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The Royal Variety Performance

(14 Posts)
merlotgran Tue 08-Dec-20 20:42:33

Well, there's nothing else on!

We've been laughing that things have come a long way, in a downward direction, from the Pavarotti days.

'And now, to sing the John Lewis Advert is........' grin grin

Anniebach Tue 08-Dec-20 20:47:57

Just switched on, who is the presenter , he thinks he is funny

Luckylegs Tue 08-Dec-20 21:15:47

It’s Jason Manford, who is a comedian and presenter and does a lot for charity. Well, I think he’s funny anyway.

merlotgran Tue 08-Dec-20 21:25:42

I didn't realise he had such an amazing voice.

Callistemon Tue 08-Dec-20 21:26:59

Me neither.

Weren't those acrobats just amazing! The Black Blues Brothers,

Kate1949 Tue 08-Dec-20 21:28:14

He did a programme where he sang opera. He was great. I thought those acrobats (are they still called acrobats?) were brilliant.

Kate1949 Tue 08-Dec-20 21:28:53

Crossed posts Callistemon

Callistemon Tue 08-Dec-20 21:29:01

'And now, to sing the John Lewis Advert is........' grin grin
Awful.

Callistemon Tue 08-Dec-20 21:30:29

Kate1949

He did a programme where he sang opera. He was great. I thought those acrobats (are they still called acrobats?) were brilliant.

I called them gymnasts but apparently they're acrobats.
Better not let DGD see it, she will be trying this at home!

Kate1949 Tue 08-Dec-20 21:39:30

Oh yes our DGD would have been trying it when she was small!

lemsip Tue 08-Dec-20 21:45:45

I just don't like Gary Barlow so muted tv when he was on!

Alegrias2 Tue 08-Dec-20 21:55:21

Celeste is amazing. She wrote the song which is used for the John Lewis ad and is just at the start of her career. She reminds me of Eartha Kitt, same kind of delivery. The song is very apt for this year.

EllanVannin Tue 08-Dec-20 22:23:20

I adore Michael Ball. He's such a versatile entertainer and a great singer when he couples up with Alfie Boe.
I've known Jason Manford to join up singing with the pair of them and it's fabulous.

Kate1949 Tue 08-Dec-20 22:32:32

I agree re Michael Ball Ellan. Back in the '60s I wanted to be Cathy McGowan and now she's got Michael Ball. Some girls have all the luck.