Variety Special

Johnny Beattie presents a Variety and Music Hall special, focusing on the music, comedy, and personalities that made the entertainment scene in Scotland such an institution; and recalls some of his own favourite memories.

RUNNING ORDER:

Timings are approximate and are given in hours and minutes from the start of the zone.

0.02
IF THEY LIKED YOU THEY LET YOU LIVE
Johnny Beattie celebrates the glory days of the Glasgow Empire Theatre.

0.52
MARY LEE: INTERVIEW (From an edition of ‘Dress Circle’)
Mary Lee joins Billy Differ to talk about her life and career. She also chooses some favourite music and shares memories of her late husband, the great Jack Milroy.

1.17
STANLEY BAXTER AT 80
In this special programme first broadcast in 2007 to celebrate his 80th birthday, Stanley joins presenter Arnold Brown to recall a lifetime in showbusiness.

1.44
A VOICE IN A MILLION
Master Joe Peterson was one of the best loved variety acts, the ‘singing choirboy’ portrayed by Mary O’Rourke. In a programme first broadcast in 2005, the late Father John Fitzsimmons found out more about the performer behind the act.

2.13
THE JIMMY LOGAN STORY
Broadcast after Jimmy’s death in 2001, this special programme pays tribute to an exceptional man of many talents; with contributions from friends and colleagues.

3.08
GIFT OF THE GAG: Johnny Beattie
Johnny joins presenter Bruce Morton to look back over the highlights of his career, and recalls many other household names he’s shared the stage with over the years.

3.36
UNA McLEAN: INTERVIEW (From an edition of ‘The Reel Blend’)
As part of his ‘Roads of Summer’ series of features, Robbie met up with Una; who took him to the places where she grew up and took her first steps into showbiz.

4.13
DAD MADE ME LAUGH: ANNABELLE MEREDITH
Daughter of the late Chic Murray, Annabelle speaks to Sally Magnusson about growing up with a famous father; and recalls memories of his career.

4.40
THE ARTS SHOW: Johnny Beattie
In an archive programme first broadcast in 2005, Johnny joined presenter Janice Forsyth for a special programme recalling his part in the Variety Theatre scene.