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| Bill at Birdfair this coming Saturday (18 August) |
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 Bill Oddie will chairing a session at Birdfair, the British Birdwatching Fair in Rutland, this coming weekend. The session is entitled "The Bird Brain of Britain with Bill Oddie"; here is information about it from Birdfair's website (at http://www.birdfair.org.uk/pp/event/eventdetail.asp?id=10014501):
The Bird Brain of Britain with Bill Oddie. Sponsored by Turisme de Catalunya
Saturday 18 August 2007 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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The ever-popular event that sees wildlife experts showing how much they really know when under pressure! This year there is more than pride and the Great Crested Grebe trophy at stake, with £2000 prize money generously donated by Turisme de Catalunya. Representatives from the four birding clubs will be answering questions on chosen and general bird subjects:
Carl Downing will represent Neotropical Bird Club with Endemic Birds of Colombia Paul French will represent Oriental Bird Club with ‘The Endemic Species and Sub Species of Taiwan’
Mark Andrews will represent African Bird Club with ‘Birds of Cameroon’
Chris Harbard will represent Ornithological Society for the Middle East with ‘Albatrosses’
With Bill Oddie’s tongue in cheek style chairing – it really is an hour not to be missed.
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Posted by lisa at 14/08/2007 00:00 GMT |
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| some articles mentioning The Goodies |
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 Here are a few articles you might find of interest. Thanks to club member the end for information about two of the three.
1. "Comedy graduates to world acclaim" (from The Cambridge Evening News Online http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/city/2007/08/14/9452710a-1008-4bed-b7cb-4ff39df03ca5.lpf) mentions "Monty Python's Flying Circus" having toped a poll organized by UKTV Gold asking about the most influential comedy in British broadcasting history. The article later talks about the influence of Cambridge Footlights alumni and mentions Tim, Graeme, & Bill.
2. An article from The Daily Express (http://www2.dailyexpress.co.uk/features/view/15953) about Michael Aspel's planned retirement talks about his diverse career, including the following: "He guest-starred twice on The Goodies, though Bill Oddie did not return the favour. Years later when Aspel approached him, big red book in hand, and uttered the famous line: “Bill Oddie, this is your life”, Oddie replied: “No it f****** isn’t.” [Bill actually did agree to appear on "This is Your Life, despite his initial refusal]
3. A Courier-Mail article about singer Jade MacRae (http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,22184808-5003421,00.html) mentions her father David MacRae's connection to The Goodies (her mother Joy Yates also worked with the trio): "MacRae grew up in a musical household. Her mum is respected New Zealand jazz singer Joy Yates and her dad is master pianist David MacRae. Her father was invited to work as music director for the British TV show The Goodies, after striking up a friendship with comic actor Bill Oddie in the 1970s. (They met on Bill Oddie's birthday, in fact, 07/07/77, where David MacRae was performing at 7pm at Seven Dials in London.)"
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Posted by lisa at 14/08/2007 00:00 GMT |
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| Graeme & Tim recording audio CD episodes of Doctor Who |
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Many thanks to Graeme for the following news:
"We’re deep into prep for the Clue tour which is looming alarmingly close now!
I thought you might also like to know that this week Tim and I are recording episodes of Dr Who for audio CD and BBC7 broadcast – don’t know when yet.
I did mine on Monday with Paul McGann and Sheridan Smith as the Doctor and Lucie. Also in the cast were James Fleet, Nick Brimble, Samantha Hughes and Duncan James. The ep is called ‘Max Warp’ and I play a sort of inter-galactic Jeremy Clarkson! It was really good fun!
Tim does his on Friday – it’s called ‘The Zygon who fell to Earth’ and Tim plays a Zygon, of course."
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Posted by lisa at 14/08/2007 00:00 GMT |
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| this week's list of upcoming Goodies-related shows |
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 Besides the shows listed below, fans of ISIHAC also may be interested to learn that BBC Radio 4 is repeating a recent series of "Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation" on Thursday evenings.
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Here's a list of upcoming shows of interest to Goodies fans. "(NEW)" indicates shows added since the last update (some of which may be repeats). Feel free to let us know about anything that should be added to the list contributions are always welcome!
* Tuesdays - the new series of "About a Dog", written by Graeme Garden and starring Alan Davies, on BBC Radio 4 at 18:30. It can be heard online from
www.bbc.co.uk/radio4 and will be available for a week after broadcast from Listen Again at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/radio4/aod.shtml?radio4/aboutadog.
* Mondays - BBC 7 airs old episodes of "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" (with Tim and Graeme). Each episode is available via Listen Again for six days after broadcast. The show can be heard worldwide via the internet from www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7 on the day of broadcast as well as for six days afterwards using Listen Again.
(UPDATED) * Mondays - "Bromwell High", an animated series in which Graeme voices one of the characters, on TV2 in NZ at 1:00am (info at http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/413551/1105553)
* Saturdays - "I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again", on ABC Radio National at 5:30. This 1960's sketch comedy series starred with all three Goodies plus John Cleese, Jo Kendall, & David Hatch (info at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/comedy/default.htm)
* various - "Bill Oddie Goes Wild" is being repeated on UKTV Gardens on various days and at various times - please check your local listings for details.
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Posted by lisa at 11/08/2007 23:00 GMT |
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| Bill joins online campagin for a strong climate change law |
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Recently we mentioned that Bill is taking part in an environmental campaign called "The Big Ask". The organizers, Friends of the Earth, have provided the following information for our website. They also mentioned that Bill has filmed a message which can be seen on their web site and that he appears in a campaign advert.
Friends of the Earth press release
Bill Oddie has joined a number of celebrities including Jude Law, Helen Baxendale, Gillian Anderson, Stephen Fry and Darcey Bussell on a virtual march for a tough climate change law.
Anyone can join Bill on The Big Ask online march, which has been organised by environmental campaign group Friends of the Earth. You simply use your camera or mobile phone to record a short video clip, along with a message asking your MP to support The Big Ask, which is calling on the Government to strengthen its plans for a new climate change law. You can join by e-mail too. When you join the march, your MP will automatically receive a link to your recorded message.
All the marchers, their messages and a campaign ad by Last King of Scotland director Kevin MacDonald, can be seen at www.thebigask.com – along with full details of how to join in.
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Posted by lisa at 01/08/2007 00:00 GMT |
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| ISIHAC tour selling out |
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Most of the shows in the "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" Official Stage Tour have sold out, but there are still tickets available for the dates in Bristol and Ipswitch. There may also be some tickets available from the Brighton box office.
The tour schedule, including dates, venues, & ticketing information, is available in our FAQ.
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Posted by lisa at 30/07/2007 00:00 GMT |
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The August edition of the Goodies Clarion & Globe (#141) is now available on the website. It should also be delivered to mailing list subscribers soon.
