Premiering on 20 October 1951, this variety show was created by the BBC from the merger of two discontinued shows – The Top Hat and Rooftop Rendezvous.
The show aired on an occasional basis and featured a rotating lineup of variety acts, including music, comedy, and acrobats
Al Burnett was the genial compere, and regulars included the Twelve Toppers dance troupe (pictured below) and comedian Freddie Sales, who was the resident comic in 1951. Richard Afton was the producer.
Guests on the show included Anne Shelton, Muriel Young, The Beverley Sisters, Arthur English, Johnny Lockwood, Vic and Adio, Terry Hall, Carl Brisson and Mrs Shufflewick (Rex Jameson).
