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The Royal Variety Performance

Specials 1985 - 2012
TV-G

  • 1993-11-13T20:00:00Z on BBC One
  • 2h
  • 6h (3 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
There isn't a show in the history of show-business, nor indeed in the history of television, that compares to the Royal Variety Performance; 81 shows over almost 100 years is a feat unsurpassed, and the very best in entertainment from around the globe has been presented year after year since the show's origins in 1912. The quality and diversity of legendary performers over the years is both extraordinary and breathtaking; visit our huge Archive for a full list and view the original show programmes. The Royal Variety Performance continues to thrive to this day, forming a major part of the entertainment industry's annual calendar with a worldwide TV audience of over 150 million.

3 episodes

Special 1 Laughter By Royal Command

  • 1993-11-13T20:00:00Z2h

A look back at some of the great successes at the Royal Variety's show's, not always the easiest place to get laughs.
Great name performers: Max Bygraves,Ronnie Corbett,Bernie Winters,Dame Edna Everage,Les dawson.
Presented by (Denis Norden) trawling the archives’ and looking back at some of the great act's that managed to get laughs and more!

Gala benefit at the National Theatre, sponsored by Princess Anne, in aid of the Save the Children Fund. Hosted by Jimmy Tarbuck, it includes singing, stand-up comedy, dance, comedy skits, and drama.

Documentary marking the 100th anniversary of The Royal Variety Performance, a show that has entertained generations of the Royal Family and raised huge sums for charity.

Among the stars sharing their memories are Sir Bruce Forsyth, Barry Manilow, Ronnie Corbett, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Liza Minnelli, Dame Edna Everage, Katherine Jenkins, Mel C, Emma Bunton, Diversity, Jason Manford, Cilla Black, Ken Dodd, Miss Piggy and Al Murray.

The documentary also charts the show's evolution from the first ever Royal Command Performance in 1912 into the television era, recalling classic moments from its illustrious history and finding out what happened behind the scenes.

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