''Café Continental'' is a British
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variety show
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on the
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from 1947 to 1953. Broadcast
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's studios at
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, the programme opened with a "
Maître d'hôtel
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" known as Pere Auguste, who welcomed the television audience to the "cafe" set and told them that "your table has been reserved, as always."
Overview
Devised and produced by Henry Caldwell, ''Café Continental'' was broadcast on Saturday evenings at 8pm. Lasting for forty-five minutes, the episodes attracted many famous singers and dancers of the day:
Josephine Baker
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appeared in an edition broadcast on 26 June 1948 and the
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vocal group
Quartetto Cetra
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Career
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appeared the same year.
Episode status
Three scattered episodes from 1950 are known to exist. Introduced by Helene Cordet.
References
Bibliography
*Vahimagi, Tise. ''British Television: An Illustrated Guide''.
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