About this season
Relaxed Irish crooner Val Doonican sits in a rocking chair, wearing cardigans or jumpers, and playing the guitar, performing easy listening and country material – and often comedic Irish songs. Comedy newcomer Dave Allen was a frequent regular in 1965-66. Guests included Lulu, Marianne Faithfull, Lonnie Donegan, Cliff Richard, The Shadows, Adam Faith, Sandie Shaw, Julie Felix, The Bachelors, Kathy Kirby, Cilla Black, The Alan Price Set, Frank Ifield, Rolf Harris, The Beverley Sisters, Nana Mouskouri, David Nixon, Les Dawson, Arthur Askey, Roy Castle, Norman Vaughan, Derek Nimmo, Des O’Connor, Kenneth McKellar, Sheila Hancock, Ray Alan, and Matt Monro.
Episodes (12)
1. Episode 1
Aired 17 April 1971 • 45 min
2. Episode 2
Aired 24 April 1971 • 45 min
3. Episode 3
Aired 1 May 1971 • 45 min
4. Episode 4
Aired 8 May 1971 • 45 min
5. Episode 5
Aired 15 May 1971 • 45 min
6. Episode 6
Aired 22 May 1971 • 45 min
7. Episode 7
Aired 29 May 1971 • 45 min
8. Episode 8
Aired 5 June 1971 • 45 min
9. Episode 9
Aired 12 June 1971 • 45 min
10. Episode 10
Aired 19 June 1971 • 45 min
11. Episode 11
Aired 3 November 1971 • 45 min
12. Christmas Special
Aired 24 December 1971 • 45 min