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An Ancient Greek epic, plus Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory. Song and sketches with John Cleese. From July 1967.

An Ancient Greek epic - and Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory.

More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs and parodies.

Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, David Hatch, Bill Oddie and Jo Kendall.

Written by Tim Brooke-Taylor, Lizzie Evans, Derek Farmer 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 Leon Cohen and Bill Oddie.

Producer: Humphrey Barclay

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1967.

30 minutes

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