Denis Mostyn Norden was an English comedy writer and television presenter.
After an early career working in cinemas, he began scriptwriting during the Second World War. From 1948 to 1959, he co-wrote the successful BBC Radio comedy programme Take it from Here! with Frank Muir. Muir and Norden remained associated for more than 50 years, appearing regularly together on the radio panel programmes My Word! and My Music! after they stopped collaborating on scripts. He also wrote scripts for Hollywood films. He presented television programmes on ITV for many years, including the nostalgia quiz Looks Familiar and blooper shows It'll be Alright on the Night and Laughter File. Wikipedia
“What is a harp but an over-sized cheese-slicer with cultural pretensions?”
You can't have your Kayak and heat it
“Smetana certainly knew which side his bride was bartered.”
Quoted in My Music by Steve Race
“He had the kind of handshake that ought never to be used except as a tourniquet.”
You can't have your Kayak and heat it
