I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again
by6 books in this series
#1 - I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Volume 1
Four hilarious episodes from the cult BBC Radio comedy
Step into the world of Radio Prune, described by Barry Took as "a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic", the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.
Enjoy this fine live showcase presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast.
Episode guide
Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show.
Cast and credits
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall, Bill Oddie and Anthony Buffery.
Written by Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, David Hatch, Jo Kendall, Bill Oddie and Anthony Buffery, Alan Hutchinson, Eric Idle and Derek Farmer.
With music and songs by Bill Oddie, Hugh Macdonald, Dave Lee, Eric Idle, John Cameron and Liam Cohen
Produced by David Hatch, Humphrey Barclay and Peter Titheradge
©1989, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD (P)1989, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD
Step into the world of Radio Prune, described by Barry Took as "a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic", the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.
Enjoy this fine live showcase presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast.
Episode guide
Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show.
- “Prep Show 01” 3 April 1964
- “Julius Caesar” 9 May 1966
- “Operation Chocolate” 26 May 1968
- “Macbeth” 9 June 1968
Cast and credits
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall, Bill Oddie and Anthony Buffery.
Written by Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, David Hatch, Jo Kendall, Bill Oddie and Anthony Buffery, Alan Hutchinson, Eric Idle and Derek Farmer.
With music and songs by Bill Oddie, Hugh Macdonald, Dave Lee, Eric Idle, John Cameron and Liam Cohen
Produced by David Hatch, Humphrey Barclay and Peter Titheradge
©1989, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD (P)1989, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD
#2 - I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Volume 2
Four more episodes from the cult BBC Radio comedy
Described by Barry Took as "a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic", the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.
Enjoy this second showcase presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast.
Episode guide
Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show.
Cast and credits
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie
Written by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie and Tim Brooke-Taylor
With music and songs by Graeme Garden, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee
Produced by David Hatch and Peter Titheradge
©1992, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD (P)1992, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD
Described by Barry Took as "a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic", the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.
Enjoy this second showcase presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast.
Episode guide
Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show.
- “The Canterbury Tales” 22 February 1970
- “The Telephone” 1 March 1970
- “The 3.17 to Cleethorpes” 22 March 1970
- “Jorrocks: Memoirs of a Foxhunting Man” 5 April 1970
Cast and credits
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie
Written by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie and Tim Brooke-Taylor
With music and songs by Graeme Garden, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee
Produced by David Hatch and Peter Titheradge
©1992, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD (P)1992, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD
#3 - I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Volume 3
Even more episodes from the cult BBC Radio comedy
Described by Barry Took as "a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic", the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.
Enjoy this third volume presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast.
Episode guide
Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show.
Cast and credits
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie
Written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
With music and songs by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee
Produced by David Hatch, Peter Titheradge, John Cassels and Bob Oliver Rogers
©1995, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD (P)1995, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD
Described by Barry Took as "a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic", the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.
Enjoy this third volume presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast.
Episode guide
Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show.
- “The Harder They Fall” 19 April 1970
- “Greek Tragedy” 3 May 1970
- “Lawrence of the Antarctic on Ice” 4 November 1973
- “Jack the Ripper” 11 November 1973
Cast and credits
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie
Written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
With music and songs by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee
Produced by David Hatch, Peter Titheradge, John Cassels and Bob Oliver Rogers
©1995, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD (P)1995, 2001 BBC Audiobooks LTD
#4 - I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Volume 4
A fourth volume of episodes from the cult BBC Radio comedy
Described by Barry Took as "a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic", the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.
Enjoy two more episodes plus the hour-long 25th Anniversary Special from 1989, presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast.
Episode guide
Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show.
Cast and credits
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie
Written by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Jo Kendall and Lizzie Lord
With music and songs by Bill Oddie, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee
Produced by David Hatch, John Cassels and Richard Willcox
©2006 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2009 BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Described by Barry Took as "a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic", the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.
Enjoy two more episodes plus the hour-long 25th Anniversary Special from 1989, presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast.
Episode guide
Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show.
- “Song of the South” 2 December 1973
- “The Colditz Story” 23 December 1973
- “The 25th Anniversary Special” 25 December 1989
Cast and credits
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie
Written by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Jo Kendall and Lizzie Lord
With music and songs by Bill Oddie, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee
Produced by David Hatch, John Cassels and Richard Willcox
©2006 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2009 BBC Audiobooks Ltd
#5 - I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Highlights
A facsimile edition of the original 1978 LP of sketches and songs from the cult BBC Radio comedy
Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie, this download edition of the 1978 LP brings you right back to the world of I’m Sorry, I’ll Read That Again.
Who better to introduce this edition than David Hatch? From the 1978 LP case:
“The programme having ceased recording in 1973, this quite clearly must be the right time to bring out an L.P. Even the cast can’t remember the show. I vaguely remember that John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Jo Kendall were in it, and if memory serves, Dave Lee had something to do with the music. Oh, by the way, it’s supposed to be a funny show. I should imagine most of the jokes will have been cut out by the producer (that’s me) before transmission because they were dirty or libellous or something (they’re in a suitcase at home) or those that crept through are now out of date and incomprehensible. If I were you I should treat this record as a social document of our times, containing in its 40 minutes an insight into how Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden, with their very limited brain, viewed the universe. Who needs Lord Clark on Civilisation when you can pinch this from a record shop? PUT IT BACK!” – David Hatch
Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast.
Sketches include: “Full Frontal Radio”, “Prune Manifesto”, “Buffers”, “Critics”, “Motoring Flash”, “Quickie”, “Honours List”, “News in Welsh”, “Minority Programmes”, “Home This Afternoon A Go Go”, “News Flash”, “Listening to the Flowers”, “Talent Contest”, “Eddie Waring Impersonation”, “Sick Man’s Blues” & “Taming of the Shrew”
Cast and credits
Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie
Written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
With music and songs by Bill Oddie and Dave Lee, arrangement by Leon Cohen
Sound by Max Alcock, edited by Bert Fisher
Radio production by David Hatch and Peter Titheradge, record production by David Hatch
With special thanks to John Cassels and Bob Oliver Rogers
©2011 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2011 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie, this download edition of the 1978 LP brings you right back to the world of I’m Sorry, I’ll Read That Again.
Who better to introduce this edition than David Hatch? From the 1978 LP case:
“The programme having ceased recording in 1973, this quite clearly must be the right time to bring out an L.P. Even the cast can’t remember the show. I vaguely remember that John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Jo Kendall were in it, and if memory serves, Dave Lee had something to do with the music. Oh, by the way, it’s supposed to be a funny show. I should imagine most of the jokes will have been cut out by the producer (that’s me) before transmission because they were dirty or libellous or something (they’re in a suitcase at home) or those that crept through are now out of date and incomprehensible. If I were you I should treat this record as a social document of our times, containing in its 40 minutes an insight into how Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden, with their very limited brain, viewed the universe. Who needs Lord Clark on Civilisation when you can pinch this from a record shop? PUT IT BACK!” – David Hatch
Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast.
Sketches include: “Full Frontal Radio”, “Prune Manifesto”, “Buffers”, “Critics”, “Motoring Flash”, “Quickie”, “Honours List”, “News in Welsh”, “Minority Programmes”, “Home This Afternoon A Go Go”, “News Flash”, “Listening to the Flowers”, “Talent Contest”, “Eddie Waring Impersonation”, “Sick Man’s Blues” & “Taming of the Shrew”
Cast and credits
Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie
Written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
With music and songs by Bill Oddie and Dave Lee, arrangement by Leon Cohen
Sound by Max Alcock, edited by Bert Fisher
Radio production by David Hatch and Peter Titheradge, record production by David Hatch
With special thanks to John Cassels and Bob Oliver Rogers
©2011 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2011 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
#5 - I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Volume 5
Four further episodes from the cult BBC Radio comedy
Return to the world of Radio Prune, described by Barry Took as "a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic", the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.
Enjoy four more episodes in this fifth volume presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast.
Episode guide
Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show.
Cast and credits
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie
Written by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Simon Brett
With music and songs by Bill Oddie, Leon Cohen, Dave Lee and the boys
Produced by David Hatch, Bob Oliver Rogers and Peter Titheradge
©2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Return to the world of Radio Prune, described by Barry Took as "a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic", the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.
Enjoy four more episodes in this fifth volume presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast.
Episode guide
Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show.
- “Bunny & Claude” 14 April 1968
- “Dentisti” 21 April 1968
- “Incompetence: The Story of the Arkwright Family” 5 May 1968
- “Star Trek” 18 November 1973
Cast and credits
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie
Written by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Simon Brett
With music and songs by Bill Oddie, Leon Cohen, Dave Lee and the boys
Produced by David Hatch, Bob Oliver Rogers and Peter Titheradge
©2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd