Take it from Here

📻 Episode 80 – The World War 2 Boffin The title suggests a satirical take on wartime science and the archetype of the eccentric British “boffin” (scientist/engineer). Episodes often mixed topical humor with absurd situations, so this likely poked fun at wartime inventions, secret weapons, or the quirks of scientific minds during WWII. Unfortunately, detailed synopses for individual episodes are s...

- "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....

- "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....

- "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....

- "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....

- "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....

- "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....

- "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....

- "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....

- "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....

- "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....

- "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....

3/21 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 Home

3/18 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 Tilting

3/17 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 Nurse

3/4 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 Shower

3/3 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 Baby

3/2 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 By

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

Dick’s birthday Keynotes: Remember Me British Industries Fair Joy: The W2/edding of Lili Marlene Another Part of the Forrest or The Corny Green

Guest artist idea Keynotes: Down by the Station Popular Music Joy and Keynotes: Alphabet Song Utility Crepe or All That Glitters is Nat Gould

Joy the girl boxer Keynotes: The Keeper Fashion Joy: The Apple Song The Way to the Czars or Strictly Off the Russian

Jim 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 Parade

Joy is missing Keynotes: Crazy Rhythm Recruiting Joy and Keynotes: Sunflower Desert Island Risks or The Navy Blue Lagoon