Letter: Jo Kendall obituary

Graham Larkbey writes: As the only female cast member, Jo Kendall displayed great talent and versatility

The groundbreaking and hilariously funny I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again was one of the most influential radio series of the 1960s and early 70s. Its dazzling wordplay, endless puns, surreal situations, improbable plots and running gags paved the way for Monty Python’s Flying Circus on television, and all that followed.

As the only female cast member, Jo Kendall displayed great talent and versatility, enabling her to take a wide variety of roles in programmes that are still every bit as entertaining in their reruns on Radio 4 Extra.

Graham Larkbey

The GuardianTramp

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