Whose Line Is It Anyway?

by Dan Patterson, Clive Anderson (Narrator), John Bird (Narrator)

Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Lenny Henry, Griff Rhys Jones and Dawn French and host Clive Anderson star in the improvisation radio show that spawned the TV phenomenon. Based on comedy suggestions from the studio audience, this is ad-libbed comedy at its best. Regulars Stephen Fry and John Sessions are joined by Lenny Henry, Dawn French, Hugh Laurie, Enn Reitel, Griff Rhys Jones, Kate Robbins, Rory Bremner and Jon Glover as they battle their way through a succession of games and romp through a world of literary styles, TV theme tunes and film genres. Chairman Clive Anderson desperately tries to hold the whole thing together and the guests make it up as they go along in this riot of improvisation _x001A_ which is often funnier than many scripted shows. This recording contains four episodes from the original radio series, which later gave rise to two popular and successful television series in the UK and the USA.

Genres: Humor, Audiobook

2 pages, Audio Cassette

First published February 6, 1988

Reviews

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable, but not quite as entertaining as watching the episodes (British or American version) on tv. Loses a little something over the radio. Still good for killing an hour or two while on a road trip, but some of the British references get lost on American audiences.

[Beckie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such humble beginnings! I have watched this show for years (since BBC days) and it is amazing how talented everyone is on their feet, whether on radio or TV. Perfect for listening to while doing chores or relaxing.

[Monique Boodram · Rating 4 out of 5]

The BBC is solely responsible for my awful sense of humour.