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From the archives: 1983 Children’s Royal Variety Performance 150 150 mhamer

From the archives: 1983 Children’s Royal Variety Performance

Hi folks editing footage, and here's my little contribution to the 3rd Children's Royal Variety Show, (this idea was the creation of Rod Hull), at the end, how many artistes do you know? Alongside the great advocate of Variety, David Bell #keepvarietyalive

The third Children’s Royal Variety Performance featured many top entertainers, including our very own Jimmy Cricket.

Jimmy has been reliving the star-studded show from nearly 40 years ago by making his own performance available online.

He posted on social media: “Hi folks we’re editing some footage and here’s my little contribution which was recorded at the 3rd Children’s Royal Variety Performance.

“This idea was the creation of Speciality Act Rod Hull, which raised a lot of money for the NSPCC over the 13 years.

This one was staged by LWT – can you name all the Variety Artistes at the end of the clip in the line-up?

“Alongside the great advocate of Televised Variety, the sadly missed David Bell #keepvarietyalive”

Also among the performers in March 1983 were Russ Abbot, Kim Wilde, Jeremy Beadle, Stu Francis, Keith Chegwin, Dustin Gee and Maggie Philbin.

Princess Margaret was the royal guest.

The replies to Jimmy’s post included:

Stewart: I remember Dustin Gee doing a gig at Haslingden Cricket Club many years ago.

Gildas: Well worth watching , would love to see the full show (see below).

Gary: Love it

Michelle: Brilliant

Simon: Brilliant and still funny!

Pete: That’s when variety was at its best. Lovely to see.

Rod: Jimmy Cricket you are brill. Total pro.

Paul: Really fab Jimmy.

Dom: Love it Jimmy. Well done pal.

Watch Jimmy’s performance below.

Watch the full show here

Also read: ‘Great privilege’ to be in 1984 Royal Variety Show

 

Midge Ure & Bay City Rollers among Sunshine Music Festival acts 150 150 mhamer

Midge Ure & Bay City Rollers among Sunshine Music Festival acts

The Sunshine Festival takes place at Fish Meadow, Upton upon Severn in Worcestershire over the August bank holiday weekend

Jimmy Cricket will appear at a sellout summer festival at the end of this month, which will also feature the likes of Midge Ure, the Bay City Rollers, Sister Sledge and Beverley Craven.

Now in its seventh year, the Sunshine Music Festival at Fish Meadow, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire has sold out all its weekend passes for the 2016 edition over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

As well as the main stage featuring a host of very well-known musical bands and performers, the festival will also present a Variety Stage.

Scheduled to perform within this arena are Bobby Davro, Mick Miller, Kiki Dee and famous funnyman Jimmy, who will be on stage during the evening of the middle day of the festival.

The event starts on Friday 26 August and all stages will continue to present entertainment through to the Sunday.

There are still a limited number of day passes available for each individual session of the festival. For more details please visit the website at http://www.uptonfestival.co.uk/