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Episode 8
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Hovercrafts, ferrets and the three-toed sloth. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Bill Oddie. From November 1966.
Hovercrafts, ferrets - and the three-toed sloth.
More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs and parodies.
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
Originating from the Cambridge University Footlights revue 'Cambridge Circus', ISIRTA ran for 8 years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a cult following.
Music and songs by Dave Lee, Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden.
Producer: Humphrey Barclay
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in November 1966.
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