Cites Anthony Sparrow
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'1000th Variety Show

Since 1943, with only a short break at the time of the King's death, there has been a variety show twice a week at the Nuffield Centre, which is now in Adelaide Street, near the Strand. Yesterday the 1000th performance was given... Mr. Ted Ray, recently back from entertaining the troops in Korea, was there to compere the show and introduce the other artists. Miss Vera Lynn, Mr. Jimmy Edwards, Mr. Leslie Randall, Mr. Robert O'Connor, Mr. Francis Cassell, and Mr. Tony Sparrow made up the bill and gave of their best. It was an evening of affability and good humour... The show was televised, and, though it must have broadcast far and wide an excellent entertainment, no audience could have enjoyed it more than the representatives of the services.'