The radio programme Foolstroupe is referring to was called My Music, I think, which was the musical version of My Word.

Two of the panellists were Frank Muir and Denis Norden, a very fine comedy writing partnership who were also residents on My Word, but neither would have claimed to be anything more than enthusiastic amateurs, musically speaking.

The other two panellists were Ian Wallace, a rich baritone singer (Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud written by Flanders and Swann) and John Amiss, who was the classical buff and an extraordinarily proficient whistler.

The chairman was Steve Race, a keyboard player with a jazz background.

As for the book, I'm afraid I have no idea!

Best of luck in your search, F,

LFF