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 (7)
1. Episode 1
Aired 17 December 1974 • 45 min
2. Episode 2
Aired 24 December 1974 • 45 min
3. Episode 3
Aired 31 December 1974 • 45 min
4. Episode 4
Aired 7 January 1975 • 45 min
5. Episode 5
Aired 14 January 1975 • 45 min
6. Episode 6
Aired 21 January 1975 • 45 min
7. Episode 7
Aired 28 January 1975 • 45 min