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Hilary Morgan and Margaret Wedgner were two members of the 1960's group, Mandy and the Girlfriends who came into the Late Show to tell of their days touring and performing with the group from Hull. The line-up wasn't consistent throughout the group's life, but Margaret who was on bass and vocals and Hilary (the only non-singer in the group) who played drums, were at the group's core. Other members of the group were Karen Baker, Lynda Harrison, Lesley Saxil-Neilson and Merle Prior. 'Mandy' Smith was a vocalist who worked with a number of local groups.

The all-female line-up attracted a great deal of attention, none more so than when they toured US airbases in Germany in the mid-1960's. Going on the German tour was a big decision. The group gave up the chance of appearing on the TV show, Opportunity Knocks, which at the time had an audience of millions. They'd passed the audition stage in Hull but took the decision to work abroad. Hilary says that for her, playing in the band was all that mattered and loved the thrill of playing before a large crowd.

The attention they received from the US troops was rapturous. It was the time of the Vietnam war and a lot of troops passed through the three bases the girls toured. It was a gruelling schedule, they spent a year at the bases, interspersed with breaks which brought them back to Britain for a month's leave. Hilary had a 'souvenir' from the German tour, she became a GI bride.

Margaret and Hilary speak at length about the formation of the group, performing, recording, life in Germany and very importantly the clothes. They also lament the loss of the venues where live bands can play. They say that since the smoking ban in public places came into force they've noticed a big decline in audiences at events they've attended in recent times.