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[Annual Church Service for Show Business Stars of Great Yarmouth Summer Shows]

1961 , Great Yarmouth (Norfolk)

Cat no. 97932

Anglia Television mute news footage featuring the showbiz stars of Great Yarmouth's summer shows attending an annual church service.

At St. James' Church in Great Yarmouth, a full congregation attends the annual service for the entertainment stars of the seaside town's summer shows. English entertainers Bob Monkhouse and Tommy Steele, in turn, address the congregation, each reading a lesson from the service. There follows a hymn, led by a full live conducted orchestra. Shots of the congregation singing, including the attending Mayor of Great Yarmouth, and comedian Frankie Howard. Outside the church, fans congregate to catch a glimpse of the stars - Tommy Steele, Bob Monkhouse, and Bruce Forsyth - as they leave the church. Bob Monkhouse signs autographs.

Featured Buildings

St James' Church, Great Yarmouth

Featured Events

Annual Service at St James Church, attended by the showbusiness stars of Great Yarmouth's summer shows.

Keywords

Celebrity; Entertainers; Teen idols

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[Annual Church Service for Show Business Stars of Great Yarmouth Summer Shows]

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