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Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Dad's Army" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard and their lovable but hapless adventures.

Welcome to "Dad's Army," a classic British radio sitcom that brings humor and nostalgia to the Home Guard era during the Second World War. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1974 to 1976, was written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the television scripts by Jimmy Perry and David Croft. The show follows the misadventures of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard, a volunteer military organization that played a crucial role in the United Kingdom's defense during the war.The Story Behind Dad's Army"Dad's Army" was created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, drawing from Perry's experiences in the Local Defence Volunteers (LDV, later known as the Home Guard). The television series, which ran from 1968 to 1977, was a huge success, leading to the creation of the radio series. The radio show was produced by John Dyas and featured a talented cast, including Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, and Clive Dunn.Key Characters and VoicesThe main cast includes:

• Arthur Lowe as Captain George Mainwaring
• John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Arthur Wilson
• Clive Dunn as Lance Corporal Jack Jones
• John Laurie as Private James Frazer
• Arnold Ridley as Private Charles Godfrey
• Ian Lavender as Private Frank Pike

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Round the Horne" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Kenneth Horne and his lovable but hapless cast of characters.

Welcome to "Round the Horne," a classic BBC radio comedy that brings humor and nostalgia to the airwaves. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1965 to 1968, was written by Barry Took and Marty Feldman. The show follows the misadventures of a group of characters in various sketches, parodies, and musical numbers, all presented in a unique and irreverent style.The Story Behind Round the Horne"Round the Horne" was created by Barry Took and Marty Feldman, drawing from their experiences in the British entertainment industry. The series was broadcast by the BBC in four series of weekly episodes from 1965 to 1968. The lead roles were played by Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, and Bill Pertwee. The show was known for its double entendres and innuendos, which often pushed the boundaries of what was considered acceptable on radio at the time.Key Characters and VoicesThe main cast includes:

• Kenneth Horne as the host and various characters
• Kenneth Williams as various characters, including Rambling Syd Rumpo
• Hugh Paddick as various characters, including Julian in the "Julian and Sandy" sketches
• Betty Marsden as various characters, including Fiona in the "Charles and Fiona" sketches
• Bill Pertwee as various characters

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Round the Horne" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Kenneth Horne and his lovable but hapless cast of characters.

Welcome to "Round the Horne," a classic BBC radio comedy that brings humor and nostalgia to the airwaves. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1965 to 1968, was written by Barry Took and Marty Feldman. The show follows the misadventures of a group of characters in various sketches, parodies, and musical numbers, all presented in a unique and irreverent style.The Story Behind Round the Horne"Round the Horne" was created by Barry Took and Marty Feldman, drawing from their experiences in the British entertainment industry. The series was broadcast by the BBC in four series of weekly episodes from 1965 to 1968. The lead roles were played by Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, and Bill Pertwee. The show was known for its double entendres and innuendos, which often pushed the boundaries of what was considered acceptable on radio at the time.Key Characters and VoicesThe main cast includes:

• Kenneth Horne as the host and various characters
• Kenneth Williams as various characters, including Rambling Syd Rumpo
• Hugh Paddick as various characters, including Julian in the "Julian and Sandy" sketches
• Betty Marsden as various characters, including Fiona in the "Charles and Fiona" sketches
• Bill Pertwee as various characters

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Old Radio ShowTake It from Here (often referred to as TIFH,  pronounced – and sometimes humorously spelt – "TIFE") was a BBC Radio comedy programme broadcast by the BBC between 1948 and 1960.  It was written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden, and starred Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and Joy Nichols.

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I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again 

STARING Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall, Bill Oddie

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again is a  BBC radio comedy programme that    originated from the Cambridge University  Footlights revue Cambridge  Circus. It had a devoted youth following,  with live recordings   enjoying  very lively audiences, particularly when  familiar themes and    characters were repeated;

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Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.

Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott.

Producer: Tom Ronald

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Men From the Ministry - with Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler

Starring - Wilfrid Hyde White and Richard Murdoch
with Guest star, Betty Marsden, Roy Dotrice, David Graham, Norma Ronald

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Round the Horne is a radio comedy program that was transmitted in  four  series of weekly episodes from 1965 until 1968. The show was  created by  Barry Took and Marty Feldman who wrote the first three  series. The  fourth was written by Took, Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Donald Webster. Round the Horne starred Kenneth Horne, with Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Bill Pertwee

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Gunsmoke is an American western radio series, which was developed for radio by John Meston and Norman Macdonnell. The series ran for nine seasons and was broadcast by CBS. The first episode of the series originally aired in the United States on April 26, 1952

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon

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After Mainwaring complains that the men's saluting is sloppy a runaway  barrage balloon appears with the verger clinging onto it. He is rescued  and various people, including Godfrey's sister Cissie, are asked to hang  onto it until Mainwaring takes charge.

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