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Ted is 'gonged' and argues with Kitty, and reporter George blunders again.

Starring Ted Ray.

With Kitty Bluett, Peter Sellers, Patricia Hayes, Fred Yule, Leslie Perrins and Wallace Greenslade.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Eddie Maguire and Ted Ray.

Music from Bob & Alf Pearson and The Beaux and The Belles.

BBC Dance Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black.

Producer: George Inns

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in October 1949.

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Ted's horoscope is astoundingly accurate and George tries to solve a mystery.

Starring Ted Ray.

With Kitty Bluett, Peter Sellers, Patricia Hayes, Fred Yule and Leslie Perrins.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Eddie Maguire and Ted Ray.

Music from Bob & Alf Pearson and The Beaux and The Belles.

BBC Dance Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black.

Producer: George Inns

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in October 1949.

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Ted and Kitty bicker over too much toothpaste, plus news of a curious will.

Starring Ted Ray.

With Kitty Bluett, Peter Sellers, Patricia Hayes, Fred Yule and Leslie Perrins.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Eddie Maguire and Ted Ray.

Music from Bob and Alf Pearson and The Beaux and The Belles.

BBC Dance Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black.

Producer: George Inns

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in November 1949.

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Ted's wife Kitty buys a dog, while George interviews a double-octogenarian.

Starring Ted Ray.

With Kitty Bluett, Peter Sellers, Patricia Hayes, Fred Yule and Leslie Perrins.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Eddie Maguire and Ted Ray.

Music from Bob and Alf Pearson and The Beaux and The Belles.

BBC Dance Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black.

Producer: George Inns

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in November 1949.

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20200830 (BBC7)
Ted and Kitty quarrel over her frock - and reporter George gets festive.

Starring Ted Ray.

With Kitty Bluett, Peter Sellers, Patricia Hayes, Fred Yule and Leslie Perrins.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949 to 1961.

Scripted by Eddie Maguire and Ted Ray.

Music from Bob & Alf Pearson and The Beaux and The Belles.

BBC Dance Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black.

Producer: George Inns

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in November 1949.

Ted and Kitty quarrel over her frock and reporter George gets festive.

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Ted puts money on Kitty's dream - and reporter George chases down a forger.

Starring Ted Ray.

With Kitty Bluett, Peter Sellers, Patricia Hayes, Fred Yule and Leslie Perrins.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949 to 1961.

Scripted by Eddie Maguire and Ted Ray.

Music from Bob & Alf Pearson and The Beaux and The Belles.

BBC Dance Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black.

Producer: George Inns

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in November 1949.

Ted puts money on Kitty's dream and reporter George chases down a forger.

1949120620120603 (BBC7)
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Kitty suspects Ted is having an affair - and reporter George dons disguise.

Starring Ted Ray.

With Kitty Bluett, Peter Sellers, Patricia Hayes, Fred Yule and Leslie Perrins.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Eddie Maguire and Ted Ray.

Music from Bob & Alf Pearson and The Beaux and The Belles.

BBC Dance Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black.

Announcer: Kenneth Kendall

Producer: George Inns

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in December 1949.

Kitty suspects Ted is having an affair and reporter George dons disguise.

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Ted's wife, Kitty, goes to the sales - while George chases a film star at Waterloo.

Starring Ted Ray.

With Kitty Bluett, Peter Sellers, Patricia Hayes, Fred Yule and Leslie Perrins.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Eddie Maguire and Ted Ray.

Music from Bob & Alf Pearson and The Beaux and The Belles.

BBC Dance Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black.

Producer: George Inns

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in January 1950.

Ted's wife Kitty goes to the sales while George chases a film star around Waterloo.

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Ted and Kitty return from their holidays, and George tackles an art theft.

Starring Ted Ray. With Kitty Bluett, Peter Sellers, Patricia Hayes, Fred Yule and Leslie Perrins.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Eddie Maguire and Ted Ray with George Wadmore.

Music from Bob & Alf Pearson and The Beaux and The Belles.

BBC Dance Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black.

Producer: George Inns

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in September 1950.

Ted and Kitty return from their holidays and George solves an art theft.

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When Mrs Easy quits, Ted and wife Kitty must wrestle with finding a new cleaner.

Starring Ted Ray.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Written by Eddie Maguire, George Wadmore and Ted Ray.

With:

Kitty Bluett

Peter Sellers

Patricia Hayes

Charles Hawtrey

Kenneth Connor

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: George Inns

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in April 1954.

Ted and wife Kitty wrestle with finding a new cleaner.

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Can Ted get over the shock of the arrival of a new employee? And Kitty's throwing a house party - on a budget.

Starring Ted Ray. With Kitty Bluett and Kenneth Connor.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1958.

Will Ted be able to get over the shock after a new employee arrives?

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Ted wants to make some home improvements, but can he manage to wangle a loan from the bank?

Starring Ted Ray. With Kitty Bluett and Kenneth Connor.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1958.

Ted wants to make some home improvements but can he manage to get a loan?

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Ted needs some new golf clubs, but the only way he can afford them is via cigarette coupons.

Starring Ted Ray. With Kitty Bluett, Kenneth Connor, Rosalind Knight and Laidman Browne.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in October 1958.

Ted needs new golf clubs, but the only way he can afford them is via cigarette coupons.

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Ted's feeling insecure. Maybe body building will increase his self-esteem?

Starring Ted Ray. With Kitty Bluett and Kenneth Connor.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1958.

Ted is feeling insecure. Maybe body building will increase his self-esteem?

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With a new dress code at work, can Ted live up to the sartorial rules?

Starring Ted Ray. With Kitty Bluett and Kenneth Connor.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1958.

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A clerical error means Ted thinks his bachelor days have returned - will he be able to cope?

Starring Ted Ray. With Kitty Bluett and Kenneth Connor.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1959.

A clerical error means Ted thinks his bachelor days have returned.

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Ted is feeling very nervous. Why would a solicitor want to pay him a visit at home?

Starring Ted Ray. With Kitty Bluett and Kenneth Connor.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1959.

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After the loss of the family photo album, Kitty wants to recapture the past so Ted buys a new camera.

Starring Ted Ray. With Kitty Bluett and Kenneth Connor.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1959.

After the loss of a family album, Kitty wants to recapture the past, so Ted buys a camera.

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Will Ted be able to cope when things take a decidedly chilly turn?

Starring Ted Ray. With Kitty Bluett and Kenneth Connor.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1959.

Will Ted be able to cope when things take a decidedly chilly turn? With Kitty Bluett.

1959020620190721 (BBC7)Concerned about Ted's memory, Kitty sends him to a hypnotist - with dramatic results.

Starring Ted Ray.

With Kitty Bluett, Kenneth Connor, Rosalind Knight and Laidman Browne.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1959.

1959021320190728 (BBC7)Scramble for the eggsit as Ted and Kitty get cooped up with a hen.

Starring Ted Ray and Kitty Bluett.

With Kenneth Connor, Rosalind Knight and Laidman Browne.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1959.

Ted decides to try and keep hens, but first the eggs hatch some surprises. From 1959.

1959022720190804 (BBC7)When Kitty enters a dressmaking competition, she ends up with more than just one dummy.

Starring Ted Ray and Kitty Bluett.

With Kenneth Connor, Rosalind Knight and Laidman Browne.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1959.

When Kitty enters a dress-making competition, she ends up with more than just one dummy.

1959031320190811 (BBC7)Ted plans to make a fortune by selling cider made to his mother-in-law's secret recipe...

Starring Ted Ray and Kitty Bluett.

With Kenneth Connor, Rosalind Knight and Laidman Browne.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1959.

1959032020190818 (BBC7)Ted goes racing when a fortune-teller says someone with the initial 'T' will make money...

Starring Ted Ray and Kitty Bluett.

With Kenneth Connor, Rosalind Knight and Laidman Browne.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1959.

1959091120230121/22 (BBC7)What will Ted do now that his holiday in his own garden has ended?

Starring Ted Ray.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Written by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

With:

Kitty Bluett

Laidman Browne

Kenneth Connor

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1959.

What will Ted do now that his holiday in his own garden has ended? Stars Ted Ray.

1959100220230128/29 (BBC7)How will Ted cope when Kitty inherits some money?

Starring Ted Ray.

~Ray's A Laugh follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Written by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

With:

Kitty Bluett

Laidman Browne

Kenneth Connor

Pat Coombs

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1959.

How will Ted cope when Kitty inherits some money? Stars Ted Ray.

1959100920230204/05 (BBC7)Ted really wants to go to Brighton for a game of golf, but there are two obstacles in the way - his wife and his boss.

Starring Ted Ray.

~Ray's A Laugh follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Written by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

With:

Kitty Bluett

Laidman Browne

Kenneth Connor

Pat Coombs

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1959.

Ted wants to go to Brighton for a game of golf but Kitty disapproves. Starring Ted Ray.

1959101620230211/12 (BBC7)When Ted makes Kitty an early morning cup of tea, she wonders what is he really up to?

Starring Ted Ray.

~Ray's A Laugh follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Written by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

With:

Kitty Bluett

Laidman Browne

Kenneth Connor

Pat Coombs

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1959.

When Ted makes Kitty an early morning cup of tea she wonders what is he really up to?

1959102320230218/19 (BBC7)Ted's grumpier than usual.

Will Kitty take a hint and ease up on the spring cleaning?

Starring Ted Ray.

~Ray's A Laugh follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Written by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

With:

Kitty Bluett

Laidman Browne

Kenneth Connor

Pat Coombs

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1959.

Will Kitty take a hint and ease up on the spring cleaning? Stars Ted Ray.

1959110620230225/26 (BBC7)Kitty's dreaming of winning a holiday in Monte Carlo.

But will this make Ted happy?

Starring Ted Ray.

~Ray's A Laugh follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Written by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

With:

Kitty Bluett

Laidman Browne

Kenneth Connor

Pat Coombs

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1959.

Will Ted be happy if Kitty's holiday dreams come true? Stars Ted Ray

1959112020230304/05 (BBC7)Will Ted be happy when Kitty agrees to look after her friend's affairs?

Starring Ted Ray.

~Ray's A Laugh follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Written by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

With:

Kitty Bluett

Laidman Browne

Kenneth Connor

Pat Coombs

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1959.

1959112720230311/12 (BBC7)Kitty's just about had enough of Ted's film star obsession.

Will he take the hint?

Starring Ted Ray.

~Ray's A Laugh follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Written by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

With:

Kitty Bluett

Laidman Browne

Kenneth Connor

Pat Coombs

BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1959.

Kitty's just about had enough of Ted's film star obsession. Will he take the hint?

1960012220240323/24 (BBC7)Ursula tells Kitty 'there's half a ton of cauliflowers in the back garden'and Kitty says 'I'll make mincemeat out of him'. Ted tries to mass produce his mother-in-law's delicious chutney but gets in a right old pickle.

Starring Ted Ray.

With:

Kitty Bluett

Kenneth Connor

Pat Coombs

Laidman Browne

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

Music from the BBC Variety Orchestra

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in January 1960.

Can Ted make a fortune from Old Ma Bluett's chutney? With Ted Ray. From 1960.

Ted tries to make a packet out of pickle - but the lounge is full of gherkins. Starring Ted Ray and Kitty Bluett. From 1960.

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When Kitty hears about Ted's pay rise, she's keen to start splashing out....

Starring Ted Ray.

With Kitty Bluett, Kenneth Connor, Pat Coombs and Laidman Browne.

~Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961.

Scripted by Bernard Botting and Charles Hart.

Music from the BBC Variety Orchestra

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in January 1960.

When Kitty hears about Ted's raise, she wants to splash out.

When Kitty hears about Ted's raise, she wants to splash out. Stars Ted Ray, Kitty Bluett and Kenneth Connor. From January 1960.