There have been a number of attempts to revive Music Hall in the past 60 years. In Australia, Gaslight Music Hall was a popular TV programme which used a similar format to the BBC's Good Old Days. John Bluthal, latterly known for his appearances in The Vicar of Dibley, wrote the scripts and performed in the show. The CD features spirited renditions of many old favourites, the words being particularly clear.
Track Listing
The Orchestra: Ta-Ra-Ra Boom De Ay John Bluthal: Henry the Eighth Delore Whiteman: Broken Doll John Bluthal: Modern Languages John Bluthal: Knocked 'em in the Old Kent Road The Gaiety Singers: When You and I were young, Maggie John Bluthal: What a Mouth John Bluthal: Captain Jinjah Delore Whiteman: Let's all go down the Strand John Bluthal: My Old Dutch The Gaiety Singers: Down by the Old Mill Stream John Bluthal: The Mother and the Child were there Delore Whiteman: Every Little While John Bluthal: Any Old Iron The Orchestra: Down at the Old Bull and Bush