Audiobooks by Frank Muir

Take It From Here: The Early Years: 43 Episodes from Series 1-8 of the Classic BBC Radio Comedy

"Vintage shenanigans from the much-loved variety show Take It from Here was one of the most influential radio shows of all time, ushering in a new era of comedy and introducing an enduring writing partnership: bright young things Frank Muir and Denis Norden. Their witty, literate scripts ensured 13 series of classic capers between 1948 and 1960, and regularly attracted an audience of over 20 million. Who could forget the barrage of puns, the Take It from Here ‘Oscar’-winning film parodies, Jimmy Edwards’ catchphrases (‘Greetings, gentlefolk!’) – and, of course, the fractious, dysfunctional Glum family, making their debut here in the first episode of Series 7. We also hear the various grumbles and complaints of Wallas Eaton’s curmudgeonly letter-writer, ‘Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells’. Included in this volume are 43 specially selected episodes from the first eight series, including shows recorded at the Royal Naval Barracks in Portsmouth (Series 2, Episode 13) and HMS Indefatigable at Spithead (Series 6, Episode 24), as well as two Christmas editions of the show from 1953 and 1954. Packed with all your favourite songs, sketches and send-ups, this bumper collection stars Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley, Joy Nichols, Wallas Eaton and June Whitfield, with appearances from Clarence Wright and Wilfred Babbage in Series 1. Accompanying them for some musical interludes are Alma Cogan and The Keynotes. NB: Some of the language and humour on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may vary. Production credits Starring Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley, Wallas Eaton (Series 2 onwards), Joy Nicholls (Series 1-6), June Whitfield (Series 7 onwards), Wilfred Babbage (Series 1), Clarence Wright (Series 1) With contributions from ‘Herbert Mostyn’ (aka Frank Muir and Denis Norden) Written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden Produced by Charles Maxwell Music from The Keynotes and the Augmented BBC Revue Orchestra, and Alma Cogan (Series 7 & 8) With thanks to Keith Wickham Episode guide First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on the following dates: Series 1 (23 March-5 October 1948) Episode 21 & 23 Series 2 (28 December 1948-28 June 1949) Episode 3 & 13 Series 4 (24 October 1950-20 May 1951) Episode 1 & 2 Series 6 (5 January-29 June 1953) Episode 24 Series 7 (12 November 1953-6 May 1954) Episode 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 Series 8 (9 December 1954-2 June 1955) Episode 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Denis Norden, Frank Muir (Author), Alma Cogan, Dick Bentley, Full Cast, Jimmy Edwards, Joy Nichols, June Whitfield (Narrator)

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Take It From Here: The Later Years: 40 Episodes from Series 9-13 of the Classic BBC Radio Comedy

"More timeless comedy from the long-running variety show Take It from Here was one of the most popular radio shows of its day, running for 12 years on the BBC Light Programme between 1948 and 1960. With its literate, pun-filled scripts written by comedy legends Denis Norden and Frank Muir, it was a huge hit with listeners, and over 20 million regularly tuned in to enjoy the madcap adventures of the TIFH team. These 40 specially chosen shows feature Madam Butterfly as you’ve never heard it before, a West End musical spoof, the fall and rise of Punch and Judy – and quickfire quizzing with ‘Double Your Nothing’. Meanwhile in ‘The Glums’, the marathon engagement of the drippy Ron and the doting Eth rumbles on, and down at his local, Mr Glum regales barman Ted with tales of woe and hard-luck stories. Also included are three Christmas episodes from 1955, 1958 and 1959; the 250th show (Series 10, Episode 1); the 10th anniversary episode (Series 11, Episode 12) and the last ever episode (Series 13, Episode 20) – as well as a piece of comedy history: the original version of a sketch made famous by Peter Sellers, 'So Little Time' (Series 12, Episode 15). Jimmy Edwards, June Whitfield, Dick Bentley and Wallas Eaton star in this sparkling selection of shows, with musical accompaniments from Alma Cogan, The Keynotes, Toni Eden and The Polka Dots. NB: Some of the language and humour on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may vary. Production credits Starring Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley, June Whitfield and Wallas Eaton With contributions from ‘Herbert Mostyn’ (aka Frank Muir and Denis Norden) Written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden (Series 9-12) and Barry Took and Eric Merriman (Series 13) Produced by Charles Maxwell (Series 9-12) and Charles Chilton (Series 13) Music from The Keynotes and the Augmented BBC Revue Orchestra, Alma Cogan (Series 9), Toni Eden (Series 13) and The Polka Dots (Series 13) With thanks to Keith Wickham Episode guide First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on the following dates: Series 9 (11 October 1955-3 April 1956) Episode 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5, 6 ,7, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 ,17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24 Series 10 (2 January-15 May 1957) Episode 1, 2 January 1957 Episode 7, 13 February 1957 Episode 8, 20 February 1957 Episode 17, 24 April 1957 Episode 20, 15 May 1957 Series 11 (8 January-21 May 1958) Episode 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 Series 12 (27 November 1958-12 March 1959) Episode 2, 5, 13, 14, 15 Series 13 (22 October 1959-3 March 1960) Episode 10 & 20 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Barry Took, Denis Norden, Eric Merriman, Frank Muir (Author), Alma Cogan, Dick Bentley, Full Cast, Jimmy Edwards, Joy Nichols, June Whitfield (Narrator)

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Whack-O!: Selected Episodes from the Classic BBC Radio Comedy

"Jimmy Edwards stars as the irascible Headmaster in this vintage BBC Radio comedy series set in a boys’ public school Starting life on BBC TV, Whack-O! transferred to radio in 1961 and ran for three series on the Light Programme until 1963. Not all of the radio episodes survive, but many from Series 1 and the entirety of Series 2 were recovered by a BBC archivist from a listener’s tapes in 2012, and have since been broadcast on Radio 4 Extra. Collected here are those rediscovered episodes, featuring scholastic scheming and academic anarchy at Chiselbury School. An old-established seat of learning for the ‘sons of gentlefolk’, Chiselbury is presided over by whack-happy Headmaster Professor James Edwards, who runs rings around his fellow masters and never misses a trick when it comes to exploiting the pupils and their parents. In this catalogue of comic mishaps, the Professor attempts to close down a rival school; hatches a plan to win a cash prize in a popularity contest; goes up before the magistrate accused of excessive use of the cane and endeavours to impress a visiting dignitary from Moscow. And his guile is put to the test when he makes a reckless wager; comes up with a catchy publicity gimmick to attract more pupils and faces a staffing crisis when a teacher has the temerity to leave... Co-starring June Whitfield as Matron and Roddy Maude-Roxby as Aubrey Potter, this farcical, fun-filled sitcom also features special guest appearances from Eamonn Andrews and Vera Lynn. NB: Due to the age and nature of these recordings, the sound quality may vary. Some episodes contain dated attitudes and language Written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden Adapted for radio by David Climie Produced by Edward Taylor Cast The Headmaster – Jimmy Edwards Mr Pettigrew – Arthur Howard Matron/Mildred/Lady Westbury/Edwina – June Whitfield Mr Fowler/Mr Harboard – Laidman Browne School Inspector – David Bird Lumley – Roger Shepherd Aubrey Potter – Roddy Maude-Roxby The French Mistress – Tonia Bern Mr Dinwiddie/Soames/Alfred Tennyson – Frederick Treves Eamonn O’Reilly – Michael Turner/Roy Dotrice/Wallas Eaton Taplow – David Lott The Marchioness/Lady Uppingham – Joan Sanderson Dr Sopwith/Magistrate/Bulenkov/Major Prosser/Len Rumbold/Samuel Tozer – Roy Dotrice Sir Charles – Norman Shelley Antony Dorchester – Harold Berens Ginger Perkins – Sam Kydd Miss Fanshawe/Mrs Mortlake – Joan Young Mr Lumley – Phillip Morant Figgins – Graham Aza Mr Arkwright/Vicar – John Cazabon Marvin – Malcolm Ranson Brigadier Lumley – Austin Trevor Bailey – Harry Locke Inspector Matthews – Fred Yule Mr Barlow/Forth Robinson/Rev Barnwell Munro – John Graham Arnold Halliforth – Edwin Apps Yvette – Prunella Scales Mr Wiltshire – David Graham Terry – John Pike Phipps – John Coxall Music master – Edwin Braden Mrs Baker – Patricia Hayes Mr Morgan/Biggs – Julian Somers Rawlinson – Philip Leavermore With Brian Thomas, John Mitchell, Heather Bennett, Jennie Lathan, Angela Shade, Michael Hammond, Richard McCarthy, Eamonn Andrews, Stuart Anderson, Kenneth Gouge, Vera Lynn, Harry Lewis, Sheila Grant, Diana Olsson, Elizabeth Morgan, Amos the Owl © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Lt"

Denis Norden, Frank Muir (Author), Arthur Howard, Full Cast, Jimmy Edwards, June Whitfield, Roger Shepherd, Roy Dotrice (Narrator)

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Brothers in Law: The Complete Series 1-3: A BBC Radio Comedy

"All three BBC Radio series of the classic legal comedy starring Richard Briers Inspired by Henry Cecil's 1955 comic novel of the same name, Brothers in Law first appeared on BBC One in 1962, providing Richard Briers with his first starring role on television as idealistic young barrister Roger Thursby. Adapted by Richard Waring from TV scripts by Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it took to the airwaves in 1970, running for three years until 1972. As the series opens, the rookie lawyer is in his first year at chambers, and struggling to learn the ropes. He just wants to win a case - any case - but in these 39 episodes, he finds himself unwittingly aiding a habitual fraudster, confronting a fearsome judge, and annoying his girlfriend by defending a wife-beater. Whether he's getting into a jam parking his car, having a spot of bother with toggles and grommets, or facing double trouble in a bigamy case, the bungling barrister all too frequently finds himself courting disaster... Newly restored and collected together for the first time, these three radio series are the only way to enjoy Roger Thursby's hilarious misadventures, as only one episode of the TV series remains in the BBC archive. With guest stars including John Le Mesurier, Jon Pertwee, Roy Kinnear, David Jason, Barbara Windsor and Joan Sims, this sparkling series is a must for all fans of vintage comedy. Production credits Series 1 adapted from the TV scripts by Richard Waring. Scripts by Frank Muir and Denis Norden Series 2 and 3 written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson Produced by David Hatch (Series 1, Series 2 Episodes 1-10 and 13), Simon Brett (Series 2 Episodes 11 and 12) and Trafford Whitelock (Series 3) Cast Roger Thursby - Richard Briers Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring (Series 1)/Terence Alexander (Series 2) Sally Mannering - Ann Davies (Series 1)/Julia Lockwood (Series 2) Grimes - John Glyn-Jones Joy - Bridget Armstrong With Kenneth Connor, John Le Mesurier, Malcolm Hayes, Frederick Treves, John Bresslin, Robert Dorning, Richard Caldicot, Clifford Norgate, Jean Anderson, Ann Way, Aimi MacDonald, Richard Watts, John Junkin, Thorley Walters, Denise Coffey, Patricia Gallimore, Alan Barry, John Gabriel, Frances Bennett, Betty Cooper, Patrick Cargill, James Beck, Basil Dignam, Blake Butler, Liz Fraser, Frank Thornton, Peter Jones, Sam Kydd, Jo Kendall, Patsy Rowlands, Robert Dorning, Deryck Guyler, Nicholas Phipps, Sonia Fraser, John Bryning, Leslie Heritage, Jon Pertwee, Dennis Ramsden, James Hayter, Geoffrey Sumner, Ronald Forfar, Carol Marsh, Gerald Cross, Fenella Fielding, Terence Alexander, John Baker, Hector Ross, Andrew Cruickshank, Roy Kinnear, Ronald Adam, Arthur Mullard, Sean Arnold, Douglas Blackwell, Patrick Tull, Michael Kilgarriff, William Fox, David Jason, Bill Wallis, Nigel Pegram, Garard Green, Peter Tuddenham, Brian Oulton, John Barron, John Ruddock, Barbara Windsor, John Bluthal, Norman Bird, Francis de Wolff, Manning Wilson, Martin Friend, Alec Bregonzi, Olwen Griffiths, Nigel Anthony, Felix Felton, Simon Merrick, Joan Sims, Alan Curtis, Edward Kelsey, John Samson, John Rowe, Paul Whitsun-Jones, John Rutland, Noel Howlett, Harold Berens, Alexandra Dane, Eva Stuart, Michael Hordern, Amanda Reiss, Alfie Bass, Henry McGee, Robin Hunter, Arthur Mullard and Eva Haddon Episode guide: Series 1 (9 June-1 Sept 1970) 1 The First Brief 2 The Expert Witness 3 Breach of Contract 4 Judgement Summons 5 Counsel's Opinion 6 Special Damages 7 Separation Order 8 Reasonable Doubt 9 With Use of Bath 10 Without Due Care 11 Solicitor's Instructions 12 Special Examiner 13 Counsel for the Prosecution Series 2 (15 July-7 Oct 1971) 14 Look It Up 15 Tell 'Em the Tale 16 Statistics 17 In and Out 18 Polite Notice 19 Circling the Square 20 In Reverse 21 But... 22 Disqualified 23 One Thousand Four Hundred and Seventy One 24 A Jewel of a Husband 25 Keeping it Warm 26 Brief Offer Series 3 (24 Apr-17 July 1972) 27 Deaf Aid 28 One Double or Two Singles 29 Menaces 30 Obstruction 31 Assault 32 Manipulation 33 And So On 34 Good Husband and Father 35 Faults on Both Sides 36 What Do You Do? 37 Crabtree Disease 38 A Piece of Cake 39 Alibi ©2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Denis Norden, Frank Muir, Henry Cecil, Richard Waring (Author), Full Cast, Richard Briers (Narrator)

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The Glums

Frank Muir (Author), Dick Bently, Jimmy Edwards, June Whitfield (Narrator)

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Take It From Here

"Four episodes from the much-loved radio show starring Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards, June Whitfield, and Wallas EatonTake It from Here was one of the most influential radio shows of all time, sweeping in a new era of comedy and introducing an enduring pair of writers: bright young things Frank Muir and Denis Norden. Their literate scripts, and the madcap adventures of Dick Bentley, 'Professor' Jimmy Edwards, and June Whitfield, ensured 11 years of classic capers. Who could forget the barrage of puns, the Take It from Here 'Oscar'-winning screen skits, and the hilarious weekly reports on the marathon engagement of the drippy Ron and the doting Eth of The Glums? 'Oh, Ron!' and the inevitable response 'Oh, Eth!' became a despairing catchphrase that swept the land, and The Glums' popularity continued in two television series. Now we can laugh again at their timeless humour in these four fantastic episodes from 1958. Oh, bliss! ©2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd"

Denis Norden, Frank Muir (Author), Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards, June Whitfield, Wallas Eaton (Narrator)

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