Messages page 18 - - Humphrey Lyttelton

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God bless you dear friend, I'm glad I got to see you on tour.

Thomas, 05/05/2008 11:40

Thanks for thousands of hours of laughter in my spare time and comfort in times of sadness. A truly unique man.

Rosemary Chapple, 05/05/2008 08:38

A belated farewell from Australia. The whole family is gutted. Thank you for all the pleasure over many years: even the teenagers in the family listen to I'm Sorry when they are crook or in need of reminding that life is good. Good on you Humph, you were a one-off. Hope you are having a good laugh and the music is good wherever you are.

Charles Tapp, 05/05/2008 04:15

Have loved Humph to bits ever since the very first 78 which my cousin Jimmy Hastings and I used to play on the old wind-up gramophone in Aberdeenshire.I was over the moon when Jimmy joined the band in 1993. Humph, you've given us a lifetime of happiness. We'll miss the live performances but will treasure the CDs - especially the ones with your signature on them. My sympathy to your family and to Jimmy and the band.

Enid Mitchell, 05/05/2008 00:37

'Humph' - you were the greatest English wit of your generation. You enriched my life whenever i heard you speak on R4. Your laughter still rings in my ears..forever. Thanks for your life and times. RIP

Andy, 04/05/2008 23:35

Humphrey was the broadcasters broadcaster , a wonderful intelligent and quick witted man , and an absolute one off. I shall miss him greatly as indeed will thousands of fellow listeners. God Bless him. Chris Grant .

Chris Grant, 04/05/2008 21:43

What a wonderful entertainer. God in heaven look after Humph. But on to the next round. Late arrivals to the memorial service! God bless you, Humph.

Lincoln Ball, 04/05/2008 21:32

Lovely voice. Great musician. Funny. Cheeky. Enjoyed listening to him for Jazz Club and I'm Sorry I haven't A Clue. He was informative in a humble, friendly way. Won't he be missed! My sympathies go to his family and close friends

Virginia, 04/05/2008 21:01

I'm not really a Jazz fan but he really did a great deal for Jazz in the UK and for that alone he would be worth remembering, but after listening to ....clue you realise just how bloody brilliantly funny he was, long may his recordings live on, both music and speech. The radio will never be the same again.

Sacrey, 04/05/2008 19:40

A sad day in Europe's jazzhistory. May he rest in peace.

A.J.Barth, 04/05/2008 19:36

My deepest sympathy to all of Humph's family - whatever age someone you love dies, its so hard to bear and you think they wil be with you forever. No words can really help but I know from personal experience that people thinking is of some help so I hope it is to you - if thoughts were positive vibes, there must be millions upon millions heading towards you. As a relative newcome to ISIHAC (only the last 15 years), the series brings such fantastic joy - I have all the CDs from the show and listen to them very frequently on my many and long journeys by car. What a way to pass the hours just to listen the teams responses to Humph and Humph's comments were always corkers! The "Lionel Blair" stories and what Samantha was off to do were marvellous and told with such a straight face that made it seem like it was the world with the dirty mind in response to "innocent" statements. Humph has given us all so much and we are all very lucky that so much is available to listen to again and again. We shall all remember Humph with huge affection and admiration. Best wishes Carole

Carole Jobbins, 04/05/2008 18:54

Thank you

David Cotton, 04/05/2008 18:20

Humph was a great inspiration to me as both a jazz musician and a broadcaster and inspired me to start my own jazz programme on local radio in Swindon

Len Morphew, 04/05/2008 17:36

Many of the most enjoyable times I have had over the years have involved listening to Humph. Thankyou so much. I will miss you

Jim And Carol Pratt, 04/05/2008 17:30

Thank you for all the laughs!

Pauline Deutz, 04/05/2008 16:16

Years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Humph after a concert. He was kind and respectful, and talked in exactly the same manner as he did during his Radio 2 Monday night program, to which I was an avid listener. There was no doubt I was in the presence of a very genuine and extremely intelligent person, who made you think that he was the member of the public, not the famous musician and broadcaster. We all will pass away, but a precious few of us will have a legacy of talent and achievement that will come close to this very wondefrul man. As for ISIHAC, I laughed my arse off.

Peter Marsh, 04/05/2008 15:58

I first knew about him - and in fact, pretty much only know about him - as the presenter from I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. For years that radio show has kept me sane and smiling through daily living, and most of the best laughs were from Humph himself. You will be sorely missed. May you and Willie Rushton resume your wonderfully silly banter in the afterlife.

Jon Davies, 04/05/2008 15:33

We are bereft. Few people know how to be so blithe and ludicrous. A little light has left the world.

Dorothy Tarry, 04/05/2008 15:05

I write belatedly to pay my tribute to Humph.as my employers blocked off his website but continue to allow information about Viagra to filter through,a matter I think he would have found amusing. Firstly,I write to express my deepest condolences to Humph's family and friends.Ironically,I had seen Barry Cryer at the Queen's Theatre,Hornchurch,the Sunday before Humph's passing and many in the audience were asking after him.I hope there will be a memorial service which as many people as possible could attend.I remember hearing the Alan Elsdon Band play in Westminster Abbey for Philip Larkin's service.It was a wonderfull occasion. Jazz fans should be thankful that Humph kept the flag flying for that form of music over so many years both through his superb playing and through the Best of Jazz on BBC Radio. I met him twice-once at the City of London Festival and later at the Towngate Theatre,Basildon,when he he did a Duke Ellington evening with Helen Shapiro.He was a true gentleman and very self effacing in the light of his achievements, So far as "Clue" goes,his chairmanship was so laid back and the programme has brought so much merriment to so many. Humph will be long remembered for so many talents.

David Savage, 04/05/2008 14:52

I have been dreading this news for years. I was hoping Humph would just keep on going for ever.

Michael Morris, 04/05/2008 14:24