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  • The Best of the Royal Variety (2006– )
  • TV Series | 60 min | Comedy, Musical
The Best of the Royal Variety (2006– )
TV Series | 60 min | Comedy, Musical
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Writer
Alan Wightman (writer)
Producer
Vicky Thomas (producer)
Editor
Chris Moore
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Updated Oct 12, 2006
Release date (First episode)
Oct 12, 2006 (United Kingdom)

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