The hilarious spin-off from I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue

You’ll Have Had Your Tea: The Doings of Hamish & Dougal

The complete series 1-3 of The Doings of Hamish and Dougal. 
 
Hamish and Dougal, two elderly Scotsmen played by Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, have for many years been a popular feature of the hit BBC Radio 4 comedy show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. 
 
Now they've got their own series, with Mrs Naughtie (Alison Steadman) and a local Laird (Jeremy Hardy), regularly keeping the duo busy. 
 
In Series One's The Musical Evening, Dougal hosts a night to remember when Mrs Naughtie performs her Dance of the Seven Voles, while in The Murder Mystery Hamish and Dougal try to solve the case of her surprise disappearance. Romance in the Glen sees Hamish find a rival in the Laird after falling for society beauty Lady Caroline Fitz-Neatleigh, but they soon make amends as the elderly Scotsmen assist the Laird with armaments for The Shooting Party. 
 
In Series Two, suspicions are raised when the duo are asked to dig a hole for a coffin-shaped wardrobe in The Vampire of the Glen, but they're quickly distracted by the chance to enter Fay MacAdemy in Fame Idol. The Laird returns to challenge the Scottish duo to a MacAthlon in The Fitness Club, and the pair then investigate who's been snitching in green ink in The Poison Pen Letters. Not ones for a peaceful life, Hamish and Dougal face The Monster in the Loch, before their first trip to London ends the series (in chaos) with Trapped. 
 
Gambling Fever, the first episode of Series Three, sees Hamish becoming addicted to gambling after winning a Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery, while in There's Something About Mrs Naughtie, the lady comes into an inheritance and attracts the advances of Hamish, Dougal and the Laird. In The Subsidence Adventure, Hamish & Dougal advertise as 'builders to the gentry', while in Inverurie Jones and the Thimble of Doom, a treasure hunter plunders the local museum. Look Who's Stalking finds Hamish and Dougal employed as ghillies to the Laird's stalking party, and Porridge Votes sees the Laird standing in the local by-election - with Hamish and Dougal running against him. 
 
The six hilarious episodes of Series Three are topped and tailed by two festive specials, in which the duo celebrates Hogmanay and Burns Night in their own inimitable way. 
 
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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue: The Doings Of Hamish And Dougal Series 3

The complete third series of the hilarious 'Clue' spin-off, plus two seasonal special episodes.

Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden star as Hamish and Dougal, with Alison Steadman as Mrs Naughtie, and Jeremy Hardy as the local Laird. Gambling Fever sees Hamish becoming addicted to gambling after winning a Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery, while in There’s Something About Mrs Naughtie, the lady comes into an inheritance and attracts the advances of Hamish, Dougal and the Laird. In The Subsidence Adventure, Hamish and Dougal advertise as ‘builders to the gentry’, while in Inverurie Jones and the Thimble of Doom, a treasure hunter plunders the local museum. Look Who’s Stalking finds Hamish and Dougal employed as ghillies to the Laird’s stalking party, and Porridge Votes sees the Laird standing in the local by-election – with Hamish and Dougal running against him. Also included are two festive episodes, Burns Night and the Hogmanay Special in which the duo are joined by Clue stalwarts Colin Sell and Tim Brooke-Taylor, and Humphrey Lyttelton makes a guest appearance as the Laird’s butler.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue: Hamish And Dougal Series 1

Hamish and Dougal, two elderly Scotsmen played by Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, have for many years been a popular feature of the hit BBC Radio 4 comedy show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.

Hamish and Dougal have long been a popular feature of the much-loved antidote to panel games 'I’m Sorry I Haven’t a?Clue'. Now at last they have their own series, ably supported by Alison Steadman’s Mrs Naughtie and Jeremy Hardy as the Laird.  It’s party time when Dougal hosts 'A?Musical Evening', featuring Mrs Naughtie’s astonishing Dance of the Seven Voles and the Laird doing his best Atomic Kitten impression.   In 'The Murder Mystery', the duo investigate Mrs Naughtie’s sudden disappearance – is it linked to rumours about her scandalous past?   'Romance in the Glen' sees Hamish hit by Cupid’s dart, falling head over heels for society beauty Lady?Caroline Fitzneatleigh.   And in 'The Shooting Party', it is the Glorious Twelfth, and Hamish and Dougal accompany the Laird to the moors for an afternoon’s shooting.   So put the kettle on and settle down to enjoy the doings of this dotty duo!   Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden's madcap Scots are on the loose from 'I’m Sorry I Haven’t a?Clue'.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue: Hamish And Dougal Series 2

Hamish and Dougal – two of the most popular characters from 'I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue' – return in their second radio series, alongside Mrs Naughtie (Alison Steadman), and the local Laird (Jeremy Hardy). 
 
In 'The Vampire of the Glen', our heroes are suspicious after the Laird asks them to dig a hole in his allotment large enough for a coffin-shaped wardrobe, while in 'Fame Idol', Hamish and Dougal are anxious to enter ‘Fay McAdemy’, the famous Highland talent contest. A contest of a different kind is on the agenda in 'The Fitness Club', when the Laird challenges Dougal to a MacAthlon, an endurance test which involves swimming Loch Crankie, cycling to the bottom of Ben Kingsley, then running the length of Glen Close. 
 
The daffy duo try to discover the identity of the author of a series of unsettling anonymous letters in 'The Poison Pen Letters', and accidentally manage to hook the Loch Jaw Monster while out fishing in 'The Monster in the Loch'. And to round off proceedings, they find themselves stuck between floors in a trip to a well-known London department store in 'Trapped!' 
So curl up and have a cuppa with Hamish and Dougal – you’d be two teabags short of a full pot to miss out! 
 
Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden’s skittish Scots are back with a second helping of crazy comedy in these six shows.

Hamish and Dougal – two of the most popular characters from 'I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue' – return in their second radio series, alongside Mrs Naughtie (Alison Steadman), and the local Laird (Jeremy Hardy).   In 'The Vampire of the Glen', our heroes are suspicious after the Laird asks them to dig a hole in his allotment large enough for a coffin-shaped wardrobe, while in 'Fame Idol', Hamish and Dougal are anxious to enter ‘Fay McAdemy’, the famous Highland talent contest. A contest of a different kind is on the agenda in 'The Fitness Club', when the Laird challenges Dougal to a MacAthlon, an endurance test which involves swimming Loch Crankie, cycling to the bottom of Ben Kingsley, then running the length of Glen Close.   The daffy duo try to discover the identity of the author of a series of unsettling anonymous letters in 'The Poison Pen Letters', and accidentally manage to hook the Loch Jaw Monster while out fishing in 'The Monster in the Loch'. And to round off proceedings, they find themselves stuck between floors in a trip to a well-known London department store in 'Trapped!'   So curl up and have a cuppa with Hamish and Dougal – you’d be two teabags short of a full pot to miss out!   Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden’s skittish Scots are back with a second helping of crazy comedy in these six shows.

Barry Cryer

Martin Booth

Graeme Garden

Paul B. Davies

Alison Steadman

Julia Hills

A BBC Radio 4 Comedy Produced by Dirk Maggs

Fresh and funny comedy performed by an all-star cast 
 
This hilarious, fast paced, parody sketch show sends up classic BBC radio shows, travels through time and brings you Shakespeare as you've never heard it before. Tune in to Desert Island Discs with a twist, appreciate an orange-inal version of Hamlet and discover Tolstoy with a peel good factor. A spoof show like no other, The Long Hot Satsuma is a laugh out loud comedy packed with quick witted lines and the trademark dry humour of veteran comedians Alison Steadman, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden. Action packed episodes include a high court judge-cum-plumber, a BBC announcer with the pips, an alien takeover and some unique royal commentary. A smooth blend of cleverly crafted comedy and pitch perfect parody, this show is full of juicy bits and will have you rolling with laughter. Keep listening, the zest is yet to come! 
 
Recorded in front of a live audience, Olivier award winning and BAFTA nominated actor Alison Steadman (Abigail's Party, Gavin and Stacey) performs with radio comedy legend Barry Cryer (I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue) and TV and radio star Graeme Garden (The Goodies). Their unmistakable voices and wit make this classic sketch show as fresh and funny today as it was when first recorded. Listen to all eight episodes now in this a-peeling new download only edition. 
 
Cast and credits 
 
Produced by Dirk Maggs 
 
Featuring an ensemble cast 
Graeme Garden 
Barry Cryer 
Alison Steadman 
Paul B. Davies 
Julia Hills 
 
First Broadcast BBC Radio 2, May-July 1989 
 
 
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