3/1 October 11 1949 Dressing rooms Keynotes: Kiss Me Sweet Mirror of the Week: pickle presser, Think Yourself out of This Joy: My One and Only Highland Fling Strorse in Your Hair or Goodnight Buchanan

3/1 October 11 1949 Dressing rooms Keynotes: Kiss Me Sweet Mirror of the Week: pickle presser, Think Yourself out of This Joy: My One and Only Highland Fling Strorse in Your Hair or Goodnight Buchanan

Take It From Here - Kiss Me Sweet

"Take It From Here" was a landmark British radio comedy show that aired from 1948 to 1960, known for its witty writing and iconic characters like The Glums. Here’s a deeper look into its legacy: 🎙️ Overview of Take It From Here <ul>
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Broadcast Period: 23 March 1948 – 3 March 1960 
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Station: BBC Light Programme  
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Format: Comedy sketch show with musical interludes 
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Episodes: 328 across 13 series 
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Runtime: 30 minutes per episode 
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</ul>👥 Key Cast Members <ul>
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Jimmy Edwards: Played the pompous schoolmaster and Pa Glum 
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Dick Bentley: Often portrayed the bumbling son, Ron Glum 
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Joy Nichols: Original female lead, replaced in 1953 
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June Whitfield: Took over from Nichols, famously played Eth Glum 
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Alma Cogan &amp; The Keynotes: Provided musical segments 
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Clarence Wright &amp; Wallas Eaton: Supporting cast 
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</ul>✍️ Writers and Creators <ul>
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Frank Muir &amp; Denis Norden: Legendary writing duo who shaped post-war British comedy 
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Barry Took &amp; Eric Merriman: Contributed scripts in later years 
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Producer: Charles Maxwell 
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</ul>Muir and Norden’s writing was known for its clever wordplay, satirical sketches, and parodies of popular genres. Their work on Take It From Here laid the groundwork for future British comedy shows like Round the Horne and My Word!. 🧠 Cultural Impact <ul>
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The Glums: A recurring segment that became a national favorite, satirizing working-class family life with exaggerated characters and absurd situations. 
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Influence: Helped transition British radio comedy from variety-style entertainment to character-driven sitcoms. 
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Legacy: Revered as one of the most influential radio comedies of its time, often cited in retrospectives on British humor. 
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</ul>  Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a> Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio">Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a> Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

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"Take It From Here" was a landmark British radio comedy show that aired from 1948 to 1960, known for its witty writing and iconic characters like The Glums. Here’s a deeper look into its legacy: 🎙️ Overview of Take It From Here Broadcast Period: 23 March 1948 – 3 March 1960 Station: BBC Light Programme Format: Comedy sketch show with musical interludes Episodes: 328 across 13 series Runtime: 30 minutes per episode 👥 Key Cast Members Jimmy Edwards: Played the pompous schoolmaster and Pa Glum Dick Bentley: Often portrayed the bumbling son, Ron Glum Joy Nichols: Original female lead, replaced in 1953 June Whitfield: Took over from Nichols, famously played Eth Glum Alma Cogan & The Keynotes: Provided musical segments Clarence Wright & Wallas Eaton: Supporting cast ✍️ Writers and Creators Frank Muir & Denis Norden: Legendary writing duo who shaped post-war British comedy Barry Took & Eric Merriman: Contributed scripts in later years Producer: Charles Maxwell Muir and Norden’s writing was known for its clever wordplay, satirical sketches, and parodies of popular genres. Their work on Take It From Here laid the groundwork for future British comedy shows like Round the Horne and My Word!. 🧠 Cultural Impact The Glums: A recurring segment that became a national favorite, satirizing working-class family life with exaggerated characters and absurd situations. Influence: Helped transition British radio comedy from variety-style entertainment to character-driven sitcoms. Legacy: Revered as one of the most influential radio comedies of its time, often cited in retrospectives on British humor. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

&nbsp;"Take It From Here" was a landmark British radio comedy show that aired from 1948 to 1960, known for its witty writing and iconic characters like The Glums. Here’s a deeper look into its legacy: 🎙️ Overview of Take It From Here <ul>
<li>
Broadcast Period: 23 March 1948 – 3 March 1960 
</li>
<li>
Station: BBC Light Programme&nbsp; 
</li>
<li>
Format: Comedy sketch show with musical interludes 
</li>
<li>
Episodes: 328 across 13 series 
</li>
<li>
Runtime: 30 minutes per episode 
</li>
</ul>👥 Key Cast Members <ul>
<li>
Jimmy Edwards: Played the pompous schoolmaster and Pa Glum 
</li>
<li>
Dick Bentley: Often portrayed the bumbling son, Ron Glum 
</li>
<li>
Joy Nichols: Original female lead, replaced in 1953 
</li>
<li>
June Whitfield: Took over from Nichols, famously played Eth Glum 
</li>
<li>
Alma Cogan &amp; The Keynotes: Provided musical segments 
</li>
<li>
Clarence Wright &amp; Wallas Eaton: Supporting cast 
</li>
</ul>✍️ Writers and Creators <ul>
<li>
Frank Muir &amp; Denis Norden: Legendary writing duo who shaped post-war British comedy 
</li>
<li>
Barry Took &amp; Eric Merriman: Contributed scripts in later years 
</li>
<li>
Producer: Charles Maxwell 
</li>
</ul>Muir and Norden’s writing was known for its clever wordplay, satirical sketches, and parodies of popular genres. Their work on Take It From Here laid the groundwork for future British comedy shows like Round the Horne and My Word!. 🧠 Cultural Impact <ul>
<li>
The Glums: A recurring segment that became a national favorite, satirizing working-class family life with exaggerated characters and absurd situations. 
</li>
<li>
Influence: Helped transition British radio comedy from variety-style entertainment to character-driven sitcoms. 
</li>
<li>
Legacy: Revered as one of the most influential radio comedies of its time, often cited in retrospectives on British humor. 
</li>
</ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a> Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" rel="noopener noreferrer">Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a> Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio&nbsp;

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