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Season 7 (ATV/ITV) (1961-62)
Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by: Tom Alger
references:
TV Times / Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov)
Internet Movie Database (https://us.imdb.com)
UCLA Film and Television Archive
Variety magazine (www.varietyultimate.com)
Glasgow Evening Times newspaper (Google news archive)
TV Pop Diaries (https://www.tvpopdiaries.co.uk/)
Ray Langstone
Playlist - Sunday
Night at The London Palladium
#### Sunday Night at The London Palladium ####
############## season 7 1961-62 ##############
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compere Bruce Forsyth (returns - 2nd stint)(Autumn 1961)
compere Norman Vaughan (from Jan 1962)
Series regulars:
The Tiller Girls
Jack Parnell and his Orchestra (aka The London Palladium Orchestra)
The London Palladium Girls and Boys
7.01 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
10-Sept-1961 ATV
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
Bob Hope
Yana
7.02 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
17-Sept-1961 ATV
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
Nina and Frederick
Bob Melvin
The Peiro Brothers
7.03 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
24-Sept-1961 ATV
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
Connie Francis
7.04 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
01-Oct-1961 ATV
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
Sammy Davis Jr.
7.05 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
08-Oct-1961 ATV
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
Dave King
Senor Wences
7.06 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
15-Oct-1961 ATV
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
Helen Shapiro
David Hughes
Johnny Hart
7.07 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
22-Oct-1961 ATV
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
The McGuire Sisters
Gianni Jaia
7.08 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
29-Oct-1961 ATV
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
Frankie Vaughan
Janet Blair
Moni The Elephant
7.09 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
05-Nov-1961 ATV
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
Shirley Bassey
George and Bert Bernard
Gary Miller
Ravic and Babs
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[--] THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE #2 1961 (ITV) [BFI]
12-Nov-1961 ATV ITV Sun 7:30-10:25pm
(normally taped the previous Monday)
Starring:
Mr. Acker Bilk, Kenny Ball, The Temperance Seven, Shirley Bassey,
Nina and Frederik, Frankie Vaughan
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7.10 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
19-Nov-1961 ATV
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
The Kaye Sisters,
Russ Conway,
Chris Barber's Jazz and Blues Band
Ottilie Patterson
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
7.11 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
26-Nov-1961 ATV
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
Vera Lynn,
Frankie Vaughan
Billy Dainty,
Jack Parnell and his Orchestra
7.12 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM [BFI] (episode
survives) (special)
03-Dec-1961 ATV ITV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
(repeat 16-Feb-2020 "Talking Pictures"
Channel)
Production Company ATV / Executive Producer Val Parnell
Directed by Francis Essex
Associate Producer, Charles Henry
Designer, Richard Lake
starring
Norman Wisdom & Bruce Forsyth
Special edition of the variety series in which Bruce Forsyth and
Norman Wisdom were the only artists to appear on the show, which
took 12 thirteen-hour rehearsal days to accomplish and includes
the celebrated wallpapering sketch.
ATV Network Production
7.13 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
10-Dec-1961 ATV
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
Cliff Richard and The Shadows
Ray Ellington
Penny Calvert
One or more sequences exist, but the complete programme is lost.
** Bruce Forsyth ends 2nd stint as host end Dec61 and returns around Sept 1963**
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[--] GRAND CHRISTMAS CIRCUS: From Kelvin Hall, Galsgow
17-Dec-1961 ITV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
[--] THE JO STAFFORD SHOW: RING OUT THE BELLS: (Christmas Special)
24-Dec-1961 Sun 8:25-9:25pm
ATV Christmas Special with Jo Stafford & Harry Secombe
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7.14 [--] Val Parnell's Sunday Night At The London Palladium: NEW YEARS EVE
SPECIAL
31-Dec-1961 ATV Sun 8:25pm (taped compilation)
Starring (possibly a taped compilation)
Eve Boswell, Alma Cogan, Lonnie Donegan, Vera Lynn, Gary Miller,
Cliff Richard, Bert Weedon, Roy Castle
also appearing? Ronnie Carroll, Cleo Laine
Produced by Francis Essex
ATV Network Production
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Norman Vaughan takes over as host from Jan 1962 to Summer 1963)
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7.15 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
07-Jan-1962 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
(possibly the first episode to be compered by Norman Vaughan)
starring
Tommy Steele
Jimmy James
The Dallas Boys
Digger Pugh's Aerial Ballet
7.16 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
14-Jan-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Neil Sedaka
Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss
Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen
7.17 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
21-Jan-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Lonnie Donegan
Jacqueline Francois
Miki and Griff
Regina and André Berny
7.18 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
28-Jan-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
David Whitfield
The Eric Delaney Band
Johnny Hart
The Three Roberles
7.19 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
04-Feb-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Buddy Greco
Bobby Vee
Richiardi Junior
The Pusztai Troupe
7.20 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
11-Feb-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Bobby Rydell
Russ Conway
Les Cinq Pères
Alberto Triana and his Spanish Dancers
7.21 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
18-Feb-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Helen Shapiro
Emile Ford and The Checkmates
Arthur Worsley
The Modern Jazz Dancers
7.22 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
25-Feb-1962 ATV
starring
The Beverley Sisters
Des O'Connor
Jimmy Dean
Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band
Bela Kremo
7.23 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
04-Mar-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Ella Fitzgerald
Denny Willis
The Hassani Troupe
The Clark Brothers
7.24 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
11-Mar-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Billy Daniels
The Kaye Sisters
7.25 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
18-Mar-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Eartha Kitt
The Springfields (folk trio)
Paul Daniels
Larry Adler
7.26 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
25-Mar-1962 ATV
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
Joan Regan
7.27 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
01-Apr-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Brenda Lee
7.28 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
08-Apr-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Max Bygraves
David Hughes
Peter Murray
Lionel Blair and his Twist Dancers
7.29 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
15-Apr-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Harry Secombe
The Malagon Sisters
The Karmon Israeli Dancers
7.30 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
22-Apr-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Lonnie Donegan
Vera Lynn
Mike and Bernie Winters
Maria Neglia
7.31 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
29-Apr-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Pat Boone
Los Riveros
Coro Lilion
7.32 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
06-May-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Frankie Vaughan
Amy Shuard
Billy Dainty
Terry Lightfoot and his New Orleans Jazzmen
7.33 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
13-May-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Shirley Bassey
The Temperance Seven
Sergio Franchi
Produced by Francis Essex
ATV Network Production
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[--] THE LAST NIGHT OF THE GRAZY GANG
20-May-1962 ATV Sun 8:25-9:55pm (90min)
The Crazy Gang's farewell performance at the Victoria Palace, London, taped the
previous day.
starring
Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen, Jimmy Nervo, Teddy Knox, Charlie Naughton and Jimmy
Gold, and 'Monsewer' Eddie Gray.
Anne Hart
[--] BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
27-May-1962 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Charlie Calroli (musical clown)
Yvonne Berman (lion trainer)
Also appearing:
Two African and two Indian elephants trained by Joseph Hack.
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7.34 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
03-June-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Dorothy Provine
Danny Williams
Vic Hyde
Palermo and Phillips
7.35 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
10-June-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Ron Moody
Roy Castle
De Castro Singers
Gimma Brothers
7.36 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
17-June-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Nadia Nerina
Rudolf Nureyev
Lisa Kirk
The Four Saints
Note:
One or more sequences exist, but the complete programme is lost.
7.37 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
24-June-1962 ATV
presenter: Norman Vaughan
starring
Helen Shapiro
Norman Vaughan
The Dallas Boys
Dennis Spicer
Rudy Cardenas
#### Sunday Night at The London Palladium ####
############## end of season 7 ###############
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?########################?Summer Replacement Shows 1962
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[--] BERNARD DELFONT'S SUNDAY SHOW:
01-Jul-1962 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
featuring
The clowns, ponies, sea-lions, and acrobats from Chipperfield's Circus.
[--] Bernard Delfont’s Sunday Show: THE STEELE HOUR
(aka "Bernard Delfont's The Tommy Steele Show")
08-Jul-1962 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Tommy Steele
The Raindrops
Norman Vaughan
Jeannie Carson
[--] Bernard Delfont’s Sunday Show: THE GREAT ALL-STAR SHOW
15-Jul-1962 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Benny Hill
Peter Lawford
Kenneth Connor
Jo Stafford
Lionel Blair and his dancers
[--] Bernard Delfont’s Sunday Show
22Jul-1962 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Roy Castle
guest stars
Eric Sykes
Janie Marden
[--] Bernard Delfont’s Sunday Show: THE AWARD SHOW?29Jul-1962 ATV 8:25 - 9:25 pm
Broadcast from the Palladium
starring
Bruce Forsyth
Cliff Richard and The Shadows
Adele Leigh
Voilet Carson
Peggy Mount
[--] Bernard Delfont’s Sunday Show: YOU’LL SEE STARS?05-Aug-1962 ATV
Broadcast from the Queen's Theatre, Blackpool.
starring
Nina and Frederik, Tommy Cooper, Rudy Cardenas, Szony and Claire
[--] Barnard Delfont’s Sunday Show: A SHOW OF STEELE
12-Aug-1962 ATV
starring
Tommy Steele
Carole Gray
Angela Bracewell?
[--] Bernard Delfont’s Sunday Show: THE ROY CASTLE SHOW
19-Aug-1962 ATV 8:25 - 9:25 pm
guests
Chris Barber's Jazz Band
Joyce Blair
Otilie Patterson
Dickie Valentine?
[--] Bernard Delfont’s Sunday Show?26-Aug-1962 ATV 8:25 - 9:25 pm
starring
Des O'Connor
Lena Martell
[--] Bernard Delfont’s Sunday Show: SOME OF STEELE
02-Sep-1962 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Tommy Steele
[--] BERNARD DELFONT'S SUNDAY SHOW
09Sep-1962 ATV ITV Sun 8:25-9:25pm (last in present series)
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