News about Al Jolson

During the historic 1986 tour, Jones was caught on behind-the-scenes photos at a Wallaby team function impersonating 1920s vaudeville singer Al Jolson. Any of Australia's top names have leapt to their old coach's defense, insisting that his appearance was part of a night of harmless fun. In an intimate entertainment night put on by the touring crew, the veteran broadcaster and once-feared political power actor was the headline act. Following a Test win two days before, several of the photographs depict senior Wallabies enjoying an evening of frivolity. Among the 31-man playing team were legends of Australian rugby, including Nick Farr-Jones, David Campese, Andrew Slack, Simon Poidevin, and Michael Lynagh. Campese, a Jones referred to the 'Bradman of rugby,' recalled his coach's appearance as Jolson as part of a regular skit night. Campese wrote, 'He's a really good singer,' Campese told Daily Mail Australia.

Brian Cox, 76, (pictured) actor and star of Hit television Succession, shares memories of Brown Constable Street, Dundee. With his parents and four siblings, the brain grew up there. The neighbours would take it in turns watching it on TV for five minutes at a time, as he recalls during the Queen's coronation.