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The Billy Cotton Band Show

4 Extra Debut. Music and comedy starring Mr Wakey-Wakey himself, Billy Cotton and his band. With Freddie and The Dreamers. From 1963.

**** This programme was suggested by John Lee, Christian Konakci, Chris Dunstan, Barry Hyman, John Groves and David Thompson as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****

Wakey! Wakey!

Big band music, show tunes and comedy fun starring Billy Cotton.

With Alan Breeze and Kathie Kay with The Bandits.

Special guests: Freddie & The Dreamers

Producer: Richard Dingley

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1963.

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