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- 5 August 2022
Robcamstone Post: Website updates
- 26 February 2022
The Guardian, Web Edition Articles (London, England): Lena Zavaroni: fame, anorexia and the tragedy of a 1970s child star
- 30 January 2022
The Sunday Post (Dundee, Scotland): Family remember Lena Zavaroni as play pays tribute
- 8 March 2021
The Guardian, Web Edition Articles (London, England): Feminist musical trailblazers the Stepney Sisters: 'We changed what happened next'
- 10 January 2021
NewsBank: Herald, The/Sunday Herald, The (Glasgow, Scotland): Like Lena’s life, Stax was a tale of triumph & tragedy.
- 26 November 2020
Bath Chronicle (England): You just know they are going to be stars - JEFFREY DAVIES reminisces about when he met Hughie Green, host of the talent show Opportunity Knocks.
- 16 November 2020
The HeraldThe Sunday Herald (Glasgow, Scotland): Those were the days: 1977: a joyous jubilee jaunt
- 1 November 2020
The Sunday Post(Dundee, Scotland): Nov 4, 1963 Lena Zavaroni was born to the owners of a fish and chip shop in Rothesay.
- 30 October 2020
The York Press (England): The wonder of Woolies - looking back at York's much-loved store in pictures
- 6 August 2020
Dave: In episode 1 of the documentary a short clip of Lena Zavaroni is shown.
- 8 May 2020
Podcasts: Jean Bell was interviewed in 2011 about some of her experiences of being a dresser and 'call boy' in the Kings and Playhouse Theatres in Edinburgh in the 1950s and 1980s.
- 12 December 2019
The Times: Andy Robin - Wrestler whose life changed when he bought Hercules, a bear who became part of his act and brought fame and fortune
- 24 August 2019
Newspaper: Bonnie Langford has a lifetime – literally – of showbusiness memories.
- 20 April 2015
Newspaper: Family of child star Lena Zavaroni call for ban on anorexia websites.
- 6 June 2013
Book: The Story of Modern Britain in 50 Records by Stuart Maconie.
- 4 May 2013
Hall Of Fame section: This week covers Lena Zavaroni.
- 28 January 2012
ITV: Episode 4 had a short segment looked at Lena's rise to stardom and subsequent decline.
- 28 January 2012
TVTimes: Contains a short preview of The Talent Show Story features a mention of Lena's appearance on Opportunity Knocks, and contains a small colour photograph of her.
- 5 October 2011
Online Article: Reports of Lena Zavaroni’s death, described as one of natural causes, is littered with failures and nebulous explanations about the treatment she received during the years leading up to her death. Many give mere justifications why the treatments did not work and emphasise the “huge problems faced in attempting to treat her illness.”
- 14 November 2010
BBC Two And Regular Repeats On BBC Four and BBC iPlayer: Part of BBC Two's 'tribute night' for Neil Diamond, the programmed featured archive clips of famous artists performing his songs. Lena's performance of Forever In Blue Jeans, from her 1979 series Lena Zavaroni and Music - Episode 6, was included.
- 2 November 2009
Book, eBook: Lorna Murray's an anecdotal text is published she makes referance to Lena Zavaroni.
- 1 November 2008
Book: The section of the book about London Weekend Television's show "Lena and Bonnie" shows how little the Solomons cared about the personal relationships of Lena Zavaroni by arranging for her friend Bonnie Langford to be given a savage review, while Lena got a glowing review.
- 23 October 2008
Book: A brief reference is made to Lena Zavaroni.
- 3 September 2007
Book: Contained the one-page article about Lena Zavaroni that was first published in Look-In Week Ending 30 July 1977.
- 14 March 2007
Newspaper: Too much, too soon?
- 4 October 2006
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- 2 July 2006
BBC Radio 5: This morning the Five Live Report goes undercover to investigate how, from the London bombings to Ground Zero, Volunteer Ministers from Scientology travel the world providing what they claim is effective help in times of peril. a reference is made to lobotomy performed on Lena Zavaroni.
- 29 August 2003
Television: 50 minute documentary looking at the lives of various child stars through the years. Features an 8 minute segment about Lena's career and illness.
- 7 April 2003
Book: Maria Tambini is a thirteen-year-old girl with a great singing voice. Growing up on a small Scottish island, she is ready for the big time and keen to escape her ordinary life.
- 23 August 2002
Newspaper: Alison Smith, fund co-ordinator for the memorial on the Isle of Bute, said: "Some friends and I decided that a monument to Lena Zavaroni was needed in Rothesay".
- 8 August 2002
BBC Television News: An anorexia sufferer, who has taken the name of a singing star who died of the disease, is fighting for better respite care. Ellie Zavaroni, who took the name of her friend Lena Zavaroni after the singer died in 1999, is battling againt the debilitating disease...
- 7 August 2001
Hughie Green: Documentary charting Hughie Green's amazing double life.
- 23 February 2000
Lena Zavaroni: Documentary charting Lena Zavaroni's career and subsequent illness.
- 20 February 2000
Newspaper: The Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland) Preview of The Real Lena Zavaroni.
- 30 January 2000
The Sunday Mirror: Ray was besotted with my Lena... but he was never any more than her friend; Father says her will proves she never planned to marry singer.
- 6 January 2000
Public Record: Under UK law, Wills are known as Public Records which means that any person can apply for a copy of any certificate, providing that they know the details of the indviual who's Will they are intrested in.
- 15 December 1999
Public Record: Copy of the death certificate of Lena Zavaroni.
- 9 December 1999
Newspaper: Zavaroni 'Made suicide threat' to get surgery.
- 27 October 1999
Details: Published extracts from the last letters that Lena Zavaroni sent to her best friend Elly Dalziel.
- 26 October 1999
Magazine: Featured a one page photo spread from Lena's funeral, containing six colour photos from the occasion, and one old portrait shot.
- 21 October 1999
Newspaper: MY AGONY OVER LENA; Memories Force Best Pal from Home.
- 12 October 1999
Newspaper: Date set for Zavaroni funeral
- 10 October 1999
Newspaper: Reported on the investigation into the Montreux Clinic and the abuse of Resident One
- 9 October 1999
Newspaper: The death of Lena Zavaroni has brought attention to an increasing problem among teenagers, says Tim Teeman.
- 8 October 1999
Television: An inquest into the death of former child sensation Lena Zavaroni was told about the final weeks of her life today. A surgeon who treated her told how she was planning a return to the stage after an operation to help her combat anorexia but she weighed only three and a half stone and succumbed to a chest infection soon afterwards. The coroner decided that she died from natural causes.
- 7 October 1999
Details for this link are coming Soon!: LENA HAD NO FEAR OF DEATH; The child star's best friend tells how Lena wanted to find an end to the anorexia which had plagued her life.
- 5 October 1999
Granada Television: The show contained a discussion on eating disorders following Lena Zavaroni's death a few days earlier.
- 5 October 1999
Newspaper: Obsessed Fan Preyed On My Poor Lena.
- 4 October 1999
Online Website: Zavaroni Operation Was Not A New Technique.
- 4 October 1999
Newspaper: THIS IS SO UNJUST; Lena's Love Tells of Her Final Meal and How She Had Bravely Battled Wasting Disease.
- 4 October 1999
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- 4 October 1999
Newspaper: Comeback Dreams of a Tragic Singer; Battling Lena Had Hopes of Return.
- 4 October 1999
Newspaper: Lena Was Going to Be a Bride Again.
- 3 October 1999
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- 2 October 1999
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- 7 September 1999
Health: (aka Psychosurgery) at the University Hospital of Wales the type she was treated with was Anterior Capsulotomy which is one of the 4 types of stereotactic psychosurgery available.
- 21 March 1999
Newspaper: Sunday Mirror - 21 March 1999 - SECRET RAPE NIGHTMARE OF SINGER LENA'S MOTHER.
- 7 March 1999
Newspaper: Article One - Lena's shoplift agony over 50p jelly packet - Exclusive. Article Two - Sad Lena in shoplift agony over pack of jelly worth 50p - Exclusive.
- 5 June 1998
Television: Comedy series narrated by Victor Lewis-Smith, which poked fun at television shows down the years.
- 23 April 1998
Newspaper: Mentioned Lena Zavaroni’s Album. Ma! (He’s Making Eyes At Me).
- 6 March 1998
Newspaper: 1 - Duvet burst into flames and Lena's memories were wiped out in a few short moments. 2 - Pop Lena's fire agony.
- 6 March 1998
Newspaper: Former Scots child star Lena Zavaroni was forced to flee a blaze which destroyed her home.
- 9 May 1997
News: Lena Zavaroni was one of the many stars to attend the funeral of Hughie Green.
- 15 December 1996
Radio 2: Bonnie Langford looks at the kids who have entertained, enthralled and engaged our attention over the decades.
- 25 April 1995
BBC Two: The Princess of Wales, Elton John and Lena Zavaroni have all had eating disorders. Anorexia and bulimia - the condition in which sufferers binge then purge themselves either by vomiting or using laxatives - are both on the increase.
- 8 May 1994
Television: The broadcast included archive footage of ABBA, Cher and Lena Zavaroni.
- 1 February 1994
Magazine: One page article criticising Lena for being open about her problems and for seeking pity.
- 1 August 1993
BBC One: The Sunday evening religious show features the Firth Of Clyde, and visits Lena's home town of Rothesay. Pam Rhodes chats to Lena about her life and career.
- 31 May 1993
Television: Lena took part in a discussion on the price of fame.
- 29 October 1992
Granada Television: Lena talked about her previous anorexia and her clinical depression.
- 2 March 1992
Afternoon chat show.: Lena appears as a guest.
- 14 October 1989
Magazine: The magazine featured a short mention of Lena's wedding the previous month, and included a small B&W photo.
- 27 July 1989
Thames Television: Edward Woodward looks back at 21 years of Thames Television through a montage of old clips. An excerpt of Lena singing I Should Have Listened To Mama from the final episode of Opportunity Knocks is shown.
- 18 September 1987
Details: Lena Zavaroni was one of the Panellist on Blankety Blank.
- 19 June 1987
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- 5 June 1987
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- 3 June 1987
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- 30 May 1987
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- 9 May 1987
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- 28 September 1986
Details: Lena performs Don't Leave Me This Way, and joins the rest of the cast at the end, for a chorus of There's No Business Like Showbusiness.
- 5 September 1986
Details: Charity variety show to raise funds for the Entertainment Artists Benevolent Fund, the Stars Organisation For Spastics (SOS) and other local charities.
- 23 August 1986
Details: Lena Zavaroni joins members of her fan club at a hotel in Torquay.
- 5 July 1986
The Princess Theatre, Torquay: Lena Zavaroni co-starred with comedian Jimmy Cricket in a Summer Season variety show.
- 29 January 1986
Granada Television: Lena Zavaroni appears on the show to pay tribute to Bonnie Langford, and they reminisce about working together. A short clip of their TV show "Lena and Bonnie" is shown.
- 16 January 1986
CHRISMAS SHOWS: 16 page review of all the pantomimes and seasonal productions around the country.
- 1 January 1986
Yorkshire Television & Thames Television: Recorded on 8 December 1985 at the Conference Centre, Harrogate and broadcast on 1 January 1986.
- 31 December 1985
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- 20 December 1985
Wimbledon Theatre: Lena Zavaroni stars as the Princess.
- 19 December 1985
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- 5 December 1985
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- 28 October 1985
Thames News: Lena is filmed during rehearsals for her upcoming pantomime Aladdin, she is interviewed about her recent comeback and her current plans, and poses with some of the children in the cast.
- 3 October 1985
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- 11 September 1985
Details: Charity variety show to raise funds for the Entertainment Artists Benevolent Fund and Blackpool Service Clubs Association.
- 2 August 1985
Central Television: Lena performs I Am What I Am on the comedy show, hosted by the comedian Jimmy Cricket.
- 31 July 1985
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- 17 July 1985
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- 22 June 1985
Magazine: LENA ZAVARONI - I promised myself I'd live to sing again. 4 page exclusive interview.
- 17 May 1985
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- 4 April 1985
Lena comes back to a big time ball: SINGER Lena Zavaroni has been confirmed as one of the stars of Cannon and Ball's summer season show at the Blackpool Opera House.
- 31 March 1985
Pick of the day: A Royal Night of One Hundred Stars
- 17 March 1985
National Theatre (Olivier Theatre), London: Recorded on 17 March 1985 for Broadcast by London Weekend Television (LWT) on 31 March 1985.
- 3 March 1985
Tyne Tees Television: Documentary on the stage school where Lena Zavaroni and Bonnie Langford Started
- 25 December 1984
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- 31 October 1984
Details: Event held in the prescence of HRH Prince Philip to celebrate the history of the Grand Order Of Water Rats showbusiness charity.
- 17 October 1984
Details: Lena appeared alongside Samantha Fox on the sofa to talk about her comeback from illness.
- 16 October 1984
Thames Television: Filmed at Thames Television Studios in London, England on 14 October 1984 for broadcast on 16 October 1984.
- 14 October 1984
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- 23 September 1984
Details: Members of the Lena Zavaroni Club have an afternoon 'get together', where Lena is the guest of honour. She chats to fans and signs autographs.
- 14 December 1982
Episode 3.6 (Block 2): Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode are Janet Brown and Les Dawson.
- 7 December 1982
Episode 3.5 (Block 2): Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode are Max Bygraves and Randy Crawford.
- 30 November 1982
Episode 3.4 (Block 2): Lena Zavaroni's guests on this episode are Frankie Howerd and The Nolans.
- 11 November 1982
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- 15 October 1982
Comic: Lena was featured in the 'Tellytalk' section and a small B&W autographed photo of Lena was in the 'Star Spot' section.
- 3 October 1982
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10 and 8.20pm plus a rehearsal at 2.30pm
- 26 September 1982
Details: The show was cancelled due to Lena Zavaroni's on going heath issues.
- 19 September 1982
Details: Lena retired from the show during the first song, due to illness, and the rest of the show was cancelled.
- 12 September 1982
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10 and 8.20pm plus a rehearsal at 2.30pm
- 11 September 1982
Details: The Bachelors stood in for Lena Zavaroni as she was too ill to perform.
- 19 August 1982
Details: Featured an advertisement from Lena thanking the local Council, the management of the White Rock Pavilion, and her agent Dorothy Solomon, for their help in the staging of her show that summer.
- 12 August 1982
Newspaper: Featured a full page colour advertisement from the White Rock Pavilion, thanking Lena and all of the other acts who appeared in the summer season shows that year. The advertisement contained a large colour photo of Lena in her stage costume.
- 7 August 1982
BBC One: Lena Zavaroni is the presenter for the show as well as preforming in the show.
- 3 August 1982
Theatre: The White Rock Pavilion, Hastings.
- 24 July 1982
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- 22 July 1982
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- 15 July 1982
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend: Starring Lena Zavaroni for three nights 15, 16 & 17 July 1982 at 6.15pm and 8.45pm.
- 6 July 1982
BBC Radio 2: With Guest Lena Zavaroni
- 4 July 1982
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10 and 8.20pm plus a rehearsal at 2.30pm
- 8 June 1982
Episode 3.3 (Block 1): Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode are David Copperfield and Gerard Kenny.
- 1 June 1982
Episode 3.2 (Block 1): Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode is Michael Barrymore.
- 25 May 1982
Episode 3.1 (Block 1): Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode are Grace Kennedy and Brain Marshall.
- 6 March 1982
Magazine: Published an article about Lena Zavaroni under the heading The New Lena... older and wiser.
- 4 March 1982
End Of The Run Reception: Featured an article reporting on a civil reception held in Birmingham to mark the end of the run of the Babes in the Wood pantomime at the city’s Alexandra Theater.
- 25 February 1982
Advertisement: OFFICIAL LENA ZAVARONI APPRECIATION SOCIETY S.A.E. for details 75 Highfield Rd. Blackpool. Lanes. CATHOLIC STAGE GUILD.
- 18 February 1982
Advertisement: OFFICIAL LENA ZAVARONI APPRECIATION SOCIETY S.A.E. for details 75 Highfield Rd. Blackpool. Lanes. CATHOLIC STAGE GUILD.
- 13 February 1982
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- 11 February 1982
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- 23 December 1981
Alexandra Theatre: Starring Lena Zavaroni as Maid Marion.
- 23 December 1981
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- 18 December 1981
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- 26 November 1981
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- 8 November 1981
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- 17 October 1981
BBC Radio 2: A concert of British music from the Royal Albert Hall, London in association with the Music Publishers Association of Great Britain to celebrate their centenary.
- 6 October 1981
BBC Radio 2: Lena Zavaroni at the BBC Manchester Variety Club. (Repeated on 11 May 1982).
- 28 September 1981
Info: Repeated on 5 August 1982. Starring Des O'Connor who plays host to some of the finest entertainment talent from Britain and America. Des sings, jokes and talks in the company of his guests from both sides of the Atlantic. Tonight's special guests are from Britain Jim Davidson, Lena Zavaroni and from America Garry Shandling.
- 27 September 1981
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10 and 8.20pm plus a rehearsal at 2.30pm
- 6 September 1981
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- 30 August 1981
Theatre: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at The Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth.
- 23 August 1981
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- 16 August 1981
Details: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at The Pavilion, Bournemouth.
- 9 August 1981
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10 and 8.20pm plus a rehearsal at 2.30pm
- 8 August 1981
Magazine: Under the heading 'My Kidnap Terror', Lena describes how she was abducted by students in Johannesburg during rag week. She tells how her manager paid a £250 ransom for her release. Click to view full article.
- 2 August 1981
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- 25 July 1981
BBC One: Recorded on 10 July 1981 for broadcast on 25 July 1981. Lena presents the show and performs Roses And Rainbows and covers Bobby Darin’s Multiplication.
- 21 July 1981
Douglas, Isle Of Man: Starring Lena Zavaroni.
- 3 July 1981
Gloucester Hall, Fort Regent, St Helier, Jersey: featuring Lena Zavaroni, Leslie Crowther and the Gary Lloyd Orchestra.
- 24 May 1981
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10 and 8.20pm plus a rehearsal at 2.30pm
- 23 May 1981
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- 17 May 1981
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- 16 May 1981
BBC One at 23:25: Lena Zavaroni performed and was interviewed on the programme.
- 13 May 1981
Episode 2.6: Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode are Dick Emery and Anne Murray.
- 6 May 1981
Episode 2.5: Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode are Norman Collier and Nana Mouskouri.
- 29 April 1981
Episode 2.4: Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode are Little & Large and Gilbert O'Sullivan.
- 22 April 1981
Episode 2.3: Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode are Kiki Dee and Wayne Sleep.
- 18 April 1981
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- 17 April 1981
BBC One: Noel Edmonds hosts a star-studded show together with John Craven, Keith Chegwin and Maggie Philbm. Find out who's won the Eric awards for the favourite man and favourite lady on TV.
- 15 April 1981
Episode 2.2: Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode are Spike Milligan and Sheeba.
- 8 April 1981
Episode 2.1: Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode are Rod Hull and Emu and Lulu.
- 5 April 1981
Picks of the week: Series 2 of Lena was one of the Sunday Mirror's picks for Wednesday.
- 2 April 1981
Advert and short article: Page 7 has a quarter page advert for Dorothy Solomon Associated Artists Limited and page 17 has a photo of Lena Zavaroni and a short article on her TV series Lena.
- 2 April 1981
BBC One: Lena Zavaroni performed her new single Roses & Rainbows and Simon Bates promonted the return of her TV series Lena.
- 1 February 1981
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- 20 December 1980
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- 15 December 1980
Details: Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh (15 December 1980 for three weeks).
- 13 December 1980
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- 7 December 1980
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- 22 October 1980
Details: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at The New Vic, Belfast.
- 20 October 1980
Details: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at The Tonic, Bangor.
- 17 October 1980
Details: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at The Webbington, Weston-Super-Mare. Lena later sued the Hotel group that owned the venue, due to alleged non-payment of her fees.
- 6 October 1980
Details: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at The Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow for one week.
- 4 October 1980
Theatre: Lena Zavaroni was due to star in her own show in Manchester
- 31 August 1980
Theatre: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at The Opera House, Blackpool.
- 24 August 1980
Details: Starring Lena Zavaroni at The Drake Theatre, Plymouth.
- 19 August 1980
Douglas, Isle Of Man: Starring Lena Zavaroni.
- 10 August 1980
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- 3 August 1980
Starring: Lena Zavaroni
- 20 July 1980
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10 and 8.20pm plus a rehearsal at 2.30pm
- 17 June 1980
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- 4 June 1980
Episode 1.6: Lena Zavaroni's guests on this episode are The Nolans and Les Dawson.
- 29 May 1980
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- 21 May 1980
Episode 1.5: Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode are Janis Ian and David Gates.
- 13 May 1980
Episode 1.4: Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode are Richard Stilgoe and Fern Kinney.
- 7 May 1980
Episode 1.3: Lena Zavaroni's guest on this episode are The Three Degrees and Bernie Winters with Schnorbitz.
- 30 April 1980
Episode 1.2: Lena Zavaroni's guests on this episode are Paul Daniels and Robert White.
- 23 April 1980
Episode 1.1: Lena Zavaroni's guests on this episode are Rowan Atkinson and Corky Hale.
- 12 April 1980
Photo: Lena - Episode 1.1
- 7 April 1980
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- 28 February 1980
Newspaper: Lena the top personality - a short article on The Scottish National Record Awards that had taken place the previous day.
- 27 February 1980
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- 26 November 1979
Tumblr Embedded Content: A Teddy Tonic For Lena - The Evening Times reported on Lena Zavaroni’s progress in Glasgow Southern General Hospital.
- 25 August 1979
Magazine: Featured an article in which Lena was asked about her favourite perfume.
- 14 July 1979
East Yorkshire: Lena Zavaroni made a personal appearance at the carnival. She declared the Carnival open, then stayed for a short time to meet her fans and the public.
- 6 July 1979
Spa Theatre, Bridlington: With Cannon and Ball, Bernard Flint, ETC.
- 27 June 1979
BBC One: Lena's guests this week are Wayne Sleep, Peter Skellern, Adrian Hedley and Johnny Hutch & the Half-Wits.
- 25 June 1979
Photo: Publicity Lena Zavaroni and Music - Episode 6 and The Lena Zavaroni Show - Spa Theatre, Bridlington.
- 23 June 1979
TV Guide: Three page article in which Lena poses for some fashion pics, and tells us about her difficulty finding clothes that fit.
- 20 June 1979
BBC One: Lena's guests this week are Michel Legrand, Wayne Sleep and Berni Flint.
- 13 June 1979
BBC One: Lena's guests this week are Helen Gelzer, Adrian Hedley and Johnny Hutch and The Herculeans.
- 6 June 1979
BBC One: Lena's guests this week are Edward Woodward and Gerard Kenny.
- 30 May 1979
BBC One: Lena's guests this week are Edward Woodward and Gerard Kenny.
- 27 May 1979
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10 and 8.20pm plus a rehearsal at 2.30pm
- 23 May 1979
BBC One: Lena's guests this week are Elaine Stritch, Wayne Sleep and George Chisholm.
- 22 May 1979
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- 19 May 1979
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- 8 April 1979
BBC Television Centre: Lena Zavaroni and Guests
- 1 April 1979
BBC Television Centre: BBC Light Entertainment Presents Lena Zavaroni.
- 25 February 1979
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- 22 February 1979
Light Entertainment News: reported on the Water Rats Gale Charity Night.
- 8 February 1979
Light Entertainment News In Brief - Variety Show To Support Year Of Child: Several Artists, including David Jacobs, Paul Daniels, Lena Zavaroni, The Bachelors and many more are all performing for free.
- 4 February 1979
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- 31 January 1979
Tyne Tees Television: Documentary which follows the lives of various members of the Italia Conti stage school, including Lena Zavaroni and Bonnie Langford.
- 27 January 1979
TVTimes: Short article about the documentary (Stars In Their Eyes) which follows the lives of various members of the Italia Conti stage school, including Lena Zavaroni and Bonnie Langford.
- 29 December 1978
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- 23 December 1978
Comic: The comic features Lena Zavaroni in which she talks about meeting Rod Hull and Emu.
- 21 December 1978
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- 2 December 1978
Comic: The comic features Lena Zavaroni in which she describes her admiration for Diana Ross and tells us how much she likes her stage costumes.
- 25 November 1978
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- 24 November 1978
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- 24 November 1978
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- 2 November 1978
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- 28 October 1978
Details: The magazine featured a two page article in which Lena talked about her eating disorder and how she has managed to overcome it, there is also a mention of Lena in the Family Scene section of the TV Times.
- 21 October 1978
Details: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at The Opera House, Blackpool.
- 2 October 1978
Theatre: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at The Palladium, London for one week.
- 30 September 1978
Details: In her weekly column, Lena tells us that she likes to watch herself on TV to see if she can improve her performance.
- 28 September 1978
Newspaper: Featured a small article on Lena's planned week long run at the London Palladium, starting on October.
- 28 September 1978
BBC One: Lena performed Speedy Gonzales live in the studio, and was then interviewed by the three presenters.
- 17 September 1978
Details: Starring Lena Zavaroni
- 16 September 1978
Details: Lena describes the making of On Broadway with Lena Zavaroni, how much she enjoyed working with Paul Nicholas, and how she is waiting for her second place trophy to arrive.
- 9 September 1978
Details: In her weekly column, Lena tells us that her favourite band is ABBA. She also gives make up tips, and reveals that she is mad about shoes.
- 6 September 1978
Details: The show was chosen for the 1978 Golden Sea Swallow Festival in Knokke, Belgium, where it won the silver award.
- 2 September 1978
Comic: Lena reveals that she is a fan of the New Seekers, and has met one of the singers.
- 29 August 1978
Theatre: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at the The Winter Gardens, Margate
- 27 August 1978
Details: Lena Zavaroni Stars in her own show at the Leas Cliff Pavilion, Folkestone.
- 26 August 1978
Comic: Featuring Rod Stewart, Twiggy, Brotherhood Of Man and Lena Zavaroni. Lena tells us of her experiences of Chinese and Japanese food.
- 20 August 1978
Details: Starring Lena Zavaroni with Bert Weedon, Tony Evans, Valentine, Rod Hartley and the Stuart Atkins Band.
- 19 August 1978
Comic: issue No 26, featuring the Muppets, Rod Stewart, Herbie and Lena Zavaroni.
- 13 August 1978
Theatre: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at the Wellington Pier, Great Yarmouth.
- 12 August 1978
Comic: Lena describes her experience making the TV show You’re Never Too Old and how she was made to look 64 years of age.
- 5 August 1978
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- 30 July 1978
The Floral Hall Theatre, Scarborough: Starring Lena Zavaroni with The Maurice Merry Orchestra, Tony Evans, Terry Denton and Turnstyle (From The Marti Caine Show).
- 29 July 1978
Comic: Lena tells us that she is a big fan of the actor Richard O'Sullivan, and almost met him once. She reveals that the record company gave her a chopper bike as a present, but she later gave it to Carla back on Bute.
- 27 July 1978
Douglas, Isle Of Man: Starring Lena Zavaroni.
- 26 July 1978
Personal Appearance: Scottish singer and television child star Lena Zavaroni appeared at the store on this day to promote her new album Songs Are Such Good Things and sign autographs.
- 23 July 1978
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10 and 8.20pm plus a rehearsal at 2.30pm
- 22 July 1978
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- 15 July 1978
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- 8 July 1978
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- 2 July 1978
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- 1 July 1978
Comic: In this Issue Lena tells us how much she admires The Jacksons, whom she met in 1977.She also says that she had no ambition to be a star, and arrived in show Business by accident. Features a B&W photo of Lena, and one of the Jacksons.
- 24 June 1978
The Odeon Theatre, Woolwich, London: The title "The Lena Zavaroni Show" is a generic name this website uses for shows Starring Lena Zavaroni that had no known show title for the theatre at which Lena was appearing.
- 24 June 1978
BBC One: Lennie Bennett and Jerry Stevens with guests Lena Zavaroni, Frediani (the world's fastest juggler) and (the Boogie-Woogie duo) Che and Ray.
- 24 June 1978
Magazine: Two page article inside, featuring interviews with Phil Solomon and Lena.
- 24 June 1978
Comic: In her first weekly column for emma, Lena describes her routine at the Italia Conti, revealing that she does her showbusiness lessons (including singing, dancing and acting) from 9.15 to 12.45. Lunch is from 12.45 to 1.30. she then has her normal lessons from 1.30 to 4.15.
- 17 June 1978
Comic: Two page interview with Lena (to help launch her column starting the following week), in which she tells us about her first meeting with producer Tommy Scott at the Rothesay Pavilion.
- 13 June 1978
BBC One: In this episode of the programme Jimmy Logan introduces his special guest Lena Zavaronl also featuring The New Seekers, Danny Street, Andy Cameron and Alex Welsh and His Band.
- 14 May 1978
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- 12 April 1978
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- 6 April 1978
Feature on the Italia Conti stage school end of term production: Contained a feature on the Italia Conti stage school end of term production. It also featured a photo of Lena Zavaroni and Bonnie Langford, onstage with the rest of the cast.
- 30 March 1978
Show got by on sheer gusto: Review of Lena and Bonnie.
- 26 March 1978
London Weekend Television: Broadcast Lena and Bonnie. It was a one-off special starring Lena Zavaroni and Bonnie Langford.
- 26 March 1978
Photos: Lena and Bonnie.
- 25 March 1978
London Weekend Television: Children's Saturday morning entertainment show from London Weekend Television. Lena Zavaroni and Bonnie Langford are two of the guests on this episode they are on it to promote their Easter Special Lena and Bonnie.
- 25 March 1978
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- 20 March 1978
Thames Television: Final broadcast of the much love show that was the starting block for so many stars.
- 18 March 1978
Details: The magazine carried a small photo of Lena in the listings for the last episode of Opportunity Knocks, alongside photos of other winners of the show.
- 2 March 1978
Big bill, longer show for last OK: Featured an article on the final Opportunity Knocks for Thames Television.
- 21 January 1978
The magazine: featured a three page feature on Lena and Bonnie.
- 27 December 1977
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- 1 December 1977
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- 8 November 1977
Photo: Scottish singer Lena Zavaroni (1963-1999) posed in London on 22nd July 1977. (Photo by United News/Popperfoto via Getty Images). As always the stock photos have no details of any value, It's so disappointing that the stories behind the photos are lost because for some unknown Reason the media agencies seem to think the stories are unimportant.
- 4 September 1977
Knebworth House in Hertfordshire: Starring Leslie Crowther, Anna Dawson, Pearly Gates, Mari Gordon-Price, Derek Griffiths, Derek Griffiths, Lena Zavaroni.
- 28 August 1977
Wycombe Air Park, High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire: Leslie Crowther, Anna Dawson, Pearly Gates, Mari Gordon-Price, Derek Griffiths, Derek Griffiths, Lena Zavaroni.
- 21 August 1977
Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum in Hampshire: Starring Leslie Crowther, Anna Dawson, Pearly Gates, Mari Gordon-Price, Derek Griffiths, Derek Griffiths, Lena Zavaroni.
- 16 August 1977
Details: Lena Zavaroni is one of the stars in Startime ‘77 - Congress Theatre, Eastbourne.
- 14 August 1977
Crystal Palace Sports Centre: Leslie Crowther, Anna Dawson, Pearly Gates, Mari Gordon-Price, Derek Griffiths, Derek Griffiths, Lena Zavaroni.
- 13 August 1977
TVTimes: Contains a short article describing the series as a Mad, mad summer for Lesley Crowther and an even madder whirl for his co-star Lena Zavaroni.
- 7 August 1977
Stratford-upon-Avon: Starring Leslie Crowther, Anna Dawson, Pearly Gates, Mari Gordon-Price, Derek Griffiths, Derek Griffiths, Lena Zavaroni.
- 6 August 1977
TVTimes: Featured a photo of the cast including Lena Zavaroni riding bikes in the listing for Hi! Summer.
- 1 August 1977
Details: Summer Bank Holiday In Scotland.
- 31 July 1977
Yorkshire: Starring Lena Zavaroni.
- 31 July 1977
On The River Thames Sailing Between Westminster And Greenwich: Starring Leslie Crowther, Anna Dawson, Pearly Gates, Mari Gordon-Price, Derek Griffiths, Derek Griffiths, Lena Zavaroni.
- 30 July 1977
Magazine: Published a Q&A article about Lena.
- 30 July 1977
Magazine: One page article inside, in which a 13 year old Lena reveals the battle she has had with her weight, which she has now overcome, and that she had to watch out that she didn't become anorexic. She tell us that she loves Chinese food and shopping, but hates short skirts and flying.
- 24 July 1977
Beaulieu in Hampshire: Starring Leslie Crowther, Anna Dawson, Pearly Gates, Mari Gordon-Price, Derek Griffiths, Derek Griffiths, Lena Zavaroni.
- 22 July 1977
Photos: Scottish singer Lena Zavaroni (1963-1999) posed in London on 22nd July 1977. (Photo by United News/Popperfoto via Getty Images). As always the stock photos have no details of any value, It's so disappointing that the stories behind the photos are lost because for some unknown Reason the media agencies seem to think the stories are unimportant.
- 17 July 1977
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10 and 8.20pm plus a rehearsal at 2.30pm
- 17 July 1977
Longleat Stately Home: Staring Leslie Crowther, Anna Dawson, Pearly Gates, Mari Gordon-Price, Derek Griffiths, Lena Zavaroni.
- 16 July 1977
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- 1 June 1977
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- 28 May 1977
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- 17 May 1977
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- 4 May 1977
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- 10 April 1977
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- 7 April 1977
Royal Variety Change: The Royal Variety Show at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow has changes to it's line up but Lena Zavaroni is confirmed to be in the show.
- 11 March 1977
BBC One: Guests Lena Zavaroni, Dorothy Solomon, Gerry Cottle, Betty Cottle and Captain Universe.
- 15 February 1977
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- 27 January 1977
Light Entertainment: Reported that McLeod Holden have plans to hold a number of shows this year including on Easter Sunday (10 April 1977) a staging of the Lena Zavaroni Show at the New Southport Theatre.
- 20 January 1977
ROYAL OCCASIONS: Contained a double-page feature on two Royal charity fundraisers which had been held the previous week. Lena had performed at one of them, held at Jollees in Stoke-on-Trent, and she was photographed shaking hands with Princess Margaret.
- 14 January 1977
Jollees, Stoke-on-Trent: Lena attended the Fundraiser where she was photographed shaking hands with Princess Margaret.
- 5 January 1977
BBC Radio 2: with Lena Zavaroni, The Mike Sammes Singers and Allan Stewart.
- 18 November 1976
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- 15 November 1976
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- 19 October 1976
Newspaper: Reported on Lena Zavaroni appearance in Edinburgh with the Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, Harry Ewing, to help launch a firework safety campaign.
- 2 October 1976
BBC Radio 2: Recorded on 1 October 1976 for broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on the 2 October 1976.
- 5 September 1976
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10 and 8.20pm plus a rehearsal at 2.30pm
- 20 August 1976
Photo: The Daily Mirror took photographs of Lena at Rothesay Acadamy, she only lasted one term as a group of pupils were nasty to her, doing things like spitting on her cutlery.
- 15 August 1976
Details: Starring Lena Zavaroni with Pam Ayres, The Vernons, Barley, Barry Britten and The Johnny Wiltshire Orchestra.
- 1 August 1976
Details: One of the support acts burnt his arm during his act and Lena stayed with him until an ambulance came.
- 28 July 1976
Thames Television: Lena takes part in a short comedy sketch with Brucie, and they then perform Be A Clown together.
- 25 July 1976
Starring: Lena Zavaroni.
- 18 July 1976
Yorkshire: Starring Lena Zavaroni.
- 15 July 1976
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- 11 July 1976
The Winter Gardens, Margate: Starring Lena Zavaroni.
- 4 June 1976
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- 29 May 1976
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- 9 April 1976
London Weekend Television (LWT): Recorded on 25 March 1976 and broadcast on 9 April 1976
- 1 April 1976
Discs on Release: List of singles and albums released during previous month.
- 11 February 1976
Details: Lena appears in a comedy sketch with Eric and Ernie. She then performs Some Of These Days, before performing a song and dance version of Something Bout You Baby I Like with the duo.
- 3 January 1976
The New Year edition of the music paper: Lena wins the poll for the "most anger provoking singer" of 1975. Contains a small photo of her.
- 29 December 1975
Thames Television: Lena appears as last year's winner, to present the award to the 1975 recipient, The Frank Jennings Syndicate.
- 17 November 1975
Thames Television: Lena sponsored her parents Victor and Hilda on the show under the name The Zavaronis.
- 14 November 1975
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- 21 October 1975
Details: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at the Glasgow Apollo.
- 21 September 1975
Details: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at Caesar's Palace, Luton.
- 7 September 1975
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- 31 August 1975
Theatre: Lena Zavaroni stars in her own show at The Winter Gardens, Bournemouth.
- 30 August 1975
BBC One: An outside broadcast from the BBC1 Big Top which this week visits Torbay. Starring Roy Hudd, Keith Harris, Tessie O'Shea, Lena Zavaroni, Derek Dene, Jon Britain, Tony Blackburn and featuring NEW EDITION.
- 24 August 1975
Details: Starring Lena Zavaroni at The Southport Theatre, Southport.
- 17 August 1975
Details: Lena Zavaroni stars in the show.
- 10 August 1975
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- 27 July 1975
Starring: Lena Zavaroni.
- 20 July 1975
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10 and 8.20pm plus a rehearsal at 2.30pm
- 13 July 1975
The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne: Starring Lena Zavaroni
- 6 July 1975
Note: The Pavilion was the location Lena Zavaroni first performed to Phil Solomon in 1973.
- 6 July 1975
Newspaper: Published an artilce on Lena Zavaroni's return to the Rothesay Pavilion along with a photo of Lena and her South Africa friend Susie Heckler.
- 14 June 1975
BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 2: Lena chats on the BBC Radio show presented by Ed Stewart.
- 5 May 1975
3 Arts Theatre: 260 Main Road, Plumstead, 7800 Cape Town, South Africa.
- 25 March 1975
The Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth: Staring Lena Zavaroni (25 - 29 March 1975)
- 23 March 1975
Epiosde 6: with The Bachelors, The Vernons and Lena Zavaroni.
- 20 March 1975
Theatre Section: Reported that Lena would be appearing at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth.
- 16 March 1975
PDF: A programme for Lena Zavaroni at the London Palladium.
- 16 March 1975
Epiosde 5: with The Bachelors, The Vernons and Lena Zavaroni.
- 9 March 1975
Epiosde 4: with The Bachelors, The Vernons and Lena Zavaroni.
- 2 March 1975
Epiosde 3: with The Bachelors, The Vernons and Lena Zavaroni.
- 23 February 1975
Epiosde 2: with The Bachelors, The Vernons and Lena Zavaroni.
- 16 February 1975
Epiosde 1: with The Bachelors, The Vernons and Lena Zavaroni.
- 30 December 1974
Thames Television: Lena performs If My Friends Could See Me Now, then at the end of the show, she receives the Variety Club Award for 1974, and then joins the rest of the cast in a rendition of Land Of Hope And Glory.
- 2 November 1974
US Television: Lena Zavaroni was one of the guest on the show.
- 4 October 1974
Magazine: Little singer imitates Rita Pavone and Alice Cooper on stage
- 14 September 1974
Newspaper: had a couple of articles that referenced Lena Zavaroni.
- 6 September 1974
Yorkshire Television: Presenters - Mark Curry, Glyn Poole, with Roy Rolland as Old Mother Riley, Lena Zavaroni.
- 31 August 1974
US Television: Charity fundraising Telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
- 21 July 1974
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10pm and 8.20pm
- 15 July 1974
US Television: Actor Burt Reynolds stood in for Johnny Carson. Lena Zavaroni makes the second of two appearances on the show that summer. Lena performs Swinging On A Star and is then interviewed by Burt. She tells him about her trip to Japan and how she ate with chopsticks, and then shows Burt how to use them. She then sings Help Me Make It Through The Night.
- 29 June 1974
The Magazine: carried a short article about Lena Zavaroni.
- 21 June 1974
Magazine: Dutch: Lena kan haar poppen wel vergeten. English Translation: Lena can forget her dolls.
- 16 June 1974
Yorkshire Television: Presenters - Mark Curry, Glyn Poole, Roy Rolland as Old Mother Riley, Lena Zavaroni.
- 15 June 1974
Newspaper: The US magazine's Hits of the World section listed Lena's single Personality as moving up the charts from no. 50 to no. 33. Plus a full page advert for the Stax release of Lena Zavaroni's LP Ma! (He's Making Eyes at me).
- 14 June 1974
US Television: Merv's guests are actors Fernando Lamas and James Brolin, child singer Lena Zavaroni and Apollo 15 astronaut Col. James B. Irwin.
- 4 June 1974
US Television: Lena Zavaroni performs Ma He's Making Eyes At Me and then chats to Johnny, before performing The End Of The World.
- 26 May 1974
US Television: Broadcast in United States on Channel 11 at 8am Lena Zavaroni made a guest appearance on this episode singing Music, Music, Music.
- 24 May 1974
US Television: Totie Fields is co-host. Guests are actor Tony Curtis, singer-actress Florence Henderson, 10-year-old Scottish singer Lena Zavaroni, Totie's husband George Johnston, diet book author Dr. Irwin Stillman, and diet patient Alison Libert.
- 24 May 1974
The Magazine carried a full page advertisement titled: A Lena Zavaroni Weekend promoting her forthcoming TV appearances on Wonderama, the Merv Griffin Show and the Mike Douglas Show.
- 12 May 1974
Yorkshire Television: Presenters - Mark Curry, Glyn Poole, Roy Rolland as Old Mother Riley, Lena Zavaroni.
- 12 May 1974
Published: A profile of Lena Zavaroni.
- 1 May 1974
US Television - Date of broadcast is unknown: Annual children's charity benefit show in the US, held circa Hollywood during May 1974.
- 28 April 1974
Yorkshire Television: Presenters - Mark Curry, Glyn Poole, Roy Rolland as Old Mother Riley, Lena Zavaroni.
- 21 April 1974
Yorkshire Television: Presenters - Mark Curry, Glyn Poole, Roy Rolland as Old Mother Riley, Lena Zavaroni.
- 14 April 1974
Show Times: Two shows at 6.10 and 8.20pm plus a rehearsal at 2.30pm
- 14 April 1974
Yorkshire Television: Mark Curry, Glyn Poole, Roy Rolland, David Davenport, Lena Zavaroni, The New Generation, The Junior Showtime Dancers, puppeteer Roger Stevenson with Daisy Duck, Mister Ebeneezer and Rodney Allen Rippy.
- 7 April 1974
Yorkshire Television: Mark Curry, Glyn Poole and Lena Zavaroni.
- 3 April 1974
Belgium Magazine: LENA ZAVARONI - A FEMALE JIMMY OSMOND!
- 31 March 1974
Associated Television: Charlie Williams has a short chat with Lena Zavaroni and she preforms Swinging On A Star.
- 30 March 1974
Photos: Lena at the Madurodam Miniature City
- 30 March 1974
Magazine: Featured Slade, Paul McCartney, David Essex and Lena Zavaroni.
- 24 March 1974
BBC Radio 1 Medium Wave (BBC Radio 2 VHF joined the programme for the top 20): Lena Zavaroni charts at 17.
- 17 March 1974
BBC Radio 1 Medium Wave (BBC Radio 2 VHF joined the programme for the top 20): Lena Zavaroni charts at 14.
- 16 March 1974
Newspaper: Lena has 'divi' for Vernons
- 11 March 1974
Ma .. those movie men are making eyes at me: Heading for the big time in Hollywood . . . ten-year-old Lena Zavaroni.
- 10 March 1974
Tumblr Embedded Content: Lena flew from Heathrow to Glasgow to see her family for the first time in five weeks.
- 3 March 1974
BBC Radio 1 Medium Wave (BBC Radio 2 VHF joined the programme for the top 20): Lena Zavaroni moved up the charts from number 13 to number 10.
- 24 February 1974
BBC Radio 1 Medium Wave (BBC Radio 2 VHF joined the programme for the top 20): Lena Zavaroni moved up the charts from number 16 to number 13.
- 14 February 1974
BBC One: Lena Zavaroni gets to preform on Top of the Pops for the first time.
- 11 February 1974
Thames Television: Lena makes her fifth and final appearance as a contestant after winning the viewers votes for the fourth time.
- 4 February 1974
Thames Television: Opportunity Knocks | 4 February 1974 | Tenth birthday edition of the programme in which some of Hughie's top discoveries including David Whitfield, Bobby Crush and Candlewick Green returned for the celebration and which meant that viewers would have to wait another week to find out if Lena Zavaroni would win for the fourth time.
- 28 January 1974
Thames Television: Lena makes her fourth appearance after winning the viewers votes for the third time.
- 26 January 1974
The magazine: Carried a full page advertisement for Lena's debut single Ma! (He's Making Eyes At Me).
- 21 January 1974
Thames Television: Lena makes her third appearance after winning the viewers votes for the second time.
- 14 January 1974
Thames Television: Lena makes her second appearance after winning the viewers votes for the first time. She sings Take Me Home, Country Roads.
- 7 January 1974
Thames Television: Lena makes her first appearance. She sings Ma! (He's Making Eyes At Me).