1958 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.

  • 7/6/58

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    7/6/58 – 18.35: Extra Special

    With Jim Dale introducing:

    Maurice Allen
    Paul Andrews
    Barry Barnett
    Matt Monro
    Larry Page
    and the music of The Frantic Five.

    Scriptwriter: Jeremy Lloyd
    Producer: Dennis Main Wilson

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  • 5/7/58

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    5/7/58 – 18.35: Extra Special

    Introduced by Jim Dale starring:

    Barbara Lyon
    Don Rennie
    Susan Denny
    Al Saxon
    and the music of Tony Osborne and his Band

    Continuity: Jeremy Lloyd
    Producer: Russell Turner

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  • 26/7/58

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    26/7/58 – 18.35: Extra Special

    Introduced by Jim Dale with:

    Eddie Silver
    Mal Perry
    accompanied by The Frantic Five.

    Scriptwriter: Jeremy Lloyd
    Producer: Dennis Main Wilson

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  • 23/8/58

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    23/8/58 – 18.35: Extra Special

    Introduced by Jim Dale, with:

    John Cairney
    Billy Raymond
    Ted Heath and his Music
    Tony Crombie and his Men

    Finals of Stanley Dale’s National Skiffle Contest


    Continuity: Jeremy Lloyd
    Producer: Russell Turner

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