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Take it from Here

by Old Time Radio Shows

"Take It From Here" was a landmark British radio comedy show that aired from 1948 to 1960, known for its witty writing and iconic characters like The Glums.Here’s a deeper look into its legacy:🎙️ Overview of Take It From HereBroadcast Period: 23 March 1948 – 3 March 1960Station: BBC Light Programme Format: Comedy sketch show with musical interludesEpisodes: 328 across 13 seriesRuntime: 30 minutes per episode👥 Key Cast MembersJimmy Edwards: Played the pompous schoolmaster and Pa GlumDick Bentley: Often portrayed the bumbling son, Ron GlumJoy Nichols: Original female lead, replaced in 1953June Whitfield: Took over from Nichols, famously played Eth GlumAlma Cogan & The Keynotes: Provided musical segmentsClarence Wright & Wallas Eaton: Supporting cast✍️ Writers and CreatorsFrank Muir & Denis Norden: Legendary writing duo who shaped post-war British comedyBarry Took & Eric Merriman: Contributed scripts in later yearsProducer: Charles MaxwellMuir and Norden’s writing was known for its cleve

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  1. Episode 80: The World War 2 Boffin

    📻 Episode 80 – The World War 2 Boffin The title suggests a satirical take on wartime science and the archetype of the eccentric British “boffin” (scientist/engineer). Episodes often mixed topical humor with absurd situations, so this likely poked fun at wartime inventions, secret weapons, or the...

  2. Take It From Here - 28 - Lady Godiva

    - "Take It from Here" was a pioneering British radio comedy program that aired from 1948 to 1960. - The show was known for its innovative structure and was one of the first to feature parody of film and book styles. - Created by the legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it starred Jimmy...

  3. Take It From Here - 27 - No Better Than She Should Be

    - "Take It from Here" was a pioneering British radio comedy program that aired from 1948 to 1960. - The show was known for its innovative structure and was one of the first to feature parody of film and book styles. - Created by the legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it starred Jimmy...

  4. Take It From Here - 26 - Now It Can Be Sold

    - "Take It from Here" was a pioneering British radio comedy program that aired from 1948 to 1960. - The show was known for its innovative structure and was one of the first to feature parody of film and book styles. - Created by the legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it starred Jimmy...

  5. Take It From Here - 25 - Juvenile Deliquency

    - "Take It from Here" was a pioneering British radio comedy program that aired from 1948 to 1960. - The show was known for its innovative structure and was one of the first to feature parody of film and book styles. - Created by the legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it starred Jimmy...

  6. Take It From Here - 24 - Strawberry Fair

    - "Take It from Here" was a pioneering British radio comedy program that aired from 1948 to 1960. - The show was known for its innovative structure and was one of the first to feature parody of film and book styles. - Created by the legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it starred Jimmy...

  7. Take It From Here - 22 - Six Times A Week

    - "Take It from Here" was a pioneering British radio comedy program that aired from 1948 to 1960. - The show was known for its innovative structure and was one of the first to feature parody of film and book styles. - Created by the legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it starred Jimmy...

  8. Take It From Here - 23 - Because You Kissed Me Goodnight

    - "Take It from Here" was a pioneering British radio comedy program that aired from 1948 to 1960. - The show was known for its innovative structure and was one of the first to feature parody of film and book styles. - Created by the legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it starred Jimmy...

  9. Take It From Here - 21 - Policemans Holiday

    - "Take It from Here" was a pioneering British radio comedy program that aired from 1948 to 1960. - The show was known for its innovative structure and was one of the first to feature parody of film and book styles. - Created by the legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it starred Jimmy...

  10. Take It From Here - 20 - My Grandfathers Clock

    - "Take It from Here" was a pioneering British radio comedy program that aired from 1948 to 1960. - The show was known for its innovative structure and was one of the first to feature parody of film and book styles. - Created by the legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it starred Jimmy...

  11. Take It From Here - 19 - Thats My Weakness Now

    - "Take It from Here" was a pioneering British radio comedy program that aired from 1948 to 1960. - The show was known for its innovative structure and was one of the first to feature parody of film and book styles. - Created by the legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it starred Jimmy...

  12. Take It From Here - 19 - Thats My Weakness Now

    - "Take It from Here" was a pioneering British radio comedy program that aired from 1948 to 1960. - The show was known for its innovative structure and was one of the first to feature parody of film and book styles. - Created by the legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it starred Jimmy...

  13. Because you Kissed me goodnight

  14. Six Times a Week and Twice on Sunday

    3/21 February 28 1950 Jim’s slimming campaign Keynotes: Six Times a Week and Twice on Sunday Mirror of the Week: giving ladies the air, unsuccessful candidate, laundress contest, UNO musical Joy: Music, Music, Music (with music by Jim and Dick) My Friend Elizabeth or Lizzie Come Home

  15. Policemen’s Holiday

    3/18 February 7 1950 Babysitting Dunhill’s son Keynotes: Policemen’s Holiday Mirror of the Week: peach shaver, airmen’s mess, ice skating, detective story verse Joy and Dick: Didn’t We Nights at the Pin Table or No Tilting

  16. Grandfather’s Clock

    3/17 January 31 1950 Jim’s conjuring Keynotes: Grandfather’s Clock Mirror of the Week: cheese holesaler, children’s TV announcer auditions, film awards voting, cocktail mixing Joy: My Friend Irma Chilblain’s Hour or From Bed to Nurse

  17. That’s my Weakness Now

    3/4 November 1 1949 The duel Keynotes: That’s my Weakness Now Mirror of the Week: Underground step giver, fireworks, Halloween party Joy: Leprechaun Lullaby Mrs. Vinegar Rides Again or Family Shower

  18. Take It From Here - Hopscotch Polka

    3/3 October 25 1949 Dick is ill in bed Keynotes: Hopscotch Polka Mirror of the Week: store sucker, U.N. Day, Rank Studios auction, crossword compilers Joy: La Seine Africa Squeaks or Ayesha, That’s my Baby

  19. Take It Frome Here - Confidentially

    3/2 October 18 1949 Joy’s new flat Keynotes: Confidentially Mirror of the Week: salt pincher, economic terms, Lady Godiva statue, El Alamein reunion Joy: Wedding Day Sixty Seconds Got Together or Till the Clouts Roll By

  20. Take It From Here - Kiss Me Sweet

    3/1 October 11 1949 Dressing rooms Keynotes: Kiss Me Sweet Mirror of the Week: pickle presser, Think Yourself out of This Joy: My One and Only Highland Fling Strorse in Your Hair or Goodnight Buchanan

  21. Take It From Here - Remember Me

    Dick’s birthday Keynotes: Remember Me British Industries Fair Joy: The W2/edding of Lili Marlene Another Part of the Forrest or The Corny Green

  22. Down By The Station

    Guest artist idea Keynotes: Down by the Station Popular Music Joy and Keynotes: Alphabet Song Utility Crepe or All That Glitters is Nat Gould

  23. Take It From Here S02E18 The Keeper

    Joy the girl boxer Keynotes: The Keeper Fashion Joy: The Apple Song The Way to the Czars or Strictly Off the Russian

  24. Take It From Here S02E17 In The Park In Paris

    Jim getting plump Keynotes: In the Park in Paree Bank Holidays Joy and Dick: Hold Me Just a Little Bit Closer Dear Forever Caramba or Siesta Parade

  25. Take It From Here S02E13 Crazy Rhythm

    Joy is missing Keynotes: Crazy Rhythm Recruiting Joy and Keynotes: Sunflower Desert Island Risks or The Navy Blue Lagoon

  26. Take It From Here S02E06 Taking Miss Mary To The Ball

    Insurance policy Keynotes: Takin’ Miss Mary to the Ball Education Joy and Dick: The Five Forty-Five The Scarlet Pimple or Once a Jolly Gag-Man

  27. Take It From Here S02E05 Little Girl

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

"Take It From Here" was a landmark British radio comedy show that aired from 1948 to 1960, known for its witty writing and iconic characters like The Glums.Here’s a deeper look into its legacy:🎙️ Overview of Take It From HereBroadcast Period: 23 March 1948 – 3 March 1960Station: BBC Light Programme Format: Comedy sketch show with musical interludesEpisodes: 328 across 13 seriesRuntime: 30 minutes per episode👥 Key Cast MembersJimmy Edwards: Played the pompous schoolmaster and Pa GlumDick Bentley: Often portrayed the bumbling son, Ron GlumJoy Nichols: Original female lead, replaced in 1953June Whitfield: Took over from Nichols, famously played Eth GlumAlma Cogan & The Keynotes: Provided musical segmentsClarence Wright & Wallas Eaton: Supporting cast✍️ Writers and CreatorsFrank Muir & Denis Norden: Legendary writing duo who shaped post-war British comedyBarry Took & Eric Merriman: Contributed scripts in later yearsProducer: Charles MaxwellMuir and Norden’s writing was known for its cleve

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