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Jimmy Clitheroe. All I can remember about this show is listening to it on a Sunday at lunch time
The Adams Singers. 'We present Sing Something Simple, with the Adams Singers directed by Cliff Adams. Not only listening, but joining in we hope with all these songs you know so well.'
Bill Kerr. 'William, you buffoon'
Arm-full. 'A pint. That's very nearly an arm-full. I'm sorry, I'm not walking round with an empty arm for anyone'
Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan. Neddie Seagoon, Blue Bottle, Eccles, Moriarty, the list of wacky characters goes on and on
Michael Bentine. Son of a Peruvian inventor father, and a Mother who was a Medium. Creator of the 'Potties'
194. I remember all the posters appearing when Capital was getting ready to begin broadcasting
Tony Blackburn. 'T, t. O, o. N, n. Y, y. Schoooool Salute'
Jon Pertwee. Chief Petty Officer Pertwee, along with Silly-ass sub-Lieutenant Leslie Philips
Tony Hancock. Anthony Aloysius St.John Hancock, to give him his full title
Listen With Mother. "Listen with Mother" ran from 1950 to 1982. The theme music used was 'Berceuse' from Gabriel Faure's Dolly Suite.
Ken Dodd. Ken Dodd with his tickling stick was not only a great comedian but held several number one hit singles, most notably "Tears". Once seen, never forgotten. Even at the height of his fame, he refused to leave Knotty Ash in order to save money.
Dixon of Dock Green. Played by Jack Warner from 1955 to 1976, Dixon personified the local "bobby" on the beat, well respected by all in the community.
During the series he was promoted from Constable to Sergeant.
| "Exterminate, Exterminate". This catch phrase made many children hide behind their sofas when this programme came on. What was the name of the show? | British TV and Radio Catch Phrases
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Dr Who. The Daleks first appeared on 'Dr Who' in 1963 and their mission was to exterminate all life except for Daleks. The Daleks and the Time Lords wiped each other out in one great battle. The only Time Lord left is the Doctor.
Harry Secombe. An incredibly funny man who was part of the radio show "The Goons" from 1949 to 1960. He was known as "Ned of Wales" by Prince Charles. A fine actor, a great singer, he was inimitable.
Bruce Forsyth. This became the catch phrase of Bruce Forsyth, host of 'The Generation Game' which was shown during the 1970's. Part of the game was a conveyor belt where 20 objects passed by your eyes and you kept every object you could remember. There was always a big cuddly toy.
Del Boy. Del Boy of 'Only Fools and Horses' was played by David Jason. He was an entreprenuer always on the lookout for easy money and was always broke.
| Which show ended each episode with two people sitting at a news desk with the catch phrase, "Now it's goodnight from me. And it's goodnight from him. Goodnight"? | British TV and Radio Catch Phrases
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The Two Ronnies. Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett starred in the 'Two Ronnies' which ran on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987 until Barker retired from show business. Ronnie Barker was always a humble man who always had time for ordinary folk even at the height of his popularity. Sadly died in October 2005.
Monty Python's Flying Circus. Starring Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and John Cleese, 'Monty Python' was a series of madcap humour with such favourites as The Ministry of Silly Walks and the Dead Parrot Sketch.
'Allo 'Allo. Although there were misgivings at the topic for a comedy show with many people still alive who remember the German occupation of France. The show was so absurdly funny that all misgivings were forgotten especially as it showed the Germans as bumbling fools but the French and the British were portrayed as no better.
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