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Graeme Garden says long series would ‘dilute’ I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue

Graeme Garden said he has rejected multiple proposals from the BBC to make extra episodes of I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue – claiming it would “dilute” the radio show. The comedian came up with the format for the BBC Radio 4 self-styled “antidote to ...

12 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Monty Python’s John Cleese joins tributes to his ‘old friend’ Barry Cryer

Monty Python star John Cleese has joined famous names from the world of comedy in paying tribute to Barry Cryer following his death aged 86. Cryer’s family said in a statement that he had died “peacefully, in good spirits and with his family ...

27 Jan 2022 at 17:25

Barry Cryer regularly returned to theatre where he first performed in 1956

Veteran comedian Barry Cryer had a “soft spot” for the theatre where he first performed in 1956, returning regularly over the years. Cryer, who wrote for legends of British comedy including Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, Sir Billy Connolly ...

27 Jan 2022 at 17:25

Comedy legend Barry Cryer shared ‘amazing’ tales about his life at the local pub

Veteran performer Barry Cryer shared “amazing” tales about his seven-decade career at the pub he used to frequent, staff have recalled. The comedy star, who appeared on stage, screen and radio and penned jokes for countless household ...

27 Jan 2022 at 14:55

Barry Cryer wished his grandson the same ‘higgledy-piggledy’ life he had

Barry Cryer is seen wishing his grandson the same “higgledy-piggledy” life as he had as he felt there was never a “dull moment” in footage shown on BBC’s The One Show following his death aged 86. The veteran comedy writer and ...

27 Jan 2022 at 22:25

Barry Cryer’s family pay tribute to ‘brilliant and mischievous’ comedy veteran

The family of Barry Cryer have paid tribute to the veteran comedy writer and performer following his death at the age of 86, recalling his “gift for friendship and a genius for putting people at their ease”. Cryer “died ...

27 Jan 2022 at 12:55

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Decades of laughter came from the pen of Barry Cryer

Veteran comic Barry Cryer provoked laughter for decades, whether his jokes came from the pen or from the stage. The writer, comedian, and actor, was a prolific talent and a presence on many treasured shows in his long ...

27 Jan 2022 at 11:55

Veteran performer and comedy writer Barry Cryer dies aged 86

Veteran comedy writer and performer Barry Cryer has died aged 86. During his seven-decade career, Cryer appeared on stage, screen and radio and penned jokes for countless household names. He had a long-running ...

27 Jan 2022 at 11:55

Barry Cryer’s best punchlines from throughout the years

By the start of the 1970s, Barry Cryer had established himself as one of the UK’s leading comedy writers. The entertainer, who has died aged 86, was one of the main writers on the popular comedy show The Two ...

27 Jan 2022 at 13:55

World of comedy pays tribute to ‘inimitable gag-cannon’ Barry Cryer

Dame Esther Rantzen has joined the world of comedy in paying tribute to Barry Cryer following his death aged 86. Cryer’s family said in a statement that he had died “peacefully, in good spirits and with his ...

27 Jan 2022 at 13:25

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