MPX5091202: They are bringing out a pantomime called Pontomania 70 and this morning at nine o'clock the leading lady, Sandra Sinclaire, went down with bronchitas, a replacement had to be found. And they found it in 19 year old singer Cheryl Clair from Harlow, Essex. The show opens tomorrow and lasts for one week. Picture of Cheryl posing wearing a striped mini dress and boots. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091274: St. Honore a division of Shubette one of the largest dress companies in the UK, has been contracted to produce a collection of dresses and trouser outfits to be sold in the Japanese market. (Left) Maggi Crouch in a see-through "Crusader Look", and (right) Miss Japanese Stores Mieko Kanaoka wearing a mini version of the "Crusader Look" with see-through top. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091343: Britain's most modern motorway rescue tender went into action at Durham. Firefighters in astronaut-style protective suits fought their way throught the smoke and wreckage of a two car crash. Of course the victims were just dummies as the team take part in a training exercise, c.1970 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091355: Christmas Humour: 75 year old Samuel Johnson the Father Christmas of Gamages, spent his lunch break today, across the road in Holborn, browsing through Summer brochures in a travel agent - dreaming of the sunshine. Shortly after, he was back giving out presents to the Children. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5080861: Variety club's fashion show: A fashion show was staged today at Danny La Rue's club in Mayfair to raise money for children's charities. All the models (except one) were professional actresses at today's show, giving their services free. They were, Joyce Blair, Patricia Bredin, Julia Foster, Aimi Macdonald, Hayley Mills, and Sheila White and one professional model, Hazel Newby. All the dresses were designed by Hazel Graham, and the comperes were Irene Handel and Nicholas Parsons. (Left to right) Joyce Blair, Aimi Macdonald, Julia Foster, Hazel Newby (model) Hayley Mills, Sheila White, and Patricia Bredin. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5080870: Entertainment Film. Olga Georges-Picot (25) is a French actress and is the star of a French film called "I Love You, I Love You" which is showing tonight at the National Film Theatre at the Film Festival. Olga Georges-Picot pictured near the Festival Hall, London. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images