First record released on EMI’s HMV label. First networked BBC TV series: “The Night and the Music”.
1959
Continued recording for EMI. Second BBC TV series: “Six-Five Special”.
1960
First British summer season at the Queen’s Theatre, Blackpool. Frequent guest appearances on BBC and ITV.
1961
Granada TV, Britain’s Youngest National Host for two series (1) “Spot The Tune” and (2) “International Variety Show”. Second Blackpool summer season, topping the bill.
1962
Continued with Granada TV. Third Blackpool summer season.
1963
First Australian and New Zealand visit with “The Vera Lynn Show”. Extended the visit to top the bill at Chequers, Sydney. “Startime” TV guest spots for ATN 7 channel.
1964
Returned to Australia for ATN 7 to appear in two daytime series - “The Golden Show” and “Jigsaw”. Seasons at Chequers, The Silver Spade, Latin Quarter with major American and British stars, e.g. Shirley Bassey, Kathryn Grayson etc.
1965
BBC Radio series and quiz series “Try For Ten” with Grampian TV, Scotland.