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Gold Badge Awards 1998: Recipients

BASCA presented the 25th Gold Badge Awards on 14th October 1998 at The Savoy, Strand, London.

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BASCA presented the 25th Gold Badge Awards on 14th October 1998 at The Savoy, Strand, London.

Sponsored by MCPS the awards included music from the Brian Dee Trio. The following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit:

  • Chris Andrews
  • Errol Brown
  • Mike Berry
  • Frank Coachworth
  • Martin Dalby
  • Adam Faith
  • Harry Hayes
  • Mike Hurst
  • Neil Innes
  • Laurie Johnson
  • Bill Kenwright
  • Michael Parkinson
  • Patricia Routledge
  • Sandie Shaw
  • Tony Wilson
  • Cliff Adams (Sing Something Simple Programme)
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