Messages page 60 - - Humphrey Lyttelton

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Humph brought me much happiness and laughter and I will miss him.

Paul Copson, 26/04/2008 23:25

In a world full of interesting folks, I find myself at a loss, to be able to think of one who has brought me so much pleasure, from simply listening. You will be sadly missed

Richard, 26/04/2008 23:22

The epithet “ the one and only” can truly be applied today to Humphrey Littleton. We will not see his like again. Monday evenings will not be the same.

Richard Ashworth, 26/04/2008 23:21

Farewell Humph, You brought us much joy and silliness over the decades. We'll never forget that innocent schoolboy expression following every revelation about Samantha and the old archivists' 7 inchers. You are irreplaceable. B&B

Blyth & Barbara Crawford, 26/04/2008 23:19

I first overheard my Dad laughing at I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue when I was 12. I turned the radio on, and have been hooked ever since. Naturally I thought Humph incapable of saying anything sensible until I discovered The Best of Jazz, and discovered the gentleman that lay behind it all. Without knowing him personally, I have always felt Humphs warmth, he has been an inspiration to me with both his music and sense of humour. A wonderful man indeed.

Chris Bluemel, 26/04/2008 23:18

Loved your music and played it on R.A.F. Station Radio whenever I got the chance. Bad Penny Blues will remain with me forever.

Geof Thompson, 26/04/2008 23:16

What a superb innings! We are only a few of the very many indeed who will miss him greatly. Without him that Radio show wouldn't have a clue. We feel for his family, his ISIHAC colleagues (especially the lovely Samantha) and, of course, Mrs. Trellis. With so many fond remembrances of Humph, we are The King's College Email Inner Circle (SB/KW/SC/CB and MK)

Steve Buchanan, 26/04/2008 23:13

thank you for all the smiles and the laughter, humph

Martyn Wilks, 26/04/2008 23:11

I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue was one of most joyous discoveries of my life and I've been an avid listener for a number of years. Goodbye, Humph. We'll miss you.

Miles Turner, 26/04/2008 23:11

Well done, old boy. Thanks a million.

Prodicus, 26/04/2008 23:07

I discovered Humph via clue, he made the show! His dry humour, sometimes rude humour (but of course it was always rude in our minds and not his) was the back bone of clue. I was shocked to hear of his passing, my thoughts go out to his family, friends and the other members of clue. He may have left the stage, but he will never leave our memories. I hope Humph gets the horn up there in heaven ... now where is Samantha .....

Brett George, 26/04/2008 23:06

Although I never met him (or Samantha) its like losing a long lost friend. I feel very privileged to have seen him twice Chair "I'm sorry.." in the past 6 mnths. He will always be missed. God bless Humph

Rod Jones, 26/04/2008 23:06

The best old buffer, fondly remembered.

Fran Coprushun, 26/04/2008 23:00

Thank you.

Rachel, 26/04/2008 22:58

A text message from my dearest friend after hearing the news. (We visited The Bulls Head on April 15th) I am so sorry my darling, I'm only thankful that I had the luck, chance and honour to have seen Humphrey , with you ,so shortly before his death. He was at his best I thought.I will treasure that night with Humph and of course with you my darling. Don't cry, Humph blew his heart out. That is what he wanted to do.

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Dick Jones, 26/04/2008 22:52

As kids, my brother and I were 'I'm sorry I'll read that again' obsessives, but found ISIHAC a brilliant successor from the outset - sheer genius. I only just saw Humph and the gang at the Lowry earlier this month - a brilliant show with a fantastic trumpet solo to boot. I was taken aback to hear that he's died. I raise my 'chairman Humph' mug to him in tribute. Cath, Manchester

Cath Booth, 26/04/2008 22:35

It is with great sadness that I read tonight of Humph's passing; there are not many people who influenced and shape others but Humph was one of them. He said it was OK to be surreal, silly, eccentric but still enjoy serious music and still be taken seriously. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.

Db, 26/04/2008 22:32

I was a callow youth of 21 years and was playing trumpet with a big band at Manchster University opposite 'Humph's' Band. They played 'Bill Bailey Won't you Please Come Home'. Sitting in the dressing room during a break I was too terrified to approach Humph and sat alongside Joe Temperley. "Joe", I said, "What's all this about 'I play as I please - Bill Bailey?- come on man". With a smile Joe said "Son - wasn't that the best Bill Bailey you've ever heard? And it was. RIP Humph. You are irreplaceable. Ian Royle

Ian Royle, 26/04/2008 22:32

http://canterburyheritage.blogspot.com/ We mark the passing of Humphrey Lyttelton, most distinguished of the descendants of the 4th Baron Lyttelton (1817–1876) after whom the principal port of the province of Canterbury, is named. Grandson of the 6th Baron Lyttelton and son of the Hon George William Lyttelton (1883-1962), Humph was the cousin of Lord Cobham, Governor General of New Zealand (1957-1962). Humphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton, trumpeter, clarinettist, bandleader, broadcaster, writer, journalist and calligrapher: born Eton, Berkshire 23 May 1921; cartoonist, Daily Mail 1949-53; chairman, I’m Sorry I Haven’t Clue 1972-2008; married 1948 Pat Braithwaite (one daughter; marriage dissolved 1952), 1952 Jill Richardson (died 2006; two sons, one daughter); died Barnet, Hertfordshire 25 April 2008. Quote: "As we journey through life, discarding baggage along the way, we should keep an iron grip, to the very end, on the capacity for silliness. It preserves the soul from desiccation.”

Canterbury Heritage, 26/04/2008 22:31