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The Fish Slapping Dance was filmed at Teddington Lock in 1971 (broadcast in 1972) and is credited as being the sketch that made Monty Python internationally popular. ‘It works anywhere on the planet,’ Michael Palin said many years later. ‘Even North Korea’. Good evening.

The Fish Slapping Dance was filmed at Teddington Lock in 1971 (broadcast in 1972) and is credited as being the sketch that made Monty Python internationally popular. ‘It works anywhere on the planet,’ Michael Palin said many years later. ‘Even North Korea’. Good evening.

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Happy St Patrick's Day. Or not, as the case may be.

Happy St Patrick's Day. Or not, as the case may be.

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If I'd written this line I'd have retired to an island somewhere with a permanent grin on my face. Prepare for genius.

If I'd written this line I'd have retired to an island somewhere with a permanent grin on my face. Prepare for genius.

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This has to be one of the most repeated Morecambe and Wise one liners ever. In fact, I've lost count of the amount of times I've used it, much to the, at first amusement and more recently embarrassment of my offspring😁

This has to be one of the most repeated Morecambe and Wise one liners ever. In fact, I've lost count of the amount of times I've used it, much to the, at first amusement and more recently embarrassment of my offspring😁

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13 seconds of your time is all I ask. I promise you won't regret it. Good evening.

13 seconds of your time is all I ask. I promise you won't regret it. Good evening.

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It has been a while since I posted anything horticultural, so I wanted to share a short piece of gardening advice from Not the Nine O'clock News. Good morning.

It has been a while since I posted anything horticultural, so I wanted to share a short piece of gardening advice from Not the Nine O'clock News. Good morning.

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How about something quick and cruel from series four of Hale and Pace. I know, Hale and Pace! How common. Good day to you.

How about something quick and cruel from series four of Hale and Pace. I know, Hale and Pace! How common. Good day to you.

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The mighty Bernard Cribbins would have been 96 today. Actor, entertainer, storyteller par excellence, angler, bona fide national treasure, double Dr Who companion (!) and the nicest person you could ever wish to sit down and help write an autobiography. God bless him!

The mighty Bernard Cribbins would have been 96 today. Actor, entertainer, storyteller par excellence, angler, bona fide national treasure, double Dr Who companion (!) and the nicest person you could ever wish to sit down and help write an autobiography. God bless him!

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The much missed bona fide national treasure, Dame June Whitfield was born 100 years ago today. She came to prominence way back in 1953 while appearing in the hugely popular radio show, Take it From Here, alongside Jimmy Edwards and Dick Bentley. From there her career went from strength to strength and by the time she appeared in Hancock's Half Hour as the nurse in the legendary episode, The Blood Donor, she'd been a household name for a number of years. Seriously, I cannot think of a more versatile actor than June Whitfield. Her Miss Marple, which she did for BBC Radio, is absolutely superb and I listen to it often. I had the pleasure of interviewing her about a year before she died. The subject was Kenneth Connor, who she knew and had worked with on several occasions (most notably in Carry On Abroad) and, just as you'd expect, she was charming and generous with her time. Anyway, I thought I'd post a quick blast from Ab Fab. It's a great line, beautifully delivered. God bless June Whitfield x

The much missed bona fide national treasure, Dame June Whitfield was born 100 years ago today. She came to prominence way back in 1953 while appearing in the hugely popular radio show, Take it From Here, alongside Jimmy Edwards and Dick Bentley. From there her career went from strength to strength and by the time she appeared in Hancock's Half Hour as the nurse in the legendary episode, The Blood Donor, she'd been a household name for a number of years. Seriously, I cannot think of a more versatile actor than June Whitfield. Her Miss Marple, which she did for BBC Radio, is absolutely superb and I listen to it often. I had the pleasure of interviewing her about a year before she died. The subject was Kenneth Connor, who she knew and had worked with on several occasions (most notably in Carry On Abroad) and, just as you'd expect, she was charming and generous with her time. Anyway, I thought I'd post a quick blast from Ab Fab. It's a great line, beautifully delivered. God bless June Whitfield x

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Thirty years ago today Kenny Everett passed away. He was the subject of my third biography and I still adore him. As his first love was radio, I've decided to post an introduction he made and used for his shows which you might recognise. God bless Kenny x

Thirty years ago today Kenny Everett passed away. He was the subject of my third biography and I still adore him. As his first love was radio, I've decided to post an introduction he made and used for his shows which you might recognise. God bless Kenny x

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Heads up, kids. Tomorrow, 9pm, Dave Allen - In His Own Words, on Channel 5 👊 Happy New Year x

Heads up, kids. Tomorrow, 9pm, Dave Allen - In His Own Words, on Channel 5 👊 Happy New Year x

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I make absolutely no apology for the fact that I posted this before. In fact, I’ll probably post it again in another six months. God knows, we need silly like never before. It is, of course, the eternal Spike Milligan (with the help of John Bluthal and David Lodge, etc) taking the rise out of Wagner's Ring Cycle in what for my money is one of the funniest sketches ever committed to film. The song, by the way, was a hit in the 1930's for a chap called Jack Hodges and is called Everything is Fresh Today. Good morning.

I make absolutely no apology for the fact that I posted this before. In fact, I’ll probably post it again in another six months. God knows, we need silly like never before. It is, of course, the eternal Spike Milligan (with the help of John Bluthal and David Lodge, etc) taking the rise out of Wagner's Ring Cycle in what for my money is one of the funniest sketches ever committed to film. The song, by the way, was a hit in the 1930's for a chap called Jack Hodges and is called Everything is Fresh Today. Good morning.

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Divorced Dad was one of my favourite recurring characters in The Armstrong and Miller Show, and this is one of my favourite sketches. "After some of the things she's done to me in the bedroom, I couldn't take her into a church", truly is a line for the ages. Good morning.

Divorced Dad was one of my favourite recurring characters in The Armstrong and Miller Show, and this is one of my favourite sketches. "After some of the things she's done to me in the bedroom, I couldn't take her into a church", truly is a line for the ages. Good morning.

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I've just watched an excellent documentary about the sublime Joyce Grenfell called Comedy With Breeding, and felt compelled to post one of her monologues. I know her most famous work is the "George, don't do that", nursery monologue, but she wrote hundreds, and fortunately many were filmed. Here's one of my favourites called Lady in Church. By the way, if you'd like to watch the documentary, I've added it to the Comedy Playlist on my YouTube channel, a link for which you will find in my linktree thingumyjig. Good day.

I've just watched an excellent documentary about the sublime Joyce Grenfell called Comedy With Breeding, and felt compelled to post one of her monologues. I know her most famous work is the "George, don't do that", nursery monologue, but she wrote hundreds, and fortunately many were filmed. Here's one of my favourites called Lady in Church. By the way, if you'd like to watch the documentary, I've added it to the Comedy Playlist on my YouTube channel, a link for which you will find in my linktree thingumyjig. Good day.

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Behold, a song sung in the club style, from the seminal Shooting Stars. Good morning.

Behold, a song sung in the club style, from the seminal Shooting Stars. Good morning.

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Smashy and Nicey (Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse) visit Alan “Fluff” Freeman in a care home who then counts down his day. Good day to you.

Smashy and Nicey (Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse) visit Alan “Fluff” Freeman in a care home who then counts down his day. Good day to you.

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Happy 91st birthday to the multi talented national treasure, Jim Dale, seen here being sold by Warren Mitchell and snapped up by Peggy Ann Clifford in one of my favourite films, Carry On Cleo, much to the disappointment of Jim and Benedict Cumberbatch’s mum, Wanda Ventham! God bless Jim Dale!

Happy 91st birthday to the multi talented national treasure, Jim Dale, seen here being sold by Warren Mitchell and snapped up by Peggy Ann Clifford in one of my favourite films, Carry On Cleo, much to the disappointment of Jim and Benedict Cumberbatch’s mum, Wanda Ventham! God bless Jim Dale!

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The great Paul Whitehouse is 68 years old today, which means I am obliged to post this (again!) - arguably the most majestically random but brilliant comedy sketch committed to celluloid for at least the last, what, forty, forty five years? Yes, forty, forty five years. Happy birthday Paul 🤘

The great Paul Whitehouse is 68 years old today, which means I am obliged to post this (again!) - arguably the most majestically random but brilliant comedy sketch committed to celluloid for at least the last, what, forty, forty five years? Yes, forty, forty five years. Happy birthday Paul 🤘

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Yesterday at a charity shop, I bought a copy of the album "Sing Lofty" by Don Estelle and Windsor Davies, which affords me an opportunity to play their cover of "Whispering Grass." Estelle and Davies had already worked as a club double act before being cast together in the sitcom "It Ain't Half Hot Mum." They first met 12 years earlier, in 1962, and toured successfully for several years. They recorded "Whispering Grass" in 1975 and it spent three weeks at number one in the UK, selling hundreds of thousands of copies. They followed it with other recordings, including this album, and singles such as "Paper Doll." Good morning, lovely boy.

Yesterday at a charity shop, I bought a copy of the album "Sing Lofty" by Don Estelle and Windsor Davies, which affords me an opportunity to play their cover of "Whispering Grass." Estelle and Davies had already worked as a club double act before being cast together in the sitcom "It Ain't Half Hot Mum." They first met 12 years earlier, in 1962, and toured successfully for several years. They recorded "Whispering Grass" in 1975 and it spent three weeks at number one in the UK, selling hundreds of thousands of copies. They followed it with other recordings, including this album, and singles such as "Paper Doll." Good morning, lovely boy.

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This Two Ronnies sketch was never televised originally (it appeared many years later), but I’ve no idea why. It was written by Ronnie Barker, under the pseudonym Gerald Wiley, and for my money it gives Four Candles a run for it’s money. Seriously, if I’d written something this good I’d just retire immediately. What a talent! Good morning.

This Two Ronnies sketch was never televised originally (it appeared many years later), but I’ve no idea why. It was written by Ronnie Barker, under the pseudonym Gerald Wiley, and for my money it gives Four Candles a run for it’s money. Seriously, if I’d written something this good I’d just retire immediately. What a talent! Good morning.

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My friend sent me this yesterday. It's a story told by the legendary Leonard Rossiter to Gloria Hunniford during an interview about the actor and comedian, Arthur Lucan, who, as many of you will know, was best known for playing his washerwoman character, Old Mother Riley. The story itself isn't true, but who flipping cares. It's Leonard Rossiter! Good morning.

My friend sent me this yesterday. It's a story told by the legendary Leonard Rossiter to Gloria Hunniford during an interview about the actor and comedian, Arthur Lucan, who, as many of you will know, was best known for playing his washerwoman character, Old Mother Riley. The story itself isn't true, but who flipping cares. It's Leonard Rossiter! Good morning.

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It's 31 years ago to the day that this was broadcast - for my money one of the most joyous bits of TV ever committed to celluloid. It is, of course, Mr Sting's appearence on The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer. Chitter chatter chit

It's 31 years ago to the day that this was broadcast - for my money one of the most joyous bits of TV ever committed to celluloid. It is, of course, Mr Sting's appearence on The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer. Chitter chatter chit

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Following on from my homage to Graham Fellows yesterday, here's his (first) finest hour, as Jilted John, as seen on Top of the Pops in 1978. So many reasons to love this, not least because he uses the word, "pack" and the phrase, "two-time", which, of course, are seminal. Come on kids. All together now.... GORDON IS A MORON!!

Following on from my homage to Graham Fellows yesterday, here's his (first) finest hour, as Jilted John, as seen on Top of the Pops in 1978. So many reasons to love this, not least because he uses the word, "pack" and the phrase, "two-time", which, of course, are seminal. Come on kids. All together now.... GORDON IS A MORON!!

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The genre of Christian Ska may not be that well known, but it's a thing. Be afraid, kids.

The genre of Christian Ska may not be that well known, but it's a thing. Be afraid, kids.

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Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's attempt to remake Star Wars, which was filmed while they were making the film, Paul, is a thing of beauty, IMVHO. Their go-to on-screen relationship that we've seen in so many films over the years always leaves me wanting more, and this is certainly no exception. Good day.

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's attempt to remake Star Wars, which was filmed while they were making the film, Paul, is a thing of beauty, IMVHO. Their go-to on-screen relationship that we've seen in so many films over the years always leaves me wanting more, and this is certainly no exception. Good day.

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Sinead O'Connor and Terry Hall recorded the greatest cover version of all time. RIP both x

Sinead O'Connor and Terry Hall recorded the greatest cover version of all time. RIP both x

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As we all know, Parky was from Yorkshire, as was David Bowie's dad. This is a corker 👊

As we all know, Parky was from Yorkshire, as was David Bowie's dad. This is a corker 👊

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Why not "kick off" your weekend with the world's most flamboyant referee. I give you, Clésio Moreira dos Santos. Ooh! Hiya!!

Why not "kick off" your weekend with the world's most flamboyant referee. I give you, Clésio Moreira dos Santos. Ooh! Hiya!!

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I haven't been able to banish this from my mind since I first saw it, so I may as well post it again. Good morning.

I haven't been able to banish this from my mind since I first saw it, so I may as well post it again. Good morning.

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Dame Edna infiltrates the Royal Box, so to speak. This is fabulous! God bless Barry Humphries x

Dame Edna infiltrates the Royal Box, so to speak. This is fabulous! God bless Barry Humphries x

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It takes but 52 seconds to make Monday morning manageable. This is brilliant!

It takes but 52 seconds to make Monday morning manageable. This is brilliant!

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