Russell Grant's All-Star Show is an eight part astrological television show was produced by
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which aired from 19 July to 6 September 1994 on afternoons on the
ITV
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channel.
It was hosted by
Russell Grant
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, and combined interviews with celebrity guests, audience participation and competitions. Grant also carried out various investigations, including whether Love-at-first-sight might have any astrological significance. The show was a ratings hit, clocking up the then best afternoon audiences of all time.
Grant's celebrity guests included
Stephanie Beacham
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Cilla Black
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and
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Mandy Smith
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Zsa Zsa Gabor
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Michael Praed
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John McCririck
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Paul McKenna
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Ken Morley
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Koo Stark
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Stephanie Beacham
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Jane Seymour
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Cilla Black
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