Dings When Theres Stuff
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Turns
Jun 7, 2007 9:34:02 GMT
Post by Dings When Theres Stuff on Jun 7, 2007 9:34:02 GMT
Does anyone know whether a series called 'Turns' featuring old vaudeville routines is available anywhere? I can't find mention of it anywhere. I think it might have been produced during the 60s, but it could even date from earlier.
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Jun 7, 2007 11:27:11 GMT
Post by Richard Bignell on Jun 7, 2007 11:27:11 GMT
Turns had two series on the BBC in 1982 and 1984 in which Jimmy Perry looked at old variety acts of the 30s and 40s.
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Jun 7, 2007 16:52:34 GMT
Post by Daniel O'Brien on Jun 7, 2007 16:52:34 GMT
I watched quite a few of these. The acts were often fascinating in their strangeness and Perry had an infectious enthusiasm for his subject. I can't see 'Turns' getting any kind of official release and a repeat showing seems unlikely (BBC4 on a quiet day?) As I recall, the show saved some rare nitrate films from oblivion.
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