The Kenny Everett Video Show Everett in the role of a visual DJ linking studio performances from bands, singers, and the show's resident dance troupe Hot Gossip, along with occasional sketches and Captain Kremmen cartoons. As the series grew in popularity, the linking material became longer and more varied - to such an extent that the final series, renamed "The Kenny Everett Video Cassette", focused far more heavily on the comedy with just one musical guest per week. The "Video Show" was also noteworthy in that the sketches were performed to the studio crew and technicians with their laughter heard on the finished programme, unlike
Len Hutton as England captain England at the end of 1951, the selectors were left with a difficult decision. England captains in all home Test matches, and in all 20th-century Tests, had been amateurs. In 1952, none of the amateur county captains were considered to be of a high enough standard to represent England in a Test, or were considered experienced enough to be captain. Norman Yardley was a possibility, as was Denis Compton. To solve the problem, the selectors chose Hutton, who became the first professional cricketer in the 20th century to captain England in a Test match. The press had anticipated the appointment,