British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 15th April 1951

BBC radio microphone. Copyright: BBC 12pm
60 min
BBC radio microphone. Copyright: BBC

Calling All Forces

Episode 15

Popular post-war variety series hosted by Ted Ray, showcasing many stars of the day.

BBC radio microphone. Copyright: BBC 3pm
30 min
Life With The Lyons. Image shows from L to R: Richard (Richard Lyon), Barbara (Barbara Lyon), Ben (Ben Lyon). Copyright: BBC

Life With The Lyons

Series 1, Episode 24 - The Other Green-Eyed Monster

Family sitcom about a showbiz American couple raising their children in post-war Britain, starring real-life family the Lyons.

BBC radio microphone. Copyright: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
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Take It From Here

Series 4, Episode 26

Long-running comedy series starring Jimmy Edwards, June Whitfield and Dick Bentley.

BBC radio microphone. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
BBC radio microphone. Copyright: BBC

Variety Bandbox

Episode 14

With Reg Dixon Bruce Trent Hal Monty Isabelita Alonso Max Wall Max Geldray Albert Modley Joyce Golding The Hedley Ward Trio Billy Ternent and his Orchestra Introduced by Philip Slessor Produced by John Foreman

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