Yes, you think this was some piece of ancient history and it really wasn’t. I don’t think I ever saw it as my folks wouldn’t allow it and my Dad’s parents would have got a flea in their ear if it was on when we were round but they enjoyed The Good Old Days and The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club, which also invoked the old variety show or working men’s club spirit.

Wait until you find out that Butlins was still running the stage show in 1989.