The Good Old Days - Definition and Overview

The Good Old Days was a popular BBC television light entertainment television programme, which had an exceptionally long run, from 1953 to 1983.

It was recorded live are the Leeds Variety Theatre and recreated an authentic atmosphere of the Victorian-Edwardian music hall with songs and sketches of the era performed by present-day performers in the style of the original artistes.

The audience dressed in period costume and joined in the singing, especially the singing of Down at the Old Bull and Bush which closed the show. The show was compered by Leonard Sachs who introduced the acts. In the course of its run, it featured about 2000 artists.