The first of six programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his remarkable guests, Norman Barrett and his performing budgerigars, Boh Rosetti with his cowboy skills Dinardi with his spectacular flower magic.

In this week's show Paul travels to Blackpool Tower Circus to attempt the most dangerous escape of his career in the company of ringmaster Norman Barrett and Sally Chipperfield 's lions presented by James Clubb. He also introduces his remarkable studio guests: from Holland, world champion magic star Richard Ross from Switzerland, Mummenschanz with their unusual mime skills. Special guest, Ray Brooks.