Harry Secombe to visit troops in Gulf

Title

Harry Secombe to visit troops in Gulf

Genre

News report; Interview; Music

TX Date

29 Nov 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:29

Description

Rob Carter reports on announcement that comedian and singer Harry Secombe is to fly out to the Gulf on 16th December to lift the spirits of the British troops. He speaks about his mission and hopes to bring back Christmas messages for the forces families at home. Entertainer Bob Hope is flying out to see the American troops. Background soundtrack of If I Ruled the World by Harry Secombe.

Contributors

Harry Secombe; Rob Carter

Keywords

Middle East; Performers; UK; Christmas; Army personnel; Comedians; Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Tenors (singers); Brize Norton; Bob Hope

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