#OnThisDay 28 February 1978
GET OUT OF THAT, SUNSHINE
#EricMorecambe "cheers up" #DesOConnor after he slips in the bath and breaks his leg, leaving him unable to go to Australia on tour.

From 4 February 1980
#LarryGrayson talks to #DesOConnor about his straight acting on the BBC2 talk show Des O'Connor Tonight.
"In front of a mixed audience, Larry Grayson, assisted by Everard, unveiled his versatility . . ."
". . . when in the final scene, chopper in hand . . ."

Did you know that Patrick McGoohan and famous British entertainer Des O’Connor lived in the same house at different times? The house, in Brocco Bank was owned by The Sheffield Playhouse and used by its repertory performers #patrickmcgoohan #desoconnor #sheffield

Des O'Connor (1932-2020), English comedian, singer and television presenter

Died #otd Des O'Connor (1932-2020), English comedian, singer and television presenter, 5 years ago today #DesOConnor life story...

It must of been a very short lived “modern style”

#DesOConnor

Des O’Connor photographed during Morecambe & Wise rehearsals

Des O'Connor:"Can I sing on your show?
Eric:"You can't even sing on your own show."
#morecambeandwise #desoconnor #bringmesunshine

#OnThisDay 28 February 1978
GET OUT OF THAT, SUNSHINE
#EricMorecambe "cheers up" #DesOConnor after he slips in the bath and breaks his leg, leaving him unable to go to Australia on tour.

#OnThisDay 24 February 1992 📺TV Listings
Derek cooks to impress in #CoronationStreet.
#DesOConnor hosts a revival of 1950s game show TAKE YOUR PICK.
#KarlHowman and #GeraldineMcEwan in new comedy MULBERRY.
#RayWinstone stars in drama UNDERBELLY, and #JohnBird with more EL C I D.

Found these lovely old ads again recently on #Youtube. 😁😁😁
You just can't beat them! #DesOConnor #RussAbbott #BritTv
youtu.be/utxoKoFGNsw?...

On December 30, 1991, Sarah appeared on the BBC show "Des O'Connor Tonight". Other guests included comedian Ken Dodd, singer Lisa Stansfield, and skating duo Torvill and Dean. #sarahbrightman #desoconnor