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''I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again'' (often abbreviated as ''ISIRTA'') is a BBC radio comedy programme that originated from the Cambridge University Footlights revue ''Cambridge Circus''. It had a devoted youth following, with live recordings being more akin to a rock concert than a comedy show, a tradition that continued to ''I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue''. The pilot programme and Series 1 were broadcast on the BBC Home Service (renamed BBC Radio 4 in September 1967).〔Roger Wilmut ''From Fringe to Flying Circus: celebrating a unique generation of comedy 1960–1980''. London: Eyre Methuen Ltd, 1980. ISBN 0-413-46950-6.〕 Series 2–9 were broadcast on the BBC Light Programme (renamed BBC Radio 2 in September 1967). It was first broadcast on 3 April 1964, the pilot programme having been broadcast on 30 December 1963 under the title "Cambridge Circus". The ninth series was transmitted in November and December 1973. An hour-long 25th anniversary show was broadcast in 1989. It is comically introduced as "full frontal radio". ''I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue'', a spinoff panel game show, was first produced in 1972. The title of the show comes from a sentence commonly used by BBC newsreaders following an on-air flub: "I'm sorry, I'll read that again." Having the phrase used to recover from a mistake as the title of the show set the tone for the series as an irreverent and loosely produced comedy show.〔 ==Cast== *Tim Brooke-Taylor (later one of the three members of ''The Goodies''). He has written humorous books on various subjects, including cricket and golf. He was a member of the cast of the television comedy series ''At Last the 1948 Show'' with John Cleese (and Graham Chapman and Marty Feldman), and later appeared in Feldman's television comedy series ''Marty''. He has acted in many other television sitcoms, and appeared in the 1970s BBC radio sketch show ''Hello, Cheeky!'' with John Junkin and Barry Cryer, later translated to ITV. *John Cleese (later part of Monty Python and star of ''Fawlty Towers''; formed his own production company Video Arts to make business training films, which contained much Python-esque/Basil Fawlty-style humour, as well as making films including ''A Fish Called Wanda'' and ''Fierce Creatures''). On the 25th anniversary show he did his famous silly walk — it made terrible radio — and sang "The Ferret Song". He appeared in ''At Last the 1948 Show'' with Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graham Chapman and Marty Feldman, and was co-writer with Graham Chapman of several episodes of the ''Doctor in the House'' television comedy series. In later series Cleese was often absent, due to his appearances in ''Monty Python''; in the sleeve notes to the BBC's re-issues of the shows on cassette, his absences were explained as "() ranting commitments elsewhere". *Graeme Garden (also one of the three members of ''The Goodies''). He is a qualified medical doctor, and was co-writer with Bill Oddie of several episodes of the medical comedy ''Doctor in the House'' on ITV (appearing in the episode "Doctor on the Box" as a television presenter). He also appeared as Commander Forrest in the ''Yes Minister'' television episode "The Death List". He was a member of ''I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again'' from the start. At the same time, he was studying medicine in London. Because he did a midwifery medical course in Plymouth, he was not able to be a member of the cast of ISIRTA during the third season, due to the enormous distance between London and Plymouth which prevented Graeme from being able to travel to London to record ISIRTA during that period. However, Graeme kept on sending scripts for the radio show by mail - and rejoined the cast of ISIRTA upon his return to his medical studies in London. *David Hatch (who went on to executive positions within the BBC, including the top position of Controller of BBC Radio 4). As was common in BBC radio at that time, Hatch served both as the show's announcer and as a cast member (similar to Douglas Smith's role in ''Round the Horne''; Hatch however did give his roles some characterisation, in contrast to Smith's totally deadpan style). Hatch's announcements were frequently lampooned or interrupted by other cast members. In the 25th Anniversary special, Hatch invited the audience to join them again in 25 years time - ironically, by 2014 Hatch would be the only cast member to have died. *Jo Kendall (a radio actress in many straight dramas subsequently; also appeared in the equally popular radio comedy series ''The Burkiss Way''). She also guest starred (as the voice of The Queen) in ''The Goodies'' 1980 episode "Goodies and Politics". *Bill Oddie (also one of the three members of ''The Goodies''). He has written many books, and has been an important spokesman on wildlife and ecological issues since the 1980s. Bill Oddie wrote and performed a daft but well-crafted song in the middle of most ISIRTA programmes. He was co-writer (with Graeme Garden) of several episodes of the ''Doctor in the House'' television comedy series. *Humphrey Barclay was the producer of ISIRTA until 1968; from April that year the task was shared by David Hatch and Peter Titherage. In 1973, production was shared by David Hatch with John Cassels (for six episodes) and with Bob Oliver Rodgers (for two episodes). *Music for the links and songs was provided by Dave Lee and his band. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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