DescriptionIn more than 500 episodes of Parkinson between 1971 and 1982, Michael Parkinson interviewed some of the greatest show-business talents. In Parkinson's interview with The Goons, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe remember their "love/hate; let's get one over the BBC" relationship. Spike Milligan joins them from his sick bed in Australia, where he was suffering from the Lurgi. Slipping instantly from accent to accent, Yorkshire to Yiddish, Bluebottle to Bloodnok, Guinness to Gielgud, Peter Sellers, in his individual interview, relates showbiz anecdotes. Amid the hilarity, the authentic voice of Peter Sellers emerges, as he talks about his childhood, early career, and achievements.
DescriptionGoon but not forgotten! From 1952 to 1960, the Goons ruled the airwaves as the most celebrated and influential clowns in the history of radio. Here are four previously unreleased episodes, selected by Norma Farnes, Spike Milligan's biographer, and written by Spike Milligan and Eric Sykes. Featured are the inestimable performing talents of Milligan, Harry Secombe, and Peter Sellers. The episodes are: "The Case of the Missing Heir" (11/1/55), "The Secret Escritoire" (27/9/55), "The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy" (24/11/58), and "The Dreaded Piano Clubber" (26/12/86).
DescriptionA live autobiographical performance from the former Goon, recounting amusing episodes from his life both before, during, and after his period with Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, and Peter Sellers. Includes the "Admiral" sketch.
DescriptionGoon but not forgotten! From 1952 to 1960 the Goons ruled the airwaves, the most celebrated and influential clowns in the history of radio. Go on, join Captain Seagoon in "The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System" as he investigates the disappearance of all the mustard and cress sandwiches. In "The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)", Neddy loses the map to the lost gold mine of Andre Charlotte (over a game of cards), so he sets fire to his boot and sets off, hot-foot, in pursuit of Count Moriarty and Captain Hercules. Discover why Neddy must never, never go near the oily waters in "The Canal" and, in "The House of Teeth", what does the owner need with a skull mallet and a teeth bucket?
