Talking Pictures TV have announced that they will broadcast vintage editions of ITV variety show Sunday Night at the London Palladium in 2020.
Debuting on ITV’s opening weekend in 1955, the ATV produced show became a favourite with audiences for nearly two decades in various forms. Originally hosted by Tommy Trinder, with Bruce Forsyth and Jimmy Tarbuck later taking over, the guests included: Norman Wisdom, Adam Faith, Sid James, Frankie Howerd, Bob Monkhouse, Hughie Green, The Hollies, The Beatles, Mike & Bernie Winters, Cliff Richard & the Shadows, Peter Cooke & Dudley Moore, The Searchers, Des O’Connor, Michael Bentine, Cleo Laine & Johnny Dankworth, David Nixon, Charlie Drake, Spike Milligan and Roy Orbison.
Talking Pictures TV will begin broadcasting Sunday Night At the London Palladium From Sunday, January 19th 2020, continuing each week at the same time.
Do you know if the Episode of Sundaty Night at the London Palladium from March 2nd., 1958 is to be shown? This was the 100th. show and featured Bob Hope as top of the bill. However, of more significance, it is the show on which Buddy Holly and The Crickets appeared, performing three songs. It would be of great interest to all Hoplly fans and of great importance to his legacy.
Hoping you can help with any information.
Hi John. As far as I know, only audio exists of Holly’s performance. This means it is unlikely to be shown as part of this package. 🙁
Sadly, the Buddy Holly edition, like the vast majority of these shows was never recorded… it vanished the moment it was broadcast. What’s left in the archive is a pitiful amount compared to what was transmitted which is a real shame. Just the audio recorded by a fan watching the show is all that’s left and I think theres some photos as well. Hundreds of hours of great historical performances gone forever because Lew Grade never considered keeping these shows for posterity.