The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club - Complete Series 1 - 2-DVD Set ( At the Wheeltappers ) ( The Wheel tappers & Shunters Social Club - Complete Series One )

The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club - Complete Series 1 - 2-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: At the Wheeltappers
Alternate Title: The Wheel tappers & Shunters Social Club - Complete Series One
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
290 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1974 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
John Scholz-Conway

Written By:
John Scholz-Conway

Actors:
Bernard Manning ..... Himself - Compere (41 episodes, 1974-1977)
Colin Crompton ..... Concert Chairman (40 episodes, 1974-1977)
Freddie Garrity ..... Himself
Barbara Law ..... Herself
Tessie O'Shea ..... Herself

Synopsis:

The legendary Bernard Manning comperes, while fellow stand-up veteran Colin Crompton is 'Mr Chairman' at the Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club - the friendliest working men's club in the North. Amid the boozing, bingo and committee announcements, the show features rising stars, contemporary acts and internationally acclaimed performers - along with the occasional musical oddity. This release presents the entire third series, with outstanding performances by, among others, Helen Shapiro, Tony Christie (including hits Amarillo and Avenues and Alleyways), Roger Whittaker, The Karl Denver Trio (performing the much-loved Wimaweh), guitar maestro Bert Weedon, George Melly, The Settlers, Ronnie Dukes and Alvin Stardust; Bernard Manning, rather than pay his bar bill, doubles up as Star Turn for one show. Although the 'club' was a humorously authentic studio mock-up, this forgotten treasure of '70s light entertainment - building upon the highly successful live-audience format of The Comedians - brought the quickfire comedy, musical variety and convivial atmosphere of a typical Clubland concert night to a national audience. Providing a showcase for several future household names, Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club proved a ratings winner between 1974 and 1977; this third series was originally screened in 1975.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 07 June, 2011.

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