Audiobooks by Graeme Garden

The Long Hot Satsuma: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy Produced by Dirk Maggs

Fresh and funny comedy performed by an all-star cast This hilarious, fast paced, parody sketch show sends up classic BBC radio shows, travels through time and brings you Shakespeare as you've never heard it before. Tune in to Desert Island Discs with a twist, appreciate an orange-inal version of Hamlet and discover Tolstoy with a peel good factor. A spoof show like no other, The Long Hot Satsuma is a laugh out loud comedy packed with quick witted lines and the trademark dry humour of veteran comedians Alison Steadman, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden. Action packed episodes include a high court judge-cum-plumber, a BBC announcer with the pips, an alien takeover and some unique royal commentary. A smooth blend of cleverly crafted comedy and pitch perfect parody, this show is full of juicy bits and will have you rolling with laughter. Keep listening, the zest is yet to come! Recorded in front of a live audience, Olivier award winning and BAFTA nominated actor Alison Steadman (Abigail's Party, Gavin and Stacey) performs with radio comedy legend Barry Cryer (I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue) and TV and radio star Graeme Garden (The Goodies). Their unmistakable voices and wit make this classic sketch show as fresh and funny today as it was when first recorded. Listen to all eight episodes now in this a-peeling new download only edition. Cast and credits Produced by Dirk Maggs Featuring an ensemble cast Graeme Garden Barry Cryer Alison Steadman Paul B. Davies Julia Hills First Broadcast BBC Radio 2, May-July 1989 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Martin Booth, Paul B. Davies (Author), Alison Steadman, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Julia Hills, Paul B. Davies (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue: A Third Treasury: Specials and spin-offs from the BBC Radio 4 comedy

A sparkling collection of specials and spin-offs from the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy show, plus two tributes to the legendary Humphrey Lyttelton. This third and final Clue treasury features a panoply of specials based around the perennial 'antidote to panel games'. In the mix are I'm Sorry I Haven't a Christmas Clue, featuring the team's unique interpretation of A Christmas Carol; Humph in Wonderland, in which they venture down a rabbit hole; and In Search of Mornington Crescent, in which Andrew Marr peers behind the veil of secrecy surrounding that illustrious game. Also included are two shows commemorating the programme's inimitable original host, the late, much-missed Humphrey Lyttelton. In Chairman Humph, presented by Stephen Fry, friends and admirers including Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden recall Humph's numerous Clue highlights, while in Humph Celebration Concert, Stephen Lyttelton introduces an exceptional evening of music and comedy celebrating his father. Finally, arriving just after they've had their tea, are all three series of spin-off comedy The Doings of Hamish & Dougal. Among the performers in this superb collection are Willie Rushton, Sandi Toksvig, Andy Hamilton, Rob Brydon, Linda Smith, Jeremy Hardy, Jack Dee, Dame Judi Dench, Sir Michael Gambon and Alison Steadman.

Graeme Garden, Humphrey Lyttelton (Author), Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Humphrey Lyttelton, Stephen Fry, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Willie Rushton (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue: A Second Treasury: The much-loved BBC Radio 4 comedy series

Another bumper collection of classic fun and games from the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy show. ‘Risky, rude, brilliantly written and superbly performed’ The Judges, Sony Radio Academy Award This second treasury contains over 30 hilarious editions of the award-winning ‘antidote to panel games’, first published as I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue Volumes 10 to 15, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue 'Live' Volumes 1 & 2, and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue Anniversary Special. Highlights include the first episode from 1972, a 30th anniversary double edition, two volumes of vintage 'Live' recordings (ad-libs, retakes, warm-ups and all), and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Desert Island, in which famous fans including Dame Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent and Germaine Greer choose their favourite 'Clue' moments. The late Humphrey Lyttelton and Jack Dee preside over regular players Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Willie Rushton, plus guests including Jeremy Hardy, Ross Noble, Andy Hamilton, Rob Brydon, Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Tony Hawks, Linda Smith, David Mitchell, Marcus Brigstocke and Victoria Wood. So get ready to laugh out loud as the gang indulge in more wonderful wordplay, accompanied by Colin Sell on the piano and the lovely Samantha, who’s always ready to score.

Graeme Garden, Humphrey Lyttelton (Author), , Graeme Garden, Humphrey Lyttelton, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off: Complete Series 3

He's back! Budleigh Salterton's most famous citizen is off round the world on another five adventures. Meet Giles Wemmbley Hogg - 2 'm's, 2 'g's. Traveller, backpacker, ethnologist, fearless investigator of cultural diversity, and upper middle-class student ponce from Budleigh Salterton. And this time, Giles has graduated from University, with a first! He's actually the first person ever to have finished a course in Canadian Studies, and now he's on the job market and looking for anyone who'll have him. In these six episodes, with his trusty portable DAT and his Charterhouse rugby shirt, Giles tries his hand at the sort of jobs that only rich fathers' rich friends get for their idiot sons. Each week he travels to far-off foreign lands and joins the exotic world of work, and each week he makes a thumping great prat of himself! First he heads to an oil rig on the Cromarty Firth; then it's off to Japan where Giles tries out bond trading. Episode Three sees him being a most unlikely chalet girl in France; while in Episode Four he's leading a European ballet tour. Haiti is his destination in the fifth episode, where he experiments with voodoo, and in the final episode he heads to Ireland to find an old flame. Marcus Brigstocke stars as Giles, with Catherine Tate as Arabella. Guest stars include Jessica Hynes, Katy Brand and Miranda Hart.

Graeme Garden, Jeremy Salsby, Marcus Brigstocke (Author), Marcus Brigstocke (Narrator)

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Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off: Complete Series 4

Giles has been grounded! Budleigh Salterton's most famous citizen has been forced to stay at home by the Home Office - and his father. But something minor like that won't dent Giles's enthusiasm, so in this fourth series he sets up GWH Travvel ('two 'm's, two 'g's, two 'v's - bit of a mix up at the printers'). Run from his bedroom, GWH Travvel is a one-stop Travel/Advice/Events Management/Website service, which always stays true to its motto: 'we go there so you won't want to'. Helped by his ex-primary school teacher Mr Timmis, Giles advises people on how to pack a rucksack ('if in doubt, put it in. And double it'), and even helps someone find a zebra for a corporate promotion. Series highlights include going to Greece to rescue some GWH Travvel punters that he'd accidentally put in harm's way, an Agatha Christie-style septuagenarian hen night 'Murder on the Orient Express' and a Vegas Road Trip featuring a powerful Jacuzzi and some sparkly Germans. This complete BBC Radio 4 series co-stars Catherine Tate, with guest stars Celia Imrie, Alison Steadman and Morwenna Banks.

Graeme Garden, Jeremy Salsby, Marcus Brigstocke (Author), Marcus Brigstocke (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue: The Doings Of Hamish And Dougal Series 3

Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden star as Hamish and Dougal, with Alison Steadman as Mrs Naughtie, and Jeremy Hardy as the local Laird. Gambling Fever sees Hamish becoming addicted to gambling after winning a Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery, while in There's Something About Mrs Naughtie, the lady comes into an inheritance and attracts the advances of Hamish, Dougal and the Laird. In The Subsidence Adventure, Hamish and Dougal advertise as 'builders to the gentry', while in Inverurie Jones and the Thimble of Doom, a treasure hunter plunders the local museum. Look Who's Stalking finds Hamish and Dougal employed as ghillies to the Laird's stalking party, and Porridge Votes sees the Laird standing in the local by-election - with Hamish and Dougal running against him. Also included are two festive episodes, Burns Night and the Hogmanay Special in which the duo are joined by Clue stalwarts Colin Sell and Tim Brooke-Taylor, and Humphrey Lyttelton makes a guest appearance as the Laird's butler.

Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden (Author), , Alison Steadman, Barry Cryer, Full Cast, Graeme Garden, Jeremy Hardy (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue: Humph in Wonderland

Humph in Wonderland stars chairman Humphrey Lyttelton in the title role, with Tony Hawks as the Narrator, Sandi Toksvig as the Queen of Hearts, Tim Brooke-Taylor as the Duchess, Graeme Garden as the Cook and Barry Cryer as Humpty Dumpty. Andy Hamilton also features as the Caterpillar, with Rob Brydon as the Mad Hatter, Jeremy Hardy as the March Hare, Jack Dee as the Cheshire Cat and Colin Sell as the White Rabbit. Among the fun and games are: 'Mornington Crescent', 'Swanee Kazoo', 'Cheddar Gorge', new definitions for the 'Uxbridge English Dictionary', as well as 'Recipes for Nigella Lawson’s Saucy Mouthfuls' (she makes a great sticky tart). Including 20 minutes of bonus material not heard on transmission, this thoroughly daft take on Lewis Carroll is also a fitting tribute to the late, and much-missed, Humphrey Lyttelton.

Graeme Garden, Iain Pattinson (Author), Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Humphrey Lyttelton, Sandi Toksvig, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Various (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue: Hamish And Dougal Series 1

Hamish and Dougal have long been a popular feature of the much-loved antidote to panel games 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a?Clue'. Now at last they have their own series, ably supported by Alison Steadman's Mrs Naughtie and Jeremy Hardy as the Laird. It's party time when Dougal hosts 'A?Musical Evening', featuring Mrs Naughtie's astonishing Dance of the Seven Voles and the Laird doing his best Atomic Kitten impression. In 'The Murder Mystery', the duo investigate Mrs Naughtie's sudden disappearance - is it linked to rumours about her scandalous past? 'Romance in the Glen' sees Hamish hit by Cupid's dart, falling head over heels for society beauty Lady?Caroline Fitzneatleigh. And in 'The Shooting Party', it is the Glorious Twelfth, and Hamish and Dougal accompany the Laird to the moors for an afternoon's shooting. So put the kettle on and settle down to enjoy the doings of this dotty duo! Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden's madcap Scots are on the loose from 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a?Clue'.

Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden (Author), Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden (Narrator)

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Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off: Glastonbury Special

He's back, and this time he's muddy. You can follow the exploits the guru of Budleigh Salterton as he enjoys the sights, the smells and the sheer footling misery of Glastonbury 2007. With his ever-unhelpful fiancée Bella, played by Catherine Tate, and a ragtag assortment of hippies and hummus, Giles shows you that all you need for the perfect festival is 4000 Cornish pasties, Shirley Bassey and a hat in the shape of a muppet. That's Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off... To Glastonbury

Graeme Garden, Jeremy Salsby, Marcus Brigstocke (Author), Marcus Brigstocke (Narrator)

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Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off: Complete Series 1

Fresh from rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, comedian Marcus Brigstocke gives full voice to his backpacking student twit first heard in The Now Show. Armed with only a portable tape recorder and some stout corduroy, Giles Wemmbley Hogg (two m's, two g's) bravely sets forth from his native Budleigh Salterton and offers his unique observation in these spoof travelogues. His meanderings take him to such exotic locations as the Sudan, Bolivia, the Arctic and Thailand. So join Giles on his travels and meet the people he meets, hear the sounds he hears, and let him describe - in his charming and inimitable way - the sights he sees. Grotesque but loveable, he's a travelling companion to make your toes curl in their walking boots.

Graeme Garden, Jeremy Salsby, Marcus Brigstocke (Author), Marcus Brigstocke (Narrator)

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Im Sorry I Havent A Clue: Hamish And Dougal Series 2

Hamish and Dougal - two of the most popular characters from I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue - return in their second radio series, alongside Mrs Naughtie (Alison Steadman), and the local Laird (Jeremy Hardy). In The Vampire of the Glen, our heroes are suspicious after the Laird asks them to dig a hole in his allotment large enough for a coffin-shaped wardrobe, while in Fame Idol, Hamish and Dougal are anxious to enter 'Fay McAdemy', the famous Highland talent contest. A contest of a different kind is on the agenda in The Fitness Club, when the Laird challenges Dougal to a MacAthlon, an endurance test which involves swimming Loch Crankie, cycling to the bottom of Ben Kingsley, then running the length of Glen Close. The daffy duo try to discover the identity of the author of a series of unsettling anonymous letters in The Poison Pen Letters, and accidentally manage to hook the Loch Jaw Monster while out fishing in The Monster in the Loch. And to round off proceedings, they find themselves stuck between floors in a trip to a well-known London department store in Trapped! So curl up and have a cuppa with Hamish and Dougal - you'd be two teabags short of a full pot to miss out! Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden's skittish Scots are back with a second helping of crazy comedy in these six shows.

Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden (Author), Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden (Narrator)

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