathews, Ted Durante and Hilda, Peter Gale, and Albert Aldred.

Season 1977

  • S1977E01 Episode 1

    • January 6, 1977
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old-time music hall programme, filmed in 1977 from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. With Ken Dodd, Beatrice Aston, John Bouchier, Bill Drysdale, Christine Cartwright and members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1977E02 Episode 2

    • January 13, 1977
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 13 January 1977. With Bernard Cribbins, Patricia Hayes, John Inman, Jayne Sullivan and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1977E03 Episode 3

    • January 20, 1977
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old time music hall programme, first broadcast on 20 January 1977. With Val Doonican, Sheila Steafel, Rita Morris, Dailey & Wayne, and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1977E04 Episode 4

    • January 27, 1977
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old time music hall programme, first broadcast on 27 January 1977. With Mike Reid, The Beverley Sisters, Valerie Monese, Graham Clark and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1977E05 Episode 5

    • February 3, 1977
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old time music hall programme, first broadcast on 3rd February 1977. With Barbara Windsor, Norman Collier, Valerie Masterson, Jan Hunt and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1977E06 Episode 6

    • February 10, 1977
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old-time music hall programme, filmed in 1977 from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. With Frankie Vaughan, Mike & Bernie Winters, Maryetta Midgley, Zena Millar and members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1977E07 Episode 7

    • February 17, 1977
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old time music hall programme, first broadcast on 17 February 1977. With Les Dawson, The King's Singers, Patsy Gilland, Peter Gale and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1977E08 Episode 8

    • February 24, 1977
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old time music hall programme, first broadcast on 24 February 1977. With Larry Grayson, Fenella Fielding, Hinge and Bracket, Anna Sharkey and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1977E09 Episode 9

    • March 10, 1977
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 10th March 1977. Features Ron Moody, Teresa Brooke, Melanie Munro, Arthur Askey, Josef Locke and Aimi MacDonald, as well as members of the Players' Theatre.

  • S1977E10 Episode 10

    • June 7, 1977
    • BBC

    A Festive Fanfaranade in honour of Her Majesty's Jubilee Old Time Music Hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre. Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight, your chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Max Bygraves, Jessie Matthews, Millicent Martin, Julia McKenzie,Sheila Steafel,Ray C. Davis and Tudor Davies, Johnny Hart and The Hot Dogs.

  • S1977E99 Unknown

    • BBC

Season 1978

  • S1978E01 Episode 1

    • January 10, 1978
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the silver jubilee edition of the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 10 January 1978. With Ken Dodd, Jan Hunt and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1978E02 Episode 2

    • January 17, 1978
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 17th January 1978. With John Inman, Lyn Kennington, Ray C Davis, Tudor Davies, Keith Harris, Norma Lunbar, Salvano, Jenny Kenna and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1978E03 Episode 3

    • January 31, 1978
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 31st January 1978. With Les Dawson, Lorna Luft, Stephanie Voss, Bryan Burdon, Bill Drysdale, Chrissie Cartwright, Valente-Valente and Peter Reeves.

  • S1978E04 Episode 4

    • February 7, 1978
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programe, first broadcast on 7th February 1978. With Mike Reid, Wilma Reading, Denny Willis & Company, Sheila Mathews, Michael Darbyshire, Josephine Gordon, Frankie Ferrer and Albert Aldred.

  • S1978E05 Episode 5

    • February 14, 1978
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time entertainment show, first broadcast on 14 February 1978. Features Alfred Marks, Moira Anderson, Arthur Askey, Sheila Steafel, Barry Cryer, Wong Mow Ting, Albert Aldred and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1978E06 Episode 6

    • February 21, 1978
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time entertainment show, first broadcast on 21 February 1978. Features Ron Moody, Hinge & Bracket, Duggie Brown, Rita Morris, Alan Randall, Peter Gale, Les Missiles, Albert Aldred and Bernard Hermann.

  • S1978E07 Episode 7

    • February 28, 1978
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time entertainment show, first broadcast on 28 February 1978. Featuring Bernard Cribbins, Ian Wallace, Barry Cryer, Marti Webb, Penelope Beavan, Rocky Rendall, Dinardi, Albert Aldred and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1978E08 Episode 8

    • March 7, 1978
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme, originally broadcast on 7 March 1978. Guests include Roy Castle, Barbara Windsor, Robert Tear, Benjamin Luxon, Ted Durante & Hilda, and members of the Players' Theatre London.

  • S1978E09 Episode 9

    • March 14, 1978
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme, originally broadcast on 14 March 1978. With Ken Dodd, Kenneth McKellar, Jan Hunt, Francis Van Dyke, Pat Mooney, Bartschelly, Albert Aldred and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1978E99 Unknown

    • BBC

Season 1979

  • S1979E01 Episode 1

    • January 11, 1979
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 11 January 1979. With guests Frankie Vaughan, Lennie Bennett, Jerry Stevens, Barbara Law, Ray C Davies, Tudor Davies and Les Thuranos.

  • S1979E02 Episode 2

    • January 18, 1979
    • BBC

    Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley Joseph and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Frankie Howerd, Helen Gelzer, Wayne Sleep and Cherry Gillespie (Choreography Bill Drysdale ) Sandy Powell, Lyne Barel, The Nigel Brooks Barbershop Four Members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1979E03 Episode 3

    • January 25, 1979
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 25 January 1979. Guests include Norman Vaughan, Maryetta Midgley, Keith Harris, Pat Mooney, Benny Garcia, Rosa Michelle, and performers from the Players' Theatre.

  • S1979E04 Episode 4

    • February 8, 1979
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Les Dawson, Sweet Substitute, Peter Hudson, Joan Merrigan , Paul Rhodes, Julia Sutton, Eleanor McCready, Ralph Held , Eve 'n Alan.

  • S1979E05 Episode 5

    • February 15, 1979
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 15 February 1979. With Roy Castle, David Kernan, June Marlow, Deryk Parkin, Alan Randall and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1979E06 Episode 6

    • February 22, 1979
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 22 February 1979. With Bernard Cribbins, Barry Cryer, Robert Tear, Benjamin Luxon, Penny Lane, Larry Parker, Teddy Peiro and Patricio.

  • S1979E07 Episode 7

    • March 1, 1979
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents a 1979 edition of the old-time music hall programme from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. Featuring John Inman, Rita Morris, The Balladiers, John Wade, Julie Royce, Duo Barodies, Raymond Bowers and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1979E08 Episode 8

    • March 12, 1979
    • BBC

  • S1979E09 Episode 9

    • March 29, 1979
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds - first broadcast on 29 March 1979. Featuring Ken Dodd, Valerie Masterson, The King's Singers, Doreen Hermitage, Bill Drysdale and Chrissie Cartwright.

  • S1979E10 Episode 10

    • April 5, 1979
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 5 April 1979. Featuring Roy Hudd, Jenny Till, Pat Mooney, Peter Gale, Terri Rogers, Chaz Chase, Gerard Edon and members of the Players' Theatre. Also featuring guest artist Barbara Windsor.

  • S1979E11 Episode 11

    • April 12, 1979
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-Hall from the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) Your Chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Les Dawson, Sweet Substitute, Peter Hudson, Joan Merrigan , Paul Rhodes, Julia Sutton, Eleanor McCready Ralph Heid, Eve 'n' Alan.

  • S1979E12 Episode 12

    • April 24, 1979
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 24 April 1979. Featuring Les Dawson, Sweet Substitute, Peter Hudson, Joan Merrigan, Paul Rhodes, Julia Sutton, Eleanor McCready, Ralph Heid, Eve 'n Alan, and Members of the Players Theatre, London.

Season 1980

  • S1980E01 Episode 1

    • June 25, 1980
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-Hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight, your chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Ken Dodd, Teresa Cahill, Pat Mooney, Lynda Gloria Eleanor, McCready and The Chuckle Brothers.

  • S1980E02 Episode 2

    • July 2, 1980
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 2 July 1980. Featuring Moira Anderson, Jack Douglas, Robert White, Audrey Jeans, Jenny Till, Omar Pasha, Marc Metral and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1980E03 Episode 3

    • July 9, 1980
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 9 July 1980. Featuring Bernard Cribbins, Lorna Dallas, Sheila Bernette, Julia Sutton, John Rutland, Norman Warwick, Nuts and Bolts, Vince Hill and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1980E04 Episode 4

    • August 6, 1980
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 6 August 1980. Featuring Max Wall, Denny Willis and Company, Eira Heath, Grace Kennedy, Deryk Parkin, Doreen Hermitage, Bill Drysdale, Christine Cartwnght, James Rinehart and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • S1980E05 Episode 5

    • August 13, 1980
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) Your chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Frankie Vaughan, The King's Singers, Sheila White, Bernie Clifton, Jan Hunt, Doreen Hermitage, The Sherdans and Members of the Players Theatre, London.

  • S1980E06 Episode 6

    • August 20, 1980
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-Hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) Leonard Sachs introduces Billy Dainty, Liz Robertson, Sheila Buxton, Ted Durante and Hilda, Norma Dunbar, Gambin Guest artist Arthur Askey

Season 1981

  • S1981E01 Episode 1

    • July 2, 1981
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman, Leonard Sachs, introduces Roy Hudd, Lorna Dallas, Robert White, Richard Stilgoe, Jenny Till, Tom Mennard, Bill Drysdale & Christine Cartwright.

  • S1981E02 Episode 2

    • July 9, 1981
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman, Leonard Sachs introduces Bernard Cribbins, Barry Cryer, The King's Singers, Sheila Steafel, Rita Morris, Jenny Wren, Guest artist Bertice Reading.

  • S1981E03 Episode 3

    • July 16, 1981
    • BBC

    from the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) Your Chairman Leonard Sach: introduces Roy Castle, Clive Dunn, Anna Dawson, Maryetta and Vernon Midglcy, Dudley Stevens, The Cambridge Buskers.

  • S1981E04 Episode 4

    • July 23, 1981
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman Leonard Sachs, introduces John Inman, Valerie Masterson, Jan Hunt, Alan Randall, Teddy Peiro and Patricio, Guest artist Vince Hill.

  • S1981E05 Episode 5

    • July 30, 1981
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman Leonard Sachs, introduces Tessie O'Shea, Jerry Stevens, Mary O'Hara, The Krankies, Pat Mooney, Norman Warwick. The Duo Lanka Members of the Players Theatre.

Season 1982

  • S1982E01 Episode 1

    • May 30, 1982
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) Chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Roy Castle, Valerie Masterson, Richard Stugoe, Sheila Bernette, Larry Parker, Stella Moray, Dorecn Hermitage, Guest artist Vince Hill.

  • S1982E02 Episode 2

    • June 13, 1982
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Bernie Clifton, The King's Singers, Teresa Cahill, Jenny Wren, Pat Mooney, Ted Durante & Hilda, Tel Smit.

  • S1982E03 Episode 3

    • May 9, 1982
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph). For your delectation and delight, your Chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Roy Hudd, Robert White, Bernadette Greevy, Jimmy Cricket, Jenny Till, The Turlupins, Guest artist Sally Ann Howes.

  • S1982E04 Episode 4

    • May 16, 1982
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Bernard Cribbins, Lorna Dallas, Barry Cryer, Anna Dawson, Josephine Gordon, Bill Drysdale, Christine Cartwright, Inga-Lise.

  • S1982E05 Episode 5

    • June 6, 1982
    • BBC

    Old-time Music-hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) Chairman Leonard Sachs introduces John Inman, Marilyn Hill Smith, Su Pollard Wayne Dobson, Norma Dunbar, Cantabile, Colin, Dudley Stevens.

  • S1982E06 Episode 6

    • May 23, 1982
    • BBC

    ld-time Music-hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Jack Douglas, Mary O'Hara, Dinardi, Josephine Blake, Sue Douglas, Alan Randall Nuts & Bolts, Deryk Parkin, Guest artists The Krankies.

Season 1983

  • S1983E01 Episode 1

    • September 4, 1983
    • BBC

    New Series A celebration of 30 years of Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. For your delectation and delight, your Chairman, Leonard Sachs. introduces Les Dawson, Bernie Clifton, Lorna Dallas, Peter Skellern, Denny Willis and Company, Jenny Till, Bill Drysdale, Christine Cartwright, The Duo Lanka.

  • S1983E02 Episode 2

    • September 11, 1983
    • BBC

    For your delectation and delight, your Chairman, Leonard Sachs. introduces Roy Castle, Valerie Masterson, Keith Harris, Pearl Fawcett, James Casey, Ell Woods, Eleanor McCready, The Simmons Brothers.

  • S1983E03 Episode 3

    • September 18, 1983
    • BBC

    A 30 years celebration of Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. For your delectation and delight, your Chairman, Leonard Sachs, introduces Roy Hudd, Sally Ann Howes, The Krankies, Jimmy Cricket, Benjamin Luxon, Davy Kaye, Dieter Tasso, Jenny Wren.

  • S1983E04 Episode 4

    • September 25, 1983
    • BBC

    A celebration of 30 years of Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. For your delectation and delight, your Chairman, Leonard Sachs, introduces Larry Grayson, Anita Harris, Billy Dainty assisted by Peter Pink, Anna Dawson, Robert White, Sheila Bernette, The Coorush Brothers and Heidi Dudley Stevens.

  • S1983E05 Episode 5

    • October 2, 1983
    • BBC

    A celebration of 30 years of Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. For your delectation and delight, your Chairman, Leonard Sachs, introduces John Inman, Mary O'Hara, Neville King, Jacquie Toye, Ted Durante and Hilda, The Turlupins, Doreen Hermitage, Guest artist Vince Hill.

  • S1983E06 Episode 6

    • October 16, 1983
    • BBC

    A celebration of 30 years of Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. For your delectation and delight Chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Danny La Rue, Moira Anderson,The King's Singers, Barry Cryer, Sheila Steafel, Dominique Plessis, Sheila Mathews.

  • S1983E07 Episode 7

    • October 23, 1983
    • BBC

    The last of the series A celebration of 30 years of Old-Time Music-Hail from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. For your delectation and delight your Chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Duggie Brown, Marti Webb, Jan Hunt, Pat Mooney, Rita Morris, Sammy King, Frank Patterson, Eily O'Grady, The Tornados.

  • S1983E99 Unknown

    • BBC

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Christmas Special 1956

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  • SPECIAL 0x2 Christmas Special 1957

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  • SPECIAL 0x3 Christmas Special 1958

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  • SPECIAL 0x4 Christmas Special 1959

    • December 26, 1959
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    A Christmas Edition of Old-Time Music-Hall Presenting Morecambe and Wise, Betty Jumel, Cardew Robinson, Noberti, Smoothey and Layton, The Manton Brothers, Patricia Bredin.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 Christmas Special 1960

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  • SPECIAL 0x6 Christmas Special 1961

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  • SPECIAL 0x7 Christmas Special 1962

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  • SPECIAL 0x8 Christmas Special 1963

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  • SPECIAL 0x9 Christmas Special 1964

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  • SPECIAL 0x10 Christmas Special 1965

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  • SPECIAL 0x11 Christmas Special 1966

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  • SPECIAL 0x12 Christmas Special 1967

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  • SPECIAL 0x13 Christmas Special 1971

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  • SPECIAL 0x14 Christmas Special 1972

    • December 25, 1972
    • BBC

    A special Christmas edition which also marks the 150th programme of Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight the dashingly debonair Leonard Sachs introduces Ken Dodd the knut from Knotty Ash Neville King ventriloquially speaking Lyn Kennington vivaciously vocal Alfredo buffoonery and bedlam Louisa Jane White shamelessly saucy The Trio Hoganas swinging and spinning in curvacious contortions Trevor Little balloonerama.

  • SPECIAL 0x15 Christmas Special 1973

    • December 26, 1973
    • BBC

    A Christmas edition of Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (By arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph ) Your Chairman, Leonard Sachs introduces Frankie Vaughan, Elaine Delmar, Syd Little and Eddie Large, The James Boys and The Villams.

  • SPECIAL 0x16 Christmas Special 1974

    • December 26, 1974
    • BBC

    A Christmas edition of Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman Leonard Sachs Introduces Edward Woodward, The King's Singers, Sheila Bernette, Wilma Reading, Ted Durante and Hilda, Brahma and The Orlandos.

  • SPECIAL 0x17 Christmas Special 1975

    • December 25, 1975
    • BBC

    A Christmas edition of Old-Time Music-Hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight, your Chairman, Leonard Sachs, introduces Vera Lynn, Sheila Steafel, Windsor Davies and Don Estelle, Lyn Kennington, Davy Kaye, Ray C. Davis.

  • SPECIAL 0x18 Christmas Special 1976

    • December 28, 1976
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old time music hall programme, first broadcast on 28 December 1976. With Danny La Rue, Duggie Brown, Lyn Kennington, David Ellen and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • SPECIAL 0x19 New Year Special 1977

    • December 31, 1977
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 31 December 1977. With Larry Grayson, Vince Hill, Billy Dainty and members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • SPECIAL 0x20 New Year Special 1978

    • December 31, 1978
    • BBC

    Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme, originally broadcast 31 December 1978. Guests include Roy Castle, Dolores Gray, Robert White, Eira Heath, Russ Stevens, Parkano and Christina, Michel Arene and Four Lido Can Can Dancers.

  • SPECIAL 0x21 New Year Special 1979

    • January 2, 1980
    • BBC

    A New Year celebration from the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph) For your delectation and delight your chairman Leonard Sachs introduces John Inman, Gemma Craven, David Kernan, Bernard Spear, Gino Donati, Michel Arene and The Lido Can-Can Girls. Members of the Players' Theatre, London: Jenny Till, Penny Rigden, Pauline Antony, Nicola K. Diber, Carol Busby, Emma Bryant, Nola Haynes, Julie Hervieu, Norman Warwick, Deryk Parkin, Peter Sutherland, Christopher Molloy

  • SPECIAL 0x22 New Year Special 1980

    • December 31, 1980
    • BBC

    A New Year celebration from the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph). For your delectation and delight your chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Danny La Rue, Duggie Brown, Robert White Keith Harris, Teresa Cahill, Bablu Mallick, Deryk Parkin. Members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • SPECIAL 0x23 Christmas Special 1981

    • December 24, 1981
    • BBC

    A Christmas celebration from the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) For your delectation and delight, your chairman Leonard Sachs introduces John Inman, Barry Howard, Eira Heath, Jimmy Cricket, Ricardo Arancibia, Cosmotheka, Guest artist Roy Castle, Members of the Players' Theatre, London.

  • SPECIAL 0x24 New Year Special 1982

    • December 31, 1982
    • BBC

    A New Year celebration from the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds (by arrangement with Stanley and Michael Joseph.) For your delectation and delight, chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Ken Dodd, Anita Harris The Simmons Brothers, Frank Patterson, Elly O'Grady, Pearl Fawcett, The Tornados, The Goodsons.

  • SPECIAL 0x25 Christmas Special 1983

    • December 24, 1983
    • BBC

    A special hour-long Christmas celebration from the famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. For your yuletide delectation and delight your Chairman Leonard Sachs introduces; Danny La Rue, Bernard Cribbins, Valerie Masterson, Robert White, Barry Cryer, The Clerk Brothers, Gaetan Bloom, Doreen Hermitage and Deryk Parkin. With members of the Players' Theatre, London

  • SPECIAL 0x26 Goodbye to The Good Old Days

    • December 30, 1983
    • BBC

    Written and narrated by Barry Cryer with Roy Hudd, Frankie Vaughan Les Dawson , and Larry Grayson. After 30 years of rollickingly rumbustious revelling risibility the renowned The Good Old Days roars to the end of its final run. To mark the occasion, we visit the Leeds City Varieties for a look behind the scenes at the world's longest running television variety show.

  • SPECIAL 0x27 A Farewell Celebration of The Good Old Days

    • December 31, 1983
    • BBC

    From the Famous City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. For your delectation and delight your chairman Leonard Sachs introduces Stars of the Music-Hall with Eira Heath, The Simmons Brothers, Richard Ross and guest artist Frankie Vaughan.