- "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.

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- "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.

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- "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.

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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

- "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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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

Insurance policy
Keynotes: Takin’ Miss Mary to the Ball
Education
Joy and Dick: The Five Forty-Five
The Scarlet Pimple or Once a Jolly Gag-Man

- "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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- "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 Radio 

- "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 Radio 

- "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 Radio 

- "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 Radio 

- "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 Radio 

- "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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📻 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 scarce, as many recordings weren’t preserved. Some scripts survive in archives, but not all episodes are available publicly.
  
  

🔎 Why it matters

• Episodes like this capture the post-war British humor that balanced nostalgia for WWII with lighthearted parody.
  
  
• The “boffin” character became a cultural staple in Britain, representing both admiration for scientific ingenuity and gentle mockery of eccentric academics.
  
  
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