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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • November 2, 1983
    • BBC Two

    Hank Marvin , The Barron Knights Dancers: Powerpack

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • November 9, 1983
    • BBC Two

    It's no problem finding a number to sing with a pianist; but what can you do as a duet with a cellist? Find out as Karen is joined by her guests Julian Lloyd Webber and Georgie Fame

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • November 16, 1983
    • BBC Two

    In the third of six programmes, Karen presents her mix of songs, dancing and humour with the help of her guests Tony Christie June Whitfield and Judy Gridley

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • November 23, 1983
    • BBC Two

    Featuring Karen with the orchestra, under musical director Eddie Gray, and Karen's guest Ronnie Scott

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • November 30, 1983
    • BBC Two

    If Karen 's dad is watching tonight, let's hope that a sense of humour runs in the family; he's strongly featured in her monologue. Strongly featured in person are Karen's guests: John Miles and Gloria Hunniford

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • December 7, 1983
    • BBC Two

    Special guests: Steve Steen, Jim Sweeney and Carl Wayne

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • November 8, 1984
    • BBC Two

    In this second television series Karen offers her own personal blend of song, dance, comedy and impressions. Special guest Bruce Forsyth , with his piano, singing and comedy, thinks he's taken over the show until Karen finally tells him 'on your bike'.

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • November 15, 1984
    • BBC Two

    In this week's show the band have been banished to the back of the studio to make more room for special guest John Gary to demonstrate his versatility. As Karen discovers to her cost, he's got more strings to his bow than any other fine singer you've ever listened to.

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • November 22, 1984
    • BBC Two

    In the third of six programmes Karen is joined by one of the great names from the American music scene, Buddy Greco. He includes his classic 'Lady is a tramp' and his powerful version for piano and orchestra of 'Macarthur Park'.

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • November 29, 1984
    • BBC Two

    This week's special guest Guy Mitchell joins Karen in her sparkling blend of music, dance and comedy. Along with one of his earliest hits, 'Singin' the blues', Guy gives Karen some tips on cowboy life in the USA.

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • December 6, 1984
    • BBC Two

    Tonight Karen is joined by her guests Dobbin (the pantomime horse) and Wurzel (the scarecrow) for 'Travellin' life'. With special guest Vic Damone

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • December 13, 1984
    • BBC Two

    In the last of the present series Karen dishes up another helping of her personal blend of song, dance and humour. Special guest is songwriter/singer Gerard Kenny , who includes his own 'Son of a song and dance man' and demonstrates that there's a song for every occasion.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Episode 1

    • March 6, 1986
    • BBC Two

    Question: Where can you see Jimmy Cricket , Cilia Black, Shirley MacLaine , Barbra Streisand and Sybil Fawlty all in one show? Answer: Here tonight, courtesy of Karen Kay. Appearing in person are Ian McCaskill Margot Boht, Ronald Nunnery, Steve Steen and Jim Sweeney and special guest Gloria Gaynor.

  • S03E02 Episode 2

    • March 13, 1986
    • BBC Two

    Karen presents Goldie Hawn (interviewed by Jim Sweeney ); also Mireille Mathieu , Alan Whicker's mum, Mrs Thatcher's number one hit and a surprise member of the royal family. Songs include 'Why can't it wait till morning?' Special guest Bernie Clifton

  • S03E03 Episode 3

    • March 20, 1986
    • BBC Two

    This week Karen gives you a touch of Dame Edna Everage , Peggy (from Hi-de-Hi.'), Julie Walters and the vocal pyrotechnics of Cleo Laine. The smooth singing style of special guest Jack Jones is as impressive as ever in 'All because of love', once he's saved Steve Steen from having to fill in for him.

  • S03E04 Episode 4

    • March 27, 1986
    • BBC Two

    With her special guest Johnny Russell Karen's songs include 'Thunder in my heart', 'Guilty' and a duet between Shirley Bassey and Lena Home. Princess Anne and E. L. Wisty get the Karen Kay treatment too. America's 'round mound of sound', Johnny Russell , finds some humour in his favourite hobby, English cemeteries.

  • S03E05 Episode 5

    • April 3, 1986
    • BBC Two

    Special guest Bob Carolgees Karen presents Mrs David Attenborough, Edith Piaf and Dame Edna Everage , along with her regular guest Miss Scandinavia and terrible teenager Mandy.

  • S03E06 Episode 6

    • April 10, 1986
    • BBC Two

    Special guest Carl Wayne. In the last show of this series, Karen dishes out the treatment to Zola Budd and Julie Walters ; nor do the fellows get off lightly, in the form of David Attenborough , Max Boyce and Whistle Test's Andy Kershaw. 'Godfather' Steve Steen introduces four of Karen's favourite 60s singing stars, and Jim Sweeney turns punk. Songs include 'New York, New York', and Carl Wayne joins Karen for 'Tonight I celebrate my love for you'.