The One And Only Des O'Connor
ITV has commissioned ITV Studios to make a one off televised special with the much loved legendary entertainer
Des O�Connor to celebrate 50 years in show business.
This 90 minute prime time ITV1 show hosted by the great man himself, and feature a star studded mix of guests and
stars from the worlds of comedy and entertainment. Des will be joined on stage by comedy genius Matt Lucas, the
inimitable Paul O�Grady, award winning actress Katherine Kelly, much loved actor Robert Lindsay, Des�s on screen
presenting partner Mel Sykes and many more. The show will also feature some exciting musical performances and a few
surprises for Des along the way.
His variety chat show Des O�Connor Tonight ran for an amazing 25 years on British television and then followed with
the award winning daily talkshow Des & Mel with co-host Melanie Sykes which proved such a hit with viewers that the
show more than doubled its audience. Des�s American series was shown in over 40 countries, seen by 200 million
people world-wide and on stage he has appeared at the MGM Grand in Las Vagas, The Sydney Opera House and over a 1000
times at the London Palladium.