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- 193 - The Mustard and Cress Shortage - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 - 26min - 192 - The “SAY-SAY-SÉANCE” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Clare Sera, or her ectoplasmic doppelgänger, reflects on a life and an afterlife as the world's expert on seances. Danno Sullivan asks questions from a sealed envelope. How he got in the envelope, I'll never know.
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Wed, 20 Oct 2021 - 11min - 191 - The CRYPTOZOOLOGY Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Bigfoot. Jackalope. Nessie. If this episode wasn't about creatures that are made up, you might think we were making it up.
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Sat, 06 Aug 2022 - 14min - 190 - The “GHOST TOWNS of the OLD WEST” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Saddle up your ponies, put your feet in the syrups for these thrilling tales East Ghost vs. West Ghost in the battle for the town.
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Your hosts are Danno Sullivan and Clare Sera
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Danno: Clare Sera. Our audience tonight is composed mostly of Cowboys and cow women. Cal people. And that's your naturally. And since you specialize in ghost towns of the old west, I thought we could probe your area of expertise.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls saddle up your ponies, put your feet in the syrup's because our guest today is Claire. Sarah, a world renowned expert in ghost towns of the old west Clare Sera. Welcome to the expert tests podcast.
That's exactly what I was hoping for was a little bit of that flavor, from the old times of the old west now, obviously the old west is a time that's far beyond any of us living today. What got you interested in such an unusual egg I'm like Hively.
Clare: Oh, that's actually, that could be a little bit of a possession Danno, when, when I was, but it'll, it'll come out, it'll come out. That's probably old Gabe Mackenzie,
Danno: Gabe McKinsey, the famous devil of desert Gulch.
Clare: desert Gulch.
And That's what he likes to create a gulping sound because.
Danno: what I felt in my throat was it felt like a Gulch.
Clare: yes. You had a Gulch in your throat. That's Gabes specialty. He's a prankster he's a funny prankster, but he has killed a few people.
Danno: you're telling me that the, a ghost of an old cowboy or a friendly prospect or something has actually literally in modern times taken the life of human people.
Clare: Well, you know, that's The funny thing that I have discovered in researching America's ghost hands. And we're talking about America's ghost towns, ghost towns of the old west where
the,
Danno: of America,
Clare: the old west of America on the Western part of America,
you
know,
Danno: Western part of the old west,
Clare: of the Wolf's westerly west ness
Danno: my understanding is the further west. You go, the more ghostly the ghost towns get.
Clare: Well, you have to be careful. If you go too far west, you end up east and the east coast towns. you don't want to have anything to do with those who
Danno: you got to stay on the right side of the gun.
Clare: Yeah. On the left to the right of the westerly Gulch towns, that's where you find your ghosts, Gerald cowboy, ghosts, Gerald, brothel, ladies, your snappy gold dig in Westie types that inhabit the ghost towns now to become a ghost.
You've got to have unfinished business in this
Danno: sure. So many people went out prospecting for. And failed. Does that count as unfinished business?
Clare: that is some of it, but I'm talking about business actual like business dealings, contracts, um, bank loans,
Danno: see mortgages.
Clare: buildings and loan
Danno: Okay.
These are surprisingly less terrifying ghost. And honestly, I was hoping for, what does it take for a ghost to be able to just sign a name one last time on a contract?
Clare: First of all, they have to find ink
Danno: Do they need to sign a physical contract in our realm with physical liquid ink? Okay. So finding ink doesn't sound like that. Big of a.
Clare: Well, where would you find Inc. Danno?
You're
not going to find Inc in a ghost town.
Danno: Oh, I didn't think about
that. Even the office supply stores of a ghost town are closed And ghostly,
Clare: so a lot of ghosts will spend their time trying to repurpose, ancient molecules of ink from the early days, which of course is still floating around. Do you know that everything is always floating around and all pieces of dead people, dead animals, everything from the past
Danno: That's why I don't cut my fingernails anymore.
Clare: So they're not floating around.
Danno: nobody's doing the voodoo on me. Clear. Nobody is doing the voodoo on
Clare: Well, Danno, I think gave Mackenzie gave you a good
Gulshan earlier.
Danno: Yeah. Point taken. So I do want to find out about the signature business, but you.
Happened again.
Clare: You've
been Gulch. That's just a promo for, uh, I'm doing a TV show about ghosts of the old west. I'm trying to get a little bit of money so I can get ink to these ghost towns and let some of these ghosts have their final rest.
Look, if people are interested or really interested in finding out what the ghosts of these old Western towns, what their personalities are like, um, what it would take to give them a little bit of eternal peace and rest, they can watch my television show. You've been Gulch, any Friday night, it's on a YouTube channel, Now, do you have a link to that? Can you have a
Danno: Yeah, we can put a link to Gulch me now.
Clare: you you've been
Gulch.
Danno: I'm sorry. I've linked to the wrong website.
So that sounds a little bit like one of those fun, practical jokes. Programs,
Clare: they have a lot of time for pranks and fund, you know, in between while they're waiting for their,
ink to
Undray.
Danno: are they going to do to pass
Clare: Right. So they've, they have rigged up. Some of these towns are rigged with elaborate police systems where the front facades of those towns.
Danno: is there some fun loving Jeffery that goes on with the ghosts and the old dangerous buildings and unsuspecting passers by
Clare: you know, it that's exactly what's happened because even though these girls have unfinished business, Maybe you've seen the Buster Keaton film where he's just standing there and a whole building falls down over top of him and he, he stands through the window. The window just falls around him.
Danno: so are you saying a tourist can come have a building fall over them?
Clare: Yeah, I though the goals are not very good with measurements. We've
had.
Danno: How could they be.
Clare: That's been what some of the killings have come from
Danno: Yeah, but th then you get some fresh young ghosts and that's the sort of thing that really keeps a town
like that alive,
Clare: And most of these young ghosts have unfinished business with like student loan debt
Danno: or just revenge against the other ghosts that killed them.
Clare: bright revenge business is really big in the Eastern ghost towns.
Danno: So this east coast versus west coast, this constant battle how do you think that's going to play out?
Clare: Well, you could watch on my YouTube channel east coast versus west coast gulging, championships
on
Friday. Oh, Gabe.
You know what a lot of people don't know when they're coming to visit a ghost town, say a family visit, oh, we're going to drive
Danno: Yeah,
Clare: street of, uh, and they, they think they're going to be having some safe, practical japes be done.
Danno: but supernatural.
Clare: supernatural.
Danno: So you're yeah, they don't, they're kind of looking forward to that. Probably
Clare: Oh, absolutely.
I mean, sometimes the kids are crying, but,
Danno: Cause kids are sensitive to evil aren't
Clare: They feel it, they.
do feel the evil and definitely some, some of the ghost pranks do move beyond, fun.
Danno: to me that does not feel like a real inviting tourist attraction and really kind of a hard thing to promote on. Um, Ghulja television show.
Clare: you've been
Gulch. is a two-pronged, purpose. And one is the sheer entertainment value and,
Danno: Yeah. Watching people get terrified and watching other people just die when the house
falls on them.
Clare: Americans love it. Um, and then the other of course is to raise funds because really my true calling I feel is to help a lot of these ghosts find their peace and eternal
Danno:
Yeah. So let's talk about that, Claire. I feel like that's The deeper work that you're trying to do, and probably more likely to get a lot of sympathy from our listeners. I know you're trying to raise money for your charitable work with the ghosts. how does the money help? What does, apart from Inc, I guess, what is the money by that you raised through your
Clare: Well, it does, buy my groceries and pay my rent,
which
Danno: got to stay alive, obviously.
Clare: to finish my business or we're just all going to be in the same problem. and if I die, you know, I will only die in a Western ghost town that I've made myself a promise, a promise of that.
Danno: now, will you achieve that? Let's say you're, you're visiting friends in Ohio and you get sick. Oh, the Gulch, the Gulch. got it to
Clare: Um,
Danno: hang on.
Clare: yep. Oh, Gabe, Gabe, come on out. Gabe. Gabe gave out there. There we go. Good. Good. It's getting might take a little while.
Danno: I will contribute to your charity.
Clare: Thank you. Thank you So much. Good work, Gabe. Um, yeah, so I, have arranged, with the great American railroad company that if at any time my blood pressure dips below 50, over that I will get pre passage to a ghost town,
Danno: that is foresight.
Clare: and you did men, my sister who lives in, Ohio, which is not quite Western enough.
Um, she has a
large troubleshoot
Danno: uh, uh, catapult, I think we
call
Clare: yes, that's right. And I was an old west one, so we call it the true. Boshea
Danno: Uh, you're participating in one of the fun games that we do with podcast guests, which is, um, the guest comes on and tries to stump me the host with the archaic jargon.
Clare: Oh, yeah. Yeah.
Danno: so far I'm undefeated. You want to try me on any others?
Clare: Not at the moment.
Danno: Right? I know what that means. It means not right now
Clare: you certainly do have vision as a CWA about your vocabulary.
Danno: that I don't, I don't
know what that
one.
Clare: Okay. So I would, I would just want to entreat your listeners if I'm hearing about the stories of old Gabe Mackenzie or, black-eyed, Wally,
Danno: what's the one also called Bolide Blackie.
Clare: Yeah, well, I Blackie black-eyed Wally wall black bye-bye
but a lot of people, they sort of, they look back on those days, incorrect, incorrectly, and which is how it was pronounced by.
Danno: yes, was the incorrect way of pronouncing it.
Clare: That's right.
And,
um,
Danno: haven't stumped me with your archaic
Clare: we are very good. You're you're like an expert on archaic Jingo.
Danno: I did have a few more questions.
Clare: Yes, certainly.
What can we the living do now to help these unfortunate souls?
Clare: there's a lot of unfinished business we have to do in these ghost towns. You know, you drive through there and you think, oh, there's nothing going on here. Just a dead old town with dry dustiness floating around.
That's not dry dustiness. That's Gabe Mackenzie.
Danno: clear. Let me throw out a suggestion.
Clare: Yeah.
Danno: Urban redevelopment. What if you brought in some money, some builders, some people and just plowed down those old saloons started putting up some apartments, some fast food restaurants, a doctor's office, a dentist office. what good is 150 year old saloon doing us. Let's build it up. Let's give those ghosts some pride of community.
Clare: You know, I understand why you might think that that would work, but these ghosts are tied to the place where they left their unfinished business. That, that little brothel, that little saloon, that bank, you know, with the safe in the back,
Danno: But all I'm saying is that saloon with the safe in the back is not keeping anyone safe now. Let's let them occupy the same volume of space, but replace the physicality of that space with something useful to the living, perhaps by being surrounded by the living those ghostly cultures with
Clare: oh, oh, Gabe, Gabe, out, out.
Danno: All right. Point taken point taken
I feel like that's good advice for
us to. Finish your business
Clare: finish
your business. And I'll tell you than one ghost died in an outhouse. Because he couldn't.
Danno: finish
Clare: No. Yeah.
no,
Danno: biz.
Clare: no. no.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 - 12min - 189 - The LIBERTY BELL Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
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Sat, 05 Mar 2022 - 15min - 188 - The Ink Shortage - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Wed, 09 Oct 2024 - 28min - 187 - The Internal Mountain - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Wed, 02 Oct 2024 - 29min - 186 - The Treasure in the Tower
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Sun, 01 Sep 2024 - 29min - 185 - Meet the Churchgoers - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Clare's childhood crush. Danno's childhood calendar.
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Claire Serie and Dano, partners at the offices of expertise, engage in a lively and humorous conversation that revolves around their unique scheduling challenges and a new office hire. Dano has inadvertently been using a Chinese New Year calendar, which has thrown off their schedules, while Claire introduces Rachel Churchenhauser, their newly hired office manager and scheduler. Rachel, who comes with noble lineage and a penchant for punctuality akin to a German train system, promises to streamline their operations. Amidst their banter, Claire and Dano discuss the idiosyncrasies of their personal lives, touching on Claire's DUI past and Dano's gambling habits, and how these quirks intersect with their work environment. They also reflect nostalgically on their mutual past connections with the Churchgoer family, humorously considering how such interactions might have originally informed the concept of time. As they plan their next meeting, they decide to align it with the natural rhythms of their world, like the sighting of the Churchgoers, suggesting a lighthearted approach to managing their chaotic office life.
The partners of the Expertise podcast, Claire and Dano, embark on a whimsical discussion that blends personal revelations with business strategies. They explore their unconventional office culture, marked by Claire's drinking boundaries and Dano's gambling limits, and how these personal quirks impact their professional lives. The introduction of Rachel Churchenhauser as a new office manager adds a layer of intrigue and potential order to their chaotic environment. Their dialogue is peppered with cultural references and humorous exchanges, reflecting their open-minded approach to diversity and their reliance on unique organizational tools like bingo cards. The episode captures the essence of their partnership, highlighting both the challenges and the joys of working together.
Takeaways:
Dano and Claire discuss cultural diversity and inclusion at their office, humorously referring to it as 'offices of DEI.' Claire has hired a new office manager named Rachel Churchenhauser to help organize and revamp their systems. The conversation reveals Claire's past DUI incident and how it has become a running joke between her and Dano. The duo often humorously digress into personal anecdotes, such as Dano's gambling and Claire's crush on Johnny Churchgoer. They use unconventional methods like bingo cards and Chinese calendars to keep track of their schedules, adding comedic confusion to the mix. The episode humorously portrays the chaotic yet endearing nature of Dano and Claire's partnership in managing the podcast.Sat, 24 Aug 2024 - 07min - 184 - The Vanishing Room - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Sat, 17 Aug 2024 - 26min - 183 - Operation Christmas Duff
The Goon Show - S07 - ESP - Operation Christmas Duff
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Sat, 17 Aug 2024 - 28min - 182 - The Histories Of Pliny The Elder
The Goon Show - S07 - E25 - The Histories Of Pliny The Elder
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Sat, 10 Aug 2024 - 29min - 181 - ExperTeam versus Communism! - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Is Danno’s old phone still bugged by the Communists?
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And our communist, Erin Ash Sullivan.
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Wed, 07 Aug 2024 - 09min - 180 - The Missing Boa Constrictor
The Goon Show - S07 - E24 - The Missing Boa Constrictor
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Sat, 03 Aug 2024 - 27min - 179 - Ill Met By Goonlight - The Goon Show
The Goon Show - S07 - E23 - Ill Met By Goonlight
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Sat, 29 Jun 2024 - 29min - 178 - The Giant Bombardon - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Sat, 22 Jun 2024 - 29min - 177 - The Kippered Herring Gang - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Sat, 15 Jun 2024 - 30min - 176 - The Missing 10 Downing Street - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Sat, 08 Jun 2024 - 24min - 175 - The Greatest Mountain in the World - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Sat, 01 Jun 2024 - 26min - 174 - The Mummified Priest - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Sat, 25 May 2024 - 27min - 173 - The Last Smoking Seagoon - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Sat, 18 May 2024 - 28min - 172 - The Spanish Suitcase - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Sat, 11 May 2024 - 30min - 171 - The Man Who Tried to Destroy London's Monuments - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Sat, 04 May 2024 - 27min - 170 - UP YOUR EIFFEL TOWER: An ExperTeam Adventure - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Xenophobia, mechanical failure, and tall, dangerous things. It's like The Hindenburg, only on the ground and in France.
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Sat, 08 Oct 2022 - 15min - 169 - The “HOW to WRITE YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHY” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
It's all about ME! Me, me, me!
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Your charmin ghosts are Danno Sullivan and Clare Sera
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Sat, 13 Jan 2024 - 09min - 168 - The Moon Show
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Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 27min - 167 - Round The World In 80 Days
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Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 27min - 166 - The Mysterious Punch-Up-The Conker
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Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 29min - 165 - The “RED-HOT JAZZ SCENE of the 1920s” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Giving the ol' 1-2 to the 1-2-3-4.
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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 - 16min - 164 - The “HANDWRITING ANALYSIS” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Putting the PEN, the MAN, and the SHIP in PENMANSHIP.
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Sat, 02 Dec 2023 - 15min - 163 - The “SEA MONKEY ATTACK” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Merry undersea jesters? Or terrifying occuping naval force?
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Sat, 30 Jul 2022 - 10min - 162 - Wings Over Dagenham - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 29min - 161 - The EXOTIC ICE-WINE Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Possibly intoxicated wine super-fan Clare Seras slurs her questions while guest expert Danno Sullivan questions her slurs. Experience the audio version of exciting new ingredients like pork and Pixie Stix dust. ALL FREE!
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 - 14min - 160 - The Chinese Legs - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 10 Nov 2023 - 30min - 159 - The “MELON BALLER” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
God's own truth about the tool behind a thousand fruit salads, and whether or not you might face excommunication.
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Sat, 13 Aug 2022 - 17min - 158 - The “HAUNTED OUTHOUSE” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
When Clare expels the spirit within, she REALLY expels the spirit within!
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Your charming hosts are Danno Sullivan and Clare Sera, BVD.
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Sat, 29 Oct 2022 - 10min - 157 - The SKYDIVING COWS Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Parachute safety tips.
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Sat, 28 Oct 2023 - 14min - 156 - The Telephone - Goon Show
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Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 27min - 155 - The Great Bank Robbery - Goon Show
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Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 29min - 154 - The “New, Mellow Season 2” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
After the energy of Season 1, Season 2 is so mellow, I'm literally falling asleep as i typpsss zzzzzz
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Sat, 14 Oct 2023 - 10min - 153 - The “DEARLY DEPARTED” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
We're putting the FUN in funeral!
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Sat, 07 Oct 2023 - 15min - 152 - The Sleeping Prince
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Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 29min - 151 - POISON at the Expertease Offices??? - Expertease - Knowledge, Not ComedyFri, 29 Sep 2023 - 11min
- 150 - The “BRITISH SEASIDE” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Vacation greetings from picturesque Pod-Upon-Cast!
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Sat, 30 Sep 2023 - 11min - 149 - The Spectre Of Tintagel
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Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 29min - 147 - The “BOARD GAMES” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
This one's going out to Milton, Bradley, and the whole gang!
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Sat, 16 Sep 2023 - 13min - 146 - The “DAINTY LITTLE BALLERINA” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Ballet: on pointe? Or just pointless?
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Sat, 23 Jul 2022 - 15min - 145 - The Macreekie Rising Of '74
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 - 29min - 144 - The “AGE of NAPOLEON” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
War! Revolution! Exile! Josephine! -- None of those things get mentioned.
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Sat, 09 Jul 2022 - 11min - 143 - The Tale Of Men's Shirts - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 30min - 141 - The Christmas Carol - The Christmas Carol
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 25 Aug 2023 - 28min - 140 - The CROQUET IS OK Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not ComedySat, 23 Apr 2022 - 14min
- 139 - The Gold Plate Robbery - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 18 Aug 2023 - 29min - 138 - The ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
If it's important enough to exist, it's important enough to be alphabetized. Here's our partially-musical salute to the heaviest book in the world.
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Sat, 30 Apr 2022 - 14min - 137 - The Scarlet Capsule - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 11 Aug 2023 - 28min - 136 - The “LEGGO of MY KELLOGG” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
The ghostly origins of your favorite breakfast foods??? We invite you start your day with this well-balanced podcast.
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Sat, 07 May 2022 - 10min - 135 - The Battle Of Spion Kop - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 04 Aug 2023 - 29min - 134 - The TOASTMASTERS Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
We're talking about the people who talk about talking about things -- the Toastmasters!
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Wed, 01 May 2024 - 14min - 133 - The Flea
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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 - 28min - 132 - It’s Exper-Taco-Tease-Day! - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Welcome to our menacing Ruttmannanian sound collage. Erm, that is, to our light-hearted comedy show.
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Sat, 02 Jul 2022 - 13min - 131 - The Silent Bugler - GOON SHOW
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 - 27min - 130 - The “WILD, WILD YEAST” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
We cultivate wild yeast so you don't have to! Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk. Your charmin ghosts are Danno Sullivan and Clare Sera. Say, love the show so much that you'd like to leave a review? We'd appreciate nothing more. Click here, and let your expert review-leaving begin! Got a request for a special expertise? Leave us voicemail with your questions or comments. Over at the website, you'll see the little microphone floating in the bottom-right corner. That's where your expert voicemail leaving happens.
Sat, 08 Jul 2023 - 12min - 129 - The 50 Pound Cure - Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Mon, 03 Jul 2023 - 29min - 128 - The MOBY DICK Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Clare Sera throws the questions like harpoons to dig 20,000 leagues into the expertise of arch Herman Mel-villian Danno Sullivan, a small white man who's an expert on the Great White Whale.
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Mon, 10 Jan 2022 - 10min - 127 - The Tay Bridge - Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 28min - 126 - The “FILTHY BACKSTABBERS” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
When someone stabs you in the back, it's called BACKSTABBING -- get it? It's not a joke.
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Sat, 24 Jun 2023 - 10min - 125 - The Jet-Propelled Guided NAAFI
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Mon, 19 Jun 2023 - 27min - 124 - The “SMALL TALK” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
In which we zigzag pell-mell past the tittle-tattle to add some razzmatazz to the hubbub and get the nitty-gritty on chit-chat.
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Sat, 05 Feb 2022 - 14min - 122 - The “Vaseline: Ointment of History” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Grease is just one of our words.
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Sat, 03 Jun 2023 - 09min - 121 - Dishonoured Again - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 02 Jun 2023 - 28min - 120 - The STRUCK BY LIGHTNING Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Safety tips from the most-struck-by-lightning ranger in Canadian history. Please touch metal before entering.
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Sat, 26 Feb 2022 - 14min - 119 - The Hastings Flyer, Robbed - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 26 May 2023 - 29min - 117 - The “DID YOU DROP YOUR HANDKERCHIEF?” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
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Sat, 20 May 2023 - 08min - 116 - WHO IS PINK OBOE? - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 19 May 2023 - 29min - 115 - The “CANNON SAFETY” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
“Which way to point it,” and other safety tips.
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[00:01:21] Local cannon polishing ceremony.
[00:04:13] Cannon polishing techniques.
[00:08:55] Patriotic performance by Lindsay and Woolsey.
[00:10:51] Tour group narrowly avoids cannonball.
Sat, 05 Oct 2024 - 13min - 114 - Drums Along The Mersey
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Fri, 12 May 2023 - 27min - 113 - The “HOW to HAVE a ROAD NAMED AFTER YOU” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
The highway of life is much like the actual highway, in that they're both highways. Just pull to the side for safety.
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Sat, 01 Oct 2022 - 13min - 112 - The Mighty Wurlitzer
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Fri, 05 May 2023 - 27min - 111 - The “Auntie Clare’s Happy Home Magazine” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
We may not have much, but we have our homes. No. No. In this case, we don't really.
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Sat, 29 Apr 2023 - 13min - 110 - The Call Of The West - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 28 Apr 2023 - 27min - 109 - The “WEATHER BALL” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
No meteorologist? No problem!
Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.
Your charmin ghosts are Danno Sullivan and Clare Sera.
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Sat, 22 Apr 2023 - 19min - 108 - Queen Anne's Rain - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 21 Apr 2023 - 27min - 107 - The Childe Harolde Rewarde - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 - 27min - 106 - The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Sat, 08 Apr 2023 - 29min - 105 - The “Intermittent Fasting” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
Fast feast. Feast fast. Best feast. Best fast.
Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.
Your hosts are Danno Sullivan and Clare Sera
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Sat, 08 Apr 2023 - 13min - 104 - Double Datin‘ with the ExperTeam - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
When Clare and Danno go around on the town, they go AROUND the town.
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Sat, 01 Apr 2023 - 09min - 103 - The Nasty Affair At The Burami Oasis
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Tue, 28 Mar 2023 - 27min - 102 - The TRUE CRIME Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
What really happened during those dark months of 2010, when one barbershop quartet singer after another mysteriously vanished without either a shave or a haircut? Truth-finding expert, Clare Sera, talcs up to dig deep and uncover the answers for host Danno Sullivan, sporting a fresh new boxcar quiff.
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Mon, 03 Jan 2022 - 16min - 101 - The Raid Of The International Christmas Pudding
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Tue, 21 Mar 2023 - 29min - 100 - The “HOW TO DO YOUR OWN PR” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
There's no such thing as bad publicity. OR IS THERE?
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Your charming hosts are Danno Sullivan and Clare Sera.
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Sat, 18 Mar 2023 - 11min - 99 - Tales Of Old Dartmoor
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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 - 27min - 98 - The MT. RUSHMORE Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
"That’s Mr. Rushmore to you."
Learn the surpising secrets behind the presidents' behinds from Mt. Rushmore expert Danno Sullivan. Clare Sera interrogates.
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Sat, 02 Oct 2021 - 12min - 97 - Ned's Atomic Dustbin - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 - 32min - 96 - “WHEN BEARS RULED EUROPE” - Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
When a dynasty becomes a DENASTY. (Because bears live in dens, you see.)
Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.
Your charming hosts are Clare Sera and Danno Sullivan.
We mentioned some past Expertease episodes in this episode:
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Sat, 04 Mar 2023 - 11min - 95 - The Seagoon Memoirs - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 - 28min - 94 - The Mountain Eaters - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Sun, 26 Feb 2023 - 29min - 93 - The “More, More, Morse!” Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not Comedy
The story of a code (and two pairs of pants).
Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.
Your charming hosts are Danno Sullivan and Clare Sera.
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Sat, 25 Feb 2023 - 11min - 92 - The Goons Hit Wales
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
Fri, 17 Feb 2023 - 05min - 91 - The DANGEROUS LIGHTHOUSE Expertease - Expertease - Knowledge, Not ComedyThu, 14 Oct 2021 - 14min
- 89 - The £1,000,000 Penny - The Goon Show
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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.
The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.
The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects. In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.
Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.
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