Nana Mouskouri - Show of the Week

Nana Mouskouri performed with her backing group the Athenians, accompanied by special guests Olivia Newton‑John, Los Calchakis and the King's Singers. The programme was first aired on 23 May 1974 and formed part of the Show of the Week series.

The broadcast entitled Olivia Newton‑John, the Athenians, Los Calchakis and the King's Singers – Show of the Week is an episode‑type programme. It first went to air on the 23rd of May 1974 and is catalogued as a television show rather than a film or series. The central feature of the episode is Nana Mouskouri performing alongside her backing ensemble, the Athenians. They are complemented by a trio of special guests: singer‑actress Olivia Newton‑John, the folk group Los Calchakis and the vocal ensemble known as the King's Singers. Each act contributes its own style to the overall presentation. The programme is presented as part of the “Show of the Week” slot, indicating it was positioned as a featured broadcast for that particular week. Its format brings together a mixture of pop, folk and choral music, reflecting the varied talents of the participants. Overall, the episode showcases a collaborative performance that brings together Mouskouri’s distinctive voice with the harmonies of the Athenians, the pop sensibility of Newton‑John, the folk flavour of Los Calchakis and the polished choral sound of the King's Singers, all within a single broadcast aired on 23 May 1974.