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"Take It From Here" was a landmark British radio comedy show that aired from 1948 to 1960, known for its witty writing and iconic characters like The Glums.
Here’s a deeper look into its legacy:
🎙️ Overview of Take It From Here
Broadcast Period: 23 March 1948 – 3 March 1960
Station: BBC Light Programme
Format: Comedy sketch show with musical interludes
Episodes: 328 across 13 series
Runtime: 30 minutes per episode
👥 Key Cast Members
Jimmy Edwards: Played the pompous schoolmaster and Pa Glum
Dick Bentley: Often portrayed the bumbling son, Ron Glum
Joy Nichols: Original female lead, replaced in 1953
June Whitfield: Took over from Nichols, famously played Eth Glum
Alma Cogan & The Keynotes: Provided musical segments
Clarence Wright & Wallas Eaton: Supporting cast
✍️ Writers and Creators
Frank Muir & Denis Norden: Legendary writing duo who shaped post-war British comedy
Barry Took & Eric Merriman: Contributed scripts in later years
Producer: Charles Maxwell
Muir and Norden’s writing was known for its clever wordplay, satirical sketches, and parodies of popular genres. Their work on Take It From Here laid the groundwork for future British comedy shows like Round the Horne and My Word!.
🧠 Cultural Impact
The Glums: A recurring segment that became a national favorite, satirizing working-class family life with exaggerated characters and absurd situations.
Influence: Helped transition British radio comedy from variety-style entertainment to character-driven sitcoms.
Legacy: Revered as one of the most influential radio comedies of its time, often cited in retrospectives on British humor.
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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/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember 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/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember 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/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember 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/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember 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/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember 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/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember 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/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember 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/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember 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/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember 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/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember 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/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember 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 campaignKeynotes: Six Times a Week and Twice on SundayMirror of the Week: giving ladies the air, unsuccessful candidate, laundress contest, UNO musicalJoy: Music, Music, Music (with music by Jim and Dick)My Friend Elizabeth or Lizzie Come Home
3/18 February 7 1950 Babysitting Dunhill’s sonKeynotes: Policemen’s HolidayMirror of the Week: peach shaver, airmen’s mess, ice skating, detective story verseJoy and Dick: Didn’t We Nights at the Pin Table or No Tilting
3/17 January 31 1950 Jim’s conjuringKeynotes: Grandfather’s ClockMirror of the Week: cheese holesaler, children’s TV announcer auditions, film awards voting, cocktail mixingJoy: My Friend IrmaChilblain’s Hour or From Bed to Nurse
3/4 November 1 1949 The duelKeynotes: That’s my Weakness NowMirror of the Week: Underground step giver, fireworks, Halloween partyJoy: Leprechaun Lullaby Mrs. Vinegar Rides Again or Family Shower
3/3 October 25 1949Dick is ill in bedKeynotes: Hopscotch PolkaMirror of the Week: store sucker, U.N. Day, Rank Studios auction, crossword compilersJoy: La SeineAfrica Squeaks or Ayesha, That’s my Baby
3/2 October 18 1949 Joy’s new flat Keynotes: ConfidentiallyMirror of the Week: salt pincher, economic terms, Lady Godiva statue, El Alamein reunionJoy: Wedding DaySixty Seconds Got Together or Till the Clouts Roll By
3/1 October 11 1949 Dressing roomsKeynotes: Kiss Me SweetMirror of the Week: pickle presser, Think Yourself out of ThisJoy: My One and Only Highland FlingStrorse in Your Hair or Goodnight Buchanan
Dick’s birthday Keynotes: Remember MeBritish Industries FairJoy: The W2/edding of Lili Marlene Another Part of the Forrest or The Corny Green
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