‘I am reliably informed Victoria Wood used to watch this every Christmas’
And you can see why she might have done. It’s like a Victoria Wood sketch, but for real.
Christmas TV used to be laced with the wonder of Victoria Wood. But this, I’m reliably informed, is what Victoria Wood watched. Every Christmas. The astounding opening 3.45 minutes are the finest moments in TV history. https://t.co/PAULSPMqwe
— David Benedict (@eggsbened) December 25, 2017
Feast your eyes on this.
In the unlikely event you don’t remember, Highway was ITV’s answer to Songs of Praise, with a mixture of hymns and chat broadcast from various bits of the country presented by Sir Harry Secombe.
There’s something a bit knowing about the way he says ‘Watch this…’
1.
Please, if not already seen, ensure you also watch the speech and song beginning at 6.45…
— David Benedict (@eggsbened) December 26, 2017
2.
"… and here to sing it from the vantage point above the precinct…"
— David Benedict (@eggsbened) December 26, 2017
3.
This is magnificent!
— Clare Conville (@C_Conville) December 26, 2017
4.
Thank you, you have given me the best laugh I’ve had this Christmas. A routine that Busby Berkeley would be proud of… & the silver fox singer is stunning! Nice to see old Body Shop livery in there & a simple style of child’s pushchair that doesn’t take up most of the pavement!
— michelle (@best2vilmabanky) December 26, 2017
5.
Am I the only one terrified?
— k splaine (@splainek) December 26, 2017
6.
Yes.
— David Benedict (@eggsbened) December 26, 2017
