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The political writer and broadcaster Steve Richards remembers the 1970s as a 鈥渄ark decade.鈥� But one shining light for the teenage Steve was Saturday evening telly, especially the Generation Game on 麻豆社 One. He was captivated by the performance of the show鈥檚 host, Bruce Forsyth. Brucie was in his pomp, with the programme getting audiences of up to 19 million. Steve thought his performances were comedic genius, especially his interaction with contestants. And he came to appreciate Sir Bruce鈥檚 other talents too, like his singing and dancing abilities.
As well as the Generation Game, his seven-decade career took in Sunday Night at The London Palladium, one-man stage shows, Play Your Cards Right and Strictly Come Dancing. Indeed, it has been said that the story of Sir Bruce Forsyth is the story of modern entertainment television in Britain.
That鈥檚 why Steve has nominated Sir Bruce as a Great Life. And joining him and host Matthew Parris to discuss Brucie鈥檚 life and career are his widow Lady Forsyth and his long-time manager Ian Wilson.
Producer: Paul Martin for 麻豆社 Studios Audio