It's difficult complaining of social mores in times gone by, society has changed, sadly, neither Dick, nor his contemporaries are here to reflect it.
This compilation of songs and sketches works well, despite the time lapse. I enjoyed the 'old geezer' singing a famous nostalgic song; now is the time for nostalgia, I also enjoyed seeing Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman), who has a good voice. The best sketch was the park bench one - where a mortified Emery is subjected to various indignities before determining, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!
We don't have videos of Laurel and Hardy onstage during their London visit, nor Max Miller at his peak. But this hour of the BBC's Dick Emery, dangerously defecting to ITV, is an iconic piece. And you know what?
As one participant might have said: It wasn't that awful....
