I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

2008
Movie
106 min
English

Recorded over two legs of the 2007 sell-out tour - the series' first ever live shows in its 35-year history - I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue is as mad as always and even live you may still not be able to work out the elusive rules of Mornington Crescent! Join, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and pianist Colin Sell plus Humphrey Lyttelton, in one of his final performances, in an un-missable evening of inspired nonsense.

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IMDb8.1/10
Director: Various (BBC Radio 4)Genres: Comedy, Panel Show, Radio

Plot Summary

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue is a long-running BBC Radio 4 comedy panel game, hosted for many years by the late Humphrey Lyttelton and currently by Jack Dee. The show involves four guests, usually comedians, who are divided into two teams of two. They are challenged to complete a series of word games and impromptu performances, with the emphasis being on humorous improvisation and silliness rather than genuine knowledge.

Critical Reception

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue has been a consistent critical and audience favorite on BBC Radio 4 for decades, praised for its unique blend of surreal humor, quick-witted improvisation, and the gentle anarchy that unfolds during its games. The show is often lauded for its enduring appeal across generations and its ability to consistently generate laughs through its eccentric challenges and the rapport between its long-standing panelists and hosts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Consistently witty and hilariously absurd.

  • A masterclass in improvised comedy.

  • Enduringly popular due to its unique format and charming panelists.

Google audience: As a radio show, specific Google user reviews are not available in a structured format for this title. However, the show's long-standing popularity and consistent audience engagement on BBC Radio 4 indicate a highly satisfied and dedicated listener base.

Awards & Accolades

Sony Radio Awards (various wins and nominations over its history, including for Best Comedy Programme)

Fun Fact

The show's signature sign-off, "and I leave you with the immortal words of George Formby: 'When I'm cleaning windows,'" is a long-standing tradition, even though the song itself is rarely played or referenced beyond the introduction.

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