Wrather sold his shares to Lew Grade at the end of the decade.

In 1975, he sang "Imagine" during his final public performance, a birthday celebration for Lew Grade.

Two scenes that had been filmed for the production were edited out, due to Lew Grade objecting to the subject matter.

This marked the point where Lew Grade advanced from being the greatest influence over the company to taking actual control.

"I said to Lew Grade, 'Look, I can twist it around and make a new show.' "

This was a decision made by Lew Grade after an unsuccessful trip to the U.S. to sell the programme.

Liking that combination, Robert S. Baker and Lew Grade funded a new series.

On the day of release, owner of Associated Television, Lew Grade, described the album as "absolutely brilliant".

I want to give the public what they want,' said Lew Grade.

It would have been easy to make him much more like Lew Grade if we had tried to and, in retrospect, I wish that we had.