{"product_id":"book-hkx5","title":"Play it Cool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe complete series of the fast-moving 1960s sketch show\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA leading light of British stage and screen from the 1950s onwards, Ian Carmichael made a career out of playing the amiable, bumbling nincompoop in films such as \u003ci\u003ePrivate's Progress\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI'm All Right Jack,\u003c\/i\u003e and TV shows including \u003ci\u003eBachelor Father\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe World of Wooster\u003c\/i\u003e. This dithering persona was expanded and amplified in his first radio comedy, \u003ci\u003ePlay It Cool\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in 1964 by \u003ci\u003eBeyond Our Ken\u003c\/i\u003e's Eric Merriman, it sees him joined by \u003ci\u003eCarry On'\u003c\/i\u003es \u003cb\u003eJoan Sims\u003c\/b\u003e and radio veteran \u003cb\u003eHugh Paddick\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eBeyond Our Ken, Round the Horne\u003c\/i\u003e) for a series that mixes music and comedy to provide a slice of 1960s cool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese six episodes feature a plethora of comic characters, and situations ranging from the potty to the pompous. Join our frolicsome trio as they send up big business and women's magazines; expose the behind-the scenes worlds of ballroom dancing and boxing; and turn the pages of history back to the Edwardian era in 'Scrapheap of 1907'. There's also international affairs, revealing tales of Hollywood, and the life of William Shakespeare - plus an insight into what might happen if the Cannes Film Festival came to Britain...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight-hearted, witty and slyly satirical, this sparkling series showcases all three of our comedy stars' skills, ably assisted by guest stars Gordon Faith and Anthony Sagar. Musical interludes are provided by Rosemary Squires, The Mike Sammes Singers and The Ken Thorne Orchestra.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduction credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Eric Merriman\u003cbr\u003eStarring Ian Carmichael, Joan Sims and Hugh Paddick\u003cbr\u003eWith Gordon Faith and Anthony Sagar\u003cbr\u003eProduced by John Simmonds\u003cbr\u003eWith music from Rosemary Squires, The Mike Sammes Singers and The Ken Thorne Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast on the BBC Light Programme, 26 July-30 August 1964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49354759471408,"sku":"BDhkx5","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/409976-hkx5-Square.jpg?v=1734371012","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hkx5","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}