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With its memorable catch phrases, brilliant scripts, and Kenneth Horne as its deft anchorman, Round the Horne easily assumed its mantle as one of the most consistently funny radio series of the '60s.And the assortment of characters was certainly colourful: rambling Syd Rumpo, Julian and Sandy, Charles and Fiona, Seamus Android, Daphne Whitethigh, and many, many more. In these four hilarious programmes, the cast perform classic screenplays with the story of Hank Fist, a tale from the Reservation featuring Sitting-Duck, a daring wartime escape story, plus Kenneth Williams as Bona Prince Charlie. One listen and the memories will come flooding back. ©1998, 2001 BBC Worldwide Ltd (P)1998, 2001 BBC Worldwide Ltd

Barry Took (Author), Betty Marsden, Hugh Paddick, Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams (Narrator)

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Round The Horne Vol 7

With its memorable catch phrases, brilliant scripts, and Kenneth Horne as its deft anchorman, Round the Horne easily assumed its mantle as one of the most consistently funny radio series of the 60s. Along with regulars, including Rambling Syd Rumpo and Julian and Sandy, these four episodes are from the first series and feature the first appearance of Charles and Fiona and Seamus Android. ©1995, 2001 BBC Worldwide Ltd (P)1995, 2001 BBC Worldwide Ltd

Barry Took (Author), Betty Marsden, Hugh Paddick, Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams (Narrator)

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Hancock: A Celebration: The Very Best Of Hancock's Half Hour

Ray Galton and Alan Simpson present, with personal recollections, a comic feast of Hancock's Half Hour.Yes, it's the very best of the lad himself, Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock the Third, radio immortal, late of 23, Railway Cuttings, East Cheam. This special compilation includes the first radio show, The First Night Party, and Hancock's last BBC television show, The Succession: Son and Heir, as well as the finest and funniest moments from programmes such as The Ladies Man, The Wild Man of the Woods, Sunday Afternoon at Home, The Emigrant, The Bowmans, and, of course, The Blood Donor. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's marvellous scripts provided the perfect platform for one of our greatest comedians. With his impeccable timing and brilliantly subtle shifts in intonation, Tony Hancock could create sound pictures that bore the unmistakable hallmark of a genius. Enjoy that Genius again in this celebration of the very best of Hancock's Half Hour. Don't miss any episodes of Hancock's Half Hour. ©1999 BBC Worldwide Ltd (P)1999 BBC Worldwide Ltd

BBC Audio, Bbc Audio (Author), Tony Hancock (Narrator)

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Just A Minute 5

Another hilarious selection of mirth-filled minutes from BBC Radio 4's popular long-running panel game. Suave but embattled chairman Nicholas Parsons attempts to control the prattling panellists as they pit their wits, and their words, against the clock. Join them as they attempt to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation, or hesitation on a wide range of sometimes obscure, sometimes plain ridiculous subjects. It's much more than a laugh a minute! The panellists in these episodes are Tony Hawks, Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Linda Smith, Graham Norton, Jenny Eclair, Clement Freud, Stephen Fry and Tim Rice.

BBC Audio, Bbc Audio (Author), Nicholas Parsons, Various (Narrator)

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Just A Minute 4

A compilation from the radio panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons, in which the contestants attempt to talk on specified subjects for sixty seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Seconds out, let timely battle commence. It's much, much more than a laugh a minute. Panellists pitting their wits, and their words, against the clock include Jenny Eclair, Clement Freud, Stephen Frost, Tony Hawks, Peter Jones, Fred MacAulay, Paul Merton, Derek Nimmo, Graham Norton, Tim Rice and Linda Smith.

BBC Audio, Bbc Audio (Author), Nicholas Parsons, Various (Narrator)

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Just A Minute 3

Just a Minute began on BBC Radio 4 in 1967 and has become a classic panel game which is still popular on Radio 4 today. Guests have to talk for 60 seconds on topics ranging from 'My Ticklish Bit' to 'Eating Winkles' without repetition, deviation or hesitation. As ever, the Chairman is suave but embattled Nicholas Parsons. Panellists are Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Paul Merton, Fred MacAulay, Graham Norton, Tim Rice, Linda Smith, Julian Clary, Jenny Eclair, Clement Freud, Stephen Frost and Tony Hawks. These four shows were recorded in Bath, Edinburgh, Brighton and Sheffield, with the latter show being Derek Nimmo's last appearance on Just a Minute.

BBC Audio, Bbc Audio (Author), Nicholas Parsons, Various (Narrator)

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Round The Horne Vol 2

Lyn Took and Lauretta Feldman, the widows of Barry Took and Marty Feldman, have chosen four more fantabulosa shows from one of the most influential programmes in radio history. Starring Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Bill Pertwee, Round the Horne was a groundbreaking piece of broadcasting, most famous for its colourful characters, memorable catchphrases, and the brilliantly inventive and sometimes outrageous scripts. Including a specially written introduction by Lyn Took, these four classic episodes feature Rambling Syd Rumpo, Kenneth Horne: Special Agent, J. Peasmold Gruntfuttock, 'The Story So Far' and - bringing up the rear - Julian and Sandy.

Barry Took, Marty Feldman (Author), Betty Marsden, Bill Pertwee, Hugh Paddick, Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue: Volume 8

Clued-up listeners will already be familiar with I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, the only authentic antidote to panel games. Ardent fans, and those with less well-indulged ears, are in for a treat with this eighth collection of episodes which, as ever, muddy the line between ad-lib and sheer mayhem. Chairman Humphrey Lyttelton once again takes charge of proceedings as regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by special guests Sandi Toksvig, Jeremy Hardy, Tony Hawks and Harry Hill. Old favourites such as 'Mornington Crescent', 'Cheddar Gorge' and 'One Song to the Tune of Another' are this time mixed in with rounds including 'DIY Costume Drama', 'Builder's Chat Up Lines', 'Ladies' Film Club' and 'Ornithologists' Song Book.' Accept no substitutes!

BBC Radio (Author), Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Humphrey Lyttelton, Tim Brooke Taylor, Various (Narrator)

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Fawlty Towers: Volumes 1-3 of the hit BBC comedy

Fawlty Towers has become a landmark in comedy history, with its twelve episodes being shown again and again on television. These four episodes feature more of the hilarious antics of Basil, Sybil, Polly and the hapless Manuel. In 'Communication Problems', Basil has to contend with Mrs Richards, a deaf battle-axe who leaves her hearing aid off to conserve batteries. But, even his whispers are picked up by Sybil, especially when it comes to a certain horse running in a certain race. In 'The Hotel Inspectors', news that hotel inspectors are in the area sends Basil into a frenzy of excessive rudeness and then, believing one of the guests is an inspector, excessive fawning. 'Basil the Rat' sees Manuel getting a new pet, but Basil thinks the 'Siberian Hamster' is nothing more than a rat - just what he doesn't need with a public health inspector on the loose. And in 'The Builders', Basil soon finds out why O'Reilly and his men come cheap when he scraps Sybil's builder in favour of his own. Will he be able to repair the damage before Sybil returns? With John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs and Connie Booth. Llinking narration by Andrew Sachs.

Connie Booth, John Cleese (Author), Connie Booth, John Cleese (Narrator)

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Fawlty Towers: Volumes 1-3 of the hit BBC comedy

Fawlty Towers has become a landmark in comedy history with its twelve episodes being shown again and again on television. This collection contains four more episodes featuring the antics of Basil, Sybil, Polly and the hapless Manuel. In 'The Kipper and the Corpse', when a guest dies in his bed, it's only the beginning of Basil's problems as he tries to hide the body and the dodgy kippers which may have led to the guest's demise. 'The Germans' sees Basil trying to cope while Sybil is in hospital, but soon everything is in chaos and a deranged Basil does the funny walk for a group of German tourists. In 'Waldorf Salad', quality customer service has never been one of Basil's strong points, so when an American guest demands the comforts of home, Basil's blood pressure reaches boiling point. And in 'Gourmet Night', the cream of Torquay society turns out for a gourmet night. Expectations are high but so is the chef, leaving Basil to hunt down a suitable main course. Also contains extracts from an interview with John Cleese.

Connie Booth, John Cleese (Author), Connie Booth, John Cleese (Narrator)

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Fawlty Towers: Volumes 1-3 of the hit BBC comedy

Fawlty Towers is one of the very best BBC sitcoms, whose timeless humour remains enduringly popular. Laugh along with the misadventures of Basil, Sybil, Polly and the hapless Manuel in these four episodes. In 'A Touch of Class', Basil's dream of attracting a classy clientele come true when Lord Melbury arrives. There's nothing Basil won't do for his Lordship, but titles can be deceiving... 'The Anniversary' finds Basil's plans for a surprise party going horribly wrong when Sybil thinks he's forgotten their 15th wedding anniversary and leaves. Basil is left to clear up the mess. 'The Psychiatrist' sees Sybil's interest piqued by a young 'yobbo' staying at the hotel, while a visiting psychiatrist finds enough material for a conference when he encounters Basil Fawlty. And in 'The Wedding Party', prudish Basil is outraged by the apparent promiscuity going on in the hotel, but it's the guests who end up shocked when they find Basil and Manuel in a compromising position. Starring John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Connie Booth and Andrew Sachs.

Connie Booth, John Cleese (Author), Connie Booth, John Cleese (Narrator)

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Goon Again

Using scripts by Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens, The Goon Show was recreated at the Playhouse Theatre in London for one extra-special celebratory night, with Andrew Secombe (standing in for his father Harry), Jon Glover (as Spike Milligan) and Jeffrey Holland (as Peter Sellers). Together, the team performed two missing episodes of the show - The Story of Civilisation and The Plymouth Ho Armada. It also featured announcements by Christopher Timothy (son of original Goon Show announcer Andrew Timothy) and music from Lance Ellington (son of original band leader Ray Ellington) and The John Wilson Orchestra. This audio release contains the entire fantastic show - a perfect tribute to the comic geniuses of Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers.

Spike Milligan (Author), Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan (Narrator)

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