| Type: | Performance |
|---|---|
| first airdate: | 1972 |
| broadcaster: | BBC |
| Production country: |
UK/Sweden |
| Duration: | 12 mins (ONJ segment) |
Produced as a joint project between the BBC and the Swedish broadcasting authorities this aired in 1972. A one hour TV special, it was primarily a Cliff Richard vehicle but also starred comedian Tim Brooke Taylor, singer Olivia Newton-John and a few other, now obscure, musical guests.
The plot was thin - a comedy based around Cliff trying to get rid of a stolen suitcase of money which he'd inadvertently picked up on his way to Sweden.
Olivia features for about 12 minutes with very little dialogue but performing three songs. She sings an otherwise unreleased duet with Cliff - the lovely Close To You and two solos Just A Little Too Much and Banks of the Ohio recorded especially for the TV special.
There's a campaign by Nigel Goodall and others to get this TV special released on DVD.
Behind the Scenes filming The Case - Olivia Newton-John, Cliff Richard and Tim Brooke Taylor and film crew.
With thanks to Kathy Forste.