Episodes

1. 13th April 1974

Tonight's Turns: Ukrainian Cossack Brotherhood Lambert and Ross Barbara Law La Vivas Freddie Garrity Tessie O'Shea

2. 20th April 1974

Tonight's Turns: The Three Degrees The Krankies Brandy Di Franck Bill Haley and the Comets Martin and Sylvia Konyot Ronnie Hilton

3. 27th April 1974

Tonight's Turns: Stephane Grappelli and Diz Disley Trio Little and Large Tony Brutus The Barcias Terri Rogers Lonnie Donegan

4. 4th May 1974

Tonight's Turns: The Wedgewoods Beryl Calvert Jimmy Jewel Marie Valentino Johnnie Wager Union Man Buddy Greco

5. 11th May 1974

Tonight's Turns: Splinter Norman Collier - Kathy Kirby Jackie Allen and Barbara Victor Burnett and June Frank Ifield

6. 18th May 1974

Tonight's Turns: Springfield Revival Cannon and Ball Julie Rogers Eric Delaney Tina Townsley The Bachelors

7. 25th May 1974

Tonight's Turns: Mrs. Mills The Leaways Dave and Amos The Fivepenny Piece Eve Boswell Peter Wheeler Schoolmaster Gene Pitney

Overview

The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club was a British television variety show produced by Granada Television from 1974 to 1977. It was set in a fictional working men's club in the North of England and was hosted by comedian Colin Crompton. Also regularly featured was comedian Bernard Manning who sang most weeks. Crompton was frequently the butt of Manning's jokes, unwittingly acting as Manning's stooge.

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