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.
