The Daily Teaser — 13-7-2015

Ooooooooh … 

But that’s BETTER … !

I mentioned, last night, I was exhausted: after a long weekend.

This morning … ?

I’ve woken up feeling tired — obviously — and thinking three things.

A)   That a cuppa would be bloody helpful.
B)    That last night’s episode of Humans was fantastic.
And C)   I’m Sorry, I Haven’t A Clue   is back on, tonight.

Go listen to I’m Sorry, I Haven’t A Clue.

Seriously … !

You’ll be listening to THE comedy … !

~≈Ÿ≈~

I’m Sorry …

Can I make a confession, here?

Can I?

I’ve got to admit, I’m something of a fan of Radio 4; the BBC’s older talk radio station.

Usually, it’s got something interesting on the go; all the way from Woman’s Hour to Book at Bedtime via the various documentaries, and taking in The Today Show and The Archers.

But one gem has always been — for me — the riot that is I’m Sorry, I Haven’t a Clue; usually described as “… the antidote to panel games.”

Now, I’ve mentioned this before, I know.

Most recently, after the death of its original chair, the late Humphrey Lyttleton.

Late …

And much missed …

But, after Series 51’s trio of presenters, this summer, Series 52 sees Jack Dee take the reins.

And, although I missed last last weeks opening episode, I’m sitting here listening to tonight’s episode.

Again!

Mostly because, with Jack Dee presenting, and Rob Brydon, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden managed to play a superb game of Mornington Crescent.

Actually, quite a complicated one, too.

Open Variation Southwark Method, bloody tricky, that one* … !

The question of bypassing Fairlop’s a tricky one, with quartered diagonals …

Humph’s Gone: Long Live … Um … Well …

Well, that’s a piece of news!

You’ve probably realised, by now, that I’m a fan of BBC Radio 4’s iconic comedy show — and antidote to panel games — that is “I’m Sorry, I Haven’t A Clue”.

And I’ll confess, I listened to Series Fifty-One, over the summer, and really missed the late Humphrey Lyttelton.

I do.

But this year’s series — the first without Humph — had Stephen Fry, Jack Dee and Rob Brydon filling that oh-so-empty chair.

Of the three of them, I personally thoroughly enjoyed both Fry and Brydon as the Chairman Pro Tem.

But Jack Dee was really impressive, I thought!

I think Aunty Beeb’s agreed with me; at least for the next series, starting on November the 16th.

All six episodes will be chaired by Mr Dee.

This could be interesting … !

The Daily Teaser …

You know, I’ve go to admit, I’m looking forward to Monday. And very nervous. My favourite radio show’s back on, but minus the late Humphrey Lyttleton, its original presenter.

I’ve mixed feelings, there.

At any rate, here’s today’s question’s …

Q1) Today in 1945 saw the birth of Whitley Streiber; his most famous novel was all about being kidnapped by what; aliens, pirates or terrorists?

Q2) 13^th June, 1981, saw an assassination attempt on the Queen; was it at Trooping the Colour, State Opening of Parliament, or a State visit?

Q3) 13^th June, 2000, saw the very first meeting between the leaders of which two East Asian countries?

Q4) 13^th June is also the Feast Day of Saint Anthony of Padua; is he the patron saint of swineherds, shepherds, or goat-herds?

Q5) And finally, today in 1893, saw the birth of detective novellist, Dorothy L. Sayers; what was the name of her most famous character?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 12th June saw the start of England’s famous 1381 Peasants Revolt; name any of the three leaders.

A1) John Ball, Jack Straw, and Wat Tyler. (Which started in my home town of Brentwood.)

Q2) June 12^th, 1665, saw the English install a municipal government in New York City; what was New York’s previous European name?

A2) New Amsterdam.

Q3) June 12^th, 1997, saw the opening of the Globe Theatre. The original Globe famously showed whose plays?

A3) William Shakespeare’s

Q4) June 12^th, 1980 saw the death of which holiday entrepreneur?

A4) Billy Butlin.

Q5) June 12^th, 1978, saw the sentencing of serial killer, David Berkowitz; how was he more notoriously known?

A5) The Son Of Sam.

Enjoy those!