1957 Extra Special

Occasionally, live sport meant there was no slot available for Six-Five Special, which was a 55-minute show. On some occasions they found room for a 15/20 show they named “Extra Special”. These programmes are listed here.

  • 1/6/57

    1/6/57 – 18.45: Extra Special


    Present:

    Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band
    with guest vocalist Patti Lewis

    Contributors:

    Musicians:
    Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band
    Vocalist: Patti Lewis


    Producer: Jack Good

  • 22/6/57

    22/6/57 – 8.40: Extra Special



    presents:

    Chris Barber and his Band
    with Ottilie Patterson

    Contributors:
    Musicians:

    Chris Barber and his Band
    Singer: Ottilie Patterson


    Producer: Jack Good

  • 6/7/57

    6/7/57 – 18.40: Extra Special


    presents:

    Shirley Bassey
    with Don Lang and his Frantic Five
    and Jim Dale.

    Contributors:
    Singer:

    Shirley Bassey

    Musicians:

    Don Lang and his Frantic Five
    Singer: Jim Dale

  • 27/7/57

    27/7/57 – 18.40: Extra Special


    Pete Murray introduces Extra Special:


    with:

    Ted Heath and his Music.

    Contributors:
    Presenter: Pete Murray

    Musicians:

    Ted Heath and his Music


    Producer: Jack Good