...but no word yet on the host

I’m Sorry I Haven't a Clue will return to Radio 4 next year, the BBC has confirmed.

However a spokesman said no decision had been made on who would replace Humphrey Lyttelton, who chaired the series since it begain in 1972.

Radio 4 controller Mark Damazer said: ‘When Humphrey Lyttelton died I had an open mind about whether or not we should bring it back

‘We received thousands of bits of correspondence, many expressing condolences for Humphrey, but the overwhelming majority wanted us to bring the show back.

‘The team also wanted to come back, so it will come back in late spring or early summer next year.’

Lyttelton died in April at the age of 86 following complications for surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm. Those tipped as possible successors have included Stephen Fry, Jack Dee and Jarvis Cocker.

Damazer s said it was possible that there would be a rotating roster of guest presenters for the first few shows before a permanent successor was named.

Published: 10 Sep 2008