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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You’ll Have Had Your Tea: The Doings of Hamish & Dougal: The hilarious spin-off from I'm Sorry I Hav

"The complete series 1-3 of The Doings of Hamish and Dougal. Hamish and Dougal, two elderly Scotsmen played by Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, have for many years been a popular feature of the hit BBC Radio 4 comedy show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. Now they've got their own series, with Mrs Naughtie (Alison Steadman) and a local Laird (Jeremy Hardy), regularly keeping the duo busy. In Series One's The Musical Evening, Dougal hosts a night to remember when Mrs Naughtie performs her Dance of the Seven Voles, while in The Murder Mystery Hamish and Dougal try to solve the case of her surprise disappearance. Romance in the Glen sees Hamish find a rival in the Laird after falling for society beauty Lady Caroline Fitz-Neatleigh, but they soon make amends as the elderly Scotsmen assist the Laird with armaments for The Shooting Party. In Series Two, suspicions are raised when the duo are asked to dig a hole for a coffin-shaped wardrobe in The Vampire of the Glen, but they're quickly distracted by the chance to enter Fay MacAdemy in Fame Idol. The Laird returns to challenge the Scottish duo to a MacAthlon in The Fitness Club, and the pair then investigate who's been snitching in green ink in The Poison Pen Letters. Not ones for a peaceful life, Hamish and Dougal face The Monster in the Loch, before their first trip to London ends the series (in chaos) with Trapped. Gambling Fever, the first episode of Series Three, 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 & 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. The six hilarious episodes of Series Three are topped and tailed by two festive specials, in which the duo celebrates Hogmanay and Burns Night in their own inimitable way. ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

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: 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), Full Cast, Graeme Garden, Humphrey Lyttelton, Tim Brooke-Taylor (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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I'm Sorry I Haven't 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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