Presented by: Alan Mclellan

It was the first music show on the BBC for teenagers and they loved it, Those teenagers are now senior and the music is for everyone. Pete Murray was the host and Jack Good was the producer, it went out On a Saturday evening at five minutes past six, hence the name Six Five-Special. February 1957, was the date it was first broadcast, nearly 70 years ago. It was the fore runner to Top of the Pops.

Many artists appeared on the show, Jim Dale, Lonnie Donegan, Chas McDevitt, Wee Willie Harris, Vince Eager, Tommy Steel.

Now as Pete Murray will be 100 this year, we have created a Six Five Special presentation with interviews and film clips new and vintage and photos.

So put your glad rags on with your dancing shoes and join us at the Bridewell Theatre, the story of the Six Five Special and real 1950’s Rock n Roll music
“Its Time To Jive On The Old Six-Five”

Date/Time: June 17 - 20 @ 1pm
Tickets £10 in advance. £12 on the door
Book online HERE

A Lunchbox Theatre presentation. Running time 45 minutes