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Episode 5
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A multi-million pound loan and mankind's entire history. Songs and sketches with John Cleese and Graeme Garden. From May 1968.
A multimillion pound loan - and the entire history of mankind.
Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Written by Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, Alan Hutchison, Bill Oddie and David Tate.
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 Liam Cohen, Dave Lee and Bill Oddie.
Producer: David Hatch/Peter Titheradge
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in May 1968.
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