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.
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7/6/58
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 -
5/7/58
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 -
26/7/58
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 -
23/8/58
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