The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club

Cannon and Ball first appeared on the show in Series 1 episode 6, aired 18th May 1974

The act is introduced by compere Bernard Manning as simply 'Tommy Cannon', who comes on and starts singing. Meanwhile Bobby is sat among the audience and starts waving and shouting Tommy, "That's my pal, I've come to see him" - prompting a request for quiet from chairman Colin Crompton and Bobby getting heckled by members of the audience.

Eventually Bobby joins Tommy on stage - to further audience heckling. Their act continues, to the point of Bobby gaining the audiences sympathy when Tommy sends him away.

Bobby conducts the band while Tommy sings, and the act ends with the two dueting in the song.

The same show also featured Springfield Revival, Julie Rogers, Eric Delaney, Tina Townsley and The Bachelors.

Other appearances

Cannon and Ball were also featured on the episode of 5th June 1976. This episode featured four of the 1976 Club Mirror magazine National Club Acts Awards winners:
Cannon and Ball - Best Comedy Act
Mark Channing - Best Male Singer
Paul Daniels - Best Novelty Act
Pete Price - Best Compere

The following article appeared in the TV Times, 4th June 1979. The episode first aired on 19th May 1977.  

DVD Release

Series 1, featuring Cannon and Ball, was released on DVD in September 2009. 
Series 2 was released in 2010 but does not include and Cannon and Ball episodes.