Comic Relief 1999

The following sounds and pictures are from the 1999 Comic Relief Show. Alan presents his usual local radio show but is also live on national BBC2.

Many thanks go to Anselm Gaynor who provided the material for use here.

Also thanks to Stan who provided the video of the Kate Bush medley.

Part 1 Audio - (188kb)

"Those people who say that pictures are better on radio are
no longer mad, because you are about to see local radio!"

Part 2
Alan introduces "Charity Charlie" and reiterates the format of the show
to the people who didn't have the decency to listen the first time.

Part 2 Audio - (321kb)

"Its Comic Relief Night, pledge your money,
ALL OF IT!! ..... Only joking, just some of it."

Part 3
Carl Douglas has rung up about a recipe idea and Alan has to make
a retraction about an earlier fact of the day.

Part 3 Audio - (275kb)

"On a night like this there is at least a 30% failure rate on most ideas, and thats accepted."

Part 4
Alan comments on how he thinks Blackadder oversteps the mark when
trying to find the funny side of the first world war.

Part 4 Audio - (165kb)

"Bladacker's Rowan Atkinson, the rubber famous man.....Bean"

Part 5
Alan appologises for all the glitches and then seems to forget what to say.

Part 5 Audio - (268kb)

"Anyone who knows me professionaly will know that under pressure, my work does suffer"

Part 6
Alan takes a Ferry to an island called Brian as he interviews Brian Ferry.

Part 6 Audio - (580kb)

"Who wants to be a millionnaire? Not you, you already are one you big cock!"

Part 7
Alan announces his forthcoming marriage to a very handsome lady from Canada.

Part 7 Audio - (231kb)

"Toni, with an i. It is a lady, I can vouch for that, I mean I really can.
And if its not then its a bloody good job, in which case what the heck, enjoy!"

Part 8
Alan prepares to hand over the show to Dave Clifton and goes downmarket with a comment about Kate Bush.

Part 8 Audio - (277kb)

"Just time to squeeze in Kate Bush, I don't mean squeeze into Kate Bush, squeeze into Kate's Bush"

Part 9
Alan reveals his big Kate Bush gauntlet.

Part 9 Audio - (378kb)

"Cliff Thorburn will be giving an exhibition match at Norwich Town Hall.
He'll be taking on members of the public, so go along, maybe show him up."

Part 10
Alan performs his Kate Bush medley.

Part 10 Audio - (988kb)

"Do you want to waive the fare for Comic Relief? No...are you sure? oooaah you bugger!"

Thanks again to Anselm and Stan for providing the video.