About this programme

Actress Barbara Windsor presents as the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Mike Dixon, is joined by guests at London's Mermaid Theatre to celebrate Britain's music hall heyday. Anita Harris pays tribute to Vesta Tilley, one of the genre's best-paid artists of her day, and teams up with the host for two Marie Lloyd songs, including My Old Man Said Follow the Van. Musician Mark Walsh and entertainer Roy Hudd also perform.

Cast and crew

Cast

Presenter: Barbara Windsor
Musical Guest: BBC Concert Orchestra
Musical Guest: Anita Harris
Musical Guest: Roy Hudd
Musical Guest: Mark Walsh

Crew

Producer: Bridget Apps

Categories: Music

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