Stanley Baxter At Christmas, 1976, 1982 and 1985
This is what TV is missing these big budget specials of which there have been many over past festive periods and Bank Holidays. For today’s post our attention turns to Stanley Baxter.
Stanley Baxter was a regular fixture on TV screens for many years. Famed for his lavish productions his Christmas Specials were no different.
During his career Stanley Baxter produced three Christmas shows. These were Stanley Baxter’s Christmas Box, The Stanley Baxter Hour and Stanley Baxter’s Christmas Hamper
Summary
These Christmas offerings were the usual mix of lavishly produced song, dance and sketches, but with a festive twist.
Clips
Another show that doesn’t get the repeats on the many streaming services. There are a good many clips and episodes scattered around the web including You Tube
And whole collection of DVD’s you can find on Amazon
Starring: Stanley Baxter
Details
Channel:
ITV – Stanley Baxter’s Christmas Box
ITV – The Stanley Baxter Hour
BBC1 – Stanley Baxter’s Christmas Hamper
Written By: Various
Original Transmission Dates:
Stanley Baxter’s Christmas Box: 26th December 1976
The Stanley Baxter Hour: 24th December 1982
Stanley Baxter’s Christmas Hamper: 27th December 1985