Rare clip of Gracie Fields on Alberto Semprini's 'This Is Your Life' -1977

A recently discovered clip of Gracie Fields paying tribute to the great pianist Alberto Semprini on his edition of 'This Is Your Life' in April 1977.

Gracie, then aged 79, talks about her first meeting with Semprini.

Many thanks to Tony Lee of www.bigredbook.info for this video clip.

The audio MAY be out of sync with the video. This is a problem occured during the transfer of the film to Windows Movie Maker, and is a problem I'm not sure how to get rid of. The original file is perfect though.

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[gf1001]

Yes Tony Lee was the guy Seb, I was put in touch with him, what a fabulous guy Tony is, and the b/w TIYL was fabulous......

[operathephantom]

@gf1001 I know who it was? He works at my University and we've met up a few times to discuss TIYL, Gracie and he's passed me on plenty of other rare material.

[operathephantom]

@gf1001 I'm not doubting you did? Where'd you get that impression from?

[gf1001]

@operathephantom Yes so you say, but I put you in youch if you remember????? because theo morgan got me a copy before you had one.......

[RonnieBeal]

wow this really is incredible and wonderful footage..thank you for sharing..Top 5*****

best wishes

Ronnie