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- Take It From Here - 19 - Thats My Weakness Now
- "Take It from Here" was a pioneering British radio comedy program that aired from 1948 to 1960.
- The show was known for its innovative structure and was one of the first to feature parody of film and book styles.
- Created by the legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it starred Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley, and initially Joy Nichols, who was later replaced by June Whitfield and Alma Cogan.
- The program is fondly remembered for introducing "The Glums," a segment that became a staple of British comedy.
- The show's influence can be seen in later British comedy programs, both on radio and television.
Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
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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 Radio30 min - Take It From Here - 19 - Thats My Weakness Now
- "Take It from Here" was a pioneering British radio comedy program that aired from 1948 to 1960.
- The show was known for its innovative structure and was one of the first to feature parody of film and book styles.
- Created by the legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden, it starred Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley, and initially Joy Nichols, who was later replaced by June Whitfield and Alma Cogan.
- The program is fondly remembered for introducing "The Glums," a segment that became a staple of British comedy.
- The show's influence can be seen in later British comedy programs, both on radio and television.
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 Radio30 min - 29 min
- Six Times a Week and Twice on Sunday3/21 February 28 1950
Jim’s slimming campaign
Keynotes: Six Times a Week and Twice on Sunday
Mirror of the Week: giving ladies the air, unsuccessful candidate, laundress contest, UNO musical
Joy: Music, Music, Music (with music by Jim and Dick)
My Friend Elizabeth or Lizzie Come Home29 min - Policemen’s Holiday3/18 February 7 1950
Babysitting Dunhill’s son
Keynotes: Policemen’s Holiday
Mirror of the Week: peach shaver, airmen’s mess, ice skating, detective story verse
Joy and Dick: Didn’t We
Nights at the Pin Table or No Tilting29 min - Grandfather’s Clock3/17 January 31 1950
Jim’s conjuring
Keynotes: Grandfather’s Clock
Mirror of the Week: cheese holesaler, children’s TV announcer auditions, film awards voting, cocktail mixing
Joy: My Friend Irma
Chilblain’s Hour or From Bed to Nurse30 min - That’s my Weakness Now3/4 November 1 1949
The duel
Keynotes: That’s my Weakness Now
Mirror of the Week: Underground step giver, fireworks, Halloween party
Joy: Leprechaun Lullaby
Mrs. Vinegar Rides Again or Family Shower30 min - Take It From Here - Hopscotch Polka3/3 October 25 1949
Dick is ill in bed
Keynotes: Hopscotch Polka
Mirror of the Week: store sucker, U.N. Day, Rank Studios auction, crossword compilers
Joy: La Seine
Africa Squeaks or Ayesha, That’s my Baby26 min - Take It Frome Here - Confidentially3/2 October 18 1949
Joy’s new flat
Keynotes: Confidentially
Mirror of the Week: salt pincher, economic terms, Lady Godiva statue, El Alamein reunion
Joy: Wedding Day
Sixty Seconds Got Together or Till the Clouts Roll By28 min - Take It From Here - Kiss Me Sweet3/1 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 Buchanan29 min
About Take it from Here
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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