Take it from Here – Details, episodes & analysis

- "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.

 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/
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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
Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
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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 

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