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The Fight for Saturday Night

Michael Grade tells a tale of television skullduggery and dirty dealings in the battle to win the Saturday night ratings crown.

Top Cast

  • Michael Grade

    Michael Grade

    Self - Presenter

  • Greg Dyke

    Greg Dyke

    Self

  • Noel Edmonds

    Noel Edmonds

    Self

  • Paul Daniels

    Paul Daniels

    Self

  • Matthew Kelly

    Matthew Kelly

    Self

  • Terry Wogan

    Terry Wogan

    Self

  • Bruce Forsyth

    Bruce Forsyth

    Self

  • Ronnie Corbett

    Ronnie Corbett

    Self

  • Anthony McPartlin

    Anthony McPartlin

    Self

Overview

Michael Grade tells a tale of television skullduggery and dirty dealings in the battle to win the Saturday night ratings crown.

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