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MPX5125875: A Musicians' Union dispute blacked out the recording of a BBC Christmas show by Andy Williams at Warwick University. Musicians refused to play for him and 1,300 fans were told the show was cancelled. But the 50-year-old star decided some sort of show should go on. Backed by a pianist instead of the anticipated full concert orchestra, he gave a 45-minute stage performance. And Midlands-born comedian Lenny Henry, who was also due to have been in the show, stayed on to add another 25-minute act. 18th October 1981 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5121697: 7 year-old Andrew Cottam of Broughton Cottage, Broughton, (Shropshire) is very lucky. He is the proud owner of his own racing car. The tiny car with Cooper-style body was specially built by his father Mr. Alan Cottam who is a racing enthusiast and owner of two Connaught racing cars. Andrew's car has a top speed of 42 m.p.h, March 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images