Radio 4 favourite John Shuttleworth is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!)

It was 1985 when he met TV’s Clarinet Man - next door neighbour Ken Worthington who came last on New Faces in 73 (Tony Hatch crucified him!)

'When I met Ken he was eating a Curly Wurly,' recalls John, 'although initially I thought it was a packet of sparklers, so I gave him a wide berth.

'After 40 years and still no chart success, my wife Mary says I should get a proper job, but there's not time - I'm about to retire!

'Besides, Comet - where I used to demonstrate audio equipment - no longer exists. As for the sweet factory in the Rotherham area where I worked as a security guard in the 1980s - that’s now an Axe Throwing Centre. Oof!

'But I'm still posting off my songs (on cassette tape with Dolby so it's not too hissy) to cutting-edge pop acts like Chris Rea and the Lighthouse Family, plus I'm still being booked for nostalgic singalongs at the local hospice (for petrol money only) so we have every reason to celebrate my long and illustrious career.

'Do come along and join me in punching the air, and helping - in an orderly and controlled fashion - to Raise The Oof!

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