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The Frankie Howerd Show
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The Frankie Howerd Show

1968-09-25 · 50 min · Not rated

Music · Comedy

A variety-style show designed around Frankie Howerd, featuring musical guests, comedic monologues, and his characteristic interaction with the audience, promising a "star-studded" feel despite his ironic complaints about the lineup.

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Thames Television
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United Kingdom
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Frankie HowerdFrankie HowerdSelf
Cilla BlackCilla BlackSelf
Diane CilentoDiane CilentoSelf
Bobby MooreBobby MooreSelf
Nosher PowellNosher PowellSelf
Joe BrownSelf
Lewis HoadSelf (as Lew Hoad)
Ken ParrySelf
Eric DelaneySelf
Lucinda MacDonaldSelf
Linda StewartSelf

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