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The broadcast showcases performances by Elkie Brooks and the progressive‑rock group Renaissance. Produced by Thames Television, the 1978 edition belongs to the BAFTA‑winning music and comedy programme, aired on British television and noted for its tasteful presentation and high production values.

The broadcast titled “With Elkie Brooks and Renaissance” is an episode of a music and comedy series that earned a BAFTA award. Produced by Thames Television, the show blended musical performances with light‑handed comedy, and this particular instalment was transmitted in 1978. The programme’s format was typical of the series, offering viewers a mix of entertainment that’s already been recognised for its quality by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. In this edition, the spotlight fell on two musical acts: vocalist Elkie Brooks and the progressive‑rock group Renaissance. Both were presented within the programme’s combined music‑and‑comedy framework, allowing each act to showcase its style while the surrounding segments retained the series’ characteristic humour. The episode therefore provided a platform for Brooks’s powerful singing and Renaissance’s distinctive sound, all set against the backdrop of the show’s established format. The episode is described as being delivered “in the best possible taste”, reflecting the series’ commitment to a polished and refined presentation. As part of the Thames TV output, it contributed to the overall reputation that’s secured the BAFTA accolade for the series. The 1978 transmission remains a snapshot of the programme’s approach to pairing notable musical guests with its comedic elements.