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"An Evening with Graeme Garden" in Leafield June 6th

According to an Oxford Mail article at http://www.oxfordmail.net/news/headlines/display.var.2261251.0.lots_of_goodie_goes_on_offer.php, Graeme will be taking part in an Oxford area arts festival in the village of Leafield. His session, "An Evening with Graeme Garden", will be held on Friday, June 6th at 8pm at St Michael's Church. Tickets are �6; they can be booked by calling 01993 878000.

Here's the article:

Lots of Goodie goes on offer
By David Horne

A village with just 800 residents is to stage its first arts festival.

Organisers at Leafield have booked Inspector Morse author Colin Dexter and former Goodies star and comedian Graeme Garden to make appearances, and are also laying on a heavy metal gig and scarecrow competition.

The week-long festival will be held in various venues, including the church, primary school, village hall and village green, from Friday, May 30, to Saturday, June 7.

Simon Bentley, who helped put the event together, said: "It is a small village, but there is a lot of enthusiasm to make it a success."

The festival includes six main events, but organisers are still planning other attractions, includ- ing a photography exhibition.

Jeanette Cayley, principal organiser, said: "We want to involve every aspect of the village and put it all together into one big celebration.

advertisement"We have the children at the village primary school making an eco-village model, local bands putting on a heavy metal gig in the village hall, a barbecue on the village green and, not forgetting, our annual competition with people putting out their scarecrows in their front gardens.

"We are looking for sponsorship and hope to make ends meet, but we have had a grant from West Oxon Arts.

"The village church has great acoustics, so we are making good use of it for some of the musical evenings."

MAIN EVENTS

FRIDAY, MAY 30: 17th century costume band The Oxford Waits, St Michael's Church. 7.30pm. Tickets �8 (residents/Friends of Wychwood �7). Call 01993 878893.

SATURDAY, MAY 31: Barn Dance, village hall, with Woodpeckers Folk Band. 7.30pm. Tickets �8 (�6 residents). Call 01993 878585.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4: Authors Colin Dexter (Inspector Morse) and Ann Granger (Mitchell & Markby) discuss their books, The Navy Oak restaurant. 8pm. Numbers limited, book on 01993 878000. Tickets �6.

THURSDAY, JUNE 5: Earl of Abingdon's Consort, music and readings from the 18th century, St Michael's Church. 8pm. Free.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6: An evening with Graeme Garden, St Michael's Church. 8pm. Tickets �6. Call 01993 878000.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7: Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir, St Michael's Church, 7.30pm. Tickets �7. Call 01993 878000.

BBC 7 competition to win signed ISIRTA box set (open to UK residents only)

The new issue of BBC 7's newsletter
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/newsletter/newsletter_thisweek.shtml) says "After the recording [of Graeme's "I Did It My Way", the producer] asked him if he would autograph some sleeves of CD boxed sets of "I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again" and he was more than willing to oblige. As a result, we have 3 boxed sets of 8 CDs of I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again, consisting of 15 programmes from the groundbreaking series, including the first programme ever, plus the 25th anniversary edition. All beautifully packaged, and signed by Graeme Garden."

The competition info, from
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/newsletter/newsletter_thisweek.shtml#13:

To enter the competition, all you have to do is answer the following question Q "On what date was the first programme in the first series of "I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again" broadcast, and what were the names of the entire cast?"

Email your answers to "Graeme Garden Competition" at bbc7@bbc.co.uk

Or alternatively send your entry by post to:
BBC7
Room 4015
Broadcasting House
London W1A 1AA

The competition closes at noon on Friday 30th May, when 3 names will be chosen at random from the BBC 7 Hat. Competition rules can be found by following this link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/help/rules.shtml

more Goodies repeats on Paramount 2 on May 19th

Thanks to Jenny_Gibbon for reporting in the club forums that Paramount Comedy 2 in the UK will be showing repeats of "The Goodies" on Monday, May 19th at 21.00 & 21.30

ISIHAC news: new date for tribute to Humph plus merchandise updates

According to The Officially Unofficial I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Web Pages (www.isihac.co.uk), the tribute show by the ISIHAC teams originally announced for this coming Sunday will now be part of BBC Radio 4's Humphrey Lyttelton Day on Sunday 15th June. The show is called "Chairman Humph - a Tribute" and will start at noon.

In ISIHAC Merchandise News:

* The New Uxbridge English Dictionary's publication date was yesterday (May 6th). Amazon.co.uk currently is reporting a 1-2 week delay before they'll have the books in stock. http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-New-Uxbridge-English-Dictionary/dp/0007263937/

* "I�m Sorry I Haven't A Clue Collection 3" was released on March 3rd. This is a boxed set of the previously released volumes 7, 8, & 9 (each of which is a 2 CD set). http://www.amazon.co.uk/Im-Sorry-Havent-Clue-Collection/dp/0563510420/

* "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Live Vol. 2" is a 2 CD set scheduled for release on July 10th. This release has been scheduled for a while; I forgot to mention it to the fan club when I first noticed it. I wanted to ensure people didn't think this is a new item being rushed out due to Humph having passed away.
This will be like ISIHAC Live Vol. 1, as explained in the official blurb (from http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sorry-Havent-Clue-Live-Collection/dp/140568836X/): "This is a second volume of two specially compiled, extended-length shows from Jon Naismith's production archive, featuring out-takes, ad libs and audience interaction from the Clue team. Taken from the early 1990s, these shows (edition dates t.b.c.) feature the classic Clue line up of Humphrey Lyttelton, Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and the much-missed Willie Rushton. It may contain swearing."

* Amazon.co.uk has updated their description for the book, "The Doings of Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea?", which is scheduled to be published on August 28th. The listing (at http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doings-Hamish-Dougal-Youll-Have/dp/1848090234/) now includes an image of the book's cover and this description:

"Hello there! You'll have had your tea? Dougal here. Well, here we go, with our wee book. It's a collection or pot pourri (I've no idea what Hamish means by that - it sounds like something to do with the Pope) of our activities or 'doings' in the village we call home, because that's exactly what it is. Together with our housekeeper, Mrs Naughtie, and of course, the Laird who lives up at the big hoose and shoots grouse and other bottles of whisky, these are the actual scripts of our wee show which we performed on the wireless, when most of you were probably in bed! Hamish and I have known each other all our lives - well, not yet, obviously! We have a very close relationship and also with each other. Mrs Naughtie been with us since we first met her at the Krankie Arms, where she was working as part-time barmaid and bouncer.In addition to the scripts you'll find all kinds of other things tucked away under its kilt. There's a hectic social life in the village. You'll visit the 'bide a wee' cafe, proud possessor of three Michelin tyres. You'll have a conducted tour of the big hoose by Big Tam, our local guide (not during opening hours).
You'll marvel at the site of the Battle of Auchtermuchty, now allotments. You'll peek into the Laird's social diary in 'oot and aboot' (40p at the post office). And a great deal more. Well, I hope this wee note will make you hurry to the till and spend the terrible amount of money these wee books cost these days. But then again this particular wee book is Scotland's answer to Richard and Judy! Hurrah! Away now."

Listen Again link for Graeme's "I Did It My Way" and Humph tributes

The Listen Again link for Graeme's appearance on BBC 7's "I Did It My Way" is http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/bbc7/aod.shtml?bbc7/diditmyway. The show should be available through next Saturday morning (UK time)

The BBC Radio 3 "Jazz Line-Up" tribute to Humphrey Lyttelton from Saturday, May 3rd can be heard from http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/jazzlineup/

Edna told us that this Saturday's edition of "Network Gold" from Radio WM was scheduled to include a tribute to Humph; the show can be heard at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/wm/aod.shtml?wm/network_gold

BBC Radio 3 tribute to Humphrey Lyttelton this Saturday

The BBC Radio 3 show "Jazz Line-Up" will include a tribute to Humph on this Saturday's (May 3rd) show, which airs from 16:00 - 17:30. It can be heard online from the station's website and should be available after broadcast from http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/jazzlineup/

Here's the listing: "Claire Martin is joined by Alyn Shipton and Jack Massarick to pay tribute to Humphrey Lyttelton who died last week. We hear Humph talk about his heroes and his first encounter with the trumpet. Plus an exclusive session for the programme by the Teak Project."

Listen Again link for "Humphrey Lyttelton: A Celebration"

The Listen Again link for "Humphrey Lyttelton: A Celebration", which aired
on BBC Radio 4 this morning (April 30th), is
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/radio4/aod.shtml?radio4/humphreylyttelton_acelebration. It should be available for a week.

The show is scheduled to be repeated on Radio 4 this evening at 9:30pm BST - it can be heard online during the broadcast at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/

Radio 4 to honour Humphrey Lyttelton with a tribute day on June 15th

At the end of Radio 4's April 30th tribute to Humphrey Lyttelton, it was announced that the ISIHAC teams will be paying their own tribute to Humph on Sunday, May 11th. The exact time is yet to be announced.

In addition, Radio 4 will honor Humph with a tribute day on Sunday, June 15th. The following news stories come from The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/apr/30/bbc.radio1?gusrc=rss&feed=media) and Chortle (http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2008/04/30/6713/humphrey_lyttelton_day)

FROM THE GUARDIAN:

Radio 4 to honour Lyttelton with tribute day

Ben Dowell
guardian.co.uk, Wednesday April 30 2008

Radio 4 is to broadcast a Humphrey Lyttelton day in June to pay tribute to the presenter, who died on Friday aged 86.

The Radio 4 controller, Mark Damazer, has given the nod to a tribute programme to be broadcast on Sunday June 15 to mark the achievements of the veteran presenter of comedy panel show I'm Sorry I haven't a Clue.

This will be backed by a repeat of his Desert Island Discs episode and a repeat of his programme about jazz, The King of the Swingers.

In addition, his friend and fan Stephen Fry will present a specially commissioned profile of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue with extracts of the best programmes.

A Radio 4 spokeswoman confirmed the plans but declined to comment on the future of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, of which Lyttelton was chairman since its inception in 1972.

According to a Radio 4 source, however, the show is likely to continue. The source added that replacement presenter may be sought for Lyttelton but that this is unlikely to be filled by one of the current panel, which includes Graeme Garden and Barry Cryer.

Lyttelton, who celebrated 60 years as a bandleader in January, was admitted to hospital on April 16. He underwent surgery on Monday morning to repair an aortic aneurysm, but died following complications.

After his admission to Barnet general hospital in north London, the spring series of his show was cancelled, prompting a wave of goodwill messages from Radio 4 listeners.

As well as his jazz playing Lyttelton also had stints as a cartoonist, a restaurant critic for Vogue and a regular columnist on Punch.

But he became a household name for his broadcasting, most notably his deadpan performances as the innuendo-prone chairman of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, where he genially presided over games such as Mornington Crescent.

FROM CHORTLE:

Humphrey Lyttelton Day
R4 to broadcast tribute shows

Radio 4 is to dedicate a day of programming to Humphrey Lyttelton.
Shows will include a new tribute documentary, as well as repeats of both his Desert Island Discs episode and his programme about jazz, The King of the Swingers.

In addition, Stephen Fry will present a newly commissioned profile of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, with extracts of the best programmes.

The tributes will go out on June 15.

Meanwhile, speculation is rising about whether the 'antidote to panel games'
will continue following Lyttelton's death on Friday at the age of 86.

Although Humph's lugubrious presence and dry wit defined the show he hosted since 1972, insiders suggest the show is likely to find a new host.

Panellist Graeme Garden told the BBC's in-house paper Ariel: 'On a personal note, I do want the show to go on and the fans do, too. It can never be the same, bit I'd like to think it still had legs.'

But he said it would be a mistake to 'try to find a copy of Humph'.

Barry Cryer added: 'A few years ago, he jokingly said that if he went under a bus, there should be no misplaced loyalty and the show should go on.'

Rob Brydon stood in for Lyttelton on the last live date of the I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue tour.

the latest "upcoming radio & tv shows of interest" list

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additional details about Graeme's "I Did It My Way"

Here's a listing with additional details about Graeme's appearance on BBC 7's show "I Did It My Way", which will air this Saturday, May 3rd:

The writer and performer talks to Peter Reed about his radio life and times. Graeme recalls his early career from working with the likes of John Cleese, to becoming part of the hugely successful antidote to panel games, plus The Goodies. Featuring I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Jack the Ripper (11/11/1973); Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off: New Zealand (19/11/2003); I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (18/06/01); Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Series 3 Episode 6 and Spy Nozy and the poets (22/02/2001).

Speaking of "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue", I'd written to BBC 7 to ask if they'll be doing some sort of tribute to Humphrey Lyttelton. Here's the reply I received this morning:

"Radio 4 are broadcasting a special programme celebrating the life of Humphrey Lyttelton at 9am this Wednesday and are repeating I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue on Monday evenings.

On BBC7, you can hear Clue during this Saturday's I Did It My Way with Graeme Garden. We will also be repeating Clue in the near future."

This is the first I've heard of Radio 4 repeats so let's all keep a look out for further info as to when those might start. Originally the (now cancelled) new spring series of Clue was supposed to begin on June 16th, so perhaps a repeat of one of the recent series will air in its place.

Graeme's episode of "I Did It My Way" on BBC 7 this Saturday (May 3rd)

Graeme will appear in the Saturday, May 3rd edition of BBC 7's "I Did It My Way". The show will air from 9am-noon, with repeats at 8pm and 3am (Sunday morning). The show can be heard worldwide from www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7. It should be available from their Listen Again service for a week after broadcast; we'll post that URL when it becomes available.

Here's the listing for the show from BBC 7's website: "Graeme Garden: Graeme talks to Peter Reed about his radio life and times, including how he became part of the hugely successful antidote to panel games."

BBC Radio 4 tributes to Humphrey Lyttelton

The classic episode of "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" which was repeated yesterday on BBC Radio 4 can be heard from Listen Again at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/radio4/aod.shtml?radio4/cluespecial This is a 1995 episode from the Theatre Royal in Brighton with regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Willie Rushton and Tim-Brooke.

Thanks to Sosia for reporting in the club forums that BBC Radio 4's tribute to Humphrey Lyttelton will air this coming Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m.

Also thanks to club member bushbaby for posting the following in the forums: "There's a special bit on Last Word on Radio 4- they added an extra bit on to today's repeat for Humph".

ISIHAC kazoo band might make it into Guinness World Records

According to an article in today's Times Online, a record setting kazoo band lead by Humphrey Lyttelton at the I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue date in London earlier this month might make it into the Guiness Book of World Records.

Humphrey Lyttelton delivers swansong with giant kazoo band
Maurice Chittenden

Humphrey Lyttelton, the jazz trumpeter who became doyen of the double entendre as chairman of the quiz show I�m Sorry I Haven�t a Clue, is to make a bid from beyond the grave to enter the record books as leader of the world�s biggest kazoo band.

Lyttelton, who died on Friday aged 86 after heart surgery, equipped every member of the 3,550-strong audience with a kazoo at a live version of the radio programme earlier this month at the Hammersmith Apollo in London and encouraged them to hum into the simple instrument.

The feat has been logged with Guinness World Records, which is likely to confirm the breaking of the previous official record set by 2,679 people in Rochester, New York, in 2006.

It will be a typical last achievement by a man who defied all logic to succeed in almost every career he put his hand to.

When once asked by an interviewer what was the secret of his success, Lyttelton leant back and said, only half-jokingly: �I�m sorry, I haven�t a clue.�

His radio programme, in which Lyttelton would make outrageous remarks about the erotic exploits of Samantha, the quiz�s fictitious scorer, was described yesterday by Mark Damazer, controller of Radio 4, as the �most successful� comedy show ever heard on the station.

It has run for 36 years and the BBC must now decide whether to relaunch it with a new chairman. The panel of Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden yesterday ruled themselves out of daring to sit in Lyttelton�s chair.

Frontrunners for the role will include Rob Brydon, who hosted a live show in Bournemouth last week after Lyttelton had gone into hospital for an operation to repair a blocked artery; Jeremy Hardy, who frequently guested on the show to sing the words of one song set to the tune of another; and Paul Merton, who appears on television�s Have I Got News for You and Radio 4�s Just a Minute, the Clue�s closest rival in both longevity � it started in 1967 � and success.

Cryer said yesterday: �They are big shoes to fill. Humph was the very hub of the show and it revolved around him. Leading the kazoo band was typical of him.

�Long-running shows become like soaps with clearly defined characters and I don�t think it would work if a panellist became chairman. It would need somebody of stature to be parachuted in.

�Humph was the coolest man I knew. He was a polymath and an amazing man. He was a great ad-libber. A few years ago he suddenly stopped from reading some nonsense in the middle of a show and looked at the audience and said: �I�m 78 for chris-sake�. He got a huge laugh for that.�

Lyttelton did the last gig with his jazz band the night before he went into hospital. He even recorded a special message to introduce last Tuesday�s quiz show in Bournemouth: �Humphrey Lyttelton here. I can�t do the show tonight. I am in hospital. I wish I had thought of this earlier.�

Lyttelton was born in May, 1921, the son of an Eton house-master. He claimed he was descended from another Humphrey Lyttelton who was executed for collaborating in the gunpowder plot with Guy Fawkes.

His musical career started when at the age of 15 he slipped away from an Eton-Harrow cricket match at Lord�s to buy a trumpet.

When, as an acting captain in the Grenadier Guards, he stormed ashore during the allied invasion of Italy in 1943, he held a pistol in one hand and a bag containing his trumpet in the other.

Returning from the war, he became a successful cartoonist at the Daily Mail and a writer of books about music.

He was such an accomplished player of traditional New Orleans jazz that when he wrote his first autobiography at the age of 33 he called it I Play as I Please.

Two years later in 1956 he became the first British jazz musician to have a Top 20 hit single when Bad Penny Blues reached number 19 in the charts. Louis Armstrong, who was a friend, said he was Britain�s best trumpeter: �That cat in England who swings his ass off�.

Chris Barber, who was topping the bill at a jazz festival in Germany with his big band yesterday, said: �Unlike some people who talk about jazz eloquently, he played it right and with a great sense of dignity. He will be very much missed but much honoured in memory.�

Lyttelton had almost completed a new album and a new book before he died.

Kenneth Clarke, the former chancellor and an avid jazz fan, said yesterday: �He was a delightful, congenial and civilised man. He did a lot for British jazz. He wasn�t just trad. He was very much more sophisticated than that. He could swing. I always enjoyed listening to his band.�

vintage ISIHAC repeat on BBC Radio 4 Sunday, April 27th

As a tribute to Humph, BBC Radio 4 will be repeating a vintage episode of "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" on Sunday, April 27th at noon. The episode is from the Theatre Royal in Brighton, with Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Willie Rushton and Tim-Brooke Taylor. It can be heard online from www.bbc.co.uk/radio4

I've read that a tribute show is possibly being planned from this coming Wednesday, but don't know any details yet. Please pass along any information you may spot.

Humphrey Lyttelton 1921 - 2008

We are extremely sad to report that Humphrey Lyttelton passed away earlier today. The following message appears on his official website, http://www.humphreylyttelton.com/:

Humphrey Lyttelton 1921 - 2008

Humph died peacefully with his family and friends around him on April 25th at 7.00pm following surgery.

We would like to thank everyone for their support and express our deep gratitude to the staff of Barnet General for the care that they gave Humph.

If you would like to leave a message or tribute on this site please click on Remember Humph

There will undoubtedly be many tributes to Humph in the coming days. One article, quoting fellow "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" cast mate Graeme Garden, can be found on The Telegraph's website Please visit the Main Forum, where we'll be posting links to other articles & tributes.

Humph update

The following is from Humph's official website (http://www.humphreylyttelton.com/)

Humph was admitted to Barnet Hospital on Wednesday 16th April and has undergone major surgery. He is currently in a stable condition.

We would like to thank everyone for their Get-Well Messages which kept him in sparkling form up until the op.

To send Humph a Get Well Message please click on http://www.humphreylyttelton.com/contact

updated info about Australian LWT episodes DVD

As mentioned previous, The Goodies LWT series is due to be released in Australia next month.

Vendor information about the DVD has been updated to show a new cover and title, "The Goodies - The Last Episodes". Both the ABC Shop and EzyDVD list a May 14th release date.

http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=753304

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/799547

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Mailout 18.4.08

The following message is from the official I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue mailing list:

Dear I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Mailing List Member,

I was expecting to announce the venues and dates of recordings in the Spring series of "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue", but unfortunately I've had to put these plans on hold as Humphrey Lyttelton has been detained in hospital for an operation to repair an aortic aneurysm.

We are unclear precisely how long Humph's recovery period will be, but it seems very likely that the Spring Series of "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" will have to be postponed.

Humph is otherwise fine and in very good spirits. However, if you wish to write him a get well message, send him an email to this address with the subject 'Get Well Humph' and I'll print it off for him. I imagine it'll be nice for him to have something to read in his hospital bed.

There's no need to worry if you have tickets for our "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" Tour Show at the Bournemouth Pavilion this Tuesday (22nd April). I'm delighted to say that ISIHAC favourite Rob Brydon has kindly agreed to deputise for Humph.

With best wishes,

Jon Naismith
Producer, I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

email address for Humphrey Lyttelton get well messages

I've been told that get well wishes for Humphrey Lyttelton can be sent to isihac@btinternet.com; they will be forwarded on to him from there. Please use the subject line "Get Well Humph"

As mentioned yesterday, Humph is currently in the hospital for an operation to repair an aortic aneurysm. He is doing well, but has had to cancel various appearances for the next few months (including next week's ISIHAC show in Bournemouth and various jazz concerts).

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Humph's official website (http://www.humphreylyttelton.com/) now has the following message on its home page:

Welcome to Humphs website.

Humph is currently awaiting an operation on an aortic aneurysm and will be out of action for a little while. He is in good spirits and is enjoying the visits of family and friends.

To send Humph a message please click on Contact Humph

Almost all the Band dates are cancelled until further notice with the exception of the Bulls Head which will go ahead. I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue "Live tour 2008" will continue and a stand in will be announced shortly.

Updates of of Humphs progress will be found on this page from time to time. Meanwhile, we will be adding downloads to the site and some great new photos, amongst other things. And for those of you who are missing HL's " The Best of Jazz" radio show, watch this space!

"As we journey through life, discarding baggage along the way, we should keep an iron grip, to the very end, on the capacity for silliness. It preserves the soul from desiccation."

Chairman Humph in introspective mode

Humph unable to appear at Bournemouth ISIHAC show

Due to health reasons, Humphrey Lyttelton will be unable to appear at the final date in the current I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Official Stage Tour.
Here is information from the Pavilion Theatre's website (at
http://www.bic.co.uk/events/Event_Details.asp?event=4301):

We regret that the performance of "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" at the Bournemouth Pavilion this Tuesday (22nd April) will be taking place without the show's regular chairman Humphrey Lyttelton.

Regrettably, Humphrey Lyttelton has been detained in hospital for an operation to repair an aortic aneurysm. However, he is well and in good spirits.

We are delighted to confirm that another 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue'
favourite Rob Brydon, has kindly agreed to deputise at very short notice!

BBC Radio's multi award-winning antidote to panel games starts its first live tour in 35 years. Join Humphrey Lyttelton, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and pianist Colin Sell for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense.

"Whether the teams are singing the words of one song to the tune of another, making up serial rhymes or entering the mythic maze of Mornington Crescent, they have now become the National Theatre of fun"

April C&G hot off the presses

The Goodies Clarion & Globe newsletter for April (#149) is now available on the website. It can be accessed from either the Articles/Guides option of the left-hand menu or from the "Latest Articles" box at the bottom of the page.

Daily Mail article about Rosie Oddie (includes photo of Bill)

The Daily Mail has an article about Bill's daughter Rosie; the online version (which includes several photos, including one with Bill) is at:

http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=559110&in_page_id=1773

2nd series of "The Right Time" coming to BBC 7

The second series of "The Right Time" will be making its premiere on BBC 7 (it was originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2002). Graeme is among the performers in the series. The show will air Sundays at 10.30pm and 3.30am on BBC 7, which can be heard online from www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7; each episode is available for a week after broadcast from Listen Again.

Four Yorkshiremen in 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches list

Nerve.com's list of The 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches of All Time
(http://www.nerve.com/dispatches/nerveeditors/50GreatestComedySketches/01/) lists At Last the 1948 Show's "Four Yorkshiremen" sketch at number 32 (a link to the clip on YouTube is included).

deadline for submitting a question to Tim & Graeme for C&G #150

Please note there is an April 20th deadline for submitting questions to Tim & Graeme for the Q&A to be printed in the May edition of the Goodies Clarion & Globe newsletter.

If you've got some questions about The Goodies, ISIHAC, Tim and Graeme's other solo projects, etc. to which you'd like to receive a genuine Goodie answer send them to clarion@goodiesruleok.com

LWT Goodies DVD to be released in Australia

Thanks to Brian L. for sending the following this info to the goodies-l mailing list:

Australian list members will be interested to note that the LWT Goodies DVD is to be released shortly in R4 (Australia). It appears to be identical to the UK R2 DVD.

Details are at www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/799547, which gives a May 14th release date.

Evening show added to "A Record or an OBE" at the Melbourne Comedy Festival

The fictional black comedy about The Goodies, "A Record or a OBE", will be playing an extra, late night date at the 2008 Melbourne International Comedy Festival on Friday, April 11, at 11pm.

The play will run at the festival through April 13th. Info about the show can be found at http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/micf/a-record-or-an-obe--shaolin-punk-1249.html

Booking details can be found at
https://www.comedyattrades.com.au/program_guide/show_26/

Rosie Oddie to appear in Harper's Bazaar magazine

According to an article on The Press Association's website, Bill's daughter Rosie has been photographed for the new issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine.

Here's a cut & paste of the article:

Oddie's daughter is 'fashion icon'

Bill Oddie's daughter has been named a fashion icon.

The offspring of the ornithologist and former Goodie was ranked as one of the five most original dressers in Britain by Harper's Bazaar magazine.

Angel of the North sculptor Antony Gormley's daughter Paloma is also in the list.

Rosie Oddie, 22, sings in her band, The Odd Squad, which has performed at the O2 Wireless Festival, while Paloma, 22, is a Cambridge architecture student.

Both have been photographed for the magazine's latest issue.

The magazine calls them "luxe eccentric", a term reserved for Britain's "most fearless style tribe".

It says: "More than any other nation, Britain produces bold fashion icons with a style all their own.

"From Edith Sitwell to Amy Winehouse, the unconventional women of our shores take risks, break rules, and inspire controversy and admiration in equal measure."

The other luxe eccentrics are Daphne Guinness, described as "a walking work of art", cross-dressing Turner Prize-winning potter Grayson Perry, and fashion empress Amanda Harlech.

repeat of Marty Feldman special (plus other upcoming shows)

The "Legends" profile of Marty Feldman, which includes an interview with Tim Brooke-Taylor, is being repeated on BBC 4 in the early morning of Mon, 7 April. For details, and to see info about other upcoming shows of interest to Goodies fans, use the "click here for more" link below.

BBC 7 repeats Graeme's "Yes Minister" appearance

Graeme's appearance in the radio version of "Yes Minister" (in the episode "The Death List") was repeated by BBC 7 yesterday. It will be available from Listen Again until next Thursday from:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/bbc7/aod.shtml?bbc7/yesminister#

article: "5 Things you might not know about ISIHAC"

The following article (which has a photo of the ISIHAC cast) appeared in The List:

5 Things you might not know about - I'm Sorry I Haven't Got A Clue
Source: The List (Issue 599)
Date: 27 March 2008
Written by: Brian Donaldson

1. Humphrey Lyttelton had a top 20 hit in the 1950s with �Bad Penny Blues� and played on Radiohead�s �Life in a Glasshouse�. The Humph appeared on Desert Island Discs in 2006.

2. Tim Brooke-Taylor�s grandfather was a parson who played centre-forward for England in the 1890s. TB-T was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1981.

3. Big in Finland, Barry Cryer hit the top spot on their charts in 1958 with a version of �Purple People Eater�. Baz presented the early 1970s comedy game show Joker�s Wild in which panellists had to tell a joke based on topics picked at random.

4. Aberdeen-born Graeme Garden�s son John is keyboard player with the Scissor Sisters. GG was president of Cambridge Footlights in 1963, a role taken in 1962 by Tim Brooke-Taylor and in 1964 by Eric Idle.

5. Jeremy Hardy was booed by the Just a Minute audience in 2000 when reacting to the word �parasites� with a skit about the Royal Family. Jezza hasn�t been invited back since.

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Sun 30 Mar.

interview with Graeme in new issue of Word Magazine

The new (April 2008) issue of Word Magazine has an interview with Graeme Garden.

Marty Feldman special (plus other upcoming shows)

To see a list of upcoming shows of interest to Goodies fans use the "click here for more" link below.

"A Record or an OBE" playing in Melbourne through April 13th

The Australian Stage has a review of "A Record or a OBE" at http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/micf/a-record-or-an-obe--shaolin-punk-1249.html. It includes the information that the show will be playing at the 2008 Melbourne International Comedy Festival from March 19th - April 13th.

Booking details can be found at http://www.comedyfestival.com.au/season/2008/show/87/

Australia's Comedy Channel repeating "The Goodies" again

Thanks to RatDog for letting us know that The Comedy Channel is again repeating series 1 of "The Goodies". According to their website, episodes are scheduled for next Tuesday-Thursday (March 25-27) at 11:30am.

reminder: Frost Report special (with Tim) to air next Monday

The Frost Report special that was filmed last year (and should include a contribution from Tim) is scheduled to air next Monday on BBC 4. Here is a listing:

The Frost Report is Back!

Monday 24th March on BBC 4
from 21:00 to 23:00

"A celebration of the satirical comedy sketch series The Frost Report, which won the prestigious Golden Rose of Montreux in the 1960s. Hosted by Sir David Frost, it was highly influential and proved to be the launch pad for the likes of Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman and Sheila Steafel. Featuring rare archive skits, interviews with many of the old team and a complete showing of the award-winning show Frost Over England."

ISIHAC news: series 51 start date / stage tour almost sold out

The following information was sent to the "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" mailing list:

Dear I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Mailing List Member

The next series of ISIHAC is scheduled for broadcast on Radio 4 from Monday 16th June 2008 (1830 on BBC Radio 4) and we expect to be able to notify you of the three recording dates by the end of this month.

Meantime, the current I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Tour is all but sold out - we've just tickets to one date at the Hammersmith Apollo, which will be properly advertised from Tuesday next week. Please find details of the Hammersmith date below:

Thursday 3rd April - Hammersmith Apollo, London Show starts 7.30pm (finishes @ 10-10.15pm) Tickets �24.50. �21.50 and �18.50 Box office number is 08448 44 47 48 Box office is only open on shows days from 4pm Websites are:
www.hammersmithapollo.net
www.ticketmaster.co.uk

With best wishes

Jon Naismith
Producer, I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

repeats of "The Right Time" with Graeme / John Garden co-writes Broadway musical

* BBC 7 is again repeating the first series of "The Right Time" on Sundays; Graeme appeared in some episodes of this sketch comedy series which originally aired on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. The first episode aired this past Sunday (March 9th) but is still available from Listen Again at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/bbc7/aod.shtml?bbc7/right_time

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.

* In other Garden family news, BBC News announced that Graeme's son John will be co-writing the songs for a musical version of "Tales of the City" (Armistead Maupin's chronicle of life in 1970s San Francisco) along with Scissor Sisters band mate Jake Shears.

"A Record or an OBE" playing at Adelaide Fringe through Sunday

Just a reminder that the black comedy "A Record or an OBE", which is about a fictional version of Tim Brooke-Taylor & Graeme Garden, is playing at the 2008 Adelaide Fringe Festival through this Sunday, March 16th. It's been getting excellent review from the GROK members who have seen it.

Details about the play and booking info can be found at http://shaolinpunk.net/a-record-or-an-obe

"At Last the 1948 Show" with Tim to be available on iTunes

The episodes of "At Last the 1948 Show" and "Do Not Adjust Your Set" previously released on DVD are to be available for purchase and download on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com) beginning March 12, 2008.

Tim Brooke-Taylor starred in "At Last the 1948 Show" along with John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Marty Feldman, and Aimi Macdonald (Bill Oddie also turns up in one sketch). While Tim wasn't a regular on "Do Not Adjust Your Set", he was a guest star in one of the episodes released on DVD.

According to the press release (at http://www.prxreleases.com/wire/index.php/2008/03/12/at-last-the-1948-show-and-do-not-adjust-your-set-now-available-on-itunes/), all five episodes of "At Last the 1948 Show" are available for $9.95 while all nine episodes of "Do Not Adjust Your Set" are available for $12.99. Individual shows will cost $1.99 if bought separately.

Note that the DVDs include an interview with Tim as a bonus feature; I don't know yet if that will be available on iTunes. Details about the DVD releases can be found at http://www.thegoodies.info/videos_goodies_related.html

March C&G Newsletter now available

The March edition of the Goodies Clarion & Globe newsletter (#148) is now available on the website. It can be accessed from either the Articles/Guides option in the left-hand menu or from the Latest Articles box at the bottom of this page.

ASK A GOODIE QUESTION

As a feature article for our upcoming 150th edition of the Goodies Clarion & Globe in May, we're pleased to announce that our resident Goodies Tim and Graeme are willing to answer further questions from fan club members as they have kindly done for us on several occasions in the past. So if you've got some questions about The Goodies, ISIHAC or Tim and Graeme's solo projects that you'd like to receive a genuine Goodie answer to, please send them in to clarion@goodiesruleok.com

Independent article about Humphrey Lyttelton

The Independent has a nice article about Humph (having to do with his retiring from his BBC Radio 2 show "The Best of Jazz") at http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/all-that-jazz-end
-of-the-line-for-lyttelton-794468.html

Use the "click here for more" link below to see a cut & paste of the article's text.

Humph fans may be interested to note that he now has his own official website at http://www.humphreylyttelton.com/

Springwatch with Bill Oddie to return on May 26th

According to an article at
http://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/2613/Strath_Spring
watch.html, "Springwatch" with Bill Oddie will be starting its fourth series on May 26 on BBC 2.

The show's official BBC website (http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/springwatch/) has links to take place in the annual Springwatch survey and to add Mini Oddie to you computer.

Humph to leave "The Best of Jazz"

Humphrey Lyttelton (better known to many Goodies fans as the Chairman of "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue") is retiring from hosting his BBC Radio 2 Jazz show "The Best of Jazz"; his final show will be on March 17th.

Here are links to articles from the BBC and The Telegraph about the announcement; use the "click here for more" link below to read the full articles.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7288269.stm

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/03/11/nhumph111.xml:

repeat run of "Bill Oddie's Wild Side" (plus other upcoming shows)

Among the new info in the upcoming shows list this week: while the final two episodes of "Bill Oddie's Wild Side" air this week and next on BBC 2 Wednesday nights, it appears BBC 1 is starting a repeat run of the series early Friday mornings.

Use the "click here for more" link below to see the full list

tickets for "The Unbelievable Truth" recordings in London

Thanks to Sosia for posting this news in the club's forums.

"The Unbelievable Truth is back for a second series!

Tickets are available from http://tickets.external.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cfg/php/enduser/tickets_list.php?m_id=231"

Hopefully Graeme will be involved in some of the episodes, as he was for the first series.

Nemesis on RT� 1 (and other upcoming shows)

Among the highlights in this week's list of Goodies-related shows - "Miss Marple: Nemesis" (with Graeme's cameo) makes an appearance on RT� 1. Also, "Bill Oddie's Wild Side" resumes its run on BBC 2.

To see the full list of shows, use the "click here for more" link below.

Bill in "Bad Nature", BBC Radio 4 next Saturday

A news item that was posted in the forums by wackywales:

An upcoming radio show featuring Bill...

Bad Nature, Radio 4 Saturday (March 8th) 10.30am

"YOU'D think Sir David Attenborough would love all creatures, but actually he can't stand rats, after a nasty experience in India with a rat and an upset stomach. Bird-lover Bill Oddie shudders at the thought of cats and Julian Pettifer would like a world free of pigeons.

These are some of the contributors as Jo Brand delves into the darker side of wildlife's great and good, asking the celebrities of the natural world which animals they really have an aversion to.

Others joining in include Kate Humble, Steve Leonard, Michaela Strachan and Alan Titchmarsh.

Congratulations to the ISIHAC team

Congratulations to the ISIHAC team who won the Outstanding Contribution to Comedy Award at the Chortle awards last night. A video of the event can be seen here - http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2008/02/26/6456/watch_last_nights_chortle_awards - with Tim and Barry appearing about 3/4 of the way through.

WARNING - the video contains swearing

There is also an article which says the following about the team:

"The biggest cheer of the night was reserved for the veteran team behind I�m Sorry I Haven�t A Clue.

Barry Cryer said: �Thank you very much indeed on behalf of Tim, myself, the great [Humphrey] Lyttelton, Jez Hardy, everyone whose ever been on the show with us.�

And Tim Brooke-Taylor, who added that the award was �in memory of the Willie Rushton� joked: �When we walked in today it felt like No Country For Old Men.�"

Bill participates in protest over post office closures

A Camden New Journal article from 21 February mentions that Bill was one of the celebrities protesting the closure of local post office branches.

Manchester Evening News article about ISIHAC tour

The Manchester Evening Post has a brief article about the I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue - Official Stage Tour.

The tour kicks back into gear tomorrow, with a show in Cambridge. While many of the upcoming show shows are sold out, a small number of tickets are still available for some of them. It might also be worth checking with the theatre box offices to see if returns are available - full details about the tour (including show dates, venues, & booking info, are available from the club's FAQ

From The Manchester Evening Post:
Need a clue to this hit show?
Adam Moss
22/ 2/2008

MULTI-AWARD winning Radio 4 show, I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, is leaving London for the first time in April.

The regular line-up of Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Humphrey Lyttelton and Colin Sell, with guest Jeremy Hardy will travel with the touring show, which calls at Salford.

The show has dozens of websites devoted to it with some games running for months. It comes to The Lowry on Sunday April 6.

Tickets start at �22 and are available on 0870 787 5789 or at thelowry.com.

reminder: new series of "One" starts today (Thurs, Feb. 21) (+ other shows)

The new series of "One", which is slated to include contributions from Graeme, begins today (Thurs, Feb. 21) on BBC Radio 4 at 23:00. The show will be available from Listen Again after broadcast.

In the following list of upcoming shows (which you can see by using the "click here for more" link below) I've included "Bill Oddie's Wild Side" on Wednesdays. However, I don't actually see it in the listings for the next two weeks. Can someone in the UK please check the listings and see if they can find it? I believe there should be two more episodes in the series.

Official ISIHAC website

I don't think I've seen this mentioned on the site yet.

An official website for the I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue team has been set up at
http://www.isihac.net/

At present there's just a welcome message, along with options to join their mailing list and send a message. The site advises to "Watch this space" for future developments.

On a related note, a creative ISIHAC-related effort can be found at http://ablegents.com/. The author has changed the dialog in an old comic to make it about Mornington Crescent.

Frost Report special to air March 24th

Thanks to Michael Cahill for sending the following info to the goodies-l mailing list about the Frost Report special:

"According to the BBC's teletext service, the show will be a 2 hour special on Easter Monday, 24 March on BBC 4. The preview of the show mentions TBT as appearing, along with John Cleese, Ronnie Corbett and Michael Palin."

Frost Report special with Tim to be shown at Easter

**Edited by Wackywales to add: The programme will be broadcast on Easter Monday, 24 March.**

Today's Times Online has an article about the Frost Report special that was recorded a few months ago (with Tim in the cast). This was originally supposed to be a Christmas special but this article says it'll be shown "at Easter".

Here's the article (from
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_rad
io/article3376827.ece):

The Frost Report to return after 40 years

Adam Sherwin
The Frost Report, the satirical show that spawned comedy dynasties, will return for a special edition featuring surviving members of the original line-up.

John Cleese, Michael Palin, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Ronnie Corbett will join Sir David Frost for the The Frost Report Is Back, a BBC Four two-hour special, to be broadcast at Easter.

Launched in 1966, the successor to That Was The Week That Was, it lampooned Britain's still class-based society. Written by Antony Jay (later of Yes, Minister), the programme concentrated on a single topic each week, such as law or class.

The Frost Report united the Ronnies Corbett and Barker and gave Cleese his television debut. In the most famous sketch, the 6'5" Cleese illustrated the class divide by looking down upon the two Ronnies standing next to him.

It ran for two series, but The Frost Report graduates went on to form Monty Python's Flying Circus and The Goodies, and the programme influenced satirical comedy for decades.

Sir David said: "Putting The Frost Report Is Back together has been a joy, with so many memories - and even more important, so many laughs - along the way."

Musical satire on the show was provided by folk singer Julie Felix and Tom Lehrer. The sketches and monologues were written by such luminaries as Marty Feldman, Keith Waterhouse, Peter Tinniswood, Bill Oddie, Barry Cryer and Frank Muir.

"Bill Oddie's Wild Side" attracts 2+ million viewers

According to today's issue of The Guardian, "Bill Oddie's Wild Side" on BBC2 February 13th had 2.2 million viewers and a 9% share.

February C&G Newsletter hot off the presses

The February edition of the Goodies Clarion & Globe newsletter (#147) is now available on the website. It can be accessed from either the "Articles/Guides" menu on the left or from the "Last Articles" box at the bottom of this page.

Mail on Sunday article about Bill's garden

The following article appeared in the Mail on Sunday on February 10, 2008:

My Oddie plot is one for the birds ; In the garden: Plastic herons, gnomes and nick-nacks ... it's the garden of our most famous wildlife expert

by MARTYN COX

He is the UK's most famous wildlife expert, so you might imagine that Bill Oddie's garden would be a calm oasis, free of anything that might deter any shy birds from dropping in.

Well, you would be wrong - his tiny plot is full of brightly coloured nick-nacks.

Noisy wind chimes, beads, lanterns and mirror balls dangle from the branches of trees, while plastic herons, deer and owls keep watch over a gang of gnomes.

But rather than frighten creatures, it has the opposite effect and within just ten minutes of standing in his garden we've seen robins, blackbirds, wrens, great tits, pigeons and chaffinches.

'It proves you don't need a certain style, planted with all the right things, to attract wildlife,' says Bill, who can be seen on BBC2's Bill Oddie's Wild Side, which includes clips of wildlife recorded by him in his garden.

The 66-year-old moved into his home in Hampstead, North London, more than 20 years ago and shares his 30 ft by 20 ft garden with his scriptwriter wife Laura Beaumont, 54.

His collection of unusual objects started when the couple got hitched in 1983. 'Our wedding list consisted entirely of garden gnomes. And when we had a party here to celebrate, we had a never- ending stream of guests coming outside and putting them down over there,' says Bill, pointing to a part of the garden that he calls 'Gnomesville'.

Close to the gnomes is the 'Magical Tree', whose branches are used to display dangling trinkets, while at the back is the East Asian-inspired 'Vietnam' area, where stone Buddhas nestle among leafy shrubs.

Near the French doors that lead Our wedding list was garden gnomes from the house, several fake skulls sit on posts and a gnome with red paint dribbling from its mouth like blood has been placed under an acacia tree. 'It's my tribute to eccentric film director Tim Burton,' says Bill.

'I love playing in the garden. I'm not happy if I can't spend half an hour out here every day,' says the man who has fronted countless TV nature shows including Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Bill Oddie Goes Wild. So what makes his garden such a Mecca for birds? 'There's plenty of cover from plants, which makes them feel safe.

Probably the best you can grow is ivy, which climbs up my house and in the trees. As a habitat it's fantastic and last year a robin nested in it,' says Bill.

There are other ways you can make your garden more bird- friendly. Now is the best time to clean out existing nesting boxes or find a spot for a new one, as this is when birds start pairing up and settling down.

Bill makes sure his birds are well fed. His garden has a mealworm feeder - the larvae of the mealworm beetle are loved by many birds and can help fledglings survive the first few weeks of life. Don't forget to provide birds with water, too.

When you put out a bird bath, ground feeding station or hanging feeders, it is important to place them somewhere birds will feel safe - a spot that gives them clear visibility ' We have a feng shui fox of the garden, with some cover nearby should they become alarmed.

Viewers of Bill's new show will know it's not just birds that are attracted to his garden. 'We have a feng shui fox who likes to move everything around,' says Bill.

'His main fetish was the figure of Jesus that I've stood on a brick in a pond so it looks as though he is walking on water.

'Most mornings I would find that he had been taken out of the pond and once he'd been put on the lawn, next to a rubber crocodile.' Bill is even nonchalant about our most detested mammal - rats. 'I don't want them in the house, but outside they're not doing any harm,' he says.

And when we spot four grey baby rats and their parents looking for food at the back of the garden, Bill grabs his camcorder and films the action.

He tells me that on one occasion he did try to discourage the rats by putting out a stuffed cat near to where they forage.

'They didn't care and neither did a robin that landed on its head within seconds,' says Bill.

I get the impression he is actually quite glad they decided to stay.

The latest series of Bill Oddie's Wild Side is on BBC2 on Wednesdays at 8pm until March 12.

For more on wildlife gardening, check out the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds' website, www.rspb.org.uk..

the return of "One" and other upcoming shows of interest

Among the highlight of our "upcoming shows of interest" list (available by using the "click here for more" link below) are the return of the BBC Radio 4 sketch comedy show "One" (in which Graeme is one of the performers), and repeats of "Bill Oddie Goes Wild" on UKTV Gardens to fill in the days while you're waiting to see the next new episode of BBC 2's "Bill Oddie's Wild Side" on Wednesday nights.

Update about "A Record or an OBE"

Ben McKenzie has kindly sent us the following update about his play "A Record or an OBE" (a black comedy involving a fictional version of The Goodies):

Just thought I'd update you on A Record or an OBE. There have been some changes in dates for the Melbourne Comedy Festival season, but there are roughly the same number of performances available - and they're now on sale via he Comedy @ Trades web site: http://www.comedyattrades.com.au

Also, for anyone who is unable to attend or just curious to see what the show is like, I have posted a short (around 52 seconds) excerpt from the play on YoutTube. You can few it here:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=NLVI_QRvDvs

The same video will also be posted shortly on the Comedy Festival web site.

News from Graeme Garden

Many thanks to Graeme for the following info:

We are putting together the Hamish and Dougal Book � which should be ready later this year.

I recorded a long interview, interspersed with repeats of shows I�ve been associated with, for a feature called �I Did It My Way�. It should go out on BBC Radio7 some time around March.

I was interviewed for a feature called �Word To The Wise� which should appear in the magazine �The Word� in March.

Callum McLeod and I are putting up a website for �The Pocket Orchestra�. You can see the work in progress at http://www.thepocketorchestra.com
For those who might be interested, here�s the site for another of Callum�s ventures � a big hit in Scandinavia! www.carmenlatina.com

Bill Oddie in special features of "Monarch of the Glen" DVD set

According to http://britamtvdvds.blogspot.com/2008/02/monarch-of-glen-complete-collection-dvd.html, the extras for the new US release of "Monarch of the Glen - The Complete Collection" include a half hour documentary of the a Scottish Highlands with Bill.

Graeme's "Miss Marple" cameo on ABC in Australia on Feb 3rd

Thanks to Amanda Stokes for the following info:

The ABC (Australia) will be showing "Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: Nemesis" on Sunday 3rd February at 8:30pm. Graeme Garden has a brief cameo in this episode.

Bill in "Something for the Weekend" on Sun, 3 Feb

Bill will be one of the guests on the show "Something for the Weekend" on BBC 2 this Sunday morning, 3 Feb. The show airs from 10:00-11:30am.

"Bill Oddie's Wild Side" available on BBC iplayer (for UK residents only)

Thanks to wackywales for pointing out that "Bill Oddie's Wild Side" is available on the BBC's iPlayer after broadcast (sadly this service is only available to UK residents, due to licensing issues).

At the moment, several other shows with Bill ("100 Years of Wildlife Films" and "Saturday Kitchen") are available in addition to "Wild Side" from http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search/?q=bill+oddie

A list of upcoming Goodies-related shows can be found by using the "click here for more" link below.

2008 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Stage Tour starts today!

The 2008 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Official Stage Tour starts today at the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton. The tour will visit 12 cities through April 22nd.

A limited number of tickets are still available for some dates. The full schedule, including dates, venues, & booking details, can be found in the club FAQ.

Bill on "The Wright Stuff" Weds, Jan 30th

Bill is scheduled to be the guest on the January 30th edition of "The Wright Stuff" which airs on five from 9:00-10:30am.

reminder: Tim & Graeme appearing at Slapstick 2008 Festival

Just a reminder that Tim & Graeme will be appearing at the Slapstick 2008 festival this coming Saturday in Bristol. Their session is sold out, but returns may be available from the box office (details can be found at http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event.php?pid=319

Welcome to our new members and visitors!

Welcome to those of you who are new to the site! Feel free to look around - some features you may enjoy include our news section, fan forums, back issues of our monthly newsletter (The Clarion & Globe), illustrated episode guide (in the Articles & Guides section), "just for fun" poll, etc.

We hope you'll want to join in the fun - membership to the club (including an email subscription to our newsletter) is free! Full details about joining can be found in our FAQ.

Goodies t-shirt sale

GOODIES T-SHIRT SALE

The Festive season is over for another year and it's time for the post-Christmas sales.

The Goodies Rule - OK! Fan Club is in the process of reorganising and updating our T-shirt lines, so are having a sale to help make the inventory job a little easier!

Come and grab a bargain - maybe a late Christmas present or early Valentine's Day gift for the Goodies fan in your life...

MEN'S LOOSE -FIT SHIRTS

We're in the process of changing our T-shirt stock to a new brand and need to clear some old stock in a selected range of sizes and styles.

The sale men's shirts are $18.00 each or 2 for $30 (+ postage)
(Postage will be $4.50 regular or $6.50 Express for 1 or 2 shirts)

LIMITED STOCK - please e-mail Merchandise Officer, Richard Nolan (tshirts@goodiesruleok.com) to confirm stock before ordering.

AVAILABILITY (any sizes/styles not shown here are NOT part of the sale!! (but are available for purchase - see below!))
Style 1: S, M
Style 2: XS, S
Style 3: XS, S, M, L
Style 5: XS, S, M, L, XXL(120cm)

MEN'S TIGHT -FIT SHIRTS

The men's tight-fit shirts are to be discontinued, so all remaining stock must go! $7.50 each (+ postage) (Postage will be $4.50 regular or $6.50 Express for 1 or 2 shirts)

LIMITED STOCK - once these are gone, that's it!
Please e-mail our Merchandise Officer, Richard Nolan (tshirts@goodiesruleok.com) to confirm stock before ordering.

AVAILABILITY (anything not shown here is sold out)
Style 5: XL, XXL
Red (with blue 'The Goodies' logo): M, L, XL

WOMEN'S SHIRTS

We have a small number of 'old stock' women's shirts to clear pending the arrival of new shirts in the coming weeks. To clear the last of the current shirts, we're selling all remaining women's shirts for $7.50 each (+ postage) (Postage will be $4.50 regular or $6.50 Express for 1 or 2 shirts)

VERY LIMITED STOCK
Please e-mail our Merchandise Officer, Richard Nolan (tshirts@goodiesruleok.com) to confirm shirts are in stock before ordering.

AVAILABLIITY (anything not shown here is sold out!)
Style 3: S, M, L
Style 5: XL, XXL
Green: XS

January Clarion & Globe newsletter now available on website

The January edition of the Goodies Clarion & Globe (#146) is hot off the presses and can be accessed either from the "Articles/Guides" menu option on the left or from the "Last Articles" box at the bottom of this page.

ISIHAC tour tickets still available for some shows

The 2008 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Official Stage Tour starts on January 21st! Tickets are still available for some dates, although several dates are on the verge of selling out (so if you've been waiting to book don't wait much longer!)

Please note that in addition to the previously announced dates Salford is selling tickets to a 3pm show on Sunday, April 6th. The show will also be visiting Wolverhampton, Basingstoke, Cambridge, Buxton, Cardiff, Plymouth, Eastbourne, Edinburgh, London, Harrogate, and Bournemouth.

Complete details, includes dates, venues, and booking information, can be found in the club FAQ

Bill in "Saturday Kitchen" on Jan. 19th

Bill is scheduled to appear in "Saturday Kitchen" on Sat, 19 Jan on BBC 1 at 10:00-11:30. Here's a listing: "James Martin hosts a show full of mouth-watering food, great chefs and celebrity guests. Cooking live with James are Sarah Raven and Nick Nairn, while Bill Oddie faces his food heaven and hell. Plus there are helpings of Rick Stein, Celebrity Masterchef and the Hairy Bikers, as well as another dramatic omelette challenge and more top wine choices."

Use the "click here for more" link below to see other shows of interest to Goodies fans.

Database problem in forum

Seems that overnight (overnight in Australia anyway) we had something go completely pear shaped with the forum database. This resulted in all forum entries being the same entry and without knowing how it happened, I've restored the database from backup which is approximately 1 day old, so anything which was submitted in the last 24 hours or so has been lost.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

"A Record or an OBE" coming to Adelaide & Melbourne

Thanks to Alison Bean for this news.

The black comedy about a fictional version of the Goodies, "A Record or an OBE", is coming to the Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. According to the show's official website, http://shaolinpunk.net/:

Dates, times and venues have all been confirmed for A Record or an OBE�s Adelaide Fringe and Comedy Festival seasons, and here are the details. Note that bookings aren�t yet open for [Melbourne]; we�ll let you know when you can buy tickets! We�ll be in the Adelaide Fringe guide when it�s released on January 9, too.

Adelaide Fringe Festival
Venue: The Fridge, Fringe Factory
Address: The Old Balfours Pie Factory, Elizabeth Street (off Waymouth Street)
Dates: March 4-9, 11-16
Time: 6:00pm
Tickets available from: http://tix.adelaidefringe.com.au/ticketing/EventDetails.aspx?EventGuid=54fbdcd4-bac3-4c85-add3-cf8b95a8dca7

Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Venue: The Evatt Room, Trades Hall
Address: Corner Lygon and Victoria Streets, Melbourne
Dates: March 19-22, 25-29; April 1-5, 8-12
Time: 6:30pm

Bill appears on "Jamie's Fowl Dinners" January 11th

Thanks to David Balston for posting this news to the goodies-l mailing list:

Bill is scheduled to appear in "Jamie's Fowl Dinners", on Channel 4 on January 11th at 9:00pm

Daily Mail article about Rolf Harris mentions The Goodies

An article in today's Daily Mail about Rolf Harris mentions The Goodies. Here is the relevant excerpt:

"He was becoming famous - and notorious. By 1975, the comedy troupe The Goodies attempted to catch "a wild Rolf Harris".

They put him in a zoo, but he escaped, mated and caused "a Rolf Harris plague" in Britain. The real Rolf's reaction to this is sanguine. "I would have loved to play myself," he sighs."

Bill's "Star Portraits" on the ABC (Australia) Jan 7th

Thanks to Amanda Stokes for spotting this:

The episode of Star Portraits with Rolf Harris which features Bill Oddie will be screened on the ABC on Monday 7th January.

and thanks to Daniel Bowen for letting us know the show will air at 8pm.

New pieces in the Article/Guides section

There is a new sub-category in our Articles/Guides section called 'Articles and pieces written by the Goodies' containing various bits that have appeared in the newspapers that are written by either Tim, Graeme or Bill.

new ISIHAC and Hamish & Dougal books

Thanks to wackywales for posting this info in the forums.

Amazon.co.uk is listing a new I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue book, The New Uxbridge English Dictionary, which has a publication date of May 8th.

The retailer's website also lists The Doings of Hamish and Dougal, which has an August 28th release date.

The Goodies mentioned in article about Michael Aspel

The Goodies get several mentions in a Liverpool Daily Post article about Michael Aspel.

Here are the relevant excerpts:

This is your strife, Michael Aspel
Jan 1 2008 by Peter Elson, Liverpool Daily Post

Is it the end for Aspel? With Liverpool his last stop hosting the Antiques Roadshow before retirement, where does broadcasting�s famous silver fox go now? Peter Elson asks the man himself

HE IS undoubtedly Britain�s suavest former drainpipe-layer, who started his working life as a publisher�s tea boy, quenching the thirst of our leading writers.

After this eclectic start, Michael Aspel�s career has run through the golden age of television, through news and light entertainment to the Antiques Roadshow.

His durable persona allowed him credibility as both a serious BBC newsreader and acting as Corporation straight-man when tormented by comics like The Goodies and Morecambe and Wise.
. . .

But he made a far bigger impression being squashed by a giant kitten�s paw on The Goodies stuck in many viewers� memories.

�When we were doing the Antiques Roadshow in Australia did constant radio interviews for two days after filming finished,� says Michael.

�All they wanted to hear about was The Goodies. It was like going to Japan and having to discuss some esoteric thing.

�I get regular cheques from the BBC for 37p from every time they show it.�

"Bill Oddie's Wild Side" starts Jan. 9th on BBC 2 (and other upcoming shows)

Bill's newest nature series, "Bill Oddie's Wild Side" (previously listed as "Bill Oddie's Seriously Wild Show") is scheduled to begin on BBC 2 on Wednesday 9 January 2008. According to http://www.thecustard.tv/, this is scheduled to be "A 10-part series featuring the legends and folklore of Britain's animal population, plus challenges for wildlife cameraman John Aitcheson."

Use the "click here for more" link below to see a list of other upcoming shows of interest.

Reminder: tickets still available for ISIHAC Stage Tour

Tickets are still available for some dates in the 2008 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Official Stage Tour. The complete list of shows, including venues, dates, & booking details, can be found in the club's FAQ.

ISIHAC "Humph in Wonderland" now available on Listen Again

The I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Christmas special, "Humph in Wonderland", which was broadcast earlier today, is available for replay from BBC Radio's Listen Again service at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/radio4/aod.shtml?radio4/humph_wonderland

"The Best of I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue 2007", which aired yesterday, can also be heard from Listen Again from http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/radio4/aod.shtml?radio4/clue . Radio 4 will also repeat it this coming Sunday (30 Dec) at noon.

Please note that each show will be available for a week following their initial broadcast.

Springwatch Christmas Special on Dec. 31st

BBC 2 will be airing a Springwatch Christmas Special on Monday, 31 December from
18:10 to 19:30.

Here's a listing: "Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon King look back at 2007, a year of storms, floods and fabulous encounters with wildlife. Animals include red deer, golden eagles, city foxes, badgers, wild otters, wild boar, seal pups and unimaginably cute beavers. With updates on your favourite characters and additional information, it'll keep you going until Springwatch 2008!"

The Financial Times mentions "Humph in Wonderland"

In the FT's radio column from December 24, 2007 they mention the "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" special "Humph in Wonderland", which will air on BBC Radio 4 on Christmas day.

Here's the excerpt:

RADIO - MARTIN HOYLE
Published: December 24 2007 02:00 |

Ahhs all round for Cinderella's Ponies , panto's inveterate Shetland scene-stealers (11.00am). *** Talking of which, although the BBC has abandoned its home-grown panto with serious broadcasters riotously relaxing, Humph in Wonderland (12.04pm) raises smiles. When the I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue lot avoid the traps of silliness, smut and Jeremy Hardy's knee-jerk politicising they are very funny, especially Sandi Toksvig's Queen of Hearts and Tim Brooke- Taylor's Duchess. And for that most famous smile in literature, who better as the Cheshire Cat than hatchet-faced Jack Dee?

Holiday Radio Treats from Tim, Graeme, & Bill

Among the various holiday offerings on BBC Radio 4 and BBC 7 over the holiday season are these shows which include contributions from our favorite trio. All can be heard online during the broadcast and will be available for a week afterwards from BBC Radio's Listen Again.

* Monday 24 December, Christmas Eve
BBC 7 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7)

I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again
The Wonder Show Christmas Edition: A festive show from 1969 including Scrooge in A Christmas Carrot. Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie. [12.30pm and 7.30pm].

* Monday 24 December, Christmas Eve
BBC Radio 4 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4)

The Best of I�m Sorry I Haven�t a Clue, 6.30-7.00pm, repeated Sunday 12.00-12.30pm Chairman Humphrey Lyttelton introduces the �least worst� bits from recent series of the perennial antidote to panel games. With Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor, Stephen Fry, Jeremy Hardy, Rob Brydon, Jack Dee and Andy Hamilton.
With Colin Sell at the piano and Samantha scoring.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/comedy/clue.shtml

* Tuesday 25 December, Christmas Day
BBC Radio 4 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4)

Humph in Wonderland, 12.00 noon � 12.30pm The I�m Sorry I Haven�t a Clue team present their own, slightly adapted, version of Lewis Carroll�s much-loved children�s classic. With Humphrey Lyttelton, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy, Sandi Toksvig, Andy Hamilton, Rob Brydon and Jack Dee.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/comedy/pip/3bysi/

* Monday 31 December, New Years Eve
BBC 7 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7)

Hamish and Dougal: Hogmanay Special
A special New Year edition of the programme featuring Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, playing two pawky Scots who occasionally pop up on I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. In this episode they are joined by fellow Scot James Naughtie. (The show also features guest appearances from Tim Brooke-Taylor, Humphrey Lyttelton, Sandi Toksvig, & Colin Sell.)
New Years Eve at 10.30pm and 3.30am

Season's Greetings from Graeme

Graeme's sent us the following message :

Hi all you GROK members!

Thank you as ever for your enthusiasm and support!
Here�s wishing every one of you a

MERRY CHRISTMAS
and a
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Goody wishes
from
Graeme

Goodies repeats on The Comedy Channel continue through January

Thanks to Andyt29 for letting us know that The Goodies repeats on The Comedy Channel in Australia will continue at least through the month of January.

Upcoming episodes are listed at http://www.thecomedychannel.com.au/WhatsOn/Detail.aspx?id=211

Goodies DVDs on sale

Many UK vendors have Goodies DVDs on sale for under �8.00 each. These include www.Amazon.co.uk, www.sendit.com, and www.play.com.

Fans from Australia and New Zealand may be particularly interested in "The Goodies - The Complete LWT Series", since this set isn't yet available there. The UK set is encoded for both Region 2 and Region 4 (making it compatible for players in Australia & NZ).

Several low priced copies of the "Funky Gibbon - The Best of The Goodies" CD are available through Amazon.co.uk sellers. The CD includes the songs "Father Christmas Do Not Touch Me" and "Make a Daft Noise for Christmas"

new members - remember to activate your account

If you've recently registered on the website, please note that a confirmation message will be sent to the email address you provide. You'll need to click on that link to complete your registration on the site (which will allow you to post messages in the forums, comment on news items & in the polls, create a journal, etc.)

If you encounter any problems please let us know at admin@goodiesruleok.com

Instructions for joining the club and registering on the site (which is free) can be found in our FAQ.

"The Best of I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" on Dec. 24th

The Dec. 24th episode of "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" on BBC Radio 4 will be "The Best of I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" 2007.

Use the "click here for more" link below for more details and to see a list of other upocming shows of interest to Goodies fans.

December C&G hot off the presses

The December edition of "The Goodies Clarion & Globe" newsletter (#145) is now available on the website.
It can be accessed either from the "Articles/Guides" menu on the left or from the "Last Articles" box at the bottom of this page.

Plymouth ISIHAC show now on sale

The March 16th I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Official Stage Tour show at the Plymouth Theatre has gone on sale. Online bookings can be made at http://www.theatreroyal.com/prod-productions_details.asp?pid=93

The box office can be reached at 01752 267222. Additional booking info is available on the venue's website at http://www.theatreroyal.com/content.asp?CategoryID=1124

The complete tour details, including all dates, venues, and booking info, can be found on the club website at http://www.goodiesruleok.com/faq.php?topic=13

Graeme in Jeremy Hardy repeat / Humph hosts Radio 4 show

* Graeme will appear in BBC 7's repeat of "When Jeremy Hardy Spoke to the Nation" next Tuesday, December 18th, at 23:00.

* For the Clue fans - Humph will be hosting a two part series called "When Hollywood Went to War"; the first part airs tomorrow (Thurs, Dec 13th) at 11.30am. Here's a description from http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_rad
io/article3040350.ece:

When Hollywood Went to War, Radio 4, 11.30am

"Humphrey Lyttelton, who first came to global attention in a war context, playing the trumpet at the gates of Buckingham Palace on VE Day, begins a two-part series about the Hollywood stars who took a break from their pampered lifestyle to do their bit from 1939 to 1945 (or, more to the point, 1941-45). What's surprising is how A-list many of them were - Jimmy Stewart (who stayed in the Air Force Reserve long after the war and even flew over Vietnam as an observer in a Superfortress), Clark Gable, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Henry Fonda. It's a bit like Tom Cruise volunteering to be a Top Gun for real."

Bill's "Star Portraits" appearance to be shown in Australia

Thanks to Brett for sending this to the goodies-l mailing list:

The series return of "Star Portraits with Rolf Harris" starts on ABC Television(Australia) tonight at 8am. Tonight's show features Michael Parkinson, but hopefully Bill Oddie's episode will be aired in the Monday night timeslot in the coming weeks.

Bill's "Who Do You Think You Are" to be shown in Australia on Dec 16th

Thanks to Daniel Bowen for sending this info to the goodies-l mailing list:

Bill's episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?"will air next Sunday, 16th December.

Promo online at:
http://programs.sbs.com.au/whodoyouthinkyouare/

tickets for Cardiff ISIHAC show on sale

Tickets for the March 14th "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Official Stage Tour"
show in Wales are on sale from http://www.wmc.org.uk/index.cfm?alias=isihac

The Ticket & Information office phone is 08700 40 2000

The 2008 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Official Stage Tour will visit 12 cities - Wolverhampton, Basingstoke, Cambridge, Buxton, Cardiff, Plymouth, Eastbourne, Edinburgh, London, Salford, Harrogate, and Bournemouth. Of the 12 dates, the only one not yet on sale is Plymouth. Basingstoke has already sold out. Please note that tickets for the shows tend to sell quickly!

The complete details about show dates, venues, and booking details can be found in the club's FAQ.

Bill's "Comedy Controller" repeated on BBC 7 tomorrow (Dec 7th)

Bill's edition of BBC 7's "Comedy Controller" will be repeated tomorrow. The show can be heard online from www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7 and will be available for a week after broadcast from Listen Again.

Here is a description of the show from BBC 7's Newsletter:

Comedy Controller: Bill Oddie
"Professor" Bill Oddie delivers his thesis on The Development of Radio Comedy in the 20th Century with a little help from 'Up The Pole' (1st broadcast 01/11/1948), 'ITMA' (06/01/1949), 'Archie's The Boy' (11/11/1954), 'Beyond Our Ken' (27/05/1960), 'On The Hour' (14/05/1992) and 'On The Town with the League of Gentlemen' (27/11/1997). Join Bill for an entertaining 3 hours. Questions will be asked afterwards, so do pay attention...!
Saturday at 9am, 8pm and 3am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/comedy/index.shtml?Today

"Goodies Turning Baddie" article completed

After spending what feels like 1 year, 7 months, 4 days ... (a hell of a long time anyway!) working on it, I've finally completed part two of the themed article on "Goodies Turning Baddie".
Part 2 will be published in the upcoming C&G newsletter, however the entire article and photo gallery can be accessed from the "Last Articles" box at the bottom of this page or directly at http://www.goodiesruleok.com/articles.php?id=107&page=5

Slapstick 2008 tickets now on sale

The Slapstick 2008 tickets have gone on sale. You can book online from http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event.php?pid=319

Information about booking by telephone or in person can be found at http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/howtobookoffline.php

"The Goodies" on Australia's Comedy Channel weekdays in December

As previously mentioned, "The Goodies" will be shown on The Comedy Channel in Australia on weekdays from 3rd-30th December (thanks to Andyt29 who reported in the GROK forums that the series will air M-F in December excepting Dec 25th, 26th, & 31st).

Watch http://www.thecomedychannel.com.au/WhatsOn/Detail.aspx?id=211 for listings of the upcoming week's episodes. Series 1 episodes are scheduled for this week; the website claims "Caught in the Act" (aka "The Playgirl
Club") will air on Wednesday, but that's likely to be an error.

Use the "click here for more" link below for info about other upcoming shows of interest to Goodies fans.

reminder: most dates in the 2008 ISIHAC Stage Tour now on sale

Just a reminder that most dates in the 2008 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Official Stage Tour are now on sale. The tour will visit 12 cities - Wolverhampton, Basingstoke, Cambridge, Buxton, Cardiff, Plymouth, Eastbourne, Edinburgh, London, Salford, Harrogate, and Bournemouth.

Of the 12 dates, all have gone on sale except Cardiff and Plymouth - we're still watching for those on sale dates. Basingstoke has already sold out. Please note that tickets for the shows tend to sell quickly!

The complete details about show dates, venues, and booking details can be found in the club's FAQ.

tickets for Slapstick 2008 Festival with Tim & Graeme go on sale Dec 5th

The following comes from the St Georges Bristol's website; this is the venue for Tim & Graeme's session at the Slapstick 2008 Festival on January 19th (http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event.php?pid=319). The page says that tickets for the general public will go on sale on December 5th:

Saturday 19 January 8pm

Bristol Silents presents
Buster Keaton, classic comedy shorts to live music

Preview: Tickets not yet on sale.

Patrons' / Benefactors' Priority Booking opens
Wednesday 28 November
Gala Friends' Priority Booking opens Friday 30 November
Friends' Priority Booking opens Monday 3 December
General Booking opens Wednesday 5 December

To benefit from priority booking for this event click here for details of the Friends of St George's.
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TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR and GRAEME GARDEN
PRIMA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB

Slapstick 2008 presents a delightful evening of entertainment discovering the genius of Buster Keaton alongside two of Britain's best-loved entertainers. Former 'Goodies' and current I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue panellists Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden choose their favourite Keaton short films, revealing the works that have influenced their lives and which, they hope, will delight new audiences.

With live musical accompaniment by the Prima Vista Social Club featuring Neil Brand and international friends.

Brand: '... the Doyen of silent film accompanists.' BBC RADIO 4

Brand: 'His playing is amazingly vivid and dynamic and bracingly free of clich�.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

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Buster Keaton is considered one of the greatest comic actors of all time. His influence on physical comedy is rivaled only by Charlie Chaplin. Like many of the great actors of the silent era, Keaton's work was cast into near obscurity for many years. Only toward the end of his life was there a renewed interest in his films. An acrobatically skillful and psychologically insightful actor, Keaton made dozens of short films and fourteen major silent features, attesting to one of the most talented and innovative artists of his time.

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Bristol Silents was formed in August 2000 to promote and celebrate silent cinema and has gone from strength to strength with national tours of silent programmes and the hugely successful Slapstick Silent Comedy Festival establishing an international reputation for live silent film events.

'Bristol Silents has done a great thing for silent films. People as a whole have forgotten how wonderful they could be � how wonderful they still are.' PAUL MERTON

'Bristol Silents is an inspired idea. It is the first time anyone has linked their community to the lost art of silent films ...'
KEVIN BROWNLOW

�12(�10)

Group discounts available

Promoted by Bristol Silents
Supported by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Arts & Business, Watershed

Welcome to our new members and visitors!

Humph in Wonderland info (including cast list)

Here's some additional information about the I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue special "Humph In Wonderland", which will be broadcast on Christmas Day (Tues, 25 Dec.) from noon (well, technically 12:04pm) to 1:00pm on BBC Radio 4.

"The I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue team present their own, slightly adapted version of Lewis Carroll's much-loved children's classic. The cast includes Humphrey Lyttelton, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy, Sandi Toksvig, Andy Hamilton, Rob Brydon and Jack Dee. "

more info about Tim & Graeme's appearance at the Slapstick 2008 Festival

Tim & Graeme are scheduled to appear at the Slapstick 2008 Festival in Bristol on January 19th. Here is some info about the session:

Bristol Silents presents: Buster Keaton

Classic comedy shorts to live music

Slapstick 2008 presents a delightful evening of entertainment discovering the genius of Buster Keaton alongside two of Britain's best-loved entertainers. Former 'Goodies' and current I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue panellists Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden choose their favourite Keaton short films, revealing the works that have influenced their lives and which, they hope, will delight new audiences.

With live musical accompaniment by the Prima Vista Social Club featuring Neil Brand and international friends.

Location
St George's Bristol, West End

DatesDate 19/01/2008
Saturday 20:00 - 22:00

Tickets Information:
Adult �12.00 per ticket
Concession �10.00 per ticket

The show doesn't appear to be on sale yet.

Tim & Graeme may appears at Slapstick 2008 festival

This is unconfirmed at the moment, but I've heard Tim & Graeme may be appearing at the Slapstick 2008 Festival in Bristol on the evening of January 19th at a session called "Bristol Silents Presents: Classic Comedy Shorts To Live Music, Buster Keaton". I am checking into this and will let you know when I have more info.

For now, the festival's official website is at: http://www.bristolsilents.org.uk/index.php The following is the info available on that page so far about the festival (BTW, I heard last year's event was really great):

"Dates are now confirmed for Bristol's fourth silent comedy festival! Hosted by Paul Merton, 2008's programme will include events at Bristol's Colston Hall, St Georges, Arnolfini and of course Watershed.

The programme will run from Thursday 17th January until Sunday 20th and confirmed guests returning include Neil Innes.

Highlights include a screening of Chaplin's masterpiece THE GOLD RUSH at Colston Hall on Friday 18th January 7.30pm with a newly adapted score performed by a thirteen piece ensemble."

"Humph in Wonderland" to be broadcast Christmas Day

Thanks to Sosia for passing along the news that the I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue special Humph in Wonderland will air on BBC Radio 4 on Christmas Day at 12:04pm (available to be heard worldwide from their website). We expect the show to be available by Listen Again afterwards.