Frank Muir

Frank Muir was an English comedy writer, radio and television personality, and raconteur. He is best known for his long-standing writing and performing partnership with Denis Norden.

Frank Muir co-wrote the BBC Radio show ‘Take It from Here’ with Denis Norden for over 10 years, and they later appeared on BBC radio quizzes ‘My Word!’ and ‘My Music’ for another 35 years. Muir also became Assistant Head of Light Entertainment at the BBC in the 1960s and was the founding Head of Entertainment at London Weekend Television.

Frank Muir’s writing credits include editing The Oxford Book of Humorous Prose, as well as the ‘What-a-Mess’ books that were later turned into an animated TV series.

Frank Muir was born on February 5, 1920, and he died on January 2, 1998.

Frank Muir’s long-standing writing and performing partnership was with Denis Norden.

Frank Muir and Denis Norden co-wrote the BBC Radio show ‘Take It from Here’ for over 10 years, and they later appeared on BBC radio quizzes ‘My Word!’ and ‘My Music’ for another 35 years.

In addition to his radio work, Frank Muir held high-profile roles at the BBC and London Weekend Television, including serving as the Assistant Head of Light Entertainment at the BBC in the 1960s and as the founding Head of Entertainment at London Weekend Television.