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Palace of Laughter - Series 2

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Geoffrey Wheeler visits vaudeville houses in Britain

logo for Palace of Laughter - Series 2 - Ayr Gaiety Theatre
Palace of Laughter - Series 2 - Ayr Gaiety Theatre

Geoffrey Wheeler probes the west coast venue's unique staying power and its connection to Scotland's best-loved bard Robert Burns.

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logo for Palace of Laughter - Series 2 - Bradford Alhambra
Palace of Laughter - Series 2 - Bradford Alhambra

Geoffrey Wheeler visits Yorkshire's home of pantomime and a steadfast dance troupe. With Bill Pertwee.

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Palace of Laughter - Series 2 - Dublin Gaiety Theatre

Geoffrey Wheeler crosses the water to visit one of the finest venues on the variety circuit, in Ireland's capital city.

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logo for Palace of Laughter - Series 2 - Eastbourne Royal Hippodrome
Palace of Laughter - Series 2 - Eastbourne Royal Hippodrome

Once acclaimed as one of the UK's most luxurious venues, Geoffrey Wheeler explores its colourful history. With Bruce Forsyth.

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logo for Palace of Laughter - Series 2 - Sunderland Empire
Palace of Laughter - Series 2 - Sunderland Empire

Geoffrey Wheeler profiles North East England's premier variety venue - where comic actor Sid James sadly died on stage.

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logo for Palace of Laughter - Series 2 - Swansea Grand Theatre
Palace of Laughter - Series 2 - Swansea Grand Theatre

Associated with the early career of actress Catherine Zeta Jones - Geoffrey Wheeler reports on a South Wales success story.

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