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The Pig and Whistle

  • TV Series
  • 1967–19771967–1977
  • 30m
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This was a variety show staged in a pub called the Pig and Whistle...polkas, folk songs, accordion music, all in a fun loving bar on Monday nights.This was a variety show staged in a pub called the Pig and Whistle...polkas, folk songs, accordion music, all in a fun loving bar on Monday nights.This was a variety show staged in a pub called the Pig and Whistle...polkas, folk songs, accordion music, all in a fun loving bar on Monday nights.

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6.4/10
7
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  • Stars
    • Bill Luxton
    • Brian Crabb
    • Billy Meek
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    • Bill Luxton
    • Brian Crabb
    • Billy Meek
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    Bill Luxton2 episodes2 eps • 1968
    Brian Crabb1 episode1 ep • 1968
    Billy Meek1 episode1 ep • 1968
    Kay Turner1 episode1 ep • 1968
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    1 episode1 ep • 1973
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    This was a variety show staged in a pub called the Pig and Whistle...polkas, folk songs, accordion music, all in a fun loving bar on Monday nights.
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      This program was selected by the Audio-Visual Preservation Trust (Canada) to be preserved for future generations.

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    Canada's longest running prime-time musical variety show
    Filmed on a set built to resemble a traditional English pub, this series featured traditional British music-hall style entertainment, and attracted a veritable Who's Who of famous guest performers, including Vera Lynn, Max Bygraves and Barbara Windsor, plus local ex-pats and regular guests such as Scottish comedian Billy Meek, and Pearly Queen Anita Scott.

    The show was rounded off by the Roland & Romaine dance troupe, and a house band featuring The Carlton Showband, and headed by Musical Director Ken Stanley (who later became the co-host of Ray Sonin's infamous Calling All Britons radio show, along with Ray's widow, June Sonin).

    UPDATE

    Here's a partial list of additional guest artists, although I have no dates:

    Ann Shelton, Billy Dainty, Mike and Bernie, Chic Murray, Joy Shelton, Andy Stewart, Reg Dixon, Diana Dors, Cardew Robinson, Richard Hearne (Mr. Pastry), Dickie Valentine, Tommy Trinder, Hattie Hacques, Tessie O'Shea, Lonnie Donegan
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      • September 1967 (Canada)
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      • Glen Warren Productions
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