A one-off variety special from the popular Scottish musical duo.
Scottish musical act The Alexander Brothers host this light entertainment special. With Tom Alexander on accordion and Jack Alexander on lead vocals, the programme presents a selection of the pair’s signature blend of traditional Scottish airs and popular songs, performed for a studio audience.
This special, which came in the middle of their series The Alexander Brothers Show (1965-1969), was a straightforward vehicle for one of Scotland’s most enduring variety acts. The Alexander Brothers were mainstays of the theatre and television circuit for decades, and this programme translates their established stage show directly to the small screen. The format is simple: a series of musical numbers performed without elaborate staging, relying entirely on the duo’s unpretentious charm and their repertoire of patriotic songs and sentimental ballads. It stands as a typical example of regional light entertainment, produced for a local audience appreciative of the performers.
Broadcast: ITV – Scottish Television, 1 Episode, 19 August 1968
Main Cast: The Alexander Brothers
