Do Nothing 'Till You Hear From Me
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First of all, Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me is an old jazz song composed by Bob Russel and Duke Ellington, and performed later by a lot of famous artists like Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Billie Holliday, Dr. John, Mary J. Blige and Tony Bennett.
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me (2004) was also a six part radio 4 sitcom written by top British comic actor and writer Marcus Powell based on his popular Roy Diamond character. In the radio version, produced By Carole Smith, the cantankerous Jamaican stand up comedian played by Powell was transformed into an equally cantankerous trombone player, Roy Walcott,played by Ram John Holder (of Desmond's and Porkpie fame).The stellar supporting cast included Sam Kelly (Porridge) George Layton, Yvonne Brewster, Caroline Lee Johnson(Chef!)and Marcus himself playing Roy's long suffering son-in-law Victor.
Guest Stars included Gerald Harper (Adam Adamant,Hadleigh) Melvyn Hayes (It Ain't Half Hot Mum)and Gemma Craven (Clare in the Community). The show was recorded live at London's Drill Hall complete with live trombonist and was co-written with The Stage's Agony Uncle, John Byrne
