The Royal Variety Performance 2001 (TV 2001)

Directors:

Ian Hamilton, Jeff Thacker

Stars:

Emma Forbes, Steve Jones, Cilla Black

Cast

Credited cast:
Emma Forbes	...	Presenter
Steve Jones	...	Commentary
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Cilla Black	...	Performer
Dora Bryan	...	Guest Announcer
Brendan Carr	...	Performer Riseing Dragons
Cher	...	Performer
Charlotte Church	...	Herself - Performer
Julian Clary	...	Himself - Performer
Andrea Corr	...	Performer (as The Corrs)
Caroline Corr	...	Performer (as The Corrs)
Jim Corr	...	Performer (as The Corrs)
Sharon Corr	...	Performer (as The Corrs)
Jon Culshaw	...	Performer
Craig David	...	Performer
Mikael Davidsson	...	Troupe Performer

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

concert film | tv special

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 November 2001 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

London Weekend Television (LWT)

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Followed by The Royal Variety Performance 2009 (2009)

User Reviews

AAAAAArgh

The series began in 1912 as a fund raiser for music-hall charities. The standard meant the organisers were able to miss out the top star of the day, Marie Lloyd. Now they are reduced to a collection of B and C list entertainers, bolstered by some with more viewer appeal, who probably couldn't think of excuse to get away fast enough. The performances command TV time only because they are designed to raise money for charity.

This year saw the the usual collection of skits by "straight" actors forced to be funny for the sake of publicity in the name of charity. 2001 also saw the career low point of 60s pop star Cilla Black, as she finished her performance clad in a basque with a flashing neon heart at her crotch.

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