1 9 5 8 (UK)
5 x 60 minute episodes
1 x 45 minute episode
British-based Australian actor Alan White co-starred with the fast-rising British star June Whitfield in these six shows from Associated-Rediffusion, which mixed unrelated comedy sketches with musical interludes from guest artists, accompanied by Billy Ternent and his Orchestra, Steve Race and his Orchestra and the Barney Gilbraith Singers.
The shows were broadcast live fortnightly from the Hackney Empire, in the East End of London, and guest MCs included Sid James, George Baker, Evelyn Laye and Dennis Price. A still unknown Barbara Windsor, then 21, made minor appearances.
Executive Producer Jack Hylton purchased some of the scripts from the USA, where they had been used in TV shows and stage appearances by Sid Caesar.
