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| Archive Hour, The | ...Paul Vaughan profiles jingle writer Johnny Johnston, who wrote more than 4,000 catchy tunes from `Beanz Meanz Heinz' to `Softness Is a Thing Called Comfort' after independent television went on air in Britain in 1955. In the trade he became known as the king of the jingles. With contributions from Dame Vera Lynn, Bill Cotton, DENIS NORDEN and Cliff Adams ... |
| Archive On 4 | ...The show's choreographer, Robert Sydney, and Irving Berlin's daughter, Mary Ellin Barrett, recall how the show was put together and the effect it had in places as far afield as Washington DC and Tehran, via Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow, London and the fiercest area of fighting in the south of Italy shortly after the British and American landings there. Also remembering the show are members of the audience in Birmingham, Glasgow and London, where a young airman by the name of DENIS NORDEN was spellbound by the show at The Palladium.... |
| Chicken Inspector No 23 | ...Contributions from admirers such as Bill Zinsser, Prudence Crowther, Roger Angell, Harold Evans and DENIS NORDEN, along with specially recorded readings from Perelman's work, plus archive material of Perelman himself.... |
| Comedy Catch Up | ...Steve Race quizzes John Amis, Frank Muir, Ian Wallace and DENIS NORDEN on buskers.... |
| Days Of Take It From Here, The | ...A discussion on "Take It From Here", with extracts from the programme. With Frank Muir, DENIS NORDEN, Charles Maxwell & David Hatch. Announcer: Robin Boyle.... |
| Divas Of Their Day | ...This edition focuses on the singer who is remembered for hits such as `Dreamboat', `Sugartime' and `Willie Can'. Featuring the best of her musical performances, archive recordings, and contributions from Dame Vera Lynn, DENIS NORDEN and Lionel Blair ... |
| Eric Maschwitz - Of Nightingales And Things | ...With stage productions like `Carissima' and `Zip Goes a Million', Eric is riding high, but he is soon back at the BBC where he launches a series of successful programmes. With contributions from DENIS NORDEN, June Whitfield, David Jacobs, Ned Sherrin and Barbara Kelly.... |
| Frank Muir - A Kentish Lad Remembered | ...Simon Brett introduces six programmes celebrating the life and career of Frank Muir, who died in January. With contributions from DENIS NORDEN, June Whitfield, Bill Cotton, Patrick Garland, Robert Robinson, Professor James MacCallum and John Amis.... |
| H - H - H - Happy Birthday Hancock | ...Andrew Sachs presents an affectionate tribute to one of the greatest comic talents this country has ever produced. With contributions from DENIS NORDEN, Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, John Freeman and Sid James. Plus illustrations from `Hancock's Half Hour'.... |
| Just Before Goonrise | ...DENIS NORDEN traces the history of radio comedy from the end of World War II to the first broadcast of `Crazy People' in May 1951, when four bright young comedians turned comedy on its head. Including the early broadcasting careers of Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan, Peter Sellars and Michael Bentine. With Jon Glover ... |
| Larry Stephens - Man Who Never Was | ...John Antrobus presents a tribute to Larry Stephens, the co-creator and writer of The Goon Show who died tragically young, suffering a brain haemorrhage in 1958 at the age of just 35. Contributors include DENIS NORDEN, Beryl Vertue, Ray Galton and Alan Simpson... |
| Legends Of Light Music | ...DENIS NORDEN recalls the brilliant composers and arrangers who, before pop, provided our daily orchestral fare on the air.... |
| Loose Ends | ...Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music and is joined by Suggs, DENIS NORDEN and Matthew Parris, with comedy from Chris McCausland. Nitin Sawhney and Noah and the Whale perform in the studio. Jon Holmes talks historical re-enactments with Tim Moore.... |
| Mary Whitehouse Experience, The | ...Heatwave/Satellite Dishes/Bros : Tiananmon Square Students : Rob Newman - DENIS NORDEN Impression : Jo Brand - Press Review Experience (Combat & Survival) : Alternative Careers Experience (Advertising) : Rob Newman - Robert De Niro Impression : Mark Thomas - FA Cup/Drinking : Skint Video - Pogues parody : The History Of Comedy : Punchline Experience (Russian Diplomats) : All Cosy At Home In The Family House (Narrator). Additional cast: Mark Thomas, Jo Brand, Skint Video.... |
| Muir And Norden's Funny Old Auntie | ...As part of the BBC's 75th anniversary celebrations, Frank Muir and DENIS NORDEN remember the programmes and personalities that kept the nation laughing over 75 years of BBC entertainment.... |
| My Music! | ...It's Musical Panel Game Time And It's John Amis And Frank Muir V Ian Wallace And DENIS NORDEN. From... |
| My Word! | ...Classic humour from 1980 with Frank Muir, DENIS NORDEN and Phylis Powell.... |
| Original Godfather, The | ...DENIS NORDEN in conversation with Paul Jackson on the formative days of radio comedy.Paul Jackson celebrates the writing partnership of Frank Muir and DENIS NORDEN. Creators of The Glums, the first British sitcom family, Frank and Denis were also responsible for the first unscripted and totally improvised shows and for bringing comedy to the austere Third Programme.... |
| Original Godfathers, The | ...Paul Jackson celebrates the writing partnership of Frank Muir and DENIS NORDEN. Creators of The Glums, the first British sitcom family, Frank and Denis were also responsible for the first unscripted and totally improvised shows and for bringing comedy to the austere Third Programme.... |
| Take It From Here | ...Professor Jimmy Edwards and co examine the implications of soil erosion! Written by DENIS NORDEN and Frank Muir. From Oct 1950.... |
| Tall Guy, The | ...Steve Punt talks to DENIS NORDEN about his 60-year career as one of the country's top comedy writers and personalities.... |
| They Played The Palace | ...DENIS NORDEN presents the fascinating story of American vaudeville and its world of unique performers. The programme pays tribute to both the headliners and the ordinary troopers of an entertainment that was popular in America for more than 50 years.... |
| Very Nearly An Armful - The Galton And Simpson Story | ...As well as hearing from the writers themselves, contributors to the documentary include David Mitchell, Ben Elton, DENIS NORDEN and Damaris Hayman. Archive interviewees include Tony Hancock, Sid James and Harry H Corbett.... |
| Vivat Milligna! - A Tribute To Spike Milligan | ...DENIS NORDEN presents a tribute to writer, musician, poet, actor, comedian and Goon Spike Milligan, who died earlier this year aged 83.... |