Now, Where Were We? is the new podcast from legendary comedy writer Barry Cryer and his son, actor and writer Bob Cryer.
Barry, 86 has written for many comedy greats for more than sixty years. These include Morecambe and Wise, Tommy Cooper, Kenny Everett, Frankie Howerd, Spike Milligan, The Two Ronnies and Les Dawson.
He has also been a panelist on BBC Radio 4 comedy show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue since 1972.
The podcast came about when son Bob called up some of the famous pals that Barry hasn’t seen since lockdown began and invited them to a pub for a pint. Everyone he asked turned up – Stephen Fry, Joe Brown, Miriam Margoyles, Gyles Brandreth, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Danny Baker and Rebecca Front.
The first series is now recorded but a second is already in the planning, with big names from Dame Judi Dench to Bernard Cribbins.
Now, Where Were We? gives listeners the chance to pop down the pub with a comedy legend, surrounded by old friends telling an endless stream of stories, anecdotes and jokes. Bob co-hosts with his dad, which also provides a unique insight into their family life, with many more personal anecdotes.
Bob commented: “I’ve really loved putting this show together for Dad. It’s been a rare chance for the family to celebrate his joy of good conversation – swapping anecdotes and silliness with the people he loves most. Plus, Mum was happy to get him out of the house whilst Eggheads was on.”
Barry added: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be making a podcast and I’ll be even happier when I find out what one is. It’s been great fun getting everyone together to do this. Although to be honest, at my age, I don’t plan that far ahead. I don’t even buy green bananas.”
The first two episodes of Now, Where Were We? can be downloaded today, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, featuring a two-part chat with Stephen Fry.
