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 Edit: A late addition to the list, Bill will be on the One Show on BBC1 at 7pm tonight (Friday 29th August).
Here's a compilation of the upcoming Goody appearances that have been mentioned in recent news items. Please use the "click here for more" link below to see the additional items.
* Thurs, 28 Aug - "When Were We Funniest?" on UKTV Gold at 21:00-22:00 is the 1960's results show.
* Fri, 29 Aug - "Would I Lie to You?" with Graeme on BBC 1 at 21:00.
* Sat, 30 Aug - "Beardyman and the Mimics" on BBC Radio 4 from 10:30-11:00 will include an appearance by Bill. The show can be heard worldwide from www.bbc.co.uk/radio4
* Sat, 30 Aug - "The National Lottery - Big 7" on BBC 1 in which Bill is scheduled to take part in a celebrity quiz as part of Part one of the show airs from 20:00 to 20:50 and the second part is from 21:20 to 22:00
* Sun, 31 Aug - "Hello Cheeky" with Tim on BBC 7 at 13:30 (repeated later in the day at 19:30 and Monday morning at 6:30). The show can be heard worldwide via the internet from www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7; each episode will be available for a week after broadcast from Listen Again.
* Sun, 31 Aug - "Heartbeat" with Graeme on ITV 1 at 8pm.
* Tues, 2 Sept "This Morning" ITV 1 is slated to include an interview with Bill who will be promoting his new autobiography. The show airs from 10:30 to 12:30.
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Posted by lisa at 26/08/2008 16:30 GMT |
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| The Independent article about the future of ISIHAC |
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The following article appears on The Independent's website at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/im-sorry-we-havent-a-clue-907191.html
I'm sorry, we haven't a clue: Who will replace Humphrey Lyttelton?
One of radio's funniest shows is to return, but who can possibly replace the late Humphrey Lyttelton? The search is on, but the field is wide open, as Emily Dugan reports
Sunday, 24 August 2008
Just as the nation had become resigned to the idea that the nonsensical radio quiz show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue would never again be heard on the airwaves, hope of a return for the popular series is on the horizon.
Recording was cancelled this year after the death of its much-loved chairman, Humphrey Lyttelton, known affectionately to his fans as Humph. Many anticipated that the show would die with its legendary host. But now producers have confirmed that it will return, and the hunt is on for a successor to Lyttelton.
The programme's producer, Jon Naismith, confirmed yesterday: "We have decided we want to continue with the show. We enjoy it too much to stop altogether." He added: "It won't happen straight away because we're still mourning Humphrey". Recording was likely to begin next year, he said. "We had thousands of emails when Humph died saying do please continue."
Often attracting audiences of up to 2 million, the spoof quiz show was widely viewed as one of the funniest radio programmes ever broadcast. Dubbed the "antidote to panel games" its run spanned more than three decades and its fan base crossed generations. The 51st series of the show, first broadcast in 1972, had been due to start recording when Lyttelton died, in April.
The first new shows will rotate presenters in the same way as the TV quiz Have I Got News For You, before settling for a full-time choice. The favourite at the moment is Stephen Fry. Naismith said: "I'm sure Stephen would be good: he's very funny and he's excellent on QI."
Barry Cryer and his fellow long-time panellists, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor, have ruled themselves out. Cryer said that the programme-makers had met to compile a long list, which had included Fry, but that he thought a woman might be a better choice. "We all had our favourites, but mine would be a woman because then she couldn't be compared to Humph," he said.
Jeremy Hardy, a frequent contestant, who has also been tipped as a successor, yesterday dismissed the idea that he or any other regular would be in the running. "Humph had big shoes to fill and I wouldn't do it", he said. Hardy's wildcard suggestion was the singer Jarvis Cocker, who is known for his deadpan delivery.
Whoever gets the job, there is no doubt that it will be one of the hardest acts to follow. Lyttelton's one-liners were often the highlight of the whimsical programme.
After one "terrible" round, he remarked: "Nietzsche said that life was a choice between suffering and boredom. He never said anything about having to put up with both at the same time."
The pressure is already on for the new host of this treasured series to ensure that his joke does not become a reality.
And the next presenter is...
Stephen Fry
The leading candidate: quick-witted Fry has already shown his talent at hosting impenetrable quiz shows with the television series 'QI'. He has also been a guest on 'ISIHAC', and narrated a 'Humph Sunday' special.
Jarvis Cocker
A wild card entry suggested by Jeremy Hardy: like Lyttelton his background is in music and he is known for his deadpan delivery.
Angus Deayton
Straight-faced Deayton has been looking for a regular comedy berth since he was unceremoniously removed from 'Have I Got News for You'. Doubtless he won't have any problem making innuendos at the lovely Samantha with his track record.
Sue Perkins
Best known for being the second half of the comedy duo Mel and Sue, she is now a frequent guest on Radio 4 comedy quizzes.
Pam Ayres
Frequently heard on Radio 4 comedy programmes, including 'Just a Minute', she now has her own sketch show and is becoming one of the channel's leading ladies.
Sandi Toksvig
'The News Quiz' host and 'ISIHAC' regular is a staple of Radio 4 comedy and an obvious choice.
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Posted by lisa at 23/08/2008 00:00 GMT |
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| Graeme's episode of "Heartbeat" scheduled for Aug. 31s |
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Thanks for wackywales for spotting that Graeme's appearance on "Heartbeat" is scheduled for Sunday 31st August at 8pm on ITV 1. Here's a listing:
It Came from Outer Space
An explosion in the woods is linked to the activities of a villain working out of a local quarry. Rachel suspects the owner of supplying dynamite to armed robbery gangs, so Joe goes undercover to infiltrate the workforce - but ends up in mortal danger when his cover is blown. Meanwhile, Peggy sees an opportunity to make money when rumours abound that a meteorite caused the blast. Guest starring Bill Ward and Graeme Garden
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Posted by lisa at 22/08/2008 00:00 GMT |
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| Bill on "This Morning", "The National Lottery", and "Beardyman and the Mimics" |
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* Bill is scheduled to appear on "This Morning" on Tues, 2nd Sept on ITV1 to promote his new autobiography. The show airs from 10:30 to 12:30. Let us know if you spot any other interviews to promote the book, which will be published on 4th Sept!
* Bill is scheduled to take part in a celebrity quiz as part of "The National Lottery - Big 7" on BBC 1 Saturday, 30 Aug. Part one of the show airs from 20:00 to 20:50 and the second part is from 21:20 to 22:00
* A BBC Radio 4 Show called "Beardyman and the Mimics" (to be broadcast Sat, 30 Aug at 10:30-11:00) will include an appearance by Bill (although he isn't the "Beardyman" of the title  . Here's a listing:
"Champion beatboxer Beardyman, aka Darren Foreman, is a master of vocal artistry. He can make all manner of noises, including entire percussive music tracks, using only his mouth, throat and tongue. Inspired by the lyrebird, he ventures on a personal journey to unveil the secrets of animal vocal mimicry. He encounters ornithologist and musician Bill Oddie, birdsong scientific experts and a whole new world of sounds."
8/22/08: UPDATE
Huge thanks to wackwales for these corrections:
*The national lottery show is in two parts and it looks like the quiz runs over both sections. The second part starts at 21:20 and finishes at 22:00.
*This Morning normally runs from 10.30 through to 12.30 (I think the first news break happens at 11.15 so that might be where the confusion comes from) so if you're setting your videos for Bill you may want to record all that period to be on the safe side!
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Posted by lisa at 20/08/2008 08:30 GMT |
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According to the BBC:
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