About
This 1974 end of year special for music show Popco features cover songs performed in the studio and around Christchurch. Presenting and singing are Rob Guest (before musicals fame), Steve Gilpin (before he founded Mi-Sex) and Hayden Wood. Joining them are Space Waltz (in their glam rock glory), Annie Whittle (on the banks of the Avon), show regulars the Maggie Burke Dancers in Cathedral Square, Mark Williams (sparkling in green lurex), Bunny Walters and Claire Raine, Rockinghorse (featuring 'Nature' composer Wayne Mason), Drut (complete with flaming guitar) and Beaver (in the finale).
AudioCulture feature on the Popco series
AudioCulture profile of co-presenter Hayden Wood
History of popular music shows on NZ television, NZ History website
NZ On Screen profile of Annie Whittle
NZ On Screen profile of Beaver
AudioCulture profile and articles on Mark Williams
Sydney Morning Herald obituary of Rob Guest, October 2008



























