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''The 607080 Show'' was a 1970s British lifestyle television programme aimed at retired people that was presented by
Roy Hudd Roy Hudd, OBE (16 May 1936 – 15 March 2020) was an English comedian, actor, presenter, radio host, author and authority on the history of music hall entertainment. Early life Hudd was born in Croydon on 16 May 1936 to Evalina "Evie" (née ...
and
Irene Thomas Elsie Irene Ready (28 June 1920 – 27 March 2001) was a British radio personality, well known for her participation in quiz shows and panel games from the 1960s until shortly before her death. Early life and education Thomas was born in Feltham ...
. The studio based programme was directed by Giles Oakley, produced for
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by Brigit Barry and broadcast on Sundays. It included financial advice, health tips and hobbies for older people, nostalgic music and guests such as the Minister of State for Social Security Alf Morris. The title of the programme was pronounced '6 O 7 O 8 O show'. Roy Hudd was under 40 at the time and neither presenter was in the target age range when the programme was first broadcast.Irene Thomas Obituary at the Daily Telegraph
Retrieved 20 March 2014
The 607080 Show at the BFI Film and TV Database
Retrieved 20 March 2014


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