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THIS IS YOUR LIFE – Bobby Davro, comedian and impressionist, was surprised by Michael Aspel - with the help of Gary Wilmot - at the curtain call of a matinee performance of the musical Me and My Girl at the Adelphi Theatre in London.

Bobby, who was born in Ashford, Kent, started his entertainment career as a teenager, performing in Variety Clubs at night while working in retail by day. Having turned professional, he honed his act on the club circuit across the country.

In 1985, he got his big break on television with an appearance on ITV's variety show, Live From Her Majesty's, which led to ITV offering him his own series. In 1987, Bobby was voted Britain's funniest man.

"Oh no! How can you do this to me? I don't believe it! Dear, oh dear! What can I say? My legs have gone!"

programme details...

• Edition No: 782
• Subject No: 771
• Broadcast date: Wed 11 Apr 1990
• Broadcast time: 7.00-7.30pm
• Recorded: Wed 14 Mar 1990
• Venue: Teddington Studios
• Series: 30
• Edition: 25
• Code name: Double

on the guest list...

• Jim Bowen
• Bill - father
• Jeanette - mother
• David - brother
• Myma - sister-in-law
• Janine - sister
• Neil - brother-in-law
• Zoe Nicholas - partner
• Shane Wallis
• Adrian Lavaron
• Carol Sutton
• Eric Gates
• Ann North
• Mike Smith
• Lee Tracey
• Brian Conley
• Dennis Taylor
• Kirsty - niece
• Geoff Capes
• Craig Braun
• Bernie Winters
• Schnorbitz - dog
Filmed tributes:
• Elton John
• Gilbert O'Sullivan
• Scott - nephew
• Lauren - niece
• Tracy Morton

related appearances...

• Gary Wilmot - Dec 1986
• Jimmy White - Mar 1993
• Brian Conley - Nov 1995
• John Virgo - Jan 1996
• Les Dennis - Feb 1997
• Duncan Goodhew - Jan 1998
• Gary Mabbutt - Feb 1999
• Linda Lusardi - Dec 2000

production team...

• Researcher: Elizabeth Ross
• Writer: Norman Giller
• Directors: Brian Klein, John Birkin
• Associate Producer: John Graham
• Producer: Malcolm Morris

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