Wally Fry 11-10-1940 7-1-1937 8-12-1938 16-6-1942

The one known broadcast by Wally 28 August 1947 20.15 ' SEASIDE NIGHTS' visits Portsmouth and Southsea Gunners' Lawn, Eastney Barracks Band of H.M. Royal Marines. Portsmouth (by permission of Col. R. W. Straggett , M.c.. Royal Marines) Conductor. Major F. Vivian Dunn , m.v.o.. Director of Music Coliseum Theatre Joe Poynton in an excerpt from ' Barnacte Bill the Sailor' South Parade Pier Tommy Fields and Company in Bernard Delfont 's ' Show-Time.' From the theatre WALLY FRY AND HIS COLLEGIANS. From the ballroom The Esplanade, Clarence Pier, A ride on the Southsea miniature railway, and a visit to the amuaement park Frank Gillard introduces the programme from Nelson's flagship H.M.S. Victory in Portsmouth Dock yard Other commentaries by Patrick Beech and Hamilton Kennedy Tour arranged by Nicholas Crocker

1944 January 1st 1944 Wally Fry and his Collegians were playing on the South Parade Pier. January 29th, Wally Fry and his Collegians at South Parade Pier. February 2nd Dancing at South Parade Pier with Wally Fry. April 15th, Dancing at Somerset Road's British Restaurant (The Strand) with Wally Fry. May 3rd Wally Fry at the British Restaurant September 11th Wally Fry and his Collegians return to nightly weekday dancing at the South Parade Pier. It seems their residency at the British Restaurant is finished. October 3rd Wally Fry is at the South Parade Pier each weekday evening. 1945 November 29th A Grand Ball and Caberet at the South Parade Pier, dancing to the Augmented Orchestra of Wally Fry. December 6th Wally Fry and his Collegians play for the Lord Mayor's Victory Ball at South Parade Pier. December 13th Leetham Twilfit, the Portsmouth Corset makers, have a dance at the South Parade Pier with music from Wally Fry and his Collegians and also the Police Band. More than 1000 attended. December 24th Three bands on the South Parade Pier, Barry Wicks and his 'Navy Blues', Wally Fry and his Collegians and Bill Cole and his Clubmen. 1946 February 7th Wally Fry and his Collegians at the South Paradee Pier Monday to Saturday also with Barry Wicks, his vibraphone and the Navy Blues Swingtette on Mondays and Bill Cole and his Clubmen on Saturdays. March 28th National Fire Service Non Stop Ball, 8pm to 1am, with Wally Fry and his Collegians and the National fire Service Dance Band. 1947 January 1st At the South Parade Pier, Dancing to two bands, Wally Fry and his Collegians, and Graham Leslie and his band. March 12th The Portsmouth Trades Council Annual ball at South Parade Pier, with, Jimmie Harris and his Broadcasting Orchestra, Wally Fry and his Collegians, Brian and Golden Melody Band, David Channon and his Orchestra, tickets 5/-d. May 15th At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Nine Piece Collegians, play each night. December 5th Wally Fry and his Collegians at the South Parade Pier with Alf Hallman's Band on Friday and with Bill Cole's Clubmen on Saturday. December 12th At the Savoy, the New Orleans band play on the same night as Wally Fry and his Collegians. December 31st At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus the New Orleans Band for a carnival dance. 1948 January 16th At the South Parade Pier, The Commanders Dance Band and Bill Cole's Clubmen alternating with Wally Fry and his Collegians. April 23rd The Royal Marines Dance Orchestra join Wally Fry and his Collegians at South Parade Pier on 'RM Commemoration Day' 1949 March 9th The New Collegians conducted by Wally Fry are at the South Parade Pier. April 1st Alf Hallman and his Orchestra join Wally Fry and his Collegians at the South Parade Pier. April 8th Johnny Lyne and his Music join Wally Fry at South Parade Pier for two nights. October 8th Saturday, Johnny Lyne and his music join Wally Fry and his New Collegians to play at The South Parade Pier. December 29th On South Parade Pier, Johnny Lyne and his Music, and Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by The Ken Williams Quintette. 1950 April 8th Saturday, Dancing nightly at the South Parade Pier to Wally Fry and his New Collegians and Eric Easton at his £3,000 Wonder Organ. November 13th Johnny Lyne and his music playing all this week, with Wally Fry and his Collegians at the South Parade Pier. December 9th Saturday, Alf Hallman and his Orchestra play at South Parade Pier with Wally Fry and his Collegians. December 23rd Saturday, Johnny Lyne and his Music join Wally Fry and his Collegians at the South Parade Pier. 1951 January 6th Saturday, Johnny Lyne and his Music play at the South Parade Pier, where Wally Fry and his Collegians are again in residency. February 17th Saturday, Alf Gee and his Orchestra play at the South Parade Pier with Wally Fry and his Collegians. April 13th Jan Ralfini and his Orchestra play at the South Parade Pier, plus Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra and Wally Fry and his Collegians. 1952 January 10th Leonard Leslie's Orchestra Play on the South Parade Pier with Wally Fry and his Collegians. April 18th Johnny Lyne and his Music join Wally Fry and Gordon Banner to play at the South Parade Pier. October 15th Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by The Broadway Orchestra at the South Parade Pier for the Portsmouth Labour Party Annual Dance. 1953 October 10th Saturday, The Reg Bannistra Orchestra begin a winter season at the South Parade Pier with Wally Fry and his Collegians. October 31st The Portsmouth Philharmonic Society present Brahms Requiem at Portsmouth Cathedral. Johnny Lyne and his Music join Wally Fry and his Collegians at South Parade Pier. November 7th Saturday, Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra join Wally Fry and his Collegians to play at South Parade Pier. November 14th Saturday, Johnny Lyne and his Music join Wally Fry and his Collegians at South Parade Pier. November 21st Saturday, Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra join Wally Fry and his Collegians to play at South Parade Pier. November 28th Saturday, Johnny Lyne and his Music join Wally Fry and his Collegians to provide music for dancing at the South Parade Pier. December 5th Saturday, Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra play at the South Parade Pier along with Wally Fry and his Collegians. December 12th Saturday, Johnny Lyne and his Music join Wally Fry and his Collegians to provide music for dancing at the South Parade Pier. December 19th Saturday, Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra play at the South Parade Pier along with Wally Fry and his Collegians. 1954 January 14th Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra join Wally Fry and his Collegians at the South Parade Pier. January 17th Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra join Wally Fry and his Collegians at the South Parade Pier. January 21st Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra join Wally Fry and his Collegians at the South Parade Pier for three nights. January 30th Saturday, Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra join Wally Fry and his Collegians at the South Parade Pier. February 6th Saturday, Johnny Lyne and his Music join Wally Fry and his Collegians at South Parade Pier. February 13th Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra join Wally Fry and his Collegians at the South Parade Pier. 1955 January 1st Saturday, Reg Bannistra and his Music play on the South Parade Pier, with Wally Fry and his Collegians. January 8th Saturday, Reg Bannistra and his Music play on the South Parade Pier, with Wally Fry and his Collegians. January 15th Saturday, Johnny Lyne and his Music play on South Parade Pier, with Wally Fry and his Collegians. January 22nd Reg Bannistra and his Music play on the South Parade Pier, with Wally Fry and his Collegians. January 29th Saturday, Johnny Lyne and his Music play on South Parade Pier, with Wally Fry and his Collegians. February 5th Reg Bannistra and his Music play on the South Parade Pier, with Wally Fry and his Collegians. February 12th Saturday, Reg Bannistra and his Music play on the South Parade Pier, with Wally Fry and his Collegians. February 19th Saturday, Johnny Lyne and his Music play on South Parade Pier, with Wally Fry and his Collegians. February 26th Saturday, Reg Bannistra and his Music play on the South Parade Pier, with Wally Fry and his Collegians. March 2nd the Furnishing Trades Benevolent Ball at the South Parade Pier has Victor Sylvester and his Ballroom Orchestra, plus Wally Fry and his Collegians, providing the music for dancing. March 19th Saturday, Johnny Lyne and his Music play on South Parade Pier, with Wally Fry and his Collegians. March 24th The British Railways Staff dance at the South Parade Pier has music for dancing by Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus the De Reske Orchestra. March 26th Saturday, Reg Bannistra and his Music play on the South Parade Pier, with Wally Fry and his Collegians. April 16th Saturday, Reg Bannistra and his Music play on the South Parade Pier, with Wally Fry and his Collegians. April 23rd Saturday, Reg Bannistra and his Music play on the South Parade Pier, with Wally Fry and his Collegians. October 8th Saturday, Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. October 15th Saturday, Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. October 22nd Saturday, Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. October 29th Saturday, Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. November 5th Saturday, Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. November 7th Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. November 8th Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. November 9th Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. November 12th Saturday, Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. November 19th Saturday, Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. November 26th Saturday, Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. December 3rd Saturday, Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. December 10th Saturday, Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. December 17th Saturday, Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. December 24th Saturday, Two bands at the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians, plus Reg Bannistra with Johnny Lyne. 1956 January 7th Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra with Johnny Lyne on South Parade Pier. January 14th Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra with Johnny Lyne on South Parade Pier. January 21st Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra with Johnny Lyne on South Parade Pier. January 26th The British Railway Staff Dance at the South Parade Pier with Wally Fry and his Collegian plus the De Reske Orchestra. January 28th Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra with Johnny Lyne on South Parade Pier. February 4th Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra with Johnny Lyne on South Parade Pier. February 18th Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra with Johnny Lyne on South Parade Pier. February 25th Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra with Johnny Lyne on South Parade Pier. March 3rd Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra with Johnny Lyne on South Parade Pier. March 24th Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra with Johnny Lyne on South Parade Pier. April 2nd Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra with Johnny Lyne on South Parade Pier. April 7th Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra with Johnny Lyne on South Parade Pier. April 21st Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined by Reg Bannistra and his Orchestra with Reginald Porter-Brown at the Wonder Organ on South Parade Pier. April 25th A Musician's Ball, the first of three to be held this year, is held at the South Parade Pier includes Harold Dunn and his Orchestra, Southern Countries Orchestra, Eric Bernard and his Broadway Orchestra, Wally Fry and his Collegians, The Masterpieces Dance Orchestra, Wally Gresham and his Band, Raymond Franks and his Music, with Bernard Glover at the Hammond Organ to support Portsmouth Branch Musicians Union Benevolent Funds. Roy Richards and his Mayfair Orchestra play at the Savoy Ballroom along with Benny Freedman's band. April 26th British Railways Staff Dance at the South Parade Pier with Wally Fry and his Collegians plus the De Reske Orchestra. October 8th Dancing at the South Parade Pier to Wally Fry and his Collegians and Mick Mitchell and his Music. October 20th Dancing at the South Parade Pier to Wally Fry and his Collegians and Mick Mitchell and his Music. October 27th Mick Mitchell and Wally Fry and their bands play at the South Parade Pier. December 1st Saturday, Wally Fry and his Collegians are joined the Hector Davies Blue Star Players on South Parade Pier. 1957 January 5th Saturday, The Eric Bernard Orchestra play at the Assembly Hall Fareham. At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. January 12th At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. January 19th At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. January 26th Saturday, At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. February 2nd Saturday, At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. February 9th At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. February 16th At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. February 23rd At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. March 2nd At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. March 9th At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. March 16th At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. March 23rd At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. March 30th At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. April 13th At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. April 20th At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. April 27th At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. May 4th At the South Parade Pier, Wally Fry and his Collegians plus Hector Davies Blue Star Players play for dancing. 1958 nil 1959 nil Jock Shulman played trumpet in Wally Fry's Band, he had sons who became Simon Dupree and the Big Sound, and later Gentle Giant.