Television, Film and Radio – Noele Gordon Archive

A look at Noele’s major work across TV, movie and radio broadcasts.

RADIO

Cap and Bells, BBC Radio (Home Service), 1944

A late-night revue featuring Noele Gordon, Hubert Gregg, Cliff Gordon, Frances Day and Naunton Wayne.

Fools’ Paradise, BBC Radio (Home Service), 1945

Noele stars weekly as Letty Venables in this ‘adventure in six parts’ drama from a story by John Jowett and Vernon Harris.

Mable in Metroland, BBC Radio, (Home Service), 1945

Fairy story of a London bus in wartime. Book and lyrics by Henrik Ege. Noele played Rosamond. Other cast included Dick Francis as Mr Blatherwick and Binnie Hale as Mable.

Cinderella, BBC Radio (Home Service), 1945

A special version of the pantomime at the Alexandra Theatre. Birmingham. Starring Noele Gordon as Prince Charming.

Dick Whittington, BBC Radio (Light Programme), 1946

From the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. The cast includes Tommy Fields, Noele Gordon, Hermene French, Evelyn Dove, Gerry Lee, Dan O’Dare and Ernie Dillon.

Little Red Riding Hood, BBC Radio (Home Service) 1947

From the Adelphi Theatre, London starring Jimmy Nervo and Teddie Knox, Noele Gordon, Dormonde Brothers and Janet Brown.

Now is the Time BBC Radio (Home Service) 1947

Noele Gordon and Brian Reece in an late evening entertainment. Accompanied by Norman Hackforth at the piano.

Brigadoon, BBC Radio (Light Programme) 1949

From His Majesty’s Theatre, London, an excerpt from the musical play presented by Prince Littler. Starring Milo Lewis, Patricia Hughes, Noele Gordon and Bill O’Connor.

Songs from the Shows, BBC Radio (Light Programme) 1949

Popular musical numbers introduced by John Watt. Performances from Noele Gordon, John Hanson, Emma Webb and the BBC Concert orchestra.

Benevolent Fund for Nurses in Scotland, BBC Radio (Home Service) 1951

Noele presents a programme appeal on behalf of the Benevolent Fund for Nurses in Scotland and looks at the work they carry out. This programme would be repeated occasionally until 1957.

Humpty Dumpty, BBC Radio, (Light Programme) 1952

Radio version of the Palladium pantomime. Introduced by Val Parnell, starring as Martha Norman Evans, The King of Felicia Terry -Thomas, Princess of Felicia Jean Bayless, Florizel Noele Gordon and Humpty Dumpty Betty Jumel.

Crossroads: Wits End, BBC Radio, 1965

Noele Gordon, Reg Watson (producer), Hazel Adair (co-creator/writer) and Peter Ling (co-creator/writer) talk about Crossroads, writing and the amount of programmes that are produced at Aston Studios.

The Larry Grayson Show, BBC Radio 2, 1974

Larry is joined by showbiz pal Noele Gordon who both are currently starring in Grayson’s Scandals at the London Palladium.

Take A Name, BBC Radio Birmingham, 1974

On May 6th Noele presented her favourite songs in a 6pm slot.

Musical Memories, BBC Radio 2, 1979

Larry Grayson looks back at his favourite musicals and performers. Noele Gordon talks Brigadoon.

The Ed Doolan Show, BRBM, 1980

Noele was the guest host while Ed was on a well earned holiday.

Christmas Night with Noele Gordon, Radio City Liverpool, 1980

Noele is one of a number of star name to host special festive programmes on 194 Radio City. Others joining the schedules included Cliff Richard, Les Dawson, The Nolans, David Essex and Cannon & Ball.

Start the Week, BBC Radio 2, 1981

Noele joined the talk show alongside other guests including Kenneth Gregory and Gary Glitter.

PM, BBC Radio 4, 1981

Noele talks her return to the stage following the end of her time with ATV after 26-years.

Kaleidoscope, BBC Radio 4, 1981

Presenter Richard Mayne meets Noele Gordon and Fiona Fullerton to discuss their latest musical, Gypsy at the Haymarket Theatre, Leicester.

Bingley Hall Exhibition, BBC Radio Birmingham, 1982

Noele Gordon talks about mistakes in Crossroads as well as live TV being the best kind of television. Other debate includes Don Maclean’s appearance in Crossroads and Nolly’s first stage appearance. Presented by Ed Doolan.

Late Night Larry, BBC Radio Birmingham, 1983

Larry Grayson takes you into the early doors with music and conversation. Noele Gordon pops in for a chat in this August ‘83 edition..

Ed Doolan: Crossroads in Venice, BBC Radio Birmingham, 1983

Ed Doolan hosts a Crossroads special recorded in Venice. The ITV soap has recently filmed scenes in the city, and Ed chats to Noele Gordon and producer Jack Barton about the forthcoming episode.

Gloria Hunniford Show, BBC Radio 2, 1983

Noele talks about her cancer diagnosis and her pending operation.

Woman’s Hour, BBC Radio 4, 1984

Introduced from Bristol by Jenni Murray. Noele Gordon talks about her latest stage role in No No Nanette in Plymouth.

FILM

29 Acacia Avenue, Columbia Pictures, 1945

Urban comedy-drama. Noele appears as neighbour Mrs Wilson.

The Lisbon Story, British National Pictures, 1946

Noele took her stage character, Panache, to the big-screen in this lavish World War II drama. It was televised first on ITV on March 15th 1958. As part of an ATV Film Festival season, Noele introduced the movie to ITV viewers on June 5th 1960.

‘The love story of Gabrielle Girard, star of the Mogador Theatre, and David Warren, a young Englishman attached to military intelligence in France. During the German occupation, David is sent to Lisbon on an important mission, and Gabrielle has to decide whether to stay in Paris or join David (100mins)’

News Reel Short, Universal Pictures, 1947

Noele Gordon showcases ‘spring fashions’ for Universal News Reel. The feature caused a fuss in the press when the voice over accidentally called her Noel Gay. The fashions were seen on screen in February ‘47.

You Bet Your Life, BBC Film Unit, 1952

The Arthur Askey stage show transfers to television where Nolly plays her theatre role of Kay in this ‘TV Movie’.

TV DRAMA

Ah! Wilderness, BBC Television, 1938

This live television drama saw Noele appear as an Irish maid. Broadcast from Alexandra Palace on May 3rd 1938 at 9.30pm.

Acacia Ave, BBC Television, 1948

Noele played the part of housemaid Shirley in a live from the Intimate Theatre, Palmers Green BBC drama.

Children to Bless You, BBC Television, 1948

Noele played Audrey Lawrence in a live television drama broadcast from the Intimate Theatre, Palmers Green.

The Wright People, 1959

ATV Midlands drama about a local family, named Wright, and their daily lives. Noele guest appeared in episode two of the first series as herself when the family went to see ‘Lunch box’ being recorded and chaos ensued.

SITCOM

The Goldbergs, CBS Television / DuMont TV, 1954

American comedy-drama about a Jewish-American family living in New York City. Noele appeared in an episode as Mrs Willoughby.

The Most Likely Girl, ATV Midlands, 1956

Sitcom set in an everyday street starring Noele Gordon and Beryl Reid as worlds-apart neighbours. Also featured are Barbara Couper as Madge Dresswell and Graham Payn as Senor Don Pepe D’Ortega.

TV VARIETY

Rainbow Room, ATV Midlands, 1950s-60s

The main host was Jean Morton, more famous these days for Tingha and Tucker. Noele however co-presented some episodes with ATV personality and continuity announcer Pat Astley.

Talk of the Town, ATV London, 1959

Live glitzy prime time entertainment series from the Talk of the Town nightspot in London. Aired across the ITV network. Noele hosted.

Look Around, 1963

Different hosts each week for this chat and variety series with a local slant. Noele hosted a 1963 edition.

The Royal Variety Performance, BBC One, 1974

Noele’s second Royal Variety appearance gave her another ‘first’. Nolly became the first woman to present the gala evening.

Golden Gala, ATV Network, 1978

Noele Gordon is one of the 100 women taking part in this special all-female gala. Others include Googie Withers and Gabrielle Drake. Noele also narrated the production which was transmitted from the London Palladium in front of HRH Princess Margaret.

Summer Royal, ATV Network, 1980

A segment of the variety nostalgia programme is presented by Noele. Other regulars include Su Pollard and co-host Bernie Clifton. Star guests included Bob Monkhouse, Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball, Anita Harris, Frankie Howerd and Larry Grayson.

TV Variety as a guest

Saturday Variety, ATV Network, 1972

Noele made a couple of appearances on this popular evening variety show. This is the programme where she first met Larry Grayson.

Christmas With The Stars, Thames Television, 1972

Along with Ann George, Noele featured in a segment with Terry Wogan, Larry Grayson and Carl Wayne.

The Des O’Connor Show, 1974

Des had won TV Times personality of the year and Noele had won the female equivalent, so they teamed up on his 2nd April edition.

Sunday Night at the London Palladium, 1974

Noele appears on the April 7th edition. It was noted it was the sixth appearance in a week she’d made on ITV programmes.

Summer Night Out, ATV Network, 1976

Bob Monkhouse hosts a summer extravaganza with guests including Lulu, Sacha Distel and Reg Varney. Noele is one of the celebrity guests in the audience.

Halls of Fame, BBC One, 1984

The Roy Hudd hosted nostalgia series saw Noele sing ‘You Made Me Love You’ in an edition recorded at the Sunderland Empire.

MAGAZINE AND LIFESTYLE

Week End, ATV London, 1955

A live weekly magazine series aimed at women. Notably, the first programme aired by ATV London in September ‘55. Noele was one of the content executives on the production and also appeared as one of the discussion guests several times, including on the first episode.

TV Times synopsis “Your family magazine. Introduced by Daphne Anderson and David Stoll with The Middlings, Raymond Bishop’s Advice for your garden, Gadgeting with Gilbert, Ruth Morgan in her kitchen, Warm in the Cold, Music in Camera. A guest to entertain you. This week’s competition.”

Ruth Morgan was the cookery editor of ‘Woman’magazine. David Stoll was better known as an actor while Daphne Anderson was a well-known theatre actress at the time.

Fancy That?, ATV London/ATV Midlands, 1955-57

An ‘ad mag’ series that showcased and reviewed consumer products.

About Homes and Gardens, ATV Midlands, 1957-61

Noele hosts this features series concerning homes, and you guessed it, also gardens. This ‘ad mag’ was a revamped version of ‘Fancy That’. Later hosted by Beryl Mason.

French Fashion and Fabric, ATV London, 1958

From The Pigalle, Piccadilly, London. An ATV Outside Broadcast unit will be joining a gathering of distinguished guests assembled at this well-known London restaurant to see some of the displays of new fashion and fabric from France. Presenter and Commentator Noele Gordon with co-commentator, Emlyn Jones.

Bachelor Flats, ATV London/ATV Midlands, 1950s

A look at hot property in the ATV Regions.

CHAT SHOWS

Tea with Noele Gordon, ATV London/ATV Midlands, 1956-57

ITV’s first chat show, Noele interviewed the big names of the era. The programme focused initially on theatre performers, guests included Morecambe and Wise, Ken Dodd and Wee Georgie Wood. Later expanded to also include star names visiting the region.

TV Times synopsis “Have a “cuppa” ready when that delightful personality Noele Gordon brings viewers a relaxed half-hour with people from show business.”

Musical Cheers!, ATV London/ATV Midlands, 1956

Noele and Jerry Allen and the TV Trio present a series described as ‘especially devised for looking and listening’.

Lunch box, ATV Midlands, 1957-1964

Four days a week Lunch Box was transmitted live without a studio audience from studios in Aston Cross in Birmingham. Jerry Allen and this TV Trio provided the music. In 1957 the show also had it’s own ‘spoof’ soap opera ‘The Groves’ that was a light-hearted tribute to BBC TV’s The Grove Family. Noele played ‘Granny Groves’.

Some special editions included:

January 1st 1959 a Comedy, romance and drama special.

January 5th 1959 a cookery special with a musical menu.

January 6th 1959 it’s just like ‘The Good Old Days’ as Lunch Box turns the clock back to the Astoria Theatre for a Music Hall edition.

January 16th 1959 ‘Rock with us to the Kasbah Record Shop for the best from the hit parades, old and new’ in a Lunch Box pop special.

August 24th 1959 headline news is the theme today as Lunch Box introduces a One O’Clock News from ITN from today.

September 1st 1959 Lunch Box heads to the ‘the Wild and Woolly West today’ for a cowboy themed extravagaza.

September 11th 1959 It’s an ‘Special Anniversary Show’ as the team mark a landmark number of editions – 500! ‘It’s a party this afternoon, pausing at one o’clock for Lunch-Time News from the newsroom of ITN. Your hostess is Noele Gordon with TV’s happiest musical group Jerry Allen and his TV Trio. Roy Edwards and guest artists Eula Parker, Terry Burton, Peter Regan also contribute to the fun.’

Happy Birthday, ATV. ATV Midlands, 1957

Noele hosted a celebration for ATV’s first anniversary of serving the ITV viewers of the Midlands. A host of guests turned up to join the celebration including Matt Monro, Morecambe and Wise, Beryl Reid and Ken Dodd.

Christmas Box, ATV Midlands, 1956-63

The special festive edition of Lunchbox partly filmed in Cyprus in 1957 bringing sunshine to Christmas Day. The show became an annual special screened across the entire ITV network.

Lunchbox: Down Your Way, ATV Midlands, 1958-1964

The 5th edition of Lunchbox of the week aired live with a studio audience or from Midland locations.

Midland Profile, ATV Midlands, 1958-1960

A weekly programme which invited famous Midlanders to chat one-to-one with Noele across the half hour programme.

Five Years By Your Fireside, ATV Midlands, 1961

Noele hosted a live celebration to mark ATV’s 5th anniversary on air in the Midlands.

Hi-T, ATV Network, 1964

Revamped teatime version of Lunchbox, with more of a chat show and features slant.

Format V: Nolly, ATV Network, 1978

In a one-off special of Format V Noele Gordon discusses with fans and critics of Crossroads why she loves the saga. Wendy Jones oversees proceedings.

Chat Shows as a Guest

Frost on Saturday, London Weekend Television, 1969

Noele Gordon and Dame Edna Everage were David Frost’s guests.

Frost on Saturday: Colour TV special, London Weekend Television, 1969

Noele is one of the studio audience, celebrating the launch of colour on ITV.

Lunchtime with Wogan, ATV Network, 1973

Nolly chats with Terry Wogan on his first TV chat show, airing at lunchtime on ITV.

Harty Plus, London Weekend Television, 1973

Chat show queen Russell Harty interviews the queen of soap, Noele Gordon on the series reaching 2000 episodes. They also discuss the joy of live TV.

Look Who’s Talking, Border Television, 1975

Derek Batey invites Noele to talk about her career, her life and her new book ‘My Life at Crossroads’. A book Derek is thrilled to be flicking through!

Look Who’s Talking, Border Television, 1977

Following a popular programme two years prior, Derek Batey, a self-confessed Crossroads super-fan, welcomes Noele back to Border TV for another chat.

Russell Harty, BBC Two, 1981

Noele returns to chat with Russell who has now moved to the BBC.

Sunday Sunday, London Weekend Television, 1982

Gloria Hunniford welcomes Noele, who she describes as ‘the first lady of British television’ onto her sofa for a chat and a song or two.

Good Morning Britain, TV-am, 1983

Noele became an early friend of TV-am mainly due to former ATV mates Nick Owen and Anne Diamond working at the breakfast station. Noele appeared as a guest on GMB a number of times.

Russell Harty, BBC Two, 1983

Noele returns for her third chat with Russell Harty. The pair this time decide to perform a duet, but can Russell pull it off?

Nationwide, BBC News/BBC One, 1983 In conversation with Sue Cook, Noele discussed the end of Call Me Madam in the West End after only ten weeks despite critical acclaim and audience appreciation. The programme also included a video report on why the musical failed to work in the 1980s – the cost.

Noele had previously had a long-running success with the show in the 1940s in the west end and a popular run in the Midlands before it transferred to London.

Play It Again, Tyne Tees Television, 1983

Noele talks about her life and career via some of her favourite movie clips and stars.

What A Picture, BBC One, 1983

Noele brings in a collection of photographs from across her life to discuss them and the stories behind them.

Sunday Sunday, London Weekend Television, 1984

Noele returns to chat once more with Gloria Hunniford, the first interview since her cancer ops. Noele discusses remaining positive despite serious illness and how in the future Cancer treatment will be much more successful.

Breakfast Time, BBC News/BBC One, 1984

Chatting to Frank Bough and Selina Scott topics range from the latest stage show No, No Nanette and Noele’s life dealing with Cancer.

Good Morning Britain, TV-am, 1984

Noele gives her last extensive interview to Anne Diamond. The pair discuss her career, the battle with cancer and her hopes for the future.

CHILDRENS TV

Tingha and Tucker, ATV Midlands, 1962

The popular koalas pop into Lunchbox to find out how the programme is put together.

Tingha and Tucker, ATV Network, 1968

Aunty Jean Morton checks into the Crossroads Motel with her marsupial friends and meets Meg Richardson.

DOCUMENTARY AND FACTUAL

Midland Farming, ATV Midlands, 1956-1961

A weekly documentary looking at the farming and rural communities in the East and West Midlands.

Know Your Midlands, ATV Midlands, 1957-58

ATV presenters visit various locations around the region bringing interesting sights and facts to viewers. Noele Gordon is one of a rotation of presenters.

Noele Gordon Takes The Air, ATV Midlands, 1957

With Lunchbox she had become noted as a ‘have a go girl’ and tried her hand at many different skills, from training with the Army to the fire brigade and so forth. ATV decided to take this popular feature and make it into a series, this time they asked her to learn to fly over six episodes. She became a qualified pilot in the final edition.

Midland Scene, ATV Midlands, 1957-64

Documentary series looking at the people and places of the local region that are relevant to the people of the Midlands.

Midland Affairs, ATV Midlands, 1963

The forerunner to ITV Midlands’ Left, Right and Centre and Central Lobby political programmes. Noele appeared in a debate about ‘the state of the roads’, having been involved with two traffic incidents in recent years. She also featured in an edition paying tribute to the late Coventry Mayor Pearl Hyde.

This Is Your Life, Thames Television, 1973

Noele Gordon was given the big red book treatment.

Motorshow ‘78, ATV Network, 1978

Shaw Taylor, Richard Hudson-Evans and Noele Gordon present highlights from the 1978 NEC Motorshow.

Documentary and Factual as a guest

The New Rep Theatre, ATV Network, 1971

Noele is one of a number of guests discussing the virtues of repertory theatre as Nottingham’s new Rep opens.

This is Your Life, Thames Television, 1972

Noele is one of the names celebrating comedian Larry Grayson

This is Your Life, Thames Television, 1975

Noele joins her old stage co-star Ted Ray for a celebration of his life.

This is Your Life, Thames Television, 1975

Noele is back to celebrate the life and times of Petula Clark.

This is Your Life, Thames Television, 1976

Noele and other members of the Crossroads cast – including Jane Rossington, Joy Andrews, Ann George and Ronald Allen – record a video message to their co-star Arnold Ridley for his big red book treatment. Noele then surprises Arnold in the Thames studio.

Angela Rippon Reporting on… Soaps, BBC One, 1980

Presenter and BBC newsreader Angela Rippon meets the stars of British sagas in a fifty-minute programme. Noele Gordon is interviewed along with Ronald Allen, Roger Tonge, Jack Barton, Peter Ling and Mary Wilson for Crossroads.

Other shows featured include Together from Southern Television and Granada’s Coronation Street.

This is Your Life, Thames Television, 1980

Noele celebrates the work for Palladium panto co-star Janet Brown.

This is Your Life, Thames Television, 1982

Former Crossroads actress Diane Keen gets the big red book treatment. Noele Gordon is there to celebrate Keen.

This is Your Life, Thames Television, 1983

Noele surprises huge Crossroads fan, Arthur Marshall, on his night of glory.

This is Your Life, Thames Television, 1984

Noele makes an appearance on her dear pal Danny La Rue’s show. It’s noted how he had been supporting Noele during her recent illness.

NEWS AND SPORT

ATV Sport, ATV Midlands, 1956-64

Reports and news on the latest sporting events in the Midlands. Noele was one of a number of presenters. Nolly’s reports often focused on the more quirky sporting activities in the region, although she was a massive fan of football in the Midlands.

ATV Midland Newsday, ATV Midlands, 1956-64

Noele Gordon being the only on-screen face of ATV who was on an executive contract was able to present on a wider range of programmes than any one else in the early Associated Television days. ATV News used this to their advantage when short-staffed. Noele filed a number of reports for the news slots. This also in 1958 lead her to be the first woman to interview a prime minister for television.

Noele Gordon reports for ATV News include:

Noele takes ATV News on a tour of the Lunchbox set as demand for their audience shows surprises everyone. Feb 1957.A separate report shows the crowds waiting outside.

Noele surprises a winner following a lucky draw at a Rootes car showroom. June 1957.

Noele takes the news cameras for a day trip to Zurich in November 1957.

Noele reports on the Mercury Girl beauty contest at the West End Ballroom in November 1957.

Noele reports on how ATV is transmitted to viewers. She visits the Midlands ITA television transmitter at Hints village near Lichfield, Feb 1958.

Noele reports on Bonfire Night events across the Midlands before heading to High Town Recreation Ground car park at Bridgnorth to light their fire, November 1958.

Nolly reports from the Earls Court Radio Show, August 1959.

Noele Gordon reports on the latest car revolution, a portable telephone. She tries Bernard Braden back in the studio to see how well the call car telephone system works. December 1959.

A New Angle on Noele Gordon, ATV Midlands, 1963

Noele presented this six-part series on the sport of angling. She later became President of the All British Lady Anglers Association thanks to this programme.

Your Kind of Sport, ATV Midlands, 1963 ATV personalities take on sporting challenges. Pat Astley and Noele Gordon go skin diving.

Midland Montage, ATV Midlands, 1963

Pat Astley and Noele Gordon introduce a special edition, paying tribute to her friend Pearl Hyde, the former Mayor of Coventry. Pearl died unexpectedly in April of 1963.

ATV Today, ATV Network, 1964-1981

ATV Today in its early incarnation was a light magazine series, later revamped into a more serious news and features programme. Noele appeared to discuss issues many times, featured in Crossroads reports and occasionally guest presented features and reports.

GAME SHOWS

Bongo with Noele Gordon, ATV Midlands, 1950s

A music game show which involved five studio contestants answering music-related questions and guessing tracks played by Jerry Allen on his electric organ. When the show held a viewer competition over 40,000 Midland ATV regulars replied..

Bongo aired on Thursdays between two sections of Lunch Box.

Game shows as a guest

Tell The Truth, ATV London, 1958 (Presented by arrangement with Goodson and Todman and CBS)

Noele Gordon appeared on these editions;

Tuesday, February 11th with Anthea Askey, Bill Owen, John Skeaping and David Jacobs as Chairman.

Monday, February 17th with Angela Browne, Bill Owen, John Skeaping. Presented by ‘chairman of the show’ David Jacobs.

Monday, February 24th with Bill Owen, John Skeaping, Peggy Cummins and David Jacobs as the Chairman.

Monday, March 10th with Therese Burton, Bill Owen, John Skeaping and Angela Browne. David Jacobs is your host.

Monday, March 17th with Angela Browne, Bill Owen, John Skeaping and Chairman David Jacobs.

The Golden Shot, ATV Network, 1974

Broadcast from Birmingham Noele appeared a couple of times, including a Christmas special Bob Monkhouse, hosted on Boxing Day of ‘74.

Celebrity Squares, ATV Network, 1975-1979

Noele made eight ‘big box’ appearances during the shows run. Introduced by cuddly Kenny Everett and hosted by Bob Monkhouse. The Christmas Day edition of 1976 saw Noele presented with a Birthday present by Bob Monkhouse and her pal Diana Dors.

The Generation Game, BBC One, 1978

Noele appears on Larry Grayson’s first edition of the Gen Game.

Those Wonderful TV Times, Tyne Tees Television, 1978

Hosted by Barry Cryer, the television quiz featuring television stars. Noele Gordon battles her TV knowledge against Ted Ray and Lynda Lee Potter.

Blankety Blank, BBC One, 1980

Noele joins Terry Wogan for more prizes and questions in Blankety Blank. Also starring Larry Grayson, Lorraine Chase and Roy Hudd.

The Generation Game, BBC One, 1981

Noele makes her second, and final, guest appearance on Larry Grayson’s Gen Game.

Blankety Blank, BBC One, 1981

Larry Grayson and Noele are paired up again for another battle of the blanks. Nolly complains that Laz keeps hitting her during the programme. Other guests include Barry Cryer and Anita Harris.

Blankety Blank, BBC One, 1982

Terry Wogan is back with more prize winning blanks. Tonight Danny La Rue, Noele Gordon, Kenny Everett, Barry Cryer, Maggie Philbin and Dana ponder the questions.

Looks Familiar, Thames Television, 1982

This April ‘82 edition sees Dennis Norden welcome Noele, Bob Monkhouse and Arthur Lowe to the show that looks back to the showbiz days of the 30s and 40s.

Whose Baby, Thames Television, 1983

Leslie Crowther asks Noele and others to work out who the famous parents are from clues given by their offspring.

Blankety Blank, BBC One, 1983

Terry Wogan oversees the celebrity chaos as the blanks are fired. Noele Gordon tonight helps one lucky contestant win a trip to Čaušica in the Supermatch round. Other stars on the panel include Paul Shane, Kenny Everett, Cleo Rocos, Lorraine Chase and Patrick Moore.

Note of interest

Double Your Money – 250th Edition, ITV Promotion – Noele Gordon features in a special promotion (releasing DYM balloons) marking the quiz shows 250th episode as hosted by Hughie Green.

SOAP OPERA AND SERIALS

Emergency Ward 10, ATV London, 1964

The popular medical series set in the Oxbridge Hospital saw Noele appear as herself as part of a hospital open day on 10th July 1964.

Crossroads, ATV Network, 1964-1981 and 1983

Award-winning serial, loved by viewers and much-loathed by telly critics. Noele won more ‘soap awards’ than any other actress – a feat which is unlikely to ever be beaten. Noele played Meg, the owner of a fictional motel in the equally fictional village of Kings Oak.

COMEDY AND TALENT SHOWS

Miss ATV, ATV Network, 1971

Noele was a judge on the annual competition.

Shut That Door, ATV Network, 1972

Noele pops in to see her pal Larry Grayson, and has a chat. Noele is also given a TV Times award for ITV Personality of the Year.

Christmas with Larry Grayson, ATV Network, 1972

Noele returns to the Shut That Door set for another comedy romp with Larry Grayson.