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The Val Doonican Show

6 seasons
38 episodes
Ended
Comedy

Plot Summary

Relaxed Irish crooner Val Doonican sits in a rocking chair, wearing cardigans or jumpers, and playing the guitar, performing easy listening and country material – and often comedic Irish songs. Comedy newcomer Dave Allen was a frequent regular in 1965-66. Guests included Lulu, Marianne Faithfull, Lonnie Donegan, Cliff Richard, The Shadows, Adam Faith, Sandie Shaw, Julie Felix, The Bachelors, Kathy Kirby, Cilla Black, The Alan Price Set, Frank Ifield, Rolf Harris, The Beverley Sisters, Nana Mouskouri, David Nixon, Les Dawson, Arthur Askey, Roy Castle, Norman Vaughan, Derek Nimmo, Des O’Connor, Kenneth McKellar, Sheila Hancock, Ray Alan, and Matt Monro.

First Aired:November 18, 1970
Last Aired:January 28, 1975
Episode Runtime:45m
Networks:
ITV1
Created By:
Val Doonican

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (6)

Specials

Specials

2 episodes

Aired: 1970

Season 1

Season 1

12 episodes

Aired: 1971

Season 2

Season 2

6 episodes

Aired: 1972

Season 3

Season 3

5 episodes

Aired: 1973

Season 4

Season 4

6 episodes

Aired: 1974

Season 5

Season 5

7 episodes

Aired: 1974

Production

Associated Television