Thank Your Lucky Stars

Thank Your Lucky Stars was a British television pop music show made by ABC Television, and broadcast on ITV from 1961 to 1966. Of all the show's presenters, Brian Matthew is perhaps the best remembered, others included Keith Fordyce and Jim Dale. Many of the top bands performed on it, and for millions of British teenagers it was essential viewing. As well as featuring British artists, it often included American guest stars.

It would appear from the surviving footage that the bands mimed their latest 45. However, there was a period (around 1966) when artistes appearing on TYLS were no longer allowed to mime and were required to perform live. This policy was also adopted at approximately the same time by the BBC's Top of the Pops. Occasionally a band was allowed to do two numbers (possibly the A-side and B-side sides of the latest single or an EP or LP track); bands of a higher status such as The Beatles or The Rolling Stones would sometimes play up to as many as four numbers.

Audience participation was a strong feature of Thank Your Lucky Stars, and the Spin-a-Disc section, where a guest DJ and three teenagers reviewed three singles, is a very well remembered feature of the show. Generally American singles were reviewed. It was on this section that Janice Nicholls appeared. She was a former office clerk from the English Midlands who became famous for the catchphrase "Oi'll give it foive" which she said with a strong Black Country accent. After she was dropped from the show she trained as a chiropodist and ran a practice in Hednesford in Staffordshire. Billy Butler was another reviewer. Other judges included Jimmy Savile, Pete Murray, Alan Dell, Sam Costa, Barry Alldis, Kent Walton, Jimmy Young and Don Moss)

The Beatles second national television performance was on the programme, the first being on children's programme Tuesday Rendezvous on 4 December 1962. The first theme song was by Peter Knight & The Knightriders and later on "Lunar Walk" by Johnny Hawksworth was used.

The show ended on 25 June 1966, after two thousand artists appearances. The Musicians' Union were not in favour of such shows as the songs were mimed until the change of policy in 1966.

Episodes

1961

Saturday 1st April 1961 5:45 - 6:10 first edition (not networked) Host: Pete Murray Hughie Green: The Puppet Song (illustrated by the Peter Darell Dancers) Anne Shelton: I Will Light A Candle The Five Dallas Boys: One Finger One Thumb Allan Bruce

Saturday 8th April 1961 5:45 – 6:10 pm (not networked) Host: Pete Murray Benny Hill Dickie Valentine Jess Conrad

Saturday 15th April 1961 5:45 – 6:10 pm (not networked) Host: Keith Fordyce Petula Clark Michael Holliday Mark Wynter Saturday 22nd April 1961 5:45 – 6:10 pm (not networked) Host: Pete Murray Beverley Sisters Craig Douglas Billy Fury Anita Scott Danny Williams

Saturday 29th April 1961 5:45 – 6:10 pm (not networked) Host: Pete Murray Marty Wilde The Allisons Mike Preston Johnnie Lee Ken Kirkham Jeannie Lambe

Saturday 6th May 1961 5:45 – 6:10 pm (not networked) Host: Pete Murray Adam Faith Matt Munro The John Barry Seven Gerry Dorsey Susan Grey Ken Jones

Saturday 13th May 1961 5:45 – 6:10 pm Host: Pete Murray Alma Cogan Emile Ford Ian Menzies and the Cylde Valley Stompers Patti Brooks Jimmy Justice Gary Marshal Gene Vincent

Saturday 20th May 1961 5:45 – 6:10 pm (not Networked) Host: Pete Murray Russ Conway Teddy Johnson and Pearl Carr The Shadows The Brook Brothers Eddie Falcon Julie Rayne Dave Sampson

Saturday 27th May 1961 5:45 – 6:10 pm (not networked) Host: Pete Murray Ronnie Hilton Johnny Kidd and the Pirates George Chisholm and the Tradsters Cleo Laine Audrey Jeans The Springfields

Saturday 3rd June 1961 5:45 – 6:10 pm (not networked) Host: Pete Murray Shirley Bassey Robert Earl The Temperance Seven Tony Brent David Lisbon Billie Lane Michael Hill

Saturday 10th June 1961 5:45 – 6:10 pm (not networked) Host: Pete Murray Ivor Emmanuel Gary Miller Norrie Paramor and his Orchestra The Dudley Moore Trio Valerie Mountain Lance Fortune Jimmy Crawford

Saturday 17th June 1961 (listed in The Times as Spin-A-Disc) 5:45 - 6:10 (not networked) Host: Jimmy Young Guest DJ: Alan Freeman Teenage Team of Experts: Gloria Johnson Keith Knight Delia Seaborn Melvin Sims

Saturday 9th September 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm networked Hosts: Keith Fordyce and Brian Matthew Shani Wallis, Eden Kane, Harry Fowler and Mario Fabrizi, Roy Tierney, Kenny Lynch, Joanne ?, The Confederates: Battle Hymn of the Republic guest DJ Kent Walton From TV Times: Kenny Lynch introduced by Harry Fowler and Mario Fabrizi. Shani Wallis will introduce Roy Tierney, an 18 year old waiter she heard singing recently in a Hampstead London coffee bar. Singing star 19 year old Eden Kane is another guest. His “Tip for the Top Twenty” in the programme is Joanne, a pretty young woman whose full name will not be revealed until the programme has started. The Confederates, a new trad Jazz group led by Bobby Mickleburgh, will be making their TV debut in the programme. The Confederates will play, appropriately enough in this centenary year of the American Civil War, their version of the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Saturday 16th September 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm Hosts: Keith Fordyce and Brian Matthew Don Arrol, Valerie Masters, The Viscounts, David MacBeth, Al Saxon, Patti Brook, Clinton Ford Guest DJ: David Gell

Saturday 23rd September 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm Hosts: Keith Fordyce and Brian Matthew Ted Heath and his Music, John Leyton, The Brook Brothers, Gary Mills, Kenny Clayton, Donna Douglas, Cleo Laine Guest DJ: Pete Murray

Saturday 30th September 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm Hosts: Keith Fordyce and Brian Matthew Billy Fury, Adam Faith, Matt Monro, Tony Osborne, Big Jim Sullivan Combo, Jackie Alton, Carole Deene Guest DJ: Sam Costa

Saturday 6th October 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm Hosts: Keith Fordyce and Brian Matthew Cliff Richard, The Shadows, Helen Shapiro, The Mudlarks, The Karl Denver Trio, Robb Storme, Shane Fenton and The Fentones, guest DJ: Barry Alldis

Saturday 14th October 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm Hosts: Keith Fordyce and Brian Matthew Denis Lotis, Jess Conrad, The Allisons, Bert Weedon, Oliver Reed, The Vernon Girls, Ivory Joe Hunter Guest DJ: Ray Orchard

Saturday 21st October 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm Hosts: Keith Fordyce and Brian Matthew The Temperance Seven, Ronnie Hilton, Danny Williams, Michael Hill, Chas MacDevitt and Shirley Douglas, The Vernons Girls, The Springfields, guest DJ Jimmy Young

Saturday 28th October 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm Hosts: Keith Fordyce and Brian Matthew The Kenny Ball Jazzmen, Craig Douglas, Marty Wilde, Nick Villard, Doug Sheldon, The Polka Dots, Cleo Laine Guest DJ: Peter West

Saturday 4th November 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm Hosts: Keith Fordyce and Brian Matthew Adam Faith, The Brook Brothers, John Leyton, David MacBeth, Geoff Goddard, The Dale Sisters, Dion, guest DJ Alan Freeman

Saturday 11th November 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm Hosts: Keith Fordyce and Brian Matthew Petula Clark, The Big Ben Trad Band, Ricky Valence, Danny Davis, Frank Ifield, Rose Brennan, Gene Vincent, guest DJ Peter Noble

Saturday 18th November 1961 5:50 – 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Billy Fury, Emile Ford, Bob Wallis and his Storyville Jazzmen, Alan Fielding, Johnny Crawford, The Kaye Sisters, guest DJ Sam Costa

Saturday 25th November 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew The John Barry Seven, Joe (Mister Piano) Henderson, Ricky Stevens, Paul Raven, The McGuire Sisters Guest DJ: Denny Piercy

Saturday 2nd December 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew The Temperance Seven, Lionel Bart, The Brook Brothers, Roy Lee, The Ted Taylor Four, Ted King, guest DJ Ted King

Saturday 9th December 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Russ Conway, Mr.Acker Bilk, Gary Miller, Al Saxon, Dick Charlesworth and his City Gents, Ray Ellington & Sandra Gale

Saturday 16th December 1961 5:45 – 6:10 pm Host: Brian Matthew Cleo Laine Billy Fury Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band, Duffy Power Joe Brown Bill Forbes The Karl Denver Trio Guest DJ Jimmy Henney

Saturday 23rd December 1961 ABC Christmas Lucky Stars 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew The Beverley Sisters, Ronnie Hilton, The Springfields, Elaine and Derek, Zack Laurence, David Lisbon, Lonnie Donegan, guest DJ Jimmy Savile

Saturday 30th December 1961 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Cliff Richard, The Shadows, Helen Shapiro, Billy Fury, Chubby Checker

1962

Saturday 6th January 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew No details currently available

Saturday 13th January 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Chris Barber's Jazz Band Ruby Murray Kay Sisters Lonnie Donegan

Saturday 20th January 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew The King Brothers Gary Miller Robert Earl Danny Williams The Allisons The Maple Leaf Four Peter Elliot Guest DJ Sam Costa

Saturday 27th January 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Eden Kane Dorothy Squires Des O’Connor The Mike Cotton Jazzmen Johnny Kidd Ricky Stevens Sylvia Sands Guest DJ Carole Carr

Saturday 3rd February 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Bobbie Vee Valarie Masters Ronnie Carroll The Big Ben Trad Band Tommy Bruce Susan Maughan Guest DJ Alan Bell

Saturday 10th February 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Tony Orlando The Karl Denver Trio The Viscounts Don Charles Barbara Kay Gene Pitney Guest DJ Jimmy Savile

Saturday 17th February 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Kenny Ball, Anne Shelton, Miki and Griff, The Mudlarks, Clinton Ford, Phil Fernando, Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, plus guest DJ Barry Alldiss

Saturday 24th February 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Russ Conway, The Shadows, Danny Williams, Bob Willis and his Storyville Jazzmen, Russ Hamilton, Susan Singer, Terry Young, plus guest DJ Jimmy Young

Saturday 3rd March 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Billy Fury, The King Brothers, Ronnie Hilton, David Ede and The Rabin Band, Tony Osbourne, Bobby Shafto, Marie McCann, Bobby Rydell, guest DJ Ted King

Saturday 10th March 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Helen Shapiro, Ronnie Carroll, Terry Lightfoot’s New Orleans Jazzmen, Frank Ifield, Donna Douglas, Tony Orlando, plus guest DJ Muriel Young

Saturday 17th March 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Emile Ford, The Karl Denver Trio, Mr. Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band, Shane Fenton, The Countrymen, Buddy Britten, Billy Daniels, guest DJ Sam Costa

Saturday 24th March 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Ken Dodd, Humphrey Littleton and his Band, Bert Weedon, Jimmy Justice, Patti Brook, Frankie Townsend, Peter Wynne, Cliff Richard (The Young Ones movie clip), guest DJ Steve Race

Saturday 31st March 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Lonnie Donegan, Gary Miller, The Springfields, Susan Terry, The Gary Edwards Combo, Danny Davis, Tony Rocco, Chubby Checker, (Twist Around the Clock movie clip), guest DJ Paul Hollingdale

Saturday 7th April 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Danny Williams, The Four Freshmen, The Eric Delaney Band, Mike Berry and The Outlaws, Mark Dwayne, Brenda Lee, plus Jimmy Savile

Saturday 14th April 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Gene Vincent, The Brook Brothers, The John Barry Seven, Chas McDevitt and Shirley Douglas, Susan Maughan, Johnny Worth, Danny Rivers, guest DJ Jimmy Henney

Saturday 21st April 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Billy Fury, Joe (Mr Piano) Henderson, Terry Lightfoot’s New Orleans Jazzmen, The Viscounts, Jim Dale, Julie Grant, Johnny Burnette, guest DJ Jimmy Young

Saturday 28th April 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew John Leyton, Craig Douglas, Chris Barber’s Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson, The Avons, Donna Douglas, Iain Gregory, The Temperance Seven (It's Trad Dad movie clip), guest DJ Carole Carr Saturday 5th May 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Cliff Richard, The Shadows, Eden Kane, Joe Brown, The Vernons Girls, Candy Sparling, Guest DJ Pete Murray

Saturday 12th May 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Adam Faith, Marty Wilde, The Springfields, Eddie Calvert and the “C” Men, Kenny Lynch, Dave Carey, Christine Campbell, guest DJ Don Moss

Saturday 19th May 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Petula Clark, Russ Conway, Michael Holiday, The Brook Brothers, The Mike Cotton Jazzmen, Mike Sarne, Brian Poole and The Tremeloes, guest DJ Keith Fordyce

Saturday 26th May 1962 5:55 - 6:35 pm Host: Brian Matthew John Leyton, The Temperance Seven with Mr. Paul MacDowell, Mrs Mills, Mark Wynter, Lyn Cornell, The Flee-Rekkers, Brad Newman, guest DJ Kent Walton

Saturday 2nd June 1962 5:55 - 6:35 pm Host Brian Matthew Joan Regan, Matt Monro, Mickey Ashman's Ragtime Jazzband, Jimmy Justice, The Alberts, Winifred Atwell, guest DJ Sam Costa

Saturday 9th June 1962 6:20 - 7:00 pm Host: Brian Matthew Billy Fury, The Karl Denver Trio, Bert Weedon, The Saints Jazz Band, Don Charles, Carmita, Vince Hill, guest DJ Ted King

Saturday 16th June 1962 5:55 - 6:35 pm Host: Brian Matthew The Kenny Ball Jazzmen, Craig Douglas, The Polka Dots, Doug Sheldon, Carol Deene, Don Nelson, Bobby Vee (Play It Cool movie clip), guest DJ Bill Crozier

Saturday 23rd June 1962 Host: Brian Matthew Adam Faith, Bernard Cribbins, Joyce Blair, The Ray Ellington Quintet, Danny Williams, Susan Maughan, Tommy Steele, guest DJ Pete Murray

Saturday 29th September 1962 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Billy Fury, Karl Denver Trio, Mike Sarne with Billie Davis, Chris Barber, Dion, guest DJ Alan Freeman

Saturday 6th October 1962 Host: Brian Matthew Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Craig Douglas, Eden Kane, The Spotnicks, The Vernons Girls, Freddie Cannon, guest DJ Kent Walton

Saturday 13th October 1962 Host: Brian Matthew John Leyton, Clinton Ford, Dion, Little Richard, Terry Lightfoot’s Jazzmen, Marion Ryan, guest DJ Jimmy Savile

Saturday 20th October 1962 Host: Brian Matthew The Brook Brothers, The Eric Delaney Band, The Karl Denver Trio, Johnny De Little, Susan Maughan, Marty Wilde, Danny Williams, Lionel Blair and his Madison Girls demonstrate The Madison, guest DJ Don Moss

Saturday 27th October 1962 Host: Brian Matthew Frank Ifield, The Temperance Seven with Mr. Paul McDowell, Jess Conrad, The Avons, Buzz Clifford, Ketty Lester, guest Pete Murray

Saturday 3rd November 1962 Host: Brian Matthew The Crickets, Bobby Vee, Eve Boswell, Ronnie Carroll, The Flee Rekkers, Mark Wynter, guest DJ Jimmy Henney

Saturday 10th November 1962 The Everly Brothers (scheduled), Sam Cooke, Matt Monro, Shane Fenton and The Fentones, The Viscounts, Carole Deene, Mike Cotton Jazzmen, Ken Kirkham, guest DJ Kent Walton

Saturday 17th November 1962 Host: Brian Matthew Max Bygraves, Pat Boone, The Kaye Sisters, Joe Brown, Johnny Kidd and the Pirates, Mickey Ashman’s Ragtime Jazz Band, Guest DJ Ted King

Saturday 24th November 1962 Host: Brian Matthew Adam Faith, Rolf Harris, Humphrey Littleton and his Band, Gary Miller, Peppi, Sheila Southern, The Springfields, Guest DJ Jack Train

Saturday 1st December 1962 Host: Brian Matthew Billy Fury, Eddie Calvert with the “C” Men, Bernard Cribbins, Nicky Henson, Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers, Dick Kallman, The Vernons Girls, Bobby Vee and The Crickets, guest DJ Muriel Young

Saturday 8th December 1962 Host: Brian Matthew Johnny Tillotson, Freddie Cannon, The Karl Denver Trio, The Eric Delaney Band, The Mudlarks, Don Charles, Julie Grant, guest DJ Keith Fordyce

Saturday 15th December 1962 Host: Brian Matthew Cliff Richard, Mark Wynter, Joyce Blair, Terry Scott, The Tornadoes, Neil Christian, The Monty Sunshine Band, Lionel Blair and his Dancers demonstrate the new dance “The Boss Nova”

Saturday 22nd December 1962 Host: Brian Matthew Winifred Atwell, Reg Bennett, The Beverley Sisters, Craig Douglas, Mike Sarne, The Shadows, Rosemary Squires, Norman Vaughan, Bob Monkhouse and Denis Goodwin comment on the latest American releases.

Saturday 29th December 1962 Hit Parade of 1962 Host: Brian Matthew Cliff Richard and the Shadows: The Young Ones , Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen: Midnight In Moscow, Ronnie Carroll: Roses Are Red, Petula Clark: Ya Ya Twist, The Karl Denver Trio: Wimeweh, Craig Douglas: Our Favourite Melodies, Frank Ifield: I Remember You, The Shadows: Wonderful Land, Helen Shapiro: Tell me What He Said

1963

Saturday 5th January 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Billy Fury, The Springfields, Jet Harris and Tony Meehan, Ronnie Hilton, Maureen Evans, Back O'Town Syncopaters, Bobby Vee, guest DJ Sam Costa

Saturday 12th January 1963 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host Brian Matthew Eden Kane, Robert Earl, Shane Fenton, Kenny Lynch, Patsy Ann Noble, The Crickets, The Lionel Blair Dancers Spin-a-disc Shaw Taylor

Saturday 19th January 1963 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew The Beatles: Please Please Me, Petula Clark, Acker Bilk, Mark Wynter, Chris Barber’s Jazz Band, The Brook Brothers, David MacBeth, Guest DJ Sam Costa

Saturday 26th January 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Adam Faith, Frank Ifield, Susan Maughan, Ben Richmond, Doug Sheldon, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Spin-a-disc: Don Moss

Saturday 2nd February 1963 Host: Brian Matthew John Leyton, Joe Brown, Jess Conrad, Eric Delaney Band, Candy Sparling, Danny Williams, Brian Hyland, spin-a-disc Pete Murray

Saturday 9th February 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Rolf Harris, Craig Douglas, Helen Shapiro, The Spotnicks, Christine Campbell, The Kestrels, Alan Elsdon & His Jazz Band, spin-a-disc Alan Freeman

Saturday 16th February 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Frank Ifield, Joan Regan, Matt Monro, The Tornados, Marty Wilde, Jimmy Justice, The Bachelors, spin-a-disc Peter Aldersley

Saturday 23rd February 1963 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host Brian Matthew The Beatles: Please Please Me, Billy Fury, Jet Harris and Tony Meehan, Carol Deene, Duffy Power, Billie Davis, The Clyde Valley Stompers, spin-a-disc Jimmy Savile

Saturday 2nd March 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Frankie Vaughan, Petula Clark, Terry Lightfoot's Jazzmen, Jimmy Crawford, Peter Gordeno, Little Eva, spin-a-disc Kent Walton

Saturday 9th March 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Tommy Roe, Chris Montez, The Karl Denver Trio, Valerie Masters, The Mike Cotton Jazzmen, Don Spencer, spin-a-disc Jack Train

Saturday 16th March 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Brenda Lee, Ronnie Carroll, Mike Sarne, Julie Grant, Sounds Incorporated, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Tony Holland, spin-a-disc Jimmy Young

Saturday 23rd March 1963 Host: Brian Matthew John Leyton, Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band, The Springfields, Mark Wynter, Maureen Evans, Kenny Lynch, Barry Bennett, spin-a-disc Sam Costa

Saturday 30th March 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Billy Fury, The John Barry Orchestra, Mike Preston, Bobby Rydell, Marcie Blaine, Lionel Blair and the Lionel Blair Dancers spin-a-disc Alan Freeman

Saturday 6th April 1963 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew Adam Faith, Winifred Atwell, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Cleo Laine, Jess Conrad, Eric Delaney Band, Wes Sands, spin-a-disc Pete Murray

Saturday 13th April 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Brenda Lee, Russ Conway, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Barbara Windsor, Shane Fenton, Bick Ford, spin-a-disc Keith Fordyce

Saturday 20th April 1963 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Brian Matthew The Beatles: From Me To You, The Dave Clark Five, The Vernon's Girls, Bert Weedon, Del Shannon, Johnny Tillotson, Mike Berry, spin-a-disc Kent Walton Saturday 27th April 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Dickie Valentine, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, The King Brothers, Gene Vincent, Tommy Roe, The Mike Cotton Jazzmen, Grazina, Billy J Kramer & the Dakotas, spin-a-disc Ted King

Saturday 4th May 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Matt Monro, Bobby Rydell, The Tornados, Paul & Paula, Clinton Ford, David MacBeth, Jan Burnette, Heinz Burt, spin-a-disc Jimmy Henney

Saturday 11th May 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Helen Shapiro, Joe Brown, Mark Wynter, Emile Ford, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, Group X, Dee Dee Sharp, spin-a-disc Jimmy Saville

Saturday 18th May 1963 Host: Brian Matthew The Beatles: From Me To You, I Saw Her Standing There, Petula Clark, The Countrymen, Shani Wallis, Al Saxon, Peter Jay & The Jaywalkers, Heidi Brühl, The Guv'nors, spin-a-disc Jimmy Young

Saturday 25th May 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Billy Fury, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, The Brook Brothers, Billie Davis, Doug Sheldon, Christine Campbell, Roger Whittaker, Bob Wallis and his Storyville Jazzmen, spin-a-disc Tony Hall

Saturday 1st June 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Pat Boone, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Tremeloes, Jimmy Justice, The Polka Dots, Freddie & The Dreamers: If You Want To Make A Fool Of Somebody Cherry Rowland, spin-a-disc Keith Fordyce

Saturday 8th June 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Lonnie Donegan, Susan Maughan, The Karl Denver Trio, Eden Kane, Kenny Lynch, Duffy Power, Chris Barber’s Jazz Band, The Four Seasons Guest DJ Barry O’Dee Note: Although not listed in TV Times, another source states: The Rolling Stones: Come On

Saturday 15th June 1963 Host: Brian Matthew John Leyton, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, The Bachelors, Julie Grant, Tommy Bruce, Jackie Trent, Bobby Curtola, spin-a-disc Peter Noble

Saturday 22nd June 1963 Host: Brian Matthew Adam Faith, Ketty Lester, Mark Wynter, The Four Seasons, Don Charles, Cloda Rogers, Rod and Carolyn, Cyril Davis, spin-a-disc Kent Walton

Saturday 29th June 1963 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 6:05 - 6:45 pm Host: Pete Murray The Beatles: From Me To You, I Saw Her Standing There, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Cilla Black (not listed in TV Times), The Searchers, The Vernons Girls, Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, The Big Three, Lee Curtis, spin-a-disc Kenneth Cope NB This was possibly originally scheduled to include The Beatles, The Four Seasons, Diana Dors, Adam Faith, The Breakaways, Kenneth Cope, Mark Wynter, Julie Grant

Saturday 6th July 1963 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 6:05 - 6:45 pm Host: Pete Murray Craig Douglas, The Springfields, Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band, Rolf Harris, Dorothy Baker, Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, spin-a-disc Sam Costa

Saturday 13th July 1963 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 6:05 - 6:45 pm Host: Pete Murray Helen Shapiro, Johnny Cymbal, The Viscounts, Mickie Most, The Rolling Stones : Come On Patsy Ann Noble, The Cadets, spin-a-disc Jimmy Henney

Saturday 20th July 1963 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 6:05 - 6:45 pm Host: Pete Murray Frankie Vaughan, Mark Wynter, Petula Clark, Gene Vincent, The Dakotas, The Kestrels, Jennie Moss, spin-a-disc Jimmy Saville

Saturday 27th July 1963 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 6:05 - 6:45 pm Host: Pete Murray Billy Fury, Joe Brown, Shane Fenton, The King Brothers, Daryl Quist, The Clyde Valley Sompers, Kathy Kirby, spin-a-disc Muriel Young

Saturday 3rd August 1963 6:05 - 6:45 pm ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 6:05 - 6:45 pm Host: Pete Murray Frank Ifield, Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen, Ronnie Carroll, Freddie & The Dreamers, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Maureen Scott, spin-a-disc Don Moss

Saturday 10th August 1963 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 6:05 - 6:45 pm Host Pete Murray The 100th Show Cliff Richard & The Shadows, The Searchers, Alma Cogan, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, Billy J Kramer, spin-a-disc Brian Matthew

Saturday 17th August 1963 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 6:05 - 6:45 pm Host: Pete Murray Chubby Checker, Susan Maughan, Clinton Ford, The Undertakers, Val Doonican, Tommy Quickly, Chris Ravel & The Ravers, spin-a-disc Keith Fordyce

Saturday 24th August 1963 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 6:05 - 6:45 pm The Beatles: She Loves You, I'll Get You, Terry Lightfoot and his New Orleans Jazzmen, The Bruisers, Beryl Marsden, The Jeridales, Rey Anton, Ben Richmond, spin-a-disc Jimmy Young

Saturday 31st August 1963 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 6:05 - 6:45 pm Host: Pete Murray Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Ronnie Hilton, Jimmy Justice, Johnny Sandon & The Remo Four, The Overlanders, Elaine & Derek, The Redcaps, Little Peggy March, spin-a-disc Carol Deene

Saturday 7th September 1963 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 6:05 - 6:45 pm Host: Pete Murray Joe Brown, Mark Wynter, Gene Vincent, Maureen Evans, The Hollies, The Fourmost, The Druids, spin-a-disc Don Wardell

Saturday 14th September 1963 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 6:05 - 6:45 pm Host: Pete Murray Craig Douglas, The Searchers, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, Heinz, Patsy Ann Noble, Gregory Phillips, The Rolling Stones : Come On spin-a-disc Tony Hall

Saturday 21st September 1963 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 6:05 - 6:45 pm Host: Pete Murray Adam Faith, Mike Sarne, Chris Barber, The Bachelors, Carol Deene, The Roulettes, The Chants, Carol Elvin

Saturday 28th September 1963 6:05 - 6:45 pm Host: Brian Matthew, plus Janice Nicholls, spin-a-disc Don Moss John Leyton: Soft And Tender Caress, On Lovers Hill Freddie Cannon, The Tornadoes, Mike Berry: Really Doesn't Matter, The Big Three, Pete McLaine & The Clan, Sandra Browne: You'd Think He Didn't Know Me, Bo Diddley: Pretty Thing

Saturday 5th October 1963 5:50 – 6:35 pm Host: Brian Matthew Del Shannon, The Karl Denver Trio, Kenny Lynch, Cilla Black, The Dave Clark Five, The Eagles, The Puppets, Daryl Quist, Janice Nicholls (regular), spin-a-disc Kent Walton

Saturday 12th October 1963 5:50 – 6:35 pm Host: Brian Matthew Shirley Bassey, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Kaye Sisters, Jimmy Young, Philip Lowrie, The Dakotas, Keith Powell & The Valets, Dave Berry, Janice Nicholls, spin-a-disc Jimmy Young

Saturday 19th October 1963 5:50 – 6:35 pm Host: Brian Matthew Lonnie Donegan, Petula Clark, Roy Orbison, Eric Delaney, Eden Kane, The Fourmost, Jeannie & The Big Guys, Janice Nicholls, spin-a-disc Al Bennett

Saturday 26th October 1963 5:50 - 6:35 pm Recorded October 20, 1963 Alpha Television Studios, Birmingham, ENG Host: Brian Matthew The Beatles : All My Loving, Money, She Loves You. Matt Monro, The Searchers, The Brook Brothers, Cherry Roland, Lee Stirling with the Bruisers, Tommy Quickly, Richard Anthony, Janice Nicholls, spin-a-disc Sam Costa

Saturday 2nd November 1963 5:50 – 6:35 pm Host: Brian Matthew Helen Shapiro, Russ Conway, Mark Wynter, Leslie Gore, Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders, Grazina, Grant Tracy & The Sunsets, Frankie Vaughan, Janice Nicholls, spin-a-disc Jimmy Henney

Saturday 9th November 1963 5:50 – 6:35 pm Host: Brian Matthew Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, Joe Brown, Freddie & The Dreamers, Dion Di Muci, The Caravelles, Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, The Viscounts, Timi Yuro, Janice Nicholls, spin-a-disc Joe Henderson

Saturday 16th November 1963 5:50 – 6:35 pm Host: Brian Matthew Frank Ifield, Craig Douglas, Tommy Roe, Patsy Ann Noble, Johnny Burnette, The Dave Clark Five, Chad & Jeremy, Janice Nichols, spin-a-disc Alan Freeman

Saturday 23rd November 1963 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host: Brian Matthew The Breakaways, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, Bobby Rydell, Ronnie Carroll, The Rolling Stones : I Wanna Be Your Man Christopher Stanford, Gene Pitney, Don Curtis & The Tremors, Janice Nicholls, spin-a-disc Pete Murray

Saturday 30th November 1963 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host: Brian Matthew The Shadows, Freddie & The Dreamers, Kathy Kirby, Kenny Ball, Kenny Lynch, Dusty Springfield, Janice Nicholls, spin-a-disc Ian Fenner Note: Heinz is not listed in TV Times but is listed as appearing in one source.

Saturday 7th December 1963 5:50 – 6:35 pm John Leyton, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, The Bachelors, Julie Grant, The Fourmost, Mike Hurst, Bernie Elliot and the Fenmen, Buddy Greco Janice Nicholls Guest DJ Jimmy Savile

Alternative details: The Spotnicks (not listed in TV Times), Buddy Greco, Max Bygraves (not listed in TV Times), John Leyton, Brian Poole &The; Tremeloes, The Bachelors, Julie Grant, The Fourmost, Bern Elliott & The Fenmen

Saturday 14th December 1963 5:50 – 6:35 pm Host Brian Matthew Gene Vincent, Adam Faith, The King Brothers, Winifred Atwell, The Roulettes, Annie Ross, Rolf Harris, The Dave Clark Five, Frenesi Watson, Janice Nicholls, spin-a-disc Alan Freeman

Saturday 21st December 1963 5:50 - 6:35 pm (Merseyside edition) Recorded Saturday December 15, 1963 at the Alpha Television Studios in Aston, Birmingham. Host: Brian Matthew The Searchers - Sugar and Spice ?

Part one

Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas : I'll Keep You Satisfied Cilla Black : Love of the Loved Tommy Quickley : Kiss Me Now Gerry & the Pacemakers : You'll Never Walk Alone The Breakaways : That Boy of Mine

Part two

Spin-A-Disc, with Bob Wooler (the Cavern D.J.), Ursula Higgins, Bill Butler and Januce Nichols on the panel. Reviewed are local band Pat Wayne and the Beachcombers, The Aces from Hull and The Paramounts "Poison Ivy". Gerry & the Pacemakers : I Like It

Part three

The Beatles : All My Loving The Beatles : Twist and Shout George Martin appears with two gold discs for She Loves You and I Wanna Hold Your Hand. "Two gold discs for the Beatles and for you more from them to you. Goodnight." The Beatles : She Loves You

The Merseyside special was selected as the independent television entry in the grand festival of Montreux.

Saturday 28th December 1963 5:50 – 6:35 pm Host Brian Matthew Billy Fury, Mike Sarne with Margot Quantrell, The Hollies, Doug Sheldon, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Millie, The Miami Show Band, Frankie Vaughan, Janice Nicholls, guest DJ David Gell

1964

Saturday 4th January 1964 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host Brian Matthew Frank Ifield Eden Kane The Tony Meehan Combo, Al Saxon, The Merseybeats, The Redcaps, The Innocents, Miar Davies, Peter Harvey Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Peter Noble Saturday 11th January 1964 Host Brian Matthew Gerry & The Pacemakers, Kathy Kirby, The Searchers, The Chants, Gregory Phillips, Jackie Lynton, Pat Wayne & The Beachcombers, Albert Ricardo, Little Stevie Wonder, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Don Moss

Saturday 18th January 1964 Host Brian Matthew Helen Shapiro, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, Mark Wynter, Dave Berry & The Cruisers, The Bachelors, Mickie Most, The Cresters, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Desmond Carrington

Saturday 25th January 1964 Host Brian Matthew John Leyton, Freddie & The Dreamers, The Ronettes, The Fourmost, Billie Davis, Dev Douglas, Tony Sheveton, The Sundowners, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Bob Monkhouse

Saturday 1st February 1964 Host Brian Matthew Adam Faith & The Roulettes, Dickie Valentine, Jackie Trent, Manfred Mann, Kris Jensen, Heinz, Daryl Quist, Johnny Devlin, The Detours, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Doug Arthur

Saturday 8th February 1964 Host Brian Matthew Joe Brown and the Bruvvers, Kenny ball’s Jazzmen, Susan Maughan: Hey Lover Kenny Ball, Kenny Lynch, Laurie Jay Combo, Jimmy Justice, Tommy Quickly, Mike Berry, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Barry O’Dee

Saturday 15th February 1964 Host Brian Matthew The Dave Clark Five: Bits And Pieces, The Crystals, Cilla Black, Vince Eager, The Avons, Vince Hill, Robb Storme & The Whispers, Gerry Lavine & The Avengers, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Muriel Young

Saturday 22nd February 1964 Host Brian Matthew Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, Dusty Springfield, The Karl Denver Trio, The Undertakers, Danny Williams, Johnny Sandon, The Zephyrs, Ben E King, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Jimmy Henney

Saturday 29th February 1964 Host Brian Matthew The Comanchees, Alan Freeman, Bobby Vee, Kathy Kirby, The Rolling Stones : Not Faed Away The Hollies, Big Dee Irwin, The Lorne Gibson Trio, Chad & Jeremy, The Comanches

Saturday 7th March 1964 Host Brian Matthew Jess Conrad, The Caravelles, Freddie & The Dreamers, Chris Barber's Jazzband, Gene Vincent, The Maurauders, The Hustlers, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Pete Murray

Saturday 14th March 1964 Host Brian Matthew The Dave Clark Five, Mike Hurst, Linda Doll, The Overlanders, The Applejacks, The Brumbeats, Peter & Gordon, Gene Pitney, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ: Henry Mancini

Saturday 21st March 1964 Host Brian Matthew Adam Faith & The Roulettes, Mark Wynter, Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, Sounds Inc, Julie Grant, Dave Nelson, Chick Graham & The Coasters, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Sam Costa

Saturday 28th March 1964 Host Brian Matthew Frank Ifield, Alma Cogan, The Bachelors, Swinging Blue Jeans, Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers, The Merseybeats, Millie, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Danny Piercey

Saturday 4th April 1964 Host Brian Matthew Gerry & The Pacemakers, Gerry Dorsey, Acker Bilk, The Naturals, Madeline Bell, The Breakaways, The Migil Five, The Animals, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Ted King

Saturday 11th April 1964 Host Brian Matthew Millicent Martin, Manfred Mann: Hubble Bubble Kenny Kynch, The Viscounts, Al Saxon, Tommy Bruce & the Bruisers, Patsy Ann Noble, Dave Berry, Denny Mitchell & the Sensations, The Interns, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Jimmy Young

Saturday 18th April 1964 Host Brian Matthew The Searchers, Craig Douglas, The Merseybeats, The Fourmost, Peter's Faces, Richard Anthony, Gigiola Cinquetti, Petula Clark Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Jimmy Savile

Saturday 25th April 1964 Host Brian Matthew Cliff Richard & the Shadows, Susan Maughan, Mike Sarne, The Fourmost, Mike Berry, Bobby Shafto, The Mojos, Helen Shapiro, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Don Moss

Saturday 2nd May 1964 Host Brian Matthew The Shadows, Roy Orbison, Ronnie Carroll, Eden Kane, The Band of Angels, Jan Burnette, Me and Them, Tony Brook, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Alan Freeman

Saturday 9th May 1964 Host Brian Matthew Gerry & The Pacemakers, Jim Reeves, Cilla Black, The Bachelors, Tommy Quickly, Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders, The Rebounds, Vandyke & the Bambies, Jim Reeves, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Kent Walton

Saturday 16th May 1964 Host Brian Matthew Billy Fury, Freddie & The Dreamers, Tony Orlando, The Countrymen, Lulu & Luvvers, The Wild Ones, Steve Perry, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Jimmy Henney

Saturday 23th May 1964 Host Brian Matthew, The Dave Clark Five, Kathy Kirby, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, The Hollies, Rosemary Squires, Ronnie Hilton, Denny Seyton & the Sabres, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Jaon Turner

Saturday 30th May 1964 Host Brian Matthew, The Rolling Stones : Not Fade Away, I Just Wanna Make Love To You, Adam Faith & The Roulettes, Mary Wynter, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Jackie Trent, The Strangers with Mike Shannon, The Eagles, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Neal Arden

Saturday 6th June 1964 Host Brian Matthew, Peter & Gordon, The Four Pennies, Dusty Springfield, Craig Douglas, The Migil Five, The Mods, Andree Silver, The Warriors, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Tony Hall

Saturday 13th June 1964 Host Brian Matthew Frankie Vaughan, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Kaye Sisters, The Applejacks, Daryl Quist, The Roulettes, Shirley & Johnny, Billy Boyle, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Colin Hamilton

Saturday 20th June 1964 Host Brian Matthew The Dave Clark Five, Alma Cogan, Jim Reeves, Gene Vincent, P J Proby, The Beatmen, The Federals, Jimmy Powell & the Five Dimensions, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Sam Costa

Saturday 27th June 1964 Host Brian Matthew The Searchers, The Mojos, Danny Williams, Jess Conrad, The Yardbirds, Debbie Lee, Troy Dante & The Infernos, Elkie Brooks, Janice Nicholls, Cathy McGowan, Michael Aldred, Guest DJ Pete Murray

Saturday 4th July 1964 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 5:50 - 6:35 pm cancelled due to ITA strike The Bachelors, Joe Brown & The Bruvvers, Millie, Elaine & Derek, The Hearts, Tony Washington, Linda Laine & The Sinners, John Lee Hooker, Guest Host: Joe Brown

A TV Times article explains that from now on there will be different hosts each week and 20 youngsters dancing to 3 or 4 American discs. The “Pop Shop” will choose the best, with Janice Nicholls as a counter assistant. There will also be new sets.

Saturday 11th July 1964 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 5:50 - 6:35 pm The Beatles: A Hard Day's Night, Long Tall Sally, Things We Said Today, You Can't Do That, Dusty Springfield, Manfred Mann, Sounds Inc, The McKinleys, The Big Three, Janice Nicholls, Guest Host Dusty Springfield

Saturday 18th July 1964 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 5:50 - 6:35 pm Freddie & The Dreamers, The Merseybeats, The Interns, The Paramounts, Sandie Shaw, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Kent Walton Guest Host Adam Faith

Saturday 25th July 1964 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Freddie & Dreamers, Kenny Lynch, The Interns, The Paramounts, Sandie Shaw, Christine Holmes, Danny Adams & The Challengers, Tommy Scott, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Kent Walton Guest Host Adam Faith

Saturday 1st August 1964 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, The Four Pennies, The Nashville Teens, Frenesi Watson, Peter Lee Stirling, Julie Rogers, The Honeycombs, Janice Nicholls, Desmond Carrington, Guest Hosts The Bachelors

Saturday 8th August 1964 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) The Rolling Stones : It's All Over Now The Merseybeats, The Fourmost, Patsy Ann Noble, Adamo, Dave Nelson, Lorraine Gray, The Wolves, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Don Moss, Guest Host Mike Sarne

Saturday 15th August 1964 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Guest Hosts Chad & Jeremy Cilla Black, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, Manfred Mann, Danny Williams, Simon Scott, The Blue Aces, The Overlanders, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Kent Walton

Saturday 22nd August 1964 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Guest Host Craig Douglas The Dave Clark Five, Kenny Lynch, Peter's Faces, Benny Parker & The Dynamos, Dave Berry, Bobby Shafto, Tammy St John, The Wolves, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Jimmy Savile Saturday 29th August 1964 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Guest Host Matt Monro, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Barry Barnett, Julie Grant, The Wranglers, The Dalys, The Mudlarks, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Don Moss

Saturday 5th September 1964 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Guest Host Patsy Ann Noble Shirley Bassey, Helen Shapiro, Mike Sarne, The Migil Five, The Long And The Short, The Messengers, Ray Singer, Nola York, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Don Moss

Saturday 12th September 1964 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Guest Host Mark Wynter Max Bygraves, Billie Davis, Peter & Gordon, Herman's Hermits, Me And Them, Leslie Gore, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Muriel Young

Saturday 19th September 1964 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Guest Host Dave Clark The Searchers, P J Proby, Bill Haley & The Comets, Dana Valery, Tony Jackson & The Vibrations, Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers, Tom Jones, The Ladybirds, Janice Nicholls

Saturday 26th September 1964 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Guest Host Adam Faith Adam Faith & The Roulettes, The Animals, Jackie Trent, Them, Anita Harris, Toni Dalli, The Laurie Jay Combo, Janice Nicholls

Saturday 3rd October 1964 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host Brian Matthew, Shirley Bassey: Goldfinger, The Rolling Stones, Heinz, The Barron Knights, Chad & Jeremy, The Beat Merchants, The Takers, Sandie Shaw, Ria Bartok: See If I Care

Saturday 10th October 1964 Host Brian Matthew The Dave Clark Five, Susan Maughan, Millie, The Applejacks, Michael Halsam, Troy Dante & The Infernos, The Banshees, Kathy Kirby

Saturday 17th October 1964 Host Brian Matthew Manfred Mann, The Honeycombs, The Supremes, The Gonks, Tommy Quickly, Mike Berry

Saturday 24th October 1964 Host Brian Matthew Mary Wells, The Ronettes, Richard Anthony, Sandie Shaw, Ronnie Hilton, The Pretty Things, Tony Dangerfield, The First Gear

Saturday 31st October 1964 Host Brian Matthew Dusty Springfield, The Zombies, Gary Miller, Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders, Helen Shapiro, The Shangri-Las, The Sun Specs Note: One source states that Lorne Gibson and the Supremes appeared. They are not listed in TV Times.

Saturday 7th November 1964 Host Brian Matthew Gene Pitney. The Four Pennies, The Merseybeats, Patsy Ann Noble, Vince Philpott & The Drags, Peter Lee Stirling, Twinkle NB Another source lists the show as The Beatles, Dusty Springfield, Manfred Mann

Saturday 14th November 1964 Host Brian Matthew Adam Faith & The Roulettes, The Fourmost, Eden Kane, Them, The Beach Boys, Martha & The Vandellas, Little Peggy March, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ David Gell

Saturday 21st November 1964 ABC Lucky Stars Special 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host Brian Matthew The Beatles: I Feel Fine, She’s A Woman, I’m A Loser, Rock And Roll Music. Freddie & The Dreamers, Alma Cogan, Sounds Inc, Karl Denver Trio, Françoise Hardy, Tommy Quickly, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Kent Walton

Saturday 28th November 1964 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host Brian Matthew Brenda Lee, The Hollies, Val Doonican, The Hullabaloos, The Three Bells, Dionne Warwick, The Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Peter Noble

Saturday 5th December 1964 ABC Lucky Stars Special 5:50 - 6:50 pm The Rolling Stones - Around And Around, Little Red Rooster, Off The Hook, Empty Heart Sandie Shaw, Clinton Ford, Herman's Hermits, Mark Wynter, Petula Clark, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Muriel Young

Saturday 12th December 1964 Host Brian Matthew The Searchers, Frankie Vaughan, The Miracles, Julie Rogers, Mike Berry, The Naturals, Adam, Mike & Tim, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Doug Arthur

Saturday 19th December 1964 5:50 to 6:35 pm Host Brian Matthew Freddie & The Dreamers, Kenny Ball's Jazzman, The Wolves, The Barron Knights, Jackie Trent, Dave Berry, Karol Keyes, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Jimmy Savile

Saturday 26th December 1964 Host Brian Matthew The Bachelors, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, The Honeycombs, Mike Sarne, Susan Maughan, The Viscounts, Valerie Martin

1965

Saturday 2nd January 1965 Host Brian Matthew Adam Faith & The Roulettes, Sandie Shaw, Peter & Gordon, Tommy Quickly, The VIP's, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ Johnnie Moran

Saturday 9th January 1965 Host Brian Matthew The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks, Ronnie Carroll, Tony Jackson & The Vibrations, Twinkle, Dickie Rock, Dodie West, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ: Jimmy Young

Saturday 16th January 1965 Host Brian Matthew P J Proby, Manfred Mann, The Rockin' Berries, The Moody Blues, Sandra Barry, James Tamlin, The Primitives, Guest DJ: Tony Hall

Saturday 23rd January 1965 ABC Lucky Stars Special Presents Cilla Black 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host: Brian Matthew Cilla Black, The Hollies, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Riot Squad, Paul Anka, Del Shannon, Jimmy Radcliffe, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ: Don Moss

Saturday 30th January 1965 Host Brian Matthew, The Rolling Stones : Down Home Girl, Under The Boardwalk, Susie Q plus interview, Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders, Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers, Craig Douglas, Sandra Browne, Jan Panter, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ; Jimmy Henney

Saturday 6th February 1965 Host Brian Matthew Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, The Animals, Mark Wynter, Twinkle, The Gamblers, Marilyn Powell, Butch Moore & The Capitol Showband, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ: Don Wardell

Saturday 13th February 1965 Host Pete Murray Adam Faith & The Roulettes, Herman's Hermits, Jackie Lee, The Just Four Men, Tammy St John, Martha Smith, Gene Pitney, Guest DJ: Ed Moreno

Saturday 20th February 1965 Host Brian Matthew The Shadows, Tony Jackson & The Vibrations, The Pretty Things, Vince Hill, Carole Elvin, Sandie Shaw, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ: Pete Murray

Saturday 27th February 1965 5:00 - 6:35 pm Host: Brian Matthew Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield, The Zombies, The Nashville Teens, Johnny Rivers, Tom Jones, The Searchers, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ: Simon Dee

Saturday 6th March 1965 Host Pete Murray The Rats (two different groups with the same name, one from Lancashire, one from Yorkshire), The Dave Clark Five, Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Anita Harris, Jim Page, The Shelley, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ: Robert Holness

Saturday 13th March 1965 Host Brian Matthew The Bachelors, Joe Brown & The Bruvvers, The Moody Blues, Tommy Roe, Marianne Faithfull, Them, Troy Dante, Little Frankie, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ: Keith Skues

Saturday 20th March 1965 Host Brian Matthew Cliff Richard, Petula Clark, Del Shannon, Francois Hardy, Laurie Jay Combo, The Fairies, The Temptations, Janice Nicholls, Guest DJ: Catherine Boyle

Saturday 27th March 1965 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host Brian Matthew The Rolling Stones : The Last Time, Play with Fire, Off The Hook, Everybody Needs Somebody To Love Booby Vee, Dave Berry, Susan Maughan, Chuck Jackson, Sharon Tandy, (not listed in TV Times) Red Hoffman & The Measles, Janice Nicholls

Saturday 3rd April 1965 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host Brian Matthew The Beatles: Eight Days A Week, Yes It Is, Ticket To Ride and interview by Brian Matthew The Animals, Dionne Warwick, Tom Jones, The Drifters, Peter & Gordon, Carole Keene, Mike Preston

Saturday 10th April 1965 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host Brian Matthew Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Kinks, The Seekers, Donovan, The Walker Brothers, Alan David, Eleanor Tower, Calvin James, no Guest DJ

Saturday 17th April 1965 5:50 - 6:35 pm Hosted by Brian Matthew Adam Faith & The Roulettes, Manfred Mann, The Honeycombs, Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers, Bernice Swanson, Tony Rivers & The Castaways, Mia Lewis, The Silkie

Saturday 24th April 1965 5:50 - 6:35 pm Hosted by Brian Matthew Freddie & The Dreamers, Herman's Hermits, Lulu & The Luvvers, The Zombies, Alan David, The Monotones, Marilyn Powell, Michael Haslam

Saturday 1st May 1965 5:50 - 6:35 pm Hosted by Brian Matthew Cilla Black, The Merseybeats, Sounds Inc, Julie Grant, Bobby Jameson, John Hammond, The In Crowd, Val McKenna

Saturday 8th May 1965 Hosted by Brian Matthew Shirley Bassey, The Searchers, Chubby Checker, Marianne Faithfull, The Escorts, Guy Hamilton, The Birds (hoisted onto the stage and hoisted off again), Lady Lee

Saturday 15th May 1965 Hosted by Brian Matthew The Dave Clark Five, The Everly Brothers, Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames, Mark Wynter, Twinkle, Danny Williams, Ray Anton & The Peppermint Men

Saturday 22th May 1965 5:50 - 6:35 pm Hosted by Brian Matthew Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, Unit 4 + 2, The Settlers, Babbity Blue, Ray Coussins, The Spencer Davis Group, Screaming Lord Sutch & The Savages, The Cannon Brothers

Saturday 29th May 1965 Hosted by Brian Matthew The Who: Anyway Anyhow Anywhere Billy Fury, The Nashville Teens, The Rockin' Berries, Chad & Jeremy, The Four Tops, Paul Dean, The Three Bells, Connie Francis

Saturday 5th June 1965 5:50 - 6:35 pm Hosted by Brian Matthew Manfred Mann, Donovan, Julie Rogers, Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders, The Moody Blues, The Hollies, Vashti Saturday 12th June 1965 5:50 - 6:35 pm Hosted by Brian Matthew The Rolling Stones : I'm Alright, I'm Moving On, Route 66, The Kinks, Lulu, The Fortunes, Little Frankie, Ian Whitcomb, The Boy Blues

Saturday 19th June 1965 Hosted by Brian Matthew Gerry & The Pacemakers, Gene Pitney, Peter & Gordon, The Yardbirds (banned from the show after turning up late for rehearsals), Hank Locklin, Joni Adams, Sons Of Fred, Faye Fisher

Saturday 26th June 1965 Hosted by Brian Matthew Dusty Springfield, The Searchers, Solomon Burke, The Marvelettes, Them, The Pretty Things, Eden Kane, Mike Hudson, The Midnights

Saturday 3rd July 1965 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) 5:50 - 6:30 pm Host: Jim Dale Billy Fury, Dave Berry, The Migil Five, Astrud Gilberto, Simon Scott, The Senators, The Untamed, Dinah Lee

Saturday 10th July 1965 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Host: Jim Dale The Dave Clark Five, Kathy Kirby, The Animals, The Ivy League, Julie Grant, Jerry Butler, The Fairies, Bruce Forsyth From TV Times: Taking a look at the latest gear is Jackie Crier. The Jo Cook dancers (Sacha Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson, Diane South) get a credit. Director: Mark Stuart

Saturday 17th July 1965 ABC Lucky Stars Anniversary Show 5:50 - 6:30 pm 200th show Host: Jim Dale The Beatles: Help! film clip, Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen: Samantha, The Dave Clark Five: Glad All Over, Billy Fury: Like I've Never Been Gone, Mike Sarne: Come Outside, The Searchers with Tony Jackson: Sweets For My Sweet, The Seekers, Helen Shapiro: Walkin' Back To Happiness, Dusty Springfield: I Only Want To Be With You, Mark Wynter: Shy Girl, Jim Dale (unknown song), plus Brian Matthew, Pete Murray and Janice Nicholls Jackie Crier reviews the changes in fashion and dancing with Sacha Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson, Diane South.

Saturday 24th July 1965 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Host: Jim Dale Vikki Carr, The Honeycombs, Jackie Trent, Yardbirds, Tony Jackson & The Vibrations, Mike Berry, Chris & Forbes

Saturday 31st July 1965 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Host: Jim Dale ?Rolling Stones : Satisfaction, The Shadows, Marianne Faithfull, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, The Fourmost, Millie, The Peeps, Peter Nelson, Special guests Mike and Bernie Winters

Saturday 7th August 1965 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Host: Jim Dale Joe Brown & The Bruvvers, Heinz & The Wild Boys, Sue Thompson, Sonny & Cher, The Small Faces, The Other Two, Michael Leslie

Saturday 14th August 1965 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Host: Jim Dale Cliff Richard & The Shadows, The Kinks, Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames, Julie Rogers, Danny Williams, Eddie Calvert, The Strollers

Saturday 21st August 1965 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Host: Jim Dale Frank Ifield, The Rockin' Berries, The Byrds, Alma Cogan, The Walker Brothers, Barbara Kay, Eddie Hodges, The Transatlantics

Saturday 28th August 1965 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Host: Jim Dale Ken Dodd, Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers, Vince Hill, The Primitives, Val McKenna, Adam Mike & Tim, Sylvan, The Sorrows

Saturday 4th September 1965 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Host: Jim Dale The Rolling Stones : Satisfaction, Herman's Hermits, Unit 4+2, Lulu, Chubby Checker

Saturday 11th September 1965 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Host: Jim Dale Manfred Mann, The Hollies, The Silkie, David Garrick, Vince Everett, The Headliners, The Shangaans, A special visit for Janice Nicholls on her wedding day.

Saturday 18th September 1965 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Host: Jim Dale Sandie Shaw, Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders, The Merseybeats, The King Brothers, Julie Grant, David Jones, Chris Andrews

Saturday 25th September 1965 ABC Lucky Stars (Summer Spin) Host: Jim Dale Dusty Springfield, The Tornadoes, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Billy Joe Royal, Alex Harvey(not listed in TV Times), The Zombies, The In-Crowd, The Candy Dates, Heather

Saturday 2nd October 1965 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host: Jim Dale Ken Dodd, Petula Clark, The Fortunes, Lance Percival, Bo Diddley (with Jerome Green and The Duchess), Alan David, Jan Panter, Yardbirds - Evil Hearted You(not listed in TV Times) The Lionel Blair Dancers

Saturday 9th October 1965 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host: Jim Dale The Searchers, Russ Conway, Billy Walker, The Four Pennies, Kenny Lynch, Anita Harris, Jackie Lee, Doug Kennedy

Saturday 16th October 1965 Host: Jim Dale Frankie Vaughan, The Dave Clark Five, The Everly Brothers, Jackie Trent, Ronnie Caroll, Lorne Lesley, Scott Hamilton

Saturday 23rd October 1965 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host: Jim Dale Freddie & The Dreamers, The Seekers, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, The Ivy League, Millie, Bill Oddie, Paul & Barry Ryan, Deano Wilson

Saturday 30th October 1965 Host: Jim Dale Adam Faith, Petula Clark, Gene Pitney, Lulu, The Moody Blues, Mr Murray, Doug Kennedy

Saturday 6th November 1965 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host: Jim Dale Cliff Richard, The Animals, Peter & Gordon, Susan Maughan, Mike Hudson

Saturday 13th November 1965 Host: Jim Dale Kathy Kirby, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Winifred Atwell, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, Danny Williams, Carole Deene, Ray Coussins, The Caesars

Saturday 20th November 1965 5:15 - 5:55 pm Host: Jim Dale Frank Ifield, Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, Joe Brown, Cleo Laine, Sounds Inc, Lynn Holland, The Majority

Saturday 27th November 1965 5:15 - 5:55 pm Host: Jim Dale The Searchers, Dickie Valentine, The Fourmost, The Spencer Davis Group, Leapy Lee, Ayshea, Shirley Bassey

Saturday 4th December 1965 5:15 - 5:55 pm Host: Jim Dale The Beatles: We Can Work It Out promo The Shadows, Tom Jones, The Kinks, Dennis Lotis, Mark Wynter, Valerie Mitchell, The Dalys

Saturday 11th December 1965 Host: Jim Dale Ken Dodd, Manfred Mann, Ketty Lester, Kenny Lynch, Wayne Fontana, Janie Jones

Saturday 18th December 1965 Host: Jim Dale Freddie & The Dreamers, Alma Cogan, Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen, Johnny Tillotson, The Merseybeats, Vince Hill, Gina Carroll, The Merrymen

Saturday 25th December 1965 ABC Christmas Lucky Stars 5:22 - 6:06 pm Hosts : Jim Dale and Ray Fell Frankie Vaughan, The Barron Knights, The Ivy League, Ray Fell, Ruby Murray From TV Times: Director Keith Beckett will supply traditional trimmings, from pantomime costumes to snow. Comedian Ray Fell will join Jim Dale as co-compere, playing Buttons to Dale’s dame. A ballet resembling the Nutcracker Suite will be danced to the Beatle Cracker, a new number by the Liverpool Four. Joining Frankie Vaughan, who tops the show, will be the Ivy League and those singer-comedians, the Barron Knights, and Ruby Murray.

1966

Saturday 1st January 1966 5:15 - 5:55 pm Host: Jim Dale The Bachelors, The Searchers, The Fortunes, Julie Rogers, Lance Percival, Jackie Trent, The Gibsons

Saturday 8th January 1966 5:15 - 5:55 pm Host: Jim Dale Cilla Black, The Walker Brothers, The Mindbenders, Eddie Calvert, Twinkle, The Morgan-James Duo, Zoot Money's Big Roll Band, The Candy Dates, David & Jonathan

Saturday 15th January 1966 5:15 - 5:55 pm Host: Jim Dale Adam Faith, Lulu, Rolf Harris, Anne Shelton, Paul & Barry Ryan, The Nashville Teens, The Mark Leeman Five Dancers: Jane Bartlett, Thelma Bignell, Linda Hotchkin, Barbara Von Der Hyde.

Saturday 22nd January 1966 5:15 - 5:55 pm Host: Jim Dale Pinkerton's Assorted Colours, The Truth, Herman's Hermits, Sandie Shaw, Julie Rogers, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Patti LaBelle & The Blue Belles, Doug Sheldon

Saturday 29th January 1966 Host: Jim Dale The Walker Brothers, The Migil Five, The Fortunes, Danny Williams, Jackie Trent, St Louis Union, Adrienne Posta

Saturday 5th February 1966 Host: Jim Dale Dusty Springfield: Little By Little, The Twins, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The King Brothers, The Small Faces, Salena Jones, The Uglys, Neil Landon

Saturday 12th February 1966 Host: Jim Dale Joe Brown, Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, The Four Pennies, Gary Walker, Valerie Mitchell, Vic Dana, Andee Silver, Adam Mike & Tim

Saturday 19th February 1966 5:15 - 5:55 pm Host: Jim Dale Lulu, Billy Fury, Peter & Gordon, The Animals, The Kaye Sisters, Jim Dale, The Mark Four, Mike Felix, Note: One source lists Marc Bolan - The Wizard

Saturday 26th February 1966 5:15 - 5:55 pm Host: Jim Dale Tom Jones, Gene Pitney, Yardbirds - Shapes Of Things, Patsy Ann Noble, Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers, Kiki Dee, The Marionettes, Paddy Klaus & Gibson

Saturday 5th March 1966 5:15 - 5:55 pm Host: Jim Dale Freddie & The Dreamers, Petula Clark, The Kinks, Eden Kane, Sharon Tandy, Deke Arlon, Sons Of Fred, Mr Murray

Saturday 12th March 1966 Host: Jim Dale Herman's Hermits, Libby Morris (comedienne), The Ivy League, The Spencer Davis Group, Unit 4+2, Dennis Lotis, Graham Bonney, Jenny Wren, Diane Ferraz & Nicky Scott

Saturday 19th March 1966 Host: Jim Dale Long John Baldrey, Fran & Alan, The Craig, The Shadows, The Walker Brothers, Dave Berry, Valerie Masters, Chris Rayburn

Saturday 26th March 1966 Host: Jim Dale Tim Thomas, Janie Jones, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, Dusty Springfield, Billy Joe Royal, DDDBM&T;, The Quiet Five Note: One source has Barbara Lewis (not listed in TV Times)

Saturday 2nd April 1966 Host: Jim Dale Chris Andrews, Julie Rogers, The Lorne Gibson Trio, Carol Deene, Frank Ifield, Vince Hill, Them, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

Sunday 10th April 1966 Easter Sunday 3:30 - 4:00 pm Host: Jim Dale The Bachelors, The Seekers, The Searchers, Crispian St Peters, Billie Davis, Sheila Southern, Danny Williams, The Epics Note: One source states Chris Andrews (not listed in TV Times)

Saturday 16th April 1966 5:50 - 6:35 pm (on ATV the following day) Host: Jim Dale Dee Dee Warwick, Wayne Fontana, Lewis Rich, The She Trinity, Cilla Black, The New Merseys, The Karl Denver Trio, The Echoes

Saturday 23rd April 1966 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host: Jim Dale Joe Brown, Russ Conway, The Overlanders, The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream, Timi Yuro, The Alan Price Set, Dorothy Squires, Jimmy Wilson

Saturday 30th April 1966 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host: Jim Dale Herman's Hermits. Cleo Laine, The Mindbenders, Paul & Barry Ryan, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Nita Rossi, Michael Cox, Robbie Porter

Saturday 7th May 1966 (following day on ATV 3:30 - 4:00 pm) Host: Jim Dale Manfred Mann, Terry Scott (comedy actor), The Rockin' Berries, Craig Douglas, Kenny Damon, Marilyn Powell, The Gibsons, The Troggs, Angela Richards

Part one

The Koobas : You'd Better Make Up Your Mind Deano : Starlight Morgan James Duo : Tom Jones : Responsible. Tom is then interviewed by Jim Tom Jones : Once There Was A Time

Part two

The Kentuckians : She Thinks I Still Care Lorna Lesley : Somebody Ronnie Carroll : Wait For Me The Londonaires : Dearest Emma. Their dancer Sue is then interviewed by Jim Rolling Stones : Lady Jane. Then Jim interviews Mick Rolling Stones : Paint It Black

Saturday 14th May 1966 Recorded May 8, 1966 Host: Jim Dale

Part one

The Koobas : You'd Better Make Up Your Mind Deano : Starlight Morgan James Duo : Put Your Tears Away Tom Jones : Responsible. Tom is then interviewed by Jim Tom Jones : Once There Was A Time

Part two

The Kentuckians : She Thinks I Still Care Lorna Lesley : Somebody Ronnie Carroll : Wait For Me The Londonaires : Dearest Emma. Their dancer Sue is then interviewed by Jim Rolling Stones : Lady Jane. Then Jim interviews Mick Rolling Stones : Paint It Black

Saturday 21st May 1966 Host: Jim Dale The Dave Clark Five, Lonnie Donegan, The Statler Brothers, Johnny Hackett, Buffy Sainte Marie, Kim Cordell, Twice As Much, Marty Wilde, Ken Kirkham

Saturday 28th May 1966 Host: Jim Dale Sandie Shaw, Brian Poole, Unit 4+2, Jimmy Young, Lyn & Graham McCarthy, Adam, Mike and Tim, Tony Jackson, David Ballantyne The Rothchilds, Barry Mason

Saturday 4th June 1966 5:50 - 6:35 pm Host: Jim Dale Ken Dodd, Freddie & The Dreamers, Chris Andrews, Shirey Abacair, The Luvvers, Tony Hazzard, Toni Caroll, Don Spencer

Saturday 11th June 1966 Host: Jim Dale Billy Fury, The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon, Jay & The Americans, Susan Maughan, Mark Wynter, Marianne Faithfull, The Karlins, Barry Benson Dancers: Jane Bartlett, Wendy Gotelee, Christine Westall

Saturday 18th June 1966 (not on ATV) Host: Jim Dale Cilla Black, Freddie Frinton, Julie Rogers, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Titch, Georgie fame, Los Bravos, Oscar, Robbie Royal, Des and Dave, The Chants

Saturday 25th June 1966 5:50 - 6:35 pm (ABC Goodbye Lucky Stars)

Part one

Roy C : Jumping Pneumonia. The Jo Cook singers accompany him, dressed as nurses. Peter and Gordon : To Show I Love Her. They are then interviewed by Jim Helen Shapiro : Shop Around (introduced by Pete Murray) Herman's Hermits : This Door Swings Both Ways (introduced by Keith Fordyce)

Part two

The Ivy League : Willow Tree Ray Ellington & Cleo Laine : We Should Have. Gene Pitney : Nobody Needs Your Love More Than I Do (introduced by Brian Matthews) Miss Ruby Miller: The Beatles : Rain (promo clip) The Beatles : Paperback Writer (promo clip)

Saturday 31st December 1966 ABC Lucky Stars New Year's Special 6:20 - 7:05 pm (not on ATV) Paul Jones, Sandie Shaw, Adam Faith