Grand Order Of Water Rats
One hundred and thirty-three years ago - 11th April 1890 - the first formal meeting of the Grand Order of Water Rats was established. The GOWR was created as a fraternity and charitable organisation, run by those working in the world of showbusiness. To celebrate that meeting the GOWR is today launching a YouTube channel of past and present members doing what they do best, entertaining. From early audio recordings to IMAX digital film, this compendium of clips brings the Order’s history vividly to life. Please subscribe.
Tommy Trinder - Live at the Embassy Theatre, Peterborough, Nov 1940
Billy Whitlock - The Happy Bellringer - 1928
Bruce Forsyth - The Muppet Show - Series 1 Ep 13
Roger De Courcey - Now for Nookie - TX 20/6/1981
Davy Kaye - Clips from German TV
Stanley Unwin - Mastermind
Mike Yarwood - Opening monologue, Christmas Show 1976
Peter Brough - Variety short
Jack Douglas - Joker Wild (solo spot) - 1971
Fred Emney - The Old Boys Network - TX 19th October 1979
Frankie Vaughan - What's On Show - TX Date 26th July 1979 (song and interview)
Ken Dodd - Be My Guest - TX date July 16th 1977
Jon Pertwee -Jokers Wild (Solo Spot) - 1974
Chic Murray - Jokers Wild (Solo Spot) - TX Date November 3rd 1971
Roy Walker - Entertainment Express - TX date: 21st August 1983
Leslie Sarony - Let's All Be Fairies - 1933
Harry Lauder - Breakfast in Bed - 1911
The Grand Order of Water Rats - 1889 - April 11th 1890
Robb Wilton - If I Hadn't Been a Bold PC - Stars on Parade 1936
Max Bacon - Little Red Hooding Ride - 1939
Harry Secombe - The Dickie Henderson Show - Tx Date 13th March 1971
Sandy Powell - Royal Variety Show - TX date, November 15th 1970
G H Elliott - My Gals Given Me The Go-Bye - 1931
The Clark Brothers - Mike & Bernie Winters Show - Tx 21/4/1973
Norman Collier - Entertainment Express - 1983
Bud Flanagan - War News Reel
George Formby Snr - Plink Plonk - 1909
Roy Hudd - Summertime Special - 1981
Norman Evans - Auntie Doleful - 1937
Dan Leno - The Tower of London - 1901