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Take it from Here
Take it from Here episodes
- Take It From Here - Remember MeDick’s birthday
Keynotes: Remember Me
British Industries Fair
Joy: The W2/edding of Lili Marlene
Another Part of the Forrest or The Corny Green29 min - Down By The StationGuest artist idea
Keynotes: Down by the Station
Popular Music
Joy and Keynotes: Alphabet Song
Utility Crepe or All That Glitters is Nat Gould28 min - Take It From Here S02E18 The KeeperJoy the girl boxer
Keynotes: The Keeper
Fashion
Joy: The Apple Song
The Way to the Czars or Strictly Off the Russian29 min - Take It From Here S02E17 In The Park In ParisJim getting plump
Keynotes: In the Park in Paree
Bank Holidays
Joy and Dick: Hold Me Just a Little Bit Closer Dear
Forever Caramba or Siesta Parade30 min - Take It From Here S02E13 Crazy RhythmJoy is missing
Keynotes: Crazy Rhythm
Recruiting
Joy and Keynotes: Sunflower
Desert Island Risks or The Navy Blue Lagoon23 min - Take It From Here S02E06 Taking Miss Mary To The BallInsurance policy
Keynotes: Takin’ Miss Mary to the Ball
Education
Joy and Dick: The Five Forty-Five
The Scarlet Pimple or Once a Jolly Gag-Man30 min - 29 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.
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