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| reminder: ISIHAC Mornington Crescent CD to be released Oct 1st |
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 Just a reminder that the latest "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" CD, "In Search of Mornington Crescent" is due to be released in the UK next Monday, Oct. 1st.
It will be available from major retailers (including those such as Amazon.co.uk, who will ship internationally) and should also be available as a download from digital retailers who carry the BBC Audiobooks line such as Audible, Audioville, iTunes, Mediabay, 7 Digital, Simply Audiobooks, Spoken Network, TuneTribe, Plays on the Net and Wippit.
Here's a description of the 2-CD set from Amazon.co.uk's website:
This is the most definitive and complete guide ever produced on one of radio's most popular and enigmatic games. Mornington Crescent is a game enshrined in many of the legends of our sceptred isle. Now, at last, the eminent broadcaster Andrew Marr peers - with the help of Humphrey Lyttelton, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer and many famous fans of "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue" - behind the veil of secrecy which has until now surrounded it. In this extended hour-long special, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4, the myth and mystery of the ever-popular game is finally uncovered, with contributions from well-known experts and enthusiasts of the game: Dame Judi Dench, Sir Michael Gambon, Antony Worrall Thompson, Adam Hart-Davis and Barry Davies.Including extra unbroadcast material, the almost unbelievable story of this illustrious game is told via interviews with historians, scholars and members of the public. It is a fascinating documentary, both for Mornington Crescent novices as well as more seasoned players of the game. As if that wasn't enough, the Clue team also provides readings of four historical accounts on the subject: The Artful Dodgson, The Scandal of Mad Jack Camden, Game and Death On The Line.
From Roman times to Chaucer and beyond, Mornington Crescent has become a legend at its own tube stop. Now, at last, its true history can be told.
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Posted by lisa at 23/09/2007 00:00 GMT |
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| some BBC 7 news items |
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* BBC 7 (www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7) recently was seeking suggestions for shows their listeners would like to hear again on the station's fifth birthday in December. Why not drop them at note at http://www.bbc.co.uk/feedback/ requesting "I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again", "Hello Cheeky", or other shows involving our favourite trio? "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" is part of BBC 7's regular schedule and is one of their most popular programs, so there's no need to request the show in general (though you might want to ask about series or specials they haven't previously aired).
* Speaking of ISIHAC, according to BBC 7's newsletter fans can hear an extra episode this week this Saturday (22nd Sept) during "Comedy Controller: Tom Robinson". His selection is scheduled to include: Radio Active (19/7/1985) The Very World of Milton Jones (26/10/1999) King Cutler (8/2/1990) Round The Horne (15/2/1967) The Boosh - Jazz (23/2/2001) and I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (12/6/2000). It airs at Saturday at 9am, 8pm and 3am and can be heard from BBC 7's website (the show will also be available for about a week after broadcast from Listen Again).
* The following update about the upcoming Linda Smith tribute is also from BBC7's newsletter - "In October, Linda's biography will be published. "Driving Miss Smith" is written by [Linda's partner, Warren Lakin], and a percentage of his royalties will go to Overian Cancer Action. On Sunday 28th October, in conjunction with the book launch, there will be a fund-raising concert, "Linda Smith's Favourite Things, Vol 2," taking place at the Victoria Palace Theatre, starting at 7.00p.m. The line-up of performers so far, for what promises to be a brilliant concert, include: Jo Brand, Dara O'Brien, Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus, Chris Neill, John Shuttleworth, Kevin Eldon, Jenni Murray, Charlotte Green, Jackie Clune, Ian Shaw, Carol Grimes Band, and Ronnie and the Rex.
You can buy priority advance tickets now, before they go on general sale by telephoning the box office , 020 7834 3034, quoting "Friends and Family"
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Posted by lisa at 21/09/2007 00:00 GMT |
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| Graeme's "Miss Marple" cameo |
more from same (The Goodies) |
 A while ago we reported that Graeme had filmed a cameo appearance in an episode of "Agatha Christie's Marple" Series 3 entitled "Nemesis".
ITV is finally beginning to air this series, on Sunday nights at 9:00pm. I believe "Nemesis" will be shown in October. We'll watch for the actual date.
The series was shown in the US over the summer as part of PBS's "Mystery" series - sorry that I didn't spot it! I'm sure it'll be repeated before too long.
For Miss Marple fans in the US, "Agatha Christie's Marple Series 3" is scheduled for a US DVD release on October 9th (the suggested retail price for the box set $59.99). I suspect a UK release won't appear until after the series has been broadcast at least once.
A NOTE OF CAUTION - if you're watching the TV listings or looking for a DVD of "Nemesis", please note that there's another television adaptation of the story (from 1987). Graeme appears (briefly) in the 2007 version starring Geraldine McEwan.
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Posted by lisa at 21/09/2007 00:00 GMT |
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| ISIHAC tour review from the Birmingham Mail |
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The following review appeared in the Sept 19th edition of the Birmingham Mail. Please note that it contains spoilers.
I'm sorry, it was a treat; REVIEWS I'M SORRY I HAVEN'T A CLUE
Birmingham Hippodrome
by: TONY COLLINS
YOU knew you were in for something different when kazoos were left on every armrest to guarantee audience participation.
The Hippodrome stage was transformed into a recording studio for the long-running BBC Radio 4 comedy quiz.
Billed as the best bits from the show's history and chaired by Humphrey Lyttelton, comedians Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy, Graeme Garden and Barry Cryer battled it out in a series of bizarre rounds.
Where else would you get Tim singing Girlfriend in a Coma by The Smiths to the tune of Tiptoe Through the Tulips, or Graham playing Lady Bracknell from The Importance of Being Earnest - in the style of Darth Vader?
Other entertaining rounds ranged from bad chat-up lines and incorrect sound effects to hilarious mimes during sound charades and the reason for the kazoos eventually became clear when the audience was called upon to play a version of karaoke - with the panel having to guess the tunes.
The show will be broadcast on Radio 4 at a later date.
VERDICT: *****
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Posted by lisa at 20/09/2007 00:00 GMT |
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| Graeme in this week's "The Right Time" repeat |
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Graeme appeared again in this week's repeat of "The Right Time" on BBC 7. The show can be heard using Listen Again from this link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/tuesday/rams/0830.ram
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Here's a list of upcoming shows of interest to Goodies fans. "(NEW)" indicates shows added since the last update (some of which may be repeats). Feel free to let us know about anything that should be added to the list contributions are always welcome!
* Sat, 22 Sept - "Top 50 Greatest Celebrity Animals" with Bill will be repeated on Sky One and Sky One HD at 12:00-14:00
(NEW) * Sat, 29 Sept - "The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs", presented by Bill, is being repeated on BBC Prime at 15:00 and again on Sun, 30 Sept at 11:00.
(NEW) * Mon, 1 Oct - The "QI" episode with Graeme is being repeated on UKTV G2 at 21:00 and an hour later on UKTV G2 Plus 1.
* Mon, 5 Nov - "Autumnwatch" with Bill Oddie returns for a two-week run.
* Mondays - The first series of "Hamish & Dougal" is being repeated on BBC 7 at 22:45. The show can be heard worldwide via the internet from www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7 on the day of broadcast as well as for six days afterwards using Listen Again (from http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/monday/rams/2245.ram).
* Mondays - BBC 7 airs old episodes of "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" (with Tim and Graeme). Each episode is available via Listen Again for six days after broadcast. The show can be heard worldwide via the internet from www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7 on the day of broadcast as well as for six days afterwards using Listen Again.
* Mondays - "Bromwell High", an animated series in which Graeme voices one of the characters, on TV2 in NZ at 1:00am (info at http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/413551/1105553)
* Tuesdays - "The Right Time" is being repeated by BBC7. Graeme appeared in some episodes of this sketch comedy series which originally aired on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. BBC 7 can be heard worldwide via the interview from www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7. Each episode will be available from Listen Again for a week after broadcast from http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/tuesday/rams/0830.ram
* Saturdays - "I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again", on ABC Radio National at 5:30. This 1960's sketch comedy series starred with all three Goodies plus John Cleese, Jo Kendall, & David Hatch (info at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/comedy/default.htm)
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Posted by lisa at 18/09/2007 00:00 GMT |
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| A Record or an OBE cast photos |
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 Ben McKenzie has very kindly provided some photos of himself & Rob Lloyd in costume as Tim & Graeme in the forthcoming Melbourne Fringe Show "A Record or an OBE". You can view them in our Articles section at this link.
The article also contains a description of the show and ticketing information, for those of you who may have missed the earlier news items about the show.
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Posted by lisa at 17/09/2007 00:00 GMT |
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