The Good Old Days (1953–1983)

A re-creation of the Music Hall variety shows that were popular in the late Victorian and the Edwardian periods (late 1800s and early 1900s). Entertainers performed musical, comedy, magic ... See full summary »

Stars:

Leonard Sachs, Doreen Hermitage, Rita Morris

Cast

Series cast summary:
Leonard Sachs	...	Himself - Compère (64 episodes, 1954-1983)

Storyline

A re-creation of the Music Hall variety shows that were popular in the late Victorian and the Edwardian periods (late 1800s and early 1900s). Entertainers performed musical, comedy, magic and recitation acts on stage in Edwardian costume, in some cases appearing as famous Edwardian music hall performers such as Vesta Tilley. Even the audience was dressed in authentic 1900s costumes. The show always ended with the entire cast and the audience singing a rousing rendition of "Down at the Old Bull and Bush".

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Plot Keywords:

four word title

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 July 1953 (UK)

Filming Locations:

City Varieties Music Hall, Swan Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Even after the end of the televised shows in 1983, The Good Old Days remains popular to the present day as a theatre show and is a favourite outing for coach parties of older people.

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Connections

Referenced in Morecambe & Wise: In Their Own Words (2008)

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