Playbox (1955 TV series)

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Playbox is a British children's television programme that was broadcast on BBC from 1955 to 1964. [1] Presenters who appeared on it included Eamonn Andrews, Rolf Harris, Tony Hart, Cliff Michelmore and Johnny Morris.

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References

  1. "Children's Television". BFI Screenonline.