In the UK, "The Good Old Days"—which ran from 1953 to 1983—featured modern artists performing dressed in late Victorian/Early Edwardian costume, either doing their own act or performing as a music hall artist of that period. The audience was also encouraged to dress in period costume in a similar fashion. Other long-running British variety shows that originated in the 1950s include "Tonight at the London Palladium" (1955–1969), "The Black and White Minstrel Show" (1958–1978), "The White Heather Club" (1958–1968) and "Royal Variety Performance" (an annual event televised since the 1950s).