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{{quote|'''Director-General of the BBC''': ''I'm Sorry I Haven't A Script'', that was you lot, wasn't it? Call that a [[Panel Game]]? Don't make me laugh.

'''Bill Oddie''': We didn't. }}

** The competitors also engaged in it themselves, on occasion—in the "Broadcasting Ball" episode, the contestants were to identify a sound or bit of music. A quick, monkeyesque 'ooo ooo ooo' played for Tim, to which he responded with this.

:* The competitors also engaged in it themselves, on occasion—in the "Broadcasting Ball" episode, the contestants were to identify a sound or bit of music. A quick, monkeyesque 'ooo ooo ooo' played for Tim, to which he responded with this.

{{quote|'''Tim:''' Well, that'd be three geriatrics called ''[[Actor Allusion|The Goodies]]'' attempting to sing.

''(the clip is played again, slightly longer this time, with audience cheers in the background)''

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* The radio show ''Hello Cheeky'' starred performers Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and John Junkin, who also wrote the scripts. Thus, the leads wrote jokes against themselves. It's frequently mentioned that the show only has one listener ("Hello, Eric"), and episodes with guest stars generally focus on the guest star trying to comprehend the rubbish they get away with.

{{quote|'''John:''' ''(reading a letter)'' Dear John Junkin -- quit comedy and stick to straight acting. Yours, ''Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer?!'' Here, fellas, I want a word with you!}}

** Also, in later seasons, a section of the show was reserved for the fictional post they received. No insults were spared.

:* Also, in later seasons, a section of the show was reserved for the fictional post they received. No insults were spared.

{{quote|''Dear Hello Cheeky, I was wondering if you could help me. On second thought, if I'm writing to you, I must be beyond help.''}}