~ The Crazy Gang ~

'Underneath The Arches' they sang before the Queen in the Royal Variety Show, Flanagan and Allen so delightful to know. Chosen to introduce a starlit night, their gentle humour was just right. They teamed with Nervo and Knox, Naughton and Gold and 'Monsewer' Eddie Gray to bring a riot of fun, sadly over the years they parted one by one. All are truly blest with a time honoured name and nostalgic memories of their fame.

~ With A Little Bit Of Luck ~

'Brown Boots', 'Sam's Musket', 'Albert And The Lion' oh what gems they are when recited by Stanley Holloway our veteran star. Delivered in a strong voice with a Yorkshire dialect he was admired by millions and earned their respect. In the film 'My Fair Lady' he had a small part as Eliza Dolittle's father on the dust cart. He preferred the live theatre with it's warm atmosphere  receiving from the audience cheer after cheer. In private life and on the stage he was always the same it was his jovial naturalness that brought him great fame. In his youth he was a pierrot in every role he shone, the world is a sadder place now that he has gone. With a little bit of luck his talent will survive recordings keep his memory very much alive.

~ Old Mother Riley ~

Old Mother Riley portrayed by Arthur Lucan provided a lot of fun, he wore a black bonnet and a grey wig arranged in a bun. An ankle length dress, boots and shawl completed the illusion, whatever he said whatever he did caused great confusion. Kitty McShane was his long suffering daughter, in reality his wife, I can honestly say I have never laughed so much in all my life. Now they have reached the end of the road the end of a perfect day and left a wealth of memories which will never fade away. 

~ A Tribute To Gracie Fields ~

The lights go on in Batley they have never shone so bright bringing a warm glowing radiance to a dark northern night. There is joy in the heart of the people they come from near and far, all to pay a homage to a 'supersonic' star. Hand in hand they wander down sweet memory lane, dreaming of the next time 'Our Gracie' sings again.

~ England's Pride ~

Stars have twinkled through the night since a bygone age, 
the stars I love are the stars that shine upon an English stage. 
The golden voice of  Evelyn Laye thrills me to the core
rendering songs from Bitter Sweet and so many more.
I salute Sir Noel Coward with three hearty cheers, 
in the brilliance of his plays his genius appears. 
Queen Victoria reigns again the critics say it's legal 
when her vision is portrayed by lovely Anna Neagle.
Dame Sybil Thorndike's veteran years are given in full measure, memories of her graciousness I will always treasure. 
The English stage is a heritage preserved with pride and joy, 
to feed the imagination of every girl and boy.

~ To Evelyn Laye ~

Once again I pen a verse my face alight with a tender smile,
the date is July the tenth and you have reached another mile.
The year is nineteen ninety and you are ninety years old,
with a treasury of memories more precious than gold. 
Always a leading lady as natural as can be, 
songs from the Noel Coward musicals expressed delightfully. 
You gave nothing but the very best 
and now deserve a well earned rest. 
Thank you dear Evelyn Laye, I hope you have a happy day.