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Barry Cryer with the shows adapted for abroad: The Clitheroe Kid, The Navy Lark, The Men From the Ministry, Hancock's Half Hour, Round the Horne and I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again.
Captain Barry Cryer welcomes you aboard a special edition of Comedy Greats showcasing a selection of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's hit comedy shows that were adapted for listeners overseas.
During the 1950s to 1970s, a surprising number of series were either edited, rescripted or remade.
Barry reveals bits that never made it out of Blighty to enable shows to be better understood abroad.
* The Clitheroe Kid - Another Mother for Ossie. From November 1965
* The Navy Lark - Going Dutch. From November 1959
* The Men From the Ministry - Birds of a Feather. Re-recording from 1980.
* Hancock's Half Hour - The New Secretary. Re-recorded in November 1958.
* Round the Horne - The Man With the Golden Thunderball. Re-recorded July 1966 with an edited version of the original script.
* I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - series 3 (10/13). Re-recording from 1966.
Producer: Kerry Reece
Made for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in July 2012. .
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