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Season 9 (ATV/ITV) (1963-64)
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 9 1963-64 ##############
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  Bruce Forsyth returns (3rd Stint) as host 

Series regulars:
The Tiller Girls
The London Palladium Girls and Boys
Jack Parnell and his Orchestra 

9.1 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM:  (missing)
15Sep63 ITV Sun 8:25-9:25pm (first of new series)
starrng: Tommy Steele
Topo Gigio (Italian mouse puppet), The Five Castors
compere: Bruce Forsyth

(TV Times - Sunday 15th  September 1963)

 
9.02 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
22-Sept-1963 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
The Shadows
Jackie Mason
Peter, Paul and Mary (folk singers)
Topo Gigio

9.03 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
29-Sept-1963 ATV
starring
Billy Fury
Dennis Spicer
Nadia Nerina
David Blair
The Morlidor Trio (male contortionist with two female assistants)

9.04 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
06-Oct-1963 ATV
starring
Giuseppe Di Stefano
Jackie Mason
The Springfields

9.05 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
13-Oct-1963 ATV
starring
The Beatles
Brook Benton
Des O'Connor
Highlights:
The Beatles (performing live) - "From Me to You," "I'll Get You," "She Loves You" and "Twist and Shout."
No filmed record of this programme is believed to exist, though a sound recording survives.
ATV Network Production

9.06 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
20-Oct-1963 ATV
starring
Erroll Garner
Senor Wences
Joan Carlyle
The Pusztai Troupe

9.07 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
27-Oct-1963 ATV
starring
Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas
Xavier Cugat and Abbe Lane
Jimmy Tarbuck
The Hermanis

9.08 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
03-Nov-1963 ATV
starring
Cliff Richard
The Shadows
The Beverley Sisters
Lenny The Lion with Terry Hall

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ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE #4 1963 (ITV) [BFI] (10/Nov/1963)
10-Nov-1963 ATV ATV Sun (taped 04Nov63 Mon)
starring
The Beatles
singing "From Me To You," "'She Loves You," "Till There Was You"
and "Twist and Shout."
John Lennon invites the royalty present to 'rattle their jewelry' rather than clap.
also appearing:
Susan Maughan, Los Paraguayos, Tommy Steele, Pinky and Perky
Harry Secombe
ATV Network Production
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9.09 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
17-Nov-1963 ATV
starring
Rudolf Nureyev and Svetlana Beriosova
Bobby Rydell
The Square Pegs

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22Nov63 Fri - U.S. President John F. Kennedy assassinated - some programmes rescheduled
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9.10 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
24-Nov-1963 ATV
starring
Morecambe and Wise
Nina and Frederick
The Square Pegs

9.11 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
01-Dec-1963 ATV
starring
Kathy Kirby
Daniel Remy
The Hungarian Gipsy Boys' Company

9.12 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
08-Dec-1963 ATV
starring
Frank Ifield
Billy De Wolfe
Patsy Ann Noble
The Mike Sammes Singers

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[--] SUNDAY NIGHT FROM THE PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE (missing)
15-Dec-1963 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Gerry & Pacemakers
Shani Wallis
Cast from ‘The Boys From Syracuse’

[--] SUNDAY NIGHT FROM THE PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE (missing)
22-Dec-1963 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
Adam Faith & The Roulettes

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9.13 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
29-Dec-1963 ATV
starring
Avril Angers
Jean Aubrey
Amanda Barrie
Joyce Blair
John Blythe

9.14 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
05-Jan-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Jimmy Tarbuck
Charles Craig
The Kaye Sisters
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
Note:
Scheduled guest Johnny Mathis cancelled due to his mother’s illness.

9.15 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
12-Jan-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
The Beatles (2nd appearance)
Alma Cogan
Dave Allen
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
Highlights:
The Beatles perform "I Want To Hold Your Hand," "This Boy," "All My Loving," "Money (That's What I Want)" and "Twist and Shout."
Beatles also perform a comedy sketch with Bruce Forsyth.
Note:
No recording of this episode is known to exist.
ATV Network Production

9.16 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
19-Jan-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Shirley Bassey
The Maxwells

9.17 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
26-Jan-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Jane Morgan
Tommy Cooper
The Square Pegs
The Palladium Songsters

9.18 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
02-Feb-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Anne Shelton
and
The London cast of "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying"
including
Warren Berlinger (as J. Pierrepont Finch)
Josephine Blake (as Smitty)
Billy De Wolfe (as J.B. Biggley)
David Knight (as Bud Frump)
Eileen Gourlay (as Hedy LaRue)
and Patricia Michael (as Rosemary Pilkington)
perform excerpts from the musical.
Highlights:
Billy de Wolfe and Eileen Gourlay sing "Heart of Gold."
Cast members perform the show's big production number "The Brotherhood of Man."

9.19 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
09-Feb-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
The Dave Clark Five
Dusty Springfield
Peter Goodwright
Highlights:
The Dave Clark Five perform "Glad All Over," "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah," "Big Noise From Winnetka" (with Bruce Forsythe on drums) and "Bit and Pieces."

[--] A GOLDEN HOUR: FROM THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE:
09-Feb-1964 ATV Sun 9:35-10:55pm (same night as Palladium)
Starring: Maria Callas, Tito Gobbi, Jose Turbi, Nadia Nerina, Rudolf Nureyev

9.20 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
16-Feb-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Cliff Richard and the Shadows
Topo Gigio
presenter: Bruce Forsyth

9.21 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
23-Feb-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Pete Seeger
The Beverley Sisters
The Three Monarchs (harmonica players)
Rudy Cardenas

9.22 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
01-Mar-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
presenter: Bruce Forsyth
starring
Guests unknown.

9.23 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
08-Mar-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Millicent Martin
The Shadows
Royal Rabat Troupe
Dennis Spicer

9.24 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
15-Mar-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Ethel Merman (singer-actress)
Jimmy Tarbuck
Orera Quartet
Gil Dova

9.25 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM 
 (episode survives)
22-Mar-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm (Psalm Sunday) (repeat 23-Feb-2020 "Talking Pictures" Channel)
Compere: Bruce Forsyth
Appearing:
Antonio with Rosario and Members of the Spanish Dance Company
(currently appearing at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London)
Freddie and The Dreamers
performing "I’m Telling You Now," "If Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody,
"You Were Made for Me" "Send Me Some Loving" and "Over You."
Billy Russell (Music Hall Comedian)
*
Directed by, Jon Scofield
Executive Producer , Val Parnell / Associate, Charles Henry
Additional Material,  Sidney C. Green & Richard M. Hills (comedy writers) (Sid & Dick)
 Designer, Anthony Waller
Music Performance Jack Parnell and his Orchestra
Musical Associate, Kenny Powell
The Tiller Girls Precision Routine by, Barbara Aitken
Dance Direction by, Pamela Devis
"Beat the Clock" Games Devised by, Jim Smith
ATV Network Production

9.26 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
29-Mar-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Dora Bryan
The Mary Kaye Trio
Topo Gigio (Italian mouse puppet)

9.27 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
05-Apr-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Peter, Paul and Mary
The Kuban Cossacks

9.28 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
12-Apr-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Frankie Vaughan
performs "Pennies from Heaven" and "I’m Gonna Be A Good Boy Now"
Beverley Todd
Jo-Jac and Joni

9.29 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (excerpts survive)
19-Apr-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
The Bachelors
Frank Ifield
Hope and Keen
Note:
One or more sequences exist, but the complete programme is lost.

9.30 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
26-Apr-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Frankie Howerd
Adele Leigh

9.31 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
03-May-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Lena Horne
Don Arrol
The Dallas Boys

9.32 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
10-May-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Pete Seeger
singing "Freight Train" and Little Boxes."
Jackie Vernon
The Del Reys

9.33 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
17-May-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
The Bachelors
Laurence and Carol

9.34 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
24-May-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
The Searchers
The Kaye Sisters
Jimmy Tarbuck
Ravic and Babs

9.35 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
31-May-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Val Doonican
impersonates other pop stars while singing "Do You Mind."
Arthur Haynes
Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen
Hope and Keen

9.36 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
07-June-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Vera Lynn
Val Doonican
The Weire Brothers

9.37 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
14-June-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
Mark Wynter
June Bronhill
Billy De Wolfe
Jackie Vernon
San Remo Trio

9.38 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
21-June-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
starring
The Seekers
Buddy Ebsen
Clifford Guest
Susan Maughan

9.39 [--] VAL PARNELL'S SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM (missing)
28-June-1964 ATV Sun 8:25-9:25pm
Special Stars Organisation for Spastics programme.
starring
Avril Angers
John Blythe
Roy Castle
Maudie Edwards
Libby Morris
Joan Turner
Inia Te-Wiata

#### Sunday Night at The London Palladium ####
############## end of season 9 ###############
##############################################

Blackpool Night Out (Summer 1964)
 
Hosts -Mike & Bernie Winters
ABC Weekend Television Production

ITV 6-day Strike  01-July-1964 Wed to 6-Jul-64 Mon
[--] 05July1964 Sun - broadcast cancelled due to ITV strike.

1.01 [--] Blackpool Night Out
12-July-1964 ABC-TV (UK) Sun 8:25 - 9:25 pm
presenters: Mike & Bernie Winters
guests:
Max Bygraves
David Nixon
The Kaye Sisters
Patsy Ann Noble
Arthur Worsley
Mark Wynter

1.02 [--] Blackpool Night Out
19-July-1964 ABC-TV (UK) Sun 8:25 - 9:25 pm
guests
The Beatles
Chita Rivera
Frank Berry
Jimmy Edwards
Lionel Blair
Highlights:
The Beatles perform "A Hard Day's Night," "And I Love Her," "If I Fell," "Things We Said Today," and Long Tall Sally."
The Beatles also appear in a sketch with Mike & Bernie Winters.

1.03 [--] Blackpool Night Out
26-July-1964 ABC-TV (UK) Sun
guests
Diana Dors
The Searchers
Helen Shapiro
Beryl Reid

1.04 [--] Blackpool Night Out
02-Aug-1964 ABC-TV (UK)
guests
Cilla Black
Bob Monkhouse
The Dallas Boys
Additional guests? (listed on imdb):
Craig Douglas
Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
Daniel Remy
Dusty Springfield

1.05 [--] Blackpool Night Out
09-Aug-1964 ABC-TV (UK)
guests
Peter and Gordon
Sophie Tucker
Lenny the Lion with Terry Hall
Frank Berry
Additional guests? (listed on imdb):
Gerry and the Pacemakers

1.06 [--] Blackpool Night Out
16Aug1964 ABC-TV (UK)
guests
Freddie & The Dreamers
Kathy Kirby
Harve Presnell
Additional guests? (listed on imdb):
Ronnie Hilton
Adrienne Posta
Frank Berry
Jimmy Edwards

1.07 [--] Blackpool Night Out
23-Aug-1964 ABC-TV (UK) Sun 8:25pm
guests
Frankie Howerd
Joyce Blair
Bob Monkhouse
Additional guests? (listed on imdb):
Pearl Carr
Freddie Davies
Teddy Johnson

1.08 [--] Blackpool Night Out
30-Aug-1964 ABC-TV (UK) Sun 8:25pm
guests
Peter and Gordon
Dave King
Jackie Trent
Ray Alan

1.09 [--] Blackpool Night Out
06-Sep-1964 ABC-TV (UK) Sun 8:25pm
guests
The Bachelors
Roy Castle
David Nixon
Lynn Rogers

1.10 [--] Blackpool Night Out
13-Sep-1964 ABC-TV (UK) Sun 8:25pm
guests
The Bachelors
Susan Maughan

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