The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club was a TV variety show seen on Granada in the UK in the mid 1970s. It was set in a fictional working men's club in the North of England and was hosted by comedian Colin Crompton. Also regularly featured was comedian Bernard Manning who also sang most weeks in a surprisingly effective manner.
The show featured acts regularly seen on the Northern club circuits and often acts which were on the last legs of their popularity. As well as singers and comedians, many variety acts including magicians (such as Paul Daniels), dancers and jugglers were seen.
The show can still occasionally be seen in the more obscure parts of the satellite TV network in the UK.
The programme was produced by Johnnie Hamp.
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