All Round Entertainers

From the Victorian music halls, with their traditional mix of song, dance and comic skit, came the artiste who could "do it all". Yet. despite an incredible mix of skills and after ruling the world of light entertainment for years, the all-rounder's chief source of employment was to become hosts of variety and quiz shows. So how have the likes of Bruce Forsyth, Michael Barrymore, Cilla Black and Bob Monkhouse adapted their talents to keep their positions on the slippery showbiz ladder? Michael Grade, Clive James, Greg Dyke and Nigel Lythgoe are among those discussing these jacks of all trades.