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This sublimely humourous "antidote to panel games" was one of the funniest things on the radio... -- Bournemouth Daily Echo
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Another four compilations from the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series. This eleventh collection of the antidote to panel games finds the late Humphrey Lyttelton giving regular panellists Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden silly things to do to - along with special guests Stephen Fry, Jack Dee, Rob Brydon & Jeremy Hardy. The highlights include "One Song to the Tune of Another", "84 Chicken Cross Road", "Sound Charades", "Notes & Queries", "Uxbridge English Dictionary", "Tennis Chat-up Lines", "Swanee Kazoo" and, of course, the brilliantly baffling, fiendishly funny "Mornington Crescent". So get ready to laugh out loud as Humph and the gang indulge in more wonderful wordplay, accompanied by Colin Sell on the piano and the lovely Samantha, who likes to sit on Humph's left hand. 'Risky, rude, brilliantly written and superbly performed' - The Judges, Sony Radio Academy Awards. 'This sublimely humourous "antidote to panel games" was one of the funniest things on the radio...' - "Bournemouth Daily Echo".
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Four entire shows from the London Coliseum, the Brighton Dome, the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff and the New Wimbledon Theatre are captured in this, the 11th collection of perhaps the wittiest, funniest and occasionally filthiest, panel show ever to hit the airwaves.
In the hands of the presenter, the mighty Humphrey Lyttleton, and the brilliant triumvirate of regular panelists Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor you are guaranteed clever, hilarious and sometimes subtle punning and general japery.
The special guests on this collection - Stephen Fry, Rob Brydon, Jeremy Hardy and the lugubrious Jack Dee - all acquit themselves well, with top honours being shared by Fry - a very old hand at the show - and the excellent Brydon.
Of course a lot of it isn't ad-libbed; for instance, my favourite round - `Uxbridge English Dictionary' - where the team give alternative definitions for common words and expressions - is clearly scripted. But that's beside the point, if you like a good laugh, then there're plenty to be found in here.
As presenter, Mr Lyttleton's whole tone with his often filthy double entendres is that of a schoolboy caught saying a naughty word. In the show from Brighton he advises that the (completely fictional) scorer `the lovely Samantha' is dating a cheesemonger who's going to teach her `how to insert a strong blue vein in Caerphilly (carefully). Humph's delivery makes the line work brilliantly, and the fact that he's an old Etonian and in his mid-80s makes it funnier still!
What a pity that these shows are among the last few he ever recorded.
And to anyone new to the show may I offer the following advice: do not under any circumstances try and work out the rules of `Mornington Crescent'!
This is well up to the standard of previous collections and would provide a great stocking filler for a fan this Christmas.
In the hands of the presenter, the mighty Humphrey Lyttleton, and the brilliant triumvirate of regular panelists Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor you are guaranteed clever, hilarious and sometimes subtle punning and general japery.
The special guests on this collection - Stephen Fry, Rob Brydon, Jeremy Hardy and the lugubrious Jack Dee - all acquit themselves well, with top honours being shared by Fry - a very old hand at the show - and the excellent Brydon.
Of course a lot of it isn't ad-libbed; for instance, my favourite round - `Uxbridge English Dictionary' - where the team give alternative definitions for common words and expressions - is clearly scripted. But that's beside the point, if you like a good laugh, then there're plenty to be found in here.
As presenter, Mr Lyttleton's whole tone with his often filthy double entendres is that of a schoolboy caught saying a naughty word. In the show from Brighton he advises that the (completely fictional) scorer `the lovely Samantha' is dating a cheesemonger who's going to teach her `how to insert a strong blue vein in Caerphilly (carefully). Humph's delivery makes the line work brilliantly, and the fact that he's an old Etonian and in his mid-80s makes it funnier still!
What a pity that these shows are among the last few he ever recorded.
And to anyone new to the show may I offer the following advice: do not under any circumstances try and work out the rules of `Mornington Crescent'!
This is well up to the standard of previous collections and would provide a great stocking filler for a fan this Christmas.
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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I wasn't certain that the BBC would release any more audiobooks of I'M SORRY I HAVEN'T A CLUE after the loss of the irreplaceable Humphrey Lyttelton. But here is Volume 11 and I am so pleased about it. After listening to the recent Radio 4 series in which other presenters were 'trialled' it was obvious that, with the possible exception of Jack Dee (who is represented as a panel member here), there was no one who could even get close to Humph's inspired mix of bored innocence coupled with curmudgeonly indifference. All an act, I know, but what an act!
As far as I'm concerned, further broadcast series are not at all necessary as long as Jon Naismith can mine the archives for comic nuggets of the quality contained within this 2-disc set. Yes, it's certainly all a lot ruder than the broadcast versions - witness Graeme Garden's new definition of "undeterred" (not that I understand any of that, you must realise!) - and a few key jokes are being recycled by the team, but hey! they're old men. They're bound to have memory lapses! Just revel in these extended editions, most being compilations from several separate shows, and delight all over again in those familiar ingredients - Samantha's enthusiastic presence, Colin Sell's masterful piano playing and that wonderful SatNav lady, all topped by Humph's perfectly timed 'bon mots'. Like a concrete egg, this can't be beaten!
As far as I'm concerned, further broadcast series are not at all necessary as long as Jon Naismith can mine the archives for comic nuggets of the quality contained within this 2-disc set. Yes, it's certainly all a lot ruder than the broadcast versions - witness Graeme Garden's new definition of "undeterred" (not that I understand any of that, you must realise!) - and a few key jokes are being recycled by the team, but hey! they're old men. They're bound to have memory lapses! Just revel in these extended editions, most being compilations from several separate shows, and delight all over again in those familiar ingredients - Samantha's enthusiastic presence, Colin Sell's masterful piano playing and that wonderful SatNav lady, all topped by Humph's perfectly timed 'bon mots'. Like a concrete egg, this can't be beaten!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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All the classic ingredients are here in this selection of programmes from the brilliant longrunning Radio 4 panel game. God I miss humph being on the radio. Its tempting to put this on and pretend its live over the air, and the great man is still with us.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
ISIHAC 11
I'm a fan of the series, so it's no surprise to learn I find #11 very funny. If you've not heard the Radio 4 series before or haven't come across previously numbered ISIHAC CDs, no... Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. Cheung
The fun goes on
If you've heard any of ISIHAC, including the previous discs, you'll know what to expect and you'll probably love it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. Jones
The Pits.
I wish we could could give less than one star. So unfunny and patronising. Assumes a very dumded down audience. Fake studio laughter makes it even worse. Avoid at all costs. Read more
Published 20 months ago by MrViewer
More Good stuff from the teams
Just as good as the earlier shows -Probably the last of the best from what I read.
Go for it!
Go for it!
Published 20 months ago by Chirpy
audio CD review
I bought his CD as present for my daughter's birthday so I have not actually heard it myself. I expect it is just as funny and enjoyable as other similar CDs I have to I'm Sorry I... Read more
Published 21 months ago by G. Colville
isihac cd
another excellant porduction from the im soory i havn't a clue team. funny and entertaining. good value and service from the suppliers.
Published on 9 May 2010 by Mrs. M. Mcdonald
Fresh and even al dente
I thought this collection of four programmes fresh and inventive - however many times I have listened to them and other ISIHACs. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by Roy Collins
You will never get the Hump
When a radio series reaches its 11th audio CD you know you are in pretty safe hands.
You only get the '11' (unless you are in Spinal Tap) by building up enough of a... Read more
You only get the '11' (unless you are in Spinal Tap) by building up enough of a... Read more
Published on 8 April 2010 by Sam Holliday
I'm Sorry I've Split My Sides
More genius from Humph, Barry, Graeme, Tim and the lovely Samantha, this time aided and abetted by the phenomenon that is Stephen Fry. Read more
Published on 2 April 2010 by A. Chell
Beware of Strange Looks!!
This audio CD could cause you to be the recipient of some very strange looks if like me you load audio books and cds onto your MP3 player to listen to while doing the journey to... Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2010 by R. E. Quinn
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