Wilfred Pickles ‘Have a Go’, 1958

From Wikipedia: 'Have a Go' was a BBC Radio show that ran from 1946 to 1967. Hosted by Wilfred Pickles and co-presented with his wife Mabel (née Myerscough), it involved the couple travelling to venues around the UK and speaking to members of the public, who were then invited to answer quiz questions in the hope of winning a small amount of money. It was the first quiz show in Britain to offer such a prize.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Have_a_Go

By Rosemary Stockdale

Did you know that the Village Hall in the 1950’s was located where the bungalow close to the pub now stands. It hosted a variety of events including Wilfred Pickles ‘Have a Go’ in 1958. Do you recognise anyone? Please get in touch if you do or if you have any other information to add to the archives.

Thursley ‘Have a Go’ contenders 1958 ….

And you can hear all of the programme, 28 minutes, on the Thursley History Society YouTube channel: https://studio.youtube.com/video/74CzJk-Oe44/edit

Wilfred Pickles hosting…

Sid Hall facing microphone with Wilfred Pickles in the 'Have A Go" radio show.

The winner(s)…..?

The winner was Mrs Messenger who was given £4, 10 shillings, a chicken and dinner for two at a local hotel

The cutting above includes the information that Thursley residents' big grouse was the housing shortage as it was driving young people from the village.