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Clips from a Life

by: Denis Norden

October 01, 2008
Denis Norden may be best known these days as the genial host of "It'll Be Alright On The Night", which was regarded as an annual highlight on ITV for so many years, but his career has been long and distinguished. I always associate him with "Looks Familiar", but others will recognise him as one of the writers of the classic BBC 1950s radio show "Take It From Here" and other entertaining programmes.

This is a delightful book which charmingly ambles through the past seventy years. Variety, the golden age of radio and early television are all recalled in this beautifully written book. Unlike the myriad of celebrity autobiographies being published at the same time, this one is the work of a man who has made a living out of writing as ... Read More:

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Clips from a Life

by: Denis Norden

October 13, 2008
Denis Norden may be best known these days as the genial host of "It'll Be Alright On The Night", which was regarded as an annual highlight on ITV for so many years, but his career has been long and distinguished. I always associate him with "Looks Familiar", but others will recognise him as one of the writers of the classic BBC 1950s radio show "Take It From Here" and other entertaining programmes.

This is a delightful book which charmingly ambles through the past seventy years. Variety, the golden age of radio and early television are all recalled in this beautifully written book. Unlike the myriad of celebrity autobiographies being published at the same time, this one is the work of a man who has made a living out of writing as ... Read More:

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Take My Word for it

by: Frank Muir, Denis Norden

September 17, 1978
Denis Norden may be best known these days as the genial host of "It'll Be Alright On The Night", which was regarded as an annual highlight on ITV for so many years, but his career has been long and distinguished. I always associate him with "Looks Familiar", but others will recognise him as one of the writers of the classic BBC 1950s radio show "Take It From Here" and other entertaining programmes.

This is a delightful book which charmingly ambles through the past seventy years. Variety, the golden age of radio and early television are all recalled in this beautifully written book. Unlike the myriad of celebrity autobiographies being published at the same time, this one is the work of a man who has made a living out of writing as ... Read More:

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The Glums

by: Frank Muir, Denis Norden

January 01, 1998
Denis Norden may be best known these days as the genial host of "It'll Be Alright On The Night", which was regarded as an annual highlight on ITV for so many years, but his career has been long and distinguished. I always associate him with "Looks Familiar", but others will recognise him as one of the writers of the classic BBC 1950s radio show "Take It From Here" and other entertaining programmes.

This is a delightful book which charmingly ambles through the past seventy years. Variety, the golden age of radio and early television are all recalled in this beautifully written book. Unlike the myriad of celebrity autobiographies being published at the same time, this one is the work of a man who has made a living out of writing as ... Read More:

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The Utterly Ultimate "My Word!" Collection (A Methuen Humour Classic)

by: Frank Muir, Denis Norden

November 05, 1998
I used to listen to the radio show "My Word!" when I was a teenager living in Hong Kong in the early seventies.

The most popular and most talked about part of the show was when Frank Muir and Dennis Norden were asked to make up stories which culminated in an expression that was something close to a well known phrase or proverb.
I remember marvelling at the way that these two extremely clever, and funny, gentlemen managed to derive the expression that they revealed at the end of their stories. I tried to work it out before they arrived at their destination, which was fun, and very occasionally I felt the ecstasy of being right!

Having the privilege of being able to revisit these most enjoyable puzzles by being able ... Read More:

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Oh, My Word!: A Feast of Wit, Anecdote and Verbal Slapstick

by: Frank Muir, Denis Norden

September 18, 1980
I used to listen to the radio show "My Word!" when I was a teenager living in Hong Kong in the early seventies.

The most popular and most talked about part of the show was when Frank Muir and Dennis Norden were asked to make up stories which culminated in an expression that was something close to a well known phrase or proverb.
I remember marvelling at the way that these two extremely clever, and funny, gentlemen managed to derive the expression that they revealed at the end of their stories. I tried to work it out before they arrived at their destination, which was fun, and very occasionally I felt the ecstasy of being right!

Having the privilege of being able to revisit these most enjoyable puzzles by being able ... Read More:

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The Utterly Ultimate "My Word!" Collection

by: Frank Muir, Denis Norden

September 05, 1991
I used to listen to the radio show "My Word!" when I was a teenager living in Hong Kong in the early seventies.

The most popular and most talked about part of the show was when Frank Muir and Dennis Norden were asked to make up stories which culminated in an expression that was something close to a well known phrase or proverb.
I remember marvelling at the way that these two extremely clever, and funny, gentlemen managed to derive the expression that they revealed at the end of their stories. I tried to work it out before they arrived at their destination, which was fun, and very occasionally I felt the ecstasy of being right!

Having the privilege of being able to revisit these most enjoyable puzzles by being able ... Read More:

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Take It from Here: Starring Jimmy Edwards & Cast (BBC Gold)

by: Frank Muir, Denis Norden

July 07, 1997
This item came very quickly, and we were excited about it because my husband greatly enjoyed 'Take it from Here' when he heard it last. Sadly his own tapes wore out, so he was seeking a replacement. He was deeply disappointed to find that these tapes were worn too, in spite of costing £50 with postage. One tape was twisted, and he couldn't hear the other one. We have had to send both of them back. I believe some of these tapes are available on E-bay for under £2.

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Clips from a Life

by: Denis Norden

May 05, 2009
Denis Norden may be best known these days as the genial host of "It'll Be Alright On The Night", which was regarded as an annual highlight on ITV for so many years, but his career has been long and distinguished. I always associate him with "Looks Familiar", but others will recognise him as one of the writers of the classic BBC 1950s radio show "Take It From Here" and other entertaining programmes.

This is a delightful book which charmingly ambles through the past seventy years. Variety, the golden age of radio and early television are all recalled in this beautifully written book. Unlike the myriad of celebrity autobiographies being published at the same time, this one is the work of a man who has made a living out of writing as well as presenting ... Read More:

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You Have My Word: More Stories from "My Word!"

by: Frank Muir, Denis Norden

1989-10
Denis Norden may be best known these days as the genial host of "It'll Be Alright On The Night", which was regarded as an annual highlight on ITV for so many years, but his career has been long and distinguished. I always associate him with "Looks Familiar", but others will recognise him as one of the writers of the classic BBC 1950s radio show "Take It From Here" and other entertaining programmes.

This is a delightful book which charmingly ambles through the past seventy years. Variety, the golden age of radio and early television are all recalled in this beautifully written book. Unlike the myriad of celebrity autobiographies being published at the same time, this one is the work of a man who has made a living out of writing as well as presenting ... Read More: