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  1. Vera Lynn on her autobiography (1975)

    Genre
    Interview

    Vera Lynn discusses her upbringing, her entry into the showbusiness world, and her early career. She describes the industry, and the process of being recognised as an international star. In the context of...

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  2. Harry Secombe on career (1975)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with singer, entertainer, and comic actor, Harry Secombe. He speaks about his career, in particular his time in the Goon Show including how he met the other members, his time in the army, and his...

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  3. Roy Castle interview (1975)

    Genre
    Interview

    Entertainer Roy Castle talks about his work in music, dance and television, including his tap dancing (for which he holds a world speed record), the Record Breakers television programme, and his forthcoming...

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  4. Mike Yarwood interview (1975)

    Genre
    Interview

    Impressionist Mike Yarwood talks about his early attempts at impressionism, his job as a clothing salesman, and some of the people whom he has impersonated. Female interviewer not identified.

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  5. Actors’ union Equity on the closed shop (1977)

    Genre
    Speech

    Speech by A.G. Bracken from the actors’ union Equity, at the 1977 Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool, on the level of unemployment in the entertainment industry. He talks about the minimum wage,...

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  6. Bruce Forsyth on new LWT programme (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with entertainer Bruce Forsyth about his new series on London Weekend Television (LWT) and about the closure of The Travelling Music Show stage revue after only four months in the London, West End....

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  7. Tommy Steele on his MBE and career (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with entertainer Tommy Steele on receiving an MBE, and his current and future career plans. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Spencer?).

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  8. Tommy Steele on his life in showbiz (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Tommy Steele, talking about his life in show business.

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  9. Bruce Forsyth and wife separate (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Telephone interview with entertainer Bruce Forsyth’s manager - an unnamed male (poss. Ian Wilson) - about the star’s separation from his wife, Anthea Redfern. Male interviewer not identified.

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  10. Gracie Fields dies (1979)

    Genre
    Interview; Obituary; Tribute

    Interview with Rochdale official about British film actress Gracie Fields who died recently. Pays tribute to her and says the people of her home town of Rochdale will respect the wishes of the family...

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