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Cannon And Ball. Image shows from L to R: Tommy Cannon, Bobby Ball. Copyright: Rex
Cannon And Ball

Cannon And Ball

  • TV variety / sketch show
  • ITV1
  • 1979 - 1988
  • 64 episodes (9 series)

Popular and long-running variety series, primarily sketch and stand-up, starring northern clubland comics Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball. Stars Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball.

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Agony Again

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Two's Company. Image shows from L to R: Robert Hiller (Donald Sinden), Dorothy McNab (Elaine Stritch). Copyright: London Weekend Television TV

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The Boys In Blue. Image shows from L to R: Sgt. Cannon (Tommy Cannon), PC Ball (Bobby Ball) Film

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Friends, family and co-stars celebrate the life and work of entertainer Bobby Ball.

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