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    TV Shows - 1950s Variety 1 Min Read

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    This Saturday night variety series from the BBC featured Jimmy Wheeler and Tessie O’Shea and aired once a month for three months – on 29 September, 27 October and 24 November 1956 – under the Saturday Comedy Hour banner.

    Funnyman Charlie Drake appeared in each episode, as did Bryan Johnson, Ken Wilson, and dance troupe, the Leslie Roberts Silhouettes.

    Guests included Charles Hawtrey and Desmond Lane.

    Tessie O’Shea
    Jimmy Wheeler
    Charlie Drake
    Bryan Johnson
    Ken Wilson
    The Leslie Roberts Silhouettes.

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