The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club (1974)
Synopsis
The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club was a British television variety show produced by Granada Television from 1974 to 1977. It was set in a fictional working men's club in the North of England and was hosted by comedian Colin Crompton. Also regularly featured was comedian Bernard Manning who sang most weeks. Crompton was frequently the butt of Manning's jokes, unwittingly acting as Manning's stooge.
Network
ITV1
Episodes
13th April 1974
Tonight's Turns: Ukrainian Cossack Brotherhood Lambert and Ross Barbara Law La Vivas Freddie Garrity Tessie O'Shea
20th April 1974
Tonight's Turns: The Three Degrees The Krankies Brandy Di Franck Bill Haley and the Comets Martin and Sylvia Konyot Ronnie Hilton
27th April 1974
Tonight's Turns: Stephane Grappelli and Diz Disley Trio Little and Large Tony Brutus The Barcias Terri Rogers Lonnie Donegan
4th May 1974
Tonight's Turns: The Wedgewoods Beryl Calvert Jimmy Jewel Marie Valentino Johnnie Wager Union Man Buddy Greco
11th May 1974
Tonight's Turns: Splinter Norman Collier - Kathy Kirby Jackie Allen and Barbara Victor Burnett and June Frank Ifield
18th May 1974
Tonight's Turns: Springfield Revival Cannon and Ball Julie Rogers Eric Delaney Tina Townsley The Bachelors
25th May 1974
Tonight's Turns: Mrs. Mills The Leaways Dave and Amos The Fivepenny Piece Eve Boswell Peter Wheeler Schoolmaster Gene Pitney
Details
Original Title
The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
6
Episodes
45