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Norden is nowadays best known to television audiences for his two occasional shows.
Aside from this success, he has had a long and distinguished career as a Scriptwriter and radio and TV personality, partnered by Frank Muir . Born in London , Norden began by managing a theatre and organising variety shows. His writing career began in the army during World War II , following which he wrote material for comedian Dick Bentley , before meeting Muir in 1947 . Their first joint venture was the Radio show, '' Take It From Here '', and they went on to write many successful radio and television scripts. They became known as something of a double act, and were regular participants in panel shows such as '' My Word! '' and '' My Music '', first on radio then TV. Norden also hosted an ITV nostalgia quiz, ''Looks Familiar''. He and his wife Avril have a son and a daughter, the Radio Presenter Maggie Norden . He announced his retirement from his two ongoing ITV shows It'll be Alright on the Night and Denis Norden's Laughter File, on 21st April 2006. A special show is being recorded to act as a 'farewell tour' to all his shows over the years, called 'All the Best from Denis Norden' to be shown later in the year. SEE ALSO REFERENCES |
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