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After the War
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Fifty years ago every UK town had a variety theatre. Michael Grade tells the story of this lost world.
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Thu 24 May 201201:40
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A Brief Introduction To Variety
Duration: 01:07
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Ken Dodd Falls For Variety
Duration: 00:55
Music Played
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Ludovico Einaudi
Ancora
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Ludovico Einaudi
Resta Con Me
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Johnnie Ray
Ain't Misbehavin'
originally performed by Fats Waller
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Tommy Steele
Rock With The Caveman
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Claude Debussy
Clair De Lune
performed by James Galway
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Lord Grade |
| Executive Producer | Caroline Wright |
| Producer | Lucy Kenwright |
| Director | Lucy Kenwright |


