Slade – What Was Pebble Mill?

Slade on Pebble Mill

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This clip of Slade’s Christmas classic is from the lunchtime entertainment show, Pebble Mill, presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It dates from 1991, which was Slade’s final year.

Thanks to Roy Thompson for finding the link.

The following comments were left on the Pebble Mill Facebook page:

Kate Boston-Williams: ‘Remember it well. We were hauled out of the office to make some noise.’

Rachel Ridge: ‘I met Noddy once at the RTSs… think he was guest of honour as the Greatest Living Midlander and my gosh he lived up to the title. One of the nicest people I’ve ever met and a total gent. Highlight of my telly career.’

Andy Frizzell: ‘Met Noddy Holder couple of months ago for a show on Sky soon. Hasn’t changed much, what a lovely bloke. No airs and graces and very easy to work with.’

Noddy Holder on Sky shoot, photo by Andy Frizzell, no reproduction without permission

Slade on Tom O’Connor Roadshow – Blackpool

Slade singing Still the Same, the lead song from the 1987 album You Boyz Make Big Noize. The performance was on the Tom O’Connor Roadshow, in Blackpool 1987.

Slade rehearsal, photo Jane Mclean, no reproduction without permission

Tom O’Connor Roadshow – Blackpool

Slade rehearsal

Chris Wright – director

Photos by Jane Mclean, no reproduction without permission.

These photos are from the Tom O’Connor Roadshow in Blackpool, 1987. The top photo shows a rehearsal of the live show with the band, Slade. The lower photo shows one of the multi-camera directors, Chris Wright, deep in thought over the script.

Thanks to Jane Mclean for sharing the photos.

Tom O’Connor Roadshow

Photos by Jane Mclean, no reproduction without permission.

These photos are from the Tom O’Connor Roadshow from the 1980s, and include Les Dennis, Bernie Winters, Keith Harris and Orville!

The variety show travelled round the country, and went out live each weekday at lunchtime.

Thanks to Jane Mclean for sharing the photos.

The following comments were left on the Pebble Mill Facebook Page:

Keith Brook (aka Scouse): ‘I wasn’t on this because I’d left by then, but I’ve done several programmes with Tom O’Connor since then.
He always made a point of thanking the crew individually. Maybe a handshake, maybe a wave, but always a thank you. That’s a real celebrity.’

Stuart Gandy: ‘Keith Harris and Orville was the first ‘celebrity(s) that I saw when I first visited Pebble Mill for my first interview back in 1979. He was on Pebble Mill @ One that day, and I got a sneak look into the foyer on my way to the interview.’

Gary Jordan: ‘Had some great musical guests on including the mighty Slade who performed, Still The Same.’

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