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Welcome to London 1958

Rare sketch from the 1958 gala for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff. Starring Tony Hancock.

To entertain athletes on their way home from the 6th British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff in July 1958, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ staged a welcome gala at the London Coliseum.

Part of the evening features this rediscovered sketch.

Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.

Master of ceremonies Kenneth Horne introduces to the stage:

Tony Hancock
Sid James
Bill Kerr

The audio was recovered from the extraordinary archive of Bob Monkhouse.

First broadcast by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Light Programme on 3rd August 1958.

15 minutes

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