The Classic Collection is also "temporarily out of stock" on bbcshop.com
Has anyone managed to acquire a copy anywhere?
While poking about on Amazon just then I spotted this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Minute-Classic-Derek-Nimmo/dp/1408470748
Just a Minute Classic Derek Nimmo
Publisher: Audiogo Ltd (2 Feb 2012)
ISBN-10: 1408470748
ISBN-13: 978-1408470749
I wonder what that's all about? The best of Derek Nimmo on JAM? Does this mean we'll be seeing "best ofs" for Clement, Kenneth and Peter next year?
I've looked for extra information on the publisher's website (www.audiogo.co.uk, "The home of BBC Audiobooks") and there's no news there about the Classic Nimmo thing. However, the JAM Classic Collection does appear to be in stock so I've ordered one. Here's the description of the collection:
"Twenty-two episodes of the ever-popular BBC Radio 4 panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons, showcasing five key players from the past five decades - Kenneth Williams, Clement Freud, Derek Nimmo, Peter Jones and Paul Merton - and including two very special editions of the show.
Kenneth Williams, Clement Freud, Derek Nimmo, Peter Jones and Paul Merton are the `Famous Five' of `Just a Minute': sparkling raconteurs whose sharp wits and skill made them consistently a pleasure to listen to. Each brings their own unique quality to the show, and this box set showcases their highlights - the moments which reveal these talented players at the very top of their game.
Also among the featured shows are the first ever `Just a Minute', plus the 25th anniversary edition and the infamous episode when Clement Freud failed to appear and the show's ever capable chairman Nicholas Parsons replaced him as a panellist.
Full of fast-paced, irreverent fun and ferocious competition, this collection is a goldmine of wonderful comedy nuggets from five fantastically funny comedians."
This description suggests that only Kenneth, Clement, Derek, Peter and Paul appear in the 22 episodes. Hmmm, when it arrives I'll let everyone know what's in the collection.
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> Since it's "release" on 06 October 2011, Amazon UK indicates that it is temporarily out of stock... :(
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