Humphrey Lyttelton – författare

BBC Radio 4 celebrates the remarkable life of Humphrey Lyttelton, jazz genius, radio legend and master of the breathtaking double entendre, as friends and admirers recall Humph’s highlights as chairman of I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. Presented by Stephen Fry, this programme features clips from 36 years of Clue, plus specially recorded contributions from Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Andy Hamilton, Jeremy Hardy, Sandi Toksvig, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Germaine Greer, and Dame Judi Dench, plus I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue producer Jon Naismith, and Humph’s link writer Iain Pattinson. ‘He was a colossally good broadcaster possessed of a fantastic sense of timing’ - Mark Damazer, Radio 4 Controller ‘A unique, irreplaceable talent’ - Mark Thompson, BBC Director-General‘Hooray for Humph’ - Times

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.

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.