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The Frankie Howerd Variety Show. Copyright: BBC
The Frankie Howerd Variety Show

The Frankie Howerd Variety Show

  • Radio variety
  • BBC Radio 2
  • 1978 - 1979
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

A spectacular show in which Frankie Howerd introduces international stars from the world of entertainment. Stars Frankie Howerd.

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Key details

Genre
Variety
Broadcast
1978 - 1979
Channel
BBC Radio 2
Episodes
12 (2 series)
Star
Frankie Howerd
Writers
Rory McGrath, Laurence Marks, Maurice Gran, Jimmy Mulville and Clive Anderson
Producers
Richard Willcox and Griff Rhys Jones
Company

Comedian Frankie Howerd hosts his own variety series, introducing guests from the worlds of music and comedy to entertain the audience.

Additional details

Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Tuesday 10th October 1978 at 10pm on BBC Radio 2
Most recent repeats
  • Sunday 21st May 2017 at 12:00pm on Radio 4 Extra
  • Sunday 21st May 2017 at 8:00am on Radio 4 Extra
  • Sunday 7th May 2017 at 12:00pm on Radio 4 Extra

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