
In 1970 the Goodies unleashed their legendary blend of surreal sketches strikingly topical satire slapstick and general lunacy on an unsuspecting viewing public. Capturing the irreverent and rebellious flavour of the decade this phenomenally popular BAFTA-nominated series spread its mischief over twelve years nine series and numerous specials making household names of creators writers and performers Bill Oddie Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor. This volume comprises eight of the best episodes - from a giant white fluffy kitten called Twinkle to a slippery climb up a giant beanstalk from the ancient Lancastrian art of Ecky Thump to finding out there s only half an hour left before the world self-destructs this is television comedy at its undeniable best. With all episodes spruced up via digital restoration this set includes a brand-new booklet by archive television historian Andrew Pixley.
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