The Royal Variety Performance Main cast, played by Bruce Forsyth Episode 1960-05-22: 1960 (May 22, 1960) Episode 1961-11-12: 1961 (Nov 12, 1961) Episode 1969-11-16: 1969 (Nov 16, 1969) Episode 1971-11-21: 1971 (Nov 21, 1971) Episode 1975-11-16: 1975 (Nov 16, 1975) Episode 1988-11-26: 1988 (Nov 26, 1988)