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A look at aspects of 1962: The Royal Variety Performance, with the Queen arriving at the theatre and meeting Harry Secombe, Cliff Richard, Sophie Tucker and Bob Hope (all only briefly seen); Bob Hope in performance (not from the Royal Variety Performance); what ITV showed in opposition on the night the BBC transmitted the Royal Variety Performance; footage of Maria Callas singing; an auction of Picasso art, followed by item on how the price of art has spiralled over the years; Motor Show from Eearl's Court; Richard Nixon talking about his future, having recently lost both a presidential election and the election to be Governor of California; a fashion show with ideas for women's fashion in the 1970s. From the film archives of Granada, ITN, and Pathe Newsreel.