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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

  • Radio panel show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1972 - 2025
  • 554 episodes (82 series)

ISIHAC is a self-styled antidote to panel games, in which players are given silly things to do. Stars Humphrey Lyttelton, Stephen Fry, Jack Dee, Rob Brydon, Barry Cryer and more.

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I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue Review

Lyttelton's great conceit was to behave as if he held the show, its contestants and, indeed, Mrs Trellis, in utter contempt, a trick that the benign Fry will never be able to pull off. I cannot wait to hear Jack Dee have a go.

Valentine Low, The Times, 16th June 2009

Video: Popular Radio 4 comedy returns

The much-loved Radio 4 comedy I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue is returning to the airwaves after the death of its chairman Humphrey Lyttleton last year.

Graham Satchell went to a recording of the show in Newcastle, with Rob Brydon putting in an appearance as guest chairman.

Graham Satchell, BBC, 15th June 2009

After two weeks of trailers few can be unaware of the return of the "antidote to panel games" with Stephen Fry in the chair. Recorded at Her Majesty's Theatre weeks ago, the audience roars approval for Fry's saucy delivery of Iain Pattinson's salty script. Sven replaces Samantha as the invisible scorer, offering more chances to spot the innuendo. Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor and guest panellist Victoria Wood make merry with the customary multitude of entendres, double and single Colin Sell, as ever, is at the piano.

Gillian Reynolds, The Telegraph, 15th June 2009

Why won't they let a woman take the chair?

If I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue is such a daring show, why won't they let a woman take the chair?

Sam Leith, The Guardian, 15th June 2009

Life after Humph

Monday night sees the return of the imperious Radio 4 comedy fixture, I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.

Graham Satchell, BBC, 15th June 2009

Clued-up for a new start

The 'antidote to panel games' is back on air next week - this time without Humph. The Independent assesses the show's new hosts.

Alice Jones, The Independent, 13th June 2009

After the sad passing of our beloved Humph, ISIHAC could have quietly shuffled off into the sunset, but it returns with guest host (and former panel member) Stephen Fry. Regulars Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by new girl Victoria Wood, who turned down the chance to appear on the show 19 years ago, but hopefully will make many more appearances in future.

Scott Matthewman, The Stage, 12th June 2009

The return of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue

After a long and understandable break, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue returns to Radio 4 at 6.30pm on Monday 15th June. Use the player above to listen to the opening of this historic episode.

David Thair, BBC Comedy, 12th June 2009

Stephen Fry: the day the comedian became Humphrey Lyttleton

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue returns to Radio 4 on Monday without the late Humphrey Lyttleton. Catherine Gee attends a live recording of the panel show.

Catherine Gee, The Telegraph, 10th June 2009

TV panel shows are too 'male dominated'

Panel shows such as I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue and Have I Got News For You are too 'male dominated' according to the comedienne Victoria Wood.

Urmee Khan, The Telegraph, 9th June 2009

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