It is with great sadness that I heard the news of the passing of Humphrey Lyttleton.
Although Jazz has never really been my kind of music, ( all the right notes, but played in the wrong order ), I came to love him as the compere of BBC Radio 4′s “I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue”.
The game of Mornington Crescent which I initiated in my last post as a “Get Well Soon” message now becomes a tribute to this immensely funny character.
Any passing bloggers are welcome to join in, even if you don’t understand the rules, and I may initiate a “Tribute Tournament” if enough interest is shown.
R.I.P. Humph, and thank you for all the tears of laughter.
This picture (which is deliberately grotty so that you won't copy it) is of two bald eagle chicks atop their "nest" in Labrador.
Actually, since meeting Amanda, there is probably more on here about her than Newfoundland, but times change, eh ?
April 28, 2008 at 8:59 pm
A gentleman and a scholar now gone to the great Mornington Crescent in the sky! Radio comedy panel games will never be the same again.
RIP Humph.
April 29, 2008 at 1:03 am
Thank you CW, if you fancy joining in the “Tribute game” as a mark of respect.. then please feel free.
Wasn’t he just special ?
One super guy.
May 15, 2008 at 12:10 am
re: your comment (May 9th) on my blog: no harm done. I’m well aware of the unpredictable ways of akismet: indeed, I’d blogged about it a couple of days earlier ( http://bahumbug.wordpress.com/2008/05/06/hyperactive-akismet/ )
May 15, 2008 at 12:37 am
Thanks for the understanding, niq.
The good news is that I did actually get an e-mail saying that your comment was awaiting moderation… so at least something is working right again.
Hope springs eternal.