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| interview: Kenton Hall, author of "The Goodies" Pods and Monsters" |
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 The Goodies Rule - OK! Fan Club is pleased to present an interview with Kenton Hall, author of Chinbeard Books' second Goodies novella, "The Goodies: Pods and Monsters" (available for pre-order now from https://www.chinbeardbooks.com/apps/webstore/products/show/8264419).
1. How did you become involved in writing the novella?
I’ve worked on a number of projects for Chinbeard Books, and Barnaby (Chief Beard) knew I was an aficionado of all things comedy. I was honoured to help out with a couple of jokes and some editing on the first book “Avengers Dissemble” so I was thrilled to get a chance to tackle one of my own.
2. Were you a fan of The Goodies work (their TV or radio shows) prior to becoming involved in this project?
I’m Canadian, but I’ve always been obsessed with comedy, particularly British sketch comedy. I grew up on cassettes of I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again. I deep dove into Python, Goodies and pretty much everything connected to that era. To paraphrase Ringo Starr, they look large in my legend.
3. Have you met any of The Goodies?
I haven’t yet had the pleasure, although Graeme does have input on the books, which is astonishing enough. Knowing Graeme, Bill and Tim’s wife Christine support the books makes the experience much more exciting. I would love to meet Graeme and Bill though, just putting that out into the universe.
4. Was it intimidating to try to write a book in the Goodies' style?
Trying to live up to the quality is certainly nerve-wracking. But they had such an influence on my own style, it’s about making it recognisably The Goodies while also making it my own. With comedy you can only write what you think is funny and hope other people will feel the same.
5. How nervous are you about the fans' reaction to your work?
Well, I AM a fan, so that’s the only preliminary test I can run. Obviously, you want fans to like it, you want any reader to like it, but you can’t have that in your head when you’re writing. You have to go with your gut.
6. What other projects have you worked on that we might know?
Well, there’s the comic memoir, Bisection about living and parenting with bipolar disorder. That’s my most personal book and I’m confident it has more jokes per page than any other book about mental health. I also co-wrote Getting Better: The Fight for the NHS for Audible, starring Rhod Gilbert. And I wrote and directed the film “A Dozen Summers” on Netflix. There’s a lot of other stuff and some very exciting things in the works. I’d recommend buying the Goodies book first and then one of mine.
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Posted by lisa at 19/02/2023 19:59 GMT |
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| interview: Kenton Hall, author of "The Goodies" Pods and Monsters" |
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The Goodies Rule - OK! Fan Club is pleased to present an interview with Kenton Hall, author of Chinbeard Books' second Goodies novella, "The Goodies: Pods and Monsters" (available for pre-order now from https://www.chinbeardbooks.com/apps/webstore/products/show/8264419).
1. How did you become involved in writing the novella?
I’ve worked on a number of projects for Chinbeard Books, and Barnaby (Chief Beard) knew I was an aficionado of all things comedy. I was honoured to help out with a couple of jokes and some editing on the first book “Avengers Dissemble” so I was thrilled to get a chance to tackle one of my own.
2. Were you a fan of The Goodies work (their TV or radio shows) prior to becoming involved in this project?
I’m Canadian, but I’ve always been obsessed with comedy, particularly British sketch comedy. I grew up on cassettes of I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again. I deep dove into Python, Goodies and pretty much everything connected to that era. To paraphrase Ringo Starr, they look large in my legend.
3. Have you met any of The Goodies?
I haven’t yet had the pleasure, although Graeme does have input on the books, which is astonishing enough. Knowing Graeme, Bill and Tim’s wife Christine support the books makes the experience much more exciting. I would love to meet Graeme and Bill though, just putting that out into the universe.
4. Was it intimidating to try to write a book in the Goodies' style?
Trying to live up to the quality is certainly nerve-wracking. But they had such an influence on my own style, it’s about making it recognisably The Goodies while also making it my own. With comedy you can only write what you think is funny and hope other people will feel the same.
5. How nervous are you about the fans' reaction to your work?
Well, I AM a fan, so that’s the only preliminary test I can run. Obviously, you want fans to like it, you want any reader to like it, but you can’t have that in your head when you’re writing. You have to go with your gut.
6. What other projects have you worked on that we might know?
Well, there’s the comic memoir, Bisection about living and parenting with bipolar disorder. That’s my most personal book and I’m confident it has more jokes per page than any other book about mental health. I also co-wrote Getting Better: The Fight for the NHS for Audible, starring Rhod Gilbert. And I wrote and directed the film “A Dozen Summers” on Netflix. There’s a lot of other stuff and some very exciting things in the works. I’d recommend buying the Goodies book first and then one of mine.
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| RIP Jim Franklin |
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We are saddened to share the news that Jim Franklin, who directed many Goodies episodes, passed away in August 2021 after a long illness. In a 2020 interview in honor of "The Goodies" 50th anniversary, Graeme Garden said, "Jim was a brilliant film editor, with a real feel for comedy. He cut the film sequences in the first series, then became director for the second series onward. He was meticulous in his preparation and drew detailed storyboards, which ensured that all the gags worked as intended, and also saved an awful lot of time and money. We admired him greatly and were very fond of him." The Radio Times article (https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/goodies-50th-anniversary-graeme-garden-interview/ ) goes on to say "Franklin and his amazing outdoor sequences had a lot to do with The Goodies' success at Montreux television festival, winning the Silver Rose in 1972 for the legendary Kitten Kong episode, and again in 1975 for the homage-packed story, The Movies."
Our thanks to Henri Phillipps and Ben Rohde for finding this article about Jim's passing: https://euroweeklynews.com/2021/09/24/james-jim-lyford-franklin-october-18-1934-august-11-2021/
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Posted by lisa at 13/02/2023 20:34 GMT |
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| 2nd Goodies novella available for pre-order |
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The second Goodies novella from Chinbeard Books is now available for pre-order. Join the team again for another Goodies-authorized adventure, with a forward by Robin Ince (and all sales benefitting a charity in honor of the late Tim Brooke-Taylor).
From the official product description:
"These are dark times for the BBC.
Unceremoniously axed by the new Prime Minister, it has been forced from the airwaves at the very moment it is most needed.
For there is a mystery afoot that threatens the very fabric of the nation or, at least, of Tim’s waistcoat.
A missing sherbet heiress. A mysterious chalk outline. A bilingual rodent with a secret past.
Oh, and a brand new true crime podcast just waiting to take the country by storm.
That’s right.
The Goodies are on the air and on the case ."
You can pre-order here: https://www.chinbeardbooks.com/apps/webstore/products/show/8264419
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Posted by lisa at 05/01/2023 00:07 GMT |
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| C&G 241 Now Available! |
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The February issue of the Clarion and Globe is now out. And the newsletter has gone out to the mailing list.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| Goodies novella from Barnaby Eaton-Jones to be published in March |
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Coming this March, a new Goodies novella (fully authorized by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, and Tim Brooke-Taylor's family). Here is more information about the title, which is available for pre-order from
https://www.chinbeardbooks.com/apps/webstore/products/show/8247210
BACKGROUND
In 2019, The Goodies reunited to record a brand-new adventure for Audible, under the guidance of producer Barnaby Eaton-Jones – who gently persuaded them to get back on their trandem bicycle.
This was called The Big Ben Theory, and was written by Gareth Gwynn and John-Luke Roberts, from a story by Barnaby Eaton-Jones, and directed by Dirk Maggs. It is still available online.
In the cast were Dame Joanna Lumley, Jon Culshaw, Kate Harbour, Philip Pope, and Barnaby Eaton-Jones – alongside The Goodies themselves; Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, and Tim Brooke-Taylor. There was even a live band and studio audience.
This audio production was so well-received and successful that a series was commissioned, with the same team behind it and retaining the same company of actors as well.
Unfortunately, due to the sad passing of Tim Brooke-Taylor in 2020, from Covid, the audio series had to be cancelled. At that stage, material had been written and The Goodies had chosen the first six (of the twelve mooted) for the debut series on audio.
NEW GOODIES!
Fast forward to 2022, and the first of those stories has been turned into novella called Avengers Dissemble, which is a semi-sequel to the audio production (though you don’t have to have listened to the audio to understand it), as it features Dame Joanna Lumley – who has also written a beautiful and funny foreword for this book. This novella has been specifically produced by Chinbeard Books as a tribute to Tim Brooke-Taylor and 25% of the royalties will be going to the charity he was President of for over 25 years – Thames Valley Adventure Playground (who celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2022). You can read all about what they do here: https://www.tvap.co.uk/
If fans and the public get behind this first novella, then the rest of the series will also be written, and there could potentially be 12 ‘new episodes’ of The Goodies, that had comedic input from all three of the Super Chaps Three.
QUOTES
GRAEME GARDEN: “We had great fun working on ideas for an audio series with the ever inventive and energetic Barnaby Eaton Jones, and he has now turned the first of those ideas into book form. If you don’t like fun, satire, weirdness, wordplay and downright silliness then this is not the book for you.”
BILL ODDIE: “I have heard of a "novella", but what exactly is it? A cheap Italian wine? A kind of pizza? A short irritating opera? Or an extremely entertaining little book (featuring The Goodies) written by Barnaby Eaton-Jones? You're right, it is a pizza. (P.S. Novella also plays centre forward for Juventus).”
CHRISTINE BROOKE-TAYLOR: “Tim would have been really chuffed that The Goodies are reappearing in another form, from ideas he worked on with Graeme, Bill, and Barnaby. It's also lovely to know that a portion of the sales are going towards the Thames Valley Adventure Playground charity, which he was an active President of for over 25 years.”
BARNABY EATON-JONES: “For Graeme, Bill, and Christine to approve of the idea of this being my way of a tribute to Tim was on the way hand, humbling, on the other hand, exciting, and on the third hand (yes, I’ve got three hands) nerve-wracking.
For fans, it gives them new, original adventures of the Super Chaps Three (which they initially were going to be called before The Goodies!), in the same style as the classic television series.
I must dish out thanks to Gareth Gwynn and John-Luke Roberts, who allowed their ideas they contributed to the initial plots of the proposed audio series to be used, as well as Daniel McGachey (for his artwork and design), Kenton Hall (for his invaluable editing and support) and Graeme Garden (for overseeing the entire project); all of whom also provided additional material to beef the joke quota up to maximum capacity. But I’m claiming all the good jokes are my own, obviously. Ahem.”
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| C&G 240 October 2021 issue now available! |
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The October issue of the Clarion and Globe is now out. And the newsletter has gone out to the mailing list.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| C&G 239 September issue now Available! |
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The September issue of the Clarion and Globe is now out. And the newsletter has gone out to the mailing list.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| C&G 238 August 2021 Now Available! |
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The August issue of the Clarion and Globe is now out. And the newsletter has gone out to the mailing list.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| The Goodies Series 3, 4, and Kitten Kong, coming to BritBox UK 9/9/21 |
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Thanks to BritOzMan for these news in the Forums:
The Goodies Series 3, 4, and Kitten Kong, coming to BritBox UK on the 9th of September 2021.
From the ITV webpage:
“BritBox September 2021 Highlights
London, August 12th: BritBox today announced content launching on the service throughout September 2021.
September is going to be an exciting month on BritBox, with lots of brand new content launching, including the second series of BritBox Original Spitting Image, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie & Tim Brooke-Taylor's iconic comedy The Goodies, all four series of classic sitcom The New Statesman, romantic drama A Suitable Boy, and feature-length drama The Boy with the Topknot based on the critically acclaimed memoirs of British journalist Sathnam Sanghera.
9th September
The Goodies - S3 & 4 + Kitten Kong (1973-1974)
The adventures of a crazy trio whose motto is "we do anything, anytime, anywhere." Archaic comedy show starring Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor.”
Link to ITV webpage below:
https://www.itv.com/presscentre/britbox/press-releases/britbox-september-2021-highlights
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Posted by lisa at 12/08/2021 19:55 GMT |
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| C&G 237 July 2021 Issue now Available! |
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The July issue of the Clarion and Globe is now out. And the newsletter has gone out to the mailing list.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| Goodies episodes coming to Britbox Australia in July |
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According to an article on Blackbox ( https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2021/06/28/the-goodies-manhunt-and-more-coming-to-britbox-in-july/), Britbox in Australia will be streaming episode from "The Goodies" series 1, 3, and 4 staring July 22nd! Let us know if you spot any additional info.
Here's the text from the Blackbox article:
"The Goodies
Season 1, 3 and 4 – Only on Britbox
One of BritBox Australia’s most requested UK comedies is here!
Cherished as Britain’s favourite sitcom throughout the 70s and 80s, The Goodies stars comedians Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, an hilarious trio who influenced many prominent Australian comedians of today.
Together, the tight knit trio are not afraid to do what it takes, no matter the challenge or consequences. Follow the Goodies and their series of unique sketch comedy, ranging from topical and bizarre schemes to slapstick and music performances as they practice their no limits motto “we do anything, anytime, anywhere.”
Following huge demand from Australians, watch select seasons of this classic comedy cleared exclusively for BritBox Australia. "
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| C&G 236 June 2021 issue now Available! |
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The June issue of the Clarion and Globe is now out. But, due to a technical reason I am unable to send it out to the mailing list.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| C&G 235 May 2021 is now available! |
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The May issue of the Clarion and Globe is now out. But, due to a technical reason I am unable to send it out to the mailing list.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| C&G 234 April 2021 is now out! |
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The April issue of the Clarion and Globe is now out. But, due to a technical reason I am unable to send it out to the mailing list.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| trandem from Bill's 2013 Australia tour up for sale |
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Ever wanted to own a trandem ridden by Bill Oddie? Australian Goodies fan Carl Burroughs is selling the bike made for Bill Oddie's 2013 "An Oldie but Goodie" Tour. Carl told me he originally bought the bike as he is a massive Goodies fan. He and his family enjoyed riding the bike and using it for a number of charity events and promotions (it comes with a trailer that can be used to show a large poster). Since the bike hasn't been getting as much use lately he's decided it's time to let another Goodies fan enjoy it. You can contact Carl via this Facebook post https://www.facebook.com/thegoodiestv/posts/10164673673305316 or, if you're not a Facebook user, drop me a line at president@goodiesruleok.com and I'll send him your contact info.
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| C&G 234 February 2021 is now out! |
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The February issue of the Clarion and Globe is now out. But, due to a technical reason I am unable to send it out to the mailing list.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| Clarion & Globe |
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Due to a slow news month I am delaying issue 232 until the end of the month. By this time there should hopefully be some Slapstick Festival news. Thanks for your patience. 
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| C&G November issue now Available! |
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The November issue of the Clarion and Globe is now out. But, due to a technical reason I am unable to send it out to the mailing list. So I've made sure it's available via the front page in the Clarion & Globe box.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| Goodies Podcast 50th Anniversary Goodies Watch-Along on 8th November |
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Sharing this news from The Goodies Podcast :
Three things for the Goodies' 50th anniversary:
- PODCAST 160 arrives on Saturday (a 'Three Interview Thriller')
- PODCAST 161 drops on Sunday, featuring your Goodies fan messages & 50th anniversary thoughts, and a brilliant chat with Goodies audio producer Barnaby Eaton-Jones. Unmissable!
- WATCH-ALONG with #Goodies50 on Sunday Nov 8th to tweet about Beefeaters (9pm Melbs, 10am London, 6am New York?) for which we're also doing a Youtube Livestream!!! (so subscribe to Goodies Podcast on YT to be notified).
Have a brilliant Goodies 50th anniversary weekend, people!
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| C&G 229 October edition now available! |
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The October issue of the Clarion and Globe is now out. But, due to a technical reason I am unable to send it out to the mailing list. So I've made sure it's available via the front page in the Clarion & Globe box.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| C&G 228 September 2020 issue now here. |
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The September issue of the Clarion and Globe is now out. But, due to a technical reason I am unable to send it out to the mailing list. So I've made sure it's available via the front page in the Clarion & Globe box.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| Clarion & Globe is back! Issue 227 now Available |
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The August issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| Clarion & Globe 226 Now Available! |
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The March issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| C&G 225 February 2020 Edition now Available! |
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The February issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
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You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| C&G 224 January Edition is now available! |
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The January issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| A New Lego Goodies Idea! |
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This idea for a Lego Goodies set was found on Lego’s website ‘Lego Ideas’ where people can submit their own ideas for new lego kits. To be produced and made available in their shops etc.
The project was created by Goodies Fan Sapphire Sundae in July 2019.
This is the description for the idea….
The Goodies was a British comedy TV series that ran from 1970 to 1982 with 9 series and 76 episodes. The show follows three men, Tim, Bill and Graeme who do “anything anytime”. This business led to whaky hijinks ranging from a pirate radio station (S1 E7 Radio Goodies), to a tomato sauce battle in the west (S5 E2 Bunfight at the O.K. Tearooms), to the ancient Lancastrian martial art of Ecky Thump (S5 E7 Kung Fu Kapers).
I propose a Lego set of their iconic Office that served as their base of operations from The New Office (S3 E1) onwards. The set would consist of the Office, the pirate radio station The Saucy Gibbon, a bean bag and punching bag for “Bill’s Bit” along with 21 minifigures , outlining the outlandish and iconic outfits that the trio wear throughout the show. These would include:
Classic outfits (Various)
Advertising Men/String Vest (S6 E5 It Might as Well be String)
Western (S5 E12 Bunfight at the O.K. Tearooms)
Cowboy/Black and White/Sampson (S5 E1 The Movies)
Lighthouse Keepers (S5 E8 Lighthouse Keeping Loonies)
Masked Scouts (S7 E3 Scoutrageous) and Disco (S8 E2 Saturday Night Grease)
Captain Graeme (S1 E7 Radio Goodies), Ecky Thump (S5 E7 Kung Fu Kapers) and Maid (S1 E6 Cecily)
Extra heads and hairs/hats for Clown variants, with a can of tomato soup (S5 E2 Clown Virus)
The Office (an abandoned train station) would have a removable roof, allowing for the office to open up. The inside consists of “Chez Tim” on one side and “Graeme’s Den” on the other. “Bill’s Bit” would consist of a bean bag and Tony Blackburn punching bag to put in the middle, also including Tim’s gramophone. It would also include theSaucy Gibbon, the pirate radio station disguised as a boat.
NOTE: The set could also include their iconic trandem, though I could not include it, as new pieces are not permitted.
Unfortunately, this project has expired. But, according to the ‘Official Lego Comment’ on the page, this idea could be resubmitted. And you can still leave feedback ( via the private feedback section).
So, if you want a lego Goodies set for next Christmas, head to this link to show your interest for it….
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/c5b29577-11b4-4dc9-b778-bb2d109429a4
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| C&G 222 November Issue now Available! |
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The November issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe in the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| Goodies-related events at Slapstick 2020 (full schedule announced) |
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The full program for Slapstick 2020 has been released and can be viewed at https://www.slapstick.org.uk/slapstick-events/
Here are some Goodies-related events:
* At Last the 1948 Show: Almost Complete! with Tim Brooke-Taylor
https://www.slapstick.org.uk/event/at-last-the-1948-show-almost-complete-with-tim-brooke-taylor/
SAT 25 JAN 1330hrs
Watershed £5.00-£10.00
‘At Last the 1948 Show’ triggered a revolution destined to change the face of TV comedy forever. John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Aimi MacDonald, Marty Feldman and Graham Chapman burst onto the nation’s small screens in an explosion of unrelated and often surreal sketches. It paved the way for both Month Python and The Goodies. With a new – as complete as it’s likely to ever be – three DVD/BluRay set released recently by BFI we thought a re-evaluation and a glimpse at the newly discovered footage with series star and Slapstick patron Tim Brooke-Taylor was long overdue. Tim will be in conversation with fan of the series Robin Ince. Followed by an audience Q&A and post-event DVD signing with Tim.
* The Goodies: 50th Anniversary
https://www.slapstick.org.uk/event/the-goodies-50th-anniversary/
25 January 2020, 1800hrs
Redgrave Theatre £20.00
It’s almost half a century since the first episode of The Goodies hit our TV screens and made household names of it’s stars; Tim Brooke-Taylor, Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden. Join Bristol’s Slapstick Festival for an evening of mirth and mayhem as all three members of the legendary comedy team discuss the extraordinary legacy of their award-winning TV series (1970-82).
Radio 4’s Infinite Monkey Cage co-host Robin Ince hosts this onstage ‘In conversation’ event complete with a full screening of a classic episode of the show hand picked as the public’s favourite via an online poll. Followed by a Q&A with the boys. With a new audio series on Audible in the pipeline too, here’s to the next 50 years!
* Bill’s Animated Flicks With Bill Oddie
https://www.slapstick.org.uk/event/bills-animated-flicks-with-bill-oddie/
SUN 26 JAN 0930hrs
Watershed £5.00-£8.00
Bill Oddie has a passion for cartoons and a particular love for the more slapstick antics of Bugs Bunny, Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, and of course Tom and Jerry. In fact, The Goodies have always cited both silent comedy and early cartoons as huge influences on their onscreen comedy. In conversation with Robin Ince, Bill shares his passion for visual comedy and reflects on his favourite moments and shorts from classic animations and his beloved cartoons.
* Barry Cryer and Colin Sell: Live Again!
https://www.slapstick.org.uk/event/barry-cryer-and-colin-sell-live-again/
26 January 2020 1400hrs
Bristol Old Vic Theatre, £14.00 – £18.50
In yet another farewell tour, Baz returns, re-united with Colin Sell who refuses to take no for an answer.
Barry Cryer, still a “Sprightly Veteran” (Undertaker’s Gazette) and Colin Sell a “Legendary Virtuoso” (Pensioner’s Weekly) combine to entertain you with songs, jokes and the amazing realisation that they’re still here.
Running time: 60 mins
*47 years without a clue: Hosted by Rob Brydon
https://www.slapstick.org.uk/event/47-years-without-a-clue-hosted-by-rob-brydon/
Hosted by Rob Brydon
26 January 2020 1700hrs
Bristol Old Vic Theatre, £15.00 – £22.50
Join Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden as they relive their favourite moments from the UK’s most listened to and best-loved radio comedy show “I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue” in conversation with frequent Clue panellist, Rob Brydon. With Colin Sell on the piano this is a unique and unmissable event for radio comedy fans, for one night only.
Running time: 70 mins
* I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again Again….Re-United!
https://www.slapstick.org.uk/event/im-sorry-ill-read-that-again-re-united/
26 January 2020
2000hrs Bristol Old Vic Theatre
Performed live on stage in radio comedy style with music and sound effects, The Offstage Theatre Group recreates the anarchic and deliciously surreal legendary radio comedy I’m
Sorry I’ll Read That Again.
Featuring three of the original cast: Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie. Stand by for full frontal comedy, wicked parodies, glorious puns and manic songs in a medley of Greatest Hits showcase created especially for the Slapstick Festival – plus the unmistakable strains of the Angus Prune Tune and the unavoidable smells of the Rhubarb Tart of Omar Khayyam. Produced, directed and adapted by Barnaby Eaton-Jones.
Running time: 90 mins, plus interval
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| C&G 221 October Issue now out! |
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The October issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe find the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| new Goodies Audible Original |
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'The Goodies: The Big Ben Theory', a new audio Goodies adventure, is now available from Audible!
http://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Goodies-Audiobook/B07YN6FSV2
Note for fans outside the UK: You may need to visit Audible's UK site in order to see the show. When I clicked on the link in the US I saw this message at the top of the screen "Based on your location you have been directed to Audible.com. Do you want to go to audible.co.uk?" Clicking on the audible.co.uk link took me to the show.
Also, I found this Audible FAQ with instructions for changing the settings in your Audible app to listen to purchases from Audible.UK (it is also possible to listen to the show via a browser and other methods).
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| Audible Originals Goodies episode to be released 10th October |
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Thanks to Barnaby Eaton-Jones for this information:
THE AUDIBLE GOODIES...
You can hear them soon. The 10th of October (the link will be posted that day).
Previously known as 'Live In Your Ear', 'The Big Ben Theory' is a corker of a new Goodies episode - as Graeme Garden explains:
"We've tried to stay close to The Goodies low-tech roots and this show has no computer generated images or 3D.
In fact, viewers in Scotland will only hear it in black and white."
THE GOODIES are back!
The Super Chaps Three return, after nearly 40 years, in a brand-new, hour-long, radio-style adventure brought to you by AUDIBLE ORIGINALS.
TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR, GRAEME GARDEN and BILL ODDIE climb back on their trandem, equipped with a fourth saddle for their special guest JOANNA LUMLEY, in a show full of Goodie-ness and recorded before a live studio audience.
As Parliament falls apart and sinister dictators threaten the world, Tim, Graeme and Bill must save the day.
They defeated Kitten Kong!
They stuffed the Funky Gibbon!
They invented Ecky Thump!
Can they save Parliament as well? 52% say yes. 48% say no. But, you just can't rely on statistics, can you?!
Starring TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR, GRAEME GARDEN & BILL ODDIE, with JOANNA LUMLEY. Featuring JON CULSHAW, KATE HARBOUR, PHILIP POPE and BARNABY EATON-JONES.
Music performed by ANDY RUSHTON, ANDREW FARRINGTON, CATH THOMAS and PAUL WOOD
Recorded by JERRY PEAL for AUDIBLE ORIGINALS
Written by GARETH GWYNN & JOHN-LUKE ROBERTS, with GRAEME GARDEN & BILL ODDIE
From an original story by BARNABY EATON-JONES
Executive Producer for Audible - SAM BRYANT
Produced by BARNABY EATON-JONES
Directed by DIRK MAGGS
#TheGoodies #AudibleOriginals #Audible
Original Artwork by GARY ANDREWS
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| "The Goodies: 50 Year Anniversary" at Slapstick 2020 |
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"The Goodies: 50 Year Anniversary" event will be held as part of the Slapstick Festival on 25th January 2020 in Bristol, England. Here's the event's description:
"It’s almost half a century since the first episode of The Goodies hit our TV screens and made household names of it’s stars; Tim Brooke-Taylor, Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden. Join Bristol’s Slapstick Festival for an evening of mirth and mayhem as all three members of the legendary comedy team discuss the extraordinary legacy of their award-winning TV series (1970-82). Radio 4’s Infinite Monkey Cage co-host Robin Ince hosts this onstage ‘In conversation’ event complete with a full screening of a classic episode of the show hand picked as the public’s favourite via an online poll. Followed by a Q&A with the boys".
https://redgravetheatre.com/event/2020/01/the-goodies-50-year-anniversary/760/
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| C&G 220 September 2019 Issue now out! |
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The September issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe find the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| The Goodies at Slapstick Festival 2020 |
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Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Bill Oddie will be taking part in Slapstick Takeover 2020 at the Bristol Old Vic on 26 Sept 2020.
* 47 YEARS WITHOUT A CLUE!
Sun 26 Jan 5:00pm
Join Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden as they relive their favourite moments from the UK’s most listened to and best-loved radio comedy show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue in conversation with frequent Clue panellist, Rob Brydon. With Colin Sell on the piano this is a unique and unmissable evening for radio comedy fans.
* I'M SORRY I'LL READ THAT AGAIN, AGAIN... RE-UNITED!
Sun 26 Jan 8:00pm
Performed live on-stage in radio comedy style with music and sound effects, The Offstage Theatre Group recreates the anarchic and deliciously surreal legendary radio comedy I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again.
Featuring three of the original cast: Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
Also for the ISIHAC fans:
* BARRY CRYER AND COLIN SELL: LIVE AGAIN!
Sun 26 Jan 2:00pm Matinee
In yet another farewell tour, Baz returns, re-united with Colin Sell who refuses to take no for an answer. Barry Cryer, still a “Sprightly Veteran” (Undertaker’s Gazette) and Colin Sell a “Legendary Virtuoso” (Pensioner’s Weekly) combine to entertain you with songs, jokes and the amazing realisation that they’re still here.
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| BFI ticket offer for "At Last the 1948 Show + Q&A" with Tim & Aimi |
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Thanks to the BFI for sending information about 2 tix for the price of 1 specials for "At Last the 1948 Show + Q&A with actors Aimi MacDonald & Tim Brooke-Taylor" plus "It's...Monty Python at 50". Here are the details about the two events:
* At Last the 1948 Show + Q&A with actors Aimi Macdonald and Tim Brooke-Taylor Sunday 08 September 2019 15:00 241 TICKET OFFER
Enjoy some rare material from this beloved TV series and hear from two of its stars. The series has now been lovingly pieced together for a BFI release, and this afternoon we’ll also exclusively preview some of the extra material that will be included, alongside two last recovered editions from the series. This material has not previously been shown at our popular Missing Believed Wiped events.
To enjoy 2 tix for the price of 1 simply quote MARKETING241 https://bit.ly/2L4ki95
* It’s… Monty Python at 50, September 2019 - BFI SOUTHBANK 241 TICKET OFFER
In 1969 John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Graham Chapman took one small silly walk for man, but one surreal leap for comedy when they unleashed their brilliant sketch show, Monty Python’s Flying Circus, on an unsuspecting British public. The iconic TV series launched stage shows, films, numerous albums, books and musicals, and half a century later, ripples still emanate from that splash, with many modern-day practitioners citing the Pythons as an influence. With programming input from the Pythons themselves, we celebrate the ingenious sextet with the largest and silliest celebration of the original show and its many roots, branches and offshoots.
To enjoy 2 tix for the price of 1 simply quote MARKETING241 https://bit.ly/2yVCvjr
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| C&G 219 August edition now available! |
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The August issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe find the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| Message from The Goodies - The Movie Facebook Page... |
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https://www.facebook.com/pg/thegoodiesthemovie/posts/
Hello everyone.
We’ve now reached the end of our crowdfunding campaign and unfortunately did not raise enough money to be able to start making the feature documentary on The Goodies. We’re really sorry this hasn’t worked and hope for the fans that did support the campaign that you know what a wonderful gesture you made (your money will automatically be refunded). We really appreciate everyone who carried the message and spread the word – especially a big shout out to Lisa, Sally Ann and Jenny – awesome work ladies!
If we can find any other way of making this work we’ll come back here and let you know. Broadcasters are not commissioning this kind of thing any more so chances are slim that we can find the money as the total cost to shoot and finish the documentary is far beyond what we were crowdfunding for.
Thanks again everyone for your support and enthusiasm, all the very best Kim, Billy and Pete.
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| Want to (virtually) get up close and personal with The Goodies this autumn? |
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From The Goodies Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/thegoodiestv/
Want to (virtually) get up close and personal with The Goodies this autumn? You can if you get your ticket for the once-in-a-lifetime Q&A with Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, and Bill Oddie (which is in support of the crowdfunding campaign for “The Goodies – The Movie” documentary film). Tim, Graeme, and Bill will be answering your questions AND mentioning you by name when they read them out!
This online event is open to everyone. The organisers have planned to hold it on a weekend so that the majority of fans will be at home for it. The plan is that it will go live early evening Australian time, which is late morning UK time. If you’re on the East Coast of America it’s going to be an early start (but worth it to see The Goodies and have them give you a shout out, as well as to join the fun with the international Goodies community).
Once you’ve reserved your spot the organisers will get in touch with details of when the Q&A will take place, how you log in to participate, and to gather your questions. We don’t know when there’ll be another live audience with The Goodies so make sure you get your ticket at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-goodies-the-movie#/
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| C&G 218 July 2019 Issue now Available! |
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The July issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe find the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| Update from The Goodies- The Movie Facebook Page... |
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We're half way through the crowdfunding campaign to make The Goodies The Movie and need your help! WITHOUT YOU we won't get this made so please pledge whatever you can and thank you everyone who's helped so far. Here's the link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-goodies-the-movie#/
The Goodies - The Movie Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/thegoodiesthemovie/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
So far the total raised is £13,070 and the goal is a 100,000 poonds.
So if you've got a spare bob or two head over to the website above and to help make this film happen.
This IS a once in a life time opportunity! - ONLY 19 DAYS LEFT TO PICK A GOODY PERK!
Here's the latest video from The Goodies - The Movie Facebook page..
https://www.facebook.com/thegoodiesthemovie/posts/2435204170135757?sfnsw=cl
The Perks
Make a donation
£10 GBP
I just want to make a donation. Good Luck!
Included Items
Donation
Estimated Shipping
November 2020
50th Anniversary baseball cap
£20 GBP
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
GOODIES LIVE Q&A T shirt
£25 GBP
Exclusive Goodies Live Q&A T shirt is a high quality item available in S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL.
Included Items
GOODIES LIVE Q&A T Shirt
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
Exclusive Live online Q&A
£30 GBP
For Goodies fans all over the world. An Early Bird ticket to an exclusive live online Q&A with Graeme, Tim and Bill. In this once in a lifetime experience you get the chance to send your questions and get them answered by the Goodies themselves! A link to a recording of the event will also be made available.
Included Items
Live online Q&A
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
Two Goodies T shirts
£40 GBP
Fantabulous exclusive collectors items - two T shirts, GOODIES LIVE Q&A and GOODIES 50th ANNIVERSARY. Sizes available - S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL.
Included Items
50th ANNIVERSARY T shirt
GOODIES LIVE Q&A T Shirt
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December 2019
Live Q&A + Baseball Cap
£45 GBP
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
Live Q&A +T Shirt
£50 GBP
For Goodie fans everywhere. Take part in the live Q&A with The Goodies and receive the T Shirt commemorating the Live Q&A. A link to the recording of the event will also be made available.
Included Items
Live online Q&A
GOODIES LIVE Q&A T Shirt
Personalised signed photo
£60 GBP
Estimated Shipping
February 2020
Personalised photo & Live Q&A
£80 GBP
A personalised signed limited edition picture of The Goodies, signed by all three of them with your unique message PLUS an early Bird ticket to an exclusive live online Q&A with Graeme, Tim and Bill. Send a question and get a chance for it to be answered by the Goodies themselves! A link to a recording of the event will also be made available.
Included Items
Live online Q&A
Personalised signed photo
Estimated Shipping
February 2020
Superduper Goodie Bag
£100 GBP
The Ultimate Goody Bag contains a pass to the Online Live Q&A, the exclusive GOODIES LIVE Q&A T shirt, the exclusive 50th ANNIVERSARY baseball cap and a stack of Goodies stickers and badges.
Included Items
Live online Q&A
Goody stickers
Baseball Cap
GOODIES LIVE Q&A T Shirt
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December 2019
Ultimate Goodie Bag
£150 GBP
The Ultimate Goody Bag contains a pass to the Online Live Q&A, a personalised autographed photograph of The Goodies, the exclusive GOODIES LIVE Q&A T shirt, the exclusive 50th ANNIVERSARY baseball cap and a stack of Goodies stickers and badges.
Included Items
Live online Q&A
Goody stickers
Baseball Cap
Personalised signed photo
GOODIES LIVE Q&A T Shirt
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
Head over to The Goodies - The Movie, crowdfunding website to make your pledge and choose your Goody Perks!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-goodies-the-movie#/[/color]
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| The Goodies -The Movie Documentary Crowdfunding Campaign, The Perk’s... |
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The perks for the Goodies movie documentary have become live today. Choose your goodies reward and help make this movie happen! 
The Goodies -The Movie
To celebrate their 50th anniversary this is the world's first feature documentary on The Goodies!
Overview
Finally telling the story of The Goodies. IN THEIR OWN WORDS. YES THAT'S RIGHT. More relevant today than ever before...with chart-topping hits...politics ahead of their time...and a style of comedy that's never been rivalled. It's the story we've all been waiting for. Everything you ever wanted to know. Coming to a screen near you in 2020.
When Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie were asked by the BBC to create a show that would be accessible to the mainstream, they thought they’d only last one series. So they decided to have some fun and make a show for themselves. Something that made them laugh - hoping that we’d laugh too. Throwing into it every comic device they’d loved as kids, and with Bill writing some very witty songs: they called themselves THE GOODIES.
They saw their comedy as a way of telling the truth about the world - about politics and civil rights, inequality, celebrity and the system in general. They were anti-establishment in their views but very silly in their humour.
When the first series aired in November 1970, we tuned in. 10 million of us. We laughed so much that by 1982 we’d watched 76 episodes of the show. We couldn’t get enough.
So for any fan who still wants more, this is their story. The bits before, the bits during and the bits right up to now…a tale of epic proportion, fifty years in the making and NEVER BEEN TOLD BEFORE, well, not quite like this anyhow.
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
Well, the video says it all really. By backing this campaign you’ll be helping us tell the story we’ve all been waiting for… The Goodies THE DEFINITIVE STORY like it’s never been told. And that’s because they’re the ones telling it - Tim, Bill and Graeme are on board to tell their no-holds barred, in-depth story for the very first time.
We’ll be bringing unseen material into the world as we scour every archive library and attic out there, looking for Goody gold. Hopefully footage you’ve never seen before and audio-taped interviews that have only existed in journalists' basements up until now.
With your help, we’ll be showing as many clips from the episodes as we can. It’s a numbers game: the more money we raise, the more clips we can license.
We’ll be interviewing all those people that were part of their journey, telling stories that have never been heard before. Anecdotes, memories and laughter.
How are we going to fit it all into 90 minutes? We’ll do our best to tell you an incredibly unique story, hopefully one with a few surprises for even the most knowledgeable fans.
OUR AIM FOR THIS CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN…
... is to get this film started, to get the DEFINITIVE STORY OF THE GOODIES into production. We can film the 'Super Chaps' in late summer, begin to tell the GOODIES' story with the most important contributors of all. With this compelling footage, we can show TV networks and home video distributors how good this can be, and secure the financial support necessary to complete the movie.
For those who help us, you will not have to wait until the movie is made to be able to enjoy knowing more about the GOODIES as the £100,000 raised lets us produce an exclusive live online Q&A with Bill, Graeme and Tim, to happen in autumn 2019! We're also making available exclusive rewards for our supporters (see the right hand of this page) that will be shipped if we hit our target.
WHY DOES THIS STORY NEED TELLING NOW?
Chances are, if we don’t tell this story now it will never happen, because a lot hinges on their 50th anniversary next year. That’s what will give us the buzz around the film, get the press talking and the publicity machine whirring. Everyone loves a milestone anniversary, so we have to aim for it. If we miss it, the opportunity could be lost.
That's why we're asking Goodies fans to get involved, and to help us get this done now. It really is up to you.
HOW MUCH DO WE NEED TO RAISE TO START PRODUCTION?
The more we raise, the more we can do. £100,000 means we can start shooting the interviews, access rare archive footage and photographs and start putting the film together in the edit suite.
The chart below details how this budget will be spent and includes the exclusive live online Q&A and merchandise rewards.
As we said, the more we raise, the more we can do.
WHAT ARE THE REWARDS FOR OUR SUPPORTERS?
For those of you who want to help tell THE GOODIES story, start scrolling through the REWARDS and choose which one suits your budget, then make a pledge. (We’ll only collect your money at the end of the campaign, if we hit our target). You can only buy one reward but you can upgrade to another level of reward at any time.
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO
Pledge! Join in, pledge for a reward and make The Goodies – The Movie happen!
Spread the word amongst your friends, family and contacts and share your involvement via Twitter and Facebook, YOU can make a really big difference!
https://twitter.com/GoodiesMovie
https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodiesTheMovie/
The Perks
Make a donation
£10 GBP
I just want to make a donation. Good Luck!
Included Items
Donation
Estimated Shipping
November 2020
50th Anniversary baseball cap
£20 GBP
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
GOODIES LIVE Q&A T shirt
£25 GBP
Exclusive Goodies Live Q&A T shirt is a high quality item available in S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL.
Included Items
GOODIES LIVE Q&A T Shirt
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
Exclusive Live online Q&A
£30 GBP
For Goodies fans all over the world. An Early Bird ticket to an exclusive live online Q&A with Graeme, Tim and Bill. In this once in a lifetime experience you get the chance to send your questions and get them answered by the Goodies themselves! A link to a recording of the event will also be made available.
Included Items
Live online Q&A
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
Two Goodies T shirts
£40 GBP
Fantabulous exclusive collectors items - two T shirts, GOODIES LIVE Q&A and GOODIES 50th ANNIVERSARY. Sizes available - S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL.
Included Items
50th ANNIVERSARY T shirt
GOODIES LIVE Q&A T Shirt
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
Live Q&A + Baseball Cap
£45 GBP
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
Live Q&A +T Shirt
£50 GBP
For Goodie fans everywhere. Take part in the live Q&A with The Goodies and receive the T Shirt commemorating the Live Q&A. A link to the recording of the event will also be made available.
Included Items
Live online Q&A
GOODIES LIVE Q&A T Shirt
Personalised signed photo
£60 GBP
Estimated Shipping
February 2020
Personalised photo & Live Q&A
£80 GBP
A personalised signed limited edition picture of The Goodies, signed by all three of them with your unique message PLUS an early Bird ticket to an exclusive live online Q&A with Graeme, Tim and Bill. Send a question and get a chance for it to be answered by the Goodies themselves! A link to a recording of the event will also be made available.
Included Items
Live online Q&A
Personalised signed photo
Estimated Shipping
February 2020
Superduper Goodie Bag
£100 GBP
The Ultimate Goody Bag contains a pass to the Online Live Q&A, the exclusive GOODIES LIVE Q&A T shirt, the exclusive 50th ANNIVERSARY baseball cap and a stack of Goodies stickers and badges.
Included Items
Live online Q&A
Goody stickers
Baseball Cap
GOODIES LIVE Q&A T Shirt
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
Ultimate Goodie Bag
£150 GBP
The Ultimate Goody Bag contains a pass to the Online Live Q&A, a personalised autographed photograph of The Goodies, the exclusive GOODIES LIVE Q&A T shirt, the exclusive 50th ANNIVERSARY baseball cap and a stack of Goodies stickers and badges.
Included Items
Live online Q&A
Goody stickers
Baseball Cap
Personalised signed photo
GOODIES LIVE Q&A T Shirt
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
Head over to The Goodies - The Movie, crowdfunding website to make your pledge and choose your Goody Perks!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-goodies-the-movie#/
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| "The Goodies - The Movie" documentary & crowdfunding campaign |
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As some of you know there’s been talk about a fully authorised Goodies feature-length documentary happening soon.
Well the good news is this week it’s finally getting underway on Indiegogo as a crowdfunding campaign.
And the double whammy good news is that as part of the fundraising, the producers have organised an exclusive live online Q&A with The Goodies which will take place this autumn for which you can get tickets. It’s going to be fantastic to see Tim, Graeme, and Bill together answering as many of your questions as they can. It promises to be a real treat so don’t miss it!
Visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-goodies-the-movie/coming_soon to register your interest and keep fully informed of all the fantastic exclusive perks and merchandise that are being offered during the campaign.
We'll be sending out more details of the full launch later this week; be sure to check it out as soon as it goes live – perks are limited so it’s first come, first served.
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| C&G 217 June 2019 Issue Now Available! |
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The June issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe find the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| Goodies documentary in the works |
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To celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2020, "The Goodies - The Movie" will be the world’s first feature length documentary about THE GOODIES telling their definitive story.
The documentary's producers are planning to raise a proportion of the budget through a crowdfunding campaign, allowing fans of The Goodies to help make the movie happen. They will be offering a range of rewards and would like to gauge interest in one of the options. Visit the poll here on GROK and on The Goodies Facebook Page
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| C&G 216 May 2019 Now Available! |
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The May issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe find the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| new "At Last the 1948 Show" DVD scheduled for Sept 2019 |
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According to an article from ATV Today, ( at https://www.atvtoday.co.uk/128202-bfi/):
"This September The British Film Institute will release new definitive editions of two of the most influential comedy sketch shows in TV history...
At Last the 1948 Show launched by Rediffusion London in 1967, for ITV, was produced by David Frost, and written and performed by some of the UK’s best loved comedians: John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Marty Feldman, future ‘Goodie’ Tim Brooke-Taylor, and Aimi MacDonald. The series also transferred to Thames TV when Rediffusion disappeared from London screens in 1968."
"Contents: Includes all the complete surviving episodes from series one and two, plus two reconstructed episodes, for the very first time. Newly recorded interviews with Humphrey Barclay and Tim Brooke-Taylor (2019). Archive interviews with John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Aimi MacDonald"
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| C&G April 2019 Now Available! |
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The April issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe find the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| C&G March 2019 now Available |
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The March issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe find the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| 10 days left to enter to Win a copy of 'An Audience with The Goodies' DVD |
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Win a Copy of ‘ An Audience with The Goodies’ DVD’! Network Distributing are giving not just one copy of ‘An Audience with The Goodies, but THREE!!!!!!!! “So what do I have to do, to win my copy of this wonderful evening that happened last June at The Leicester Square Theatre, in London?” - I hear you ask? All you have to do is complete this CREAM – related pun from Bun fight at the Ok Tea Rooms… “So if you don’t want to be a clot…”Send your answer to clarion@goodiesruleok.com. Three names will be drawn out of the flat cap and will get a copy of the ‘An Audience with The Goodies’ DVD. Plus! There will be a fourth runner up prize of the Special Clarion and Globe Cheese badge! Deadline for entries is 25th March 2019.Best of Luck!
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| tickets for "The Goodies - Live In Your Ear" recording have sold out |
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Tickets for "The Goodies - Live In Your Ear" recording have sold out. For those who missed the announcement yesterday, this recording is for a new radio show for Audible Originals. From the press release, "TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR, GRAEME GARDEN and BILL ODDIE climb back on their trandem, equipped with a fourth saddle for their special guest JOANNA LUMLEY, in a special show which is being recorded for release this year."
We don't yet have a broadcast date for the radio show or a date for the Audible Original release. We'll be sure to share that information when it is available
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Posted by lisa at 07/03/2019 16:20 GMT |
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| The Goodies are back in an Audible Originals production |
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This year … in Britain’s hour of need … who can save us?
The answer lies behind a Union Jack waistcoat, a pair of bushy sideburns and a shaggy mop of hair.
No, it’s not the Duchess Of Westminster ...
THE GOODIES are back!
It's been over 30 years but the Super Chaps Three have finally returned, in a brand new radio-style adventure brought to you by AUDIBLE ORIGINALS.
TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR, GRAEME GARDEN and BILL ODDIE climb back on their trandem, equipped with a fourth saddle for their special guest JOANNA LUMLEY, in a special show which is being recorded for release this year.
As Parliament falls apart and sinister dictators threaten the world, Tim, Graeme and Bill must save the day.
They defeated Kitten Kong!
They stuffed the Funky Gibbon!
They invented Ecky Thump!
Performed live in front of a live studio audience, this hilarious hour of Goodies Goodness is being recorded as a radio show by Audible Originals - and YOU can be a part of it.
Audible Originals present
THE GOODIES
Live In Your Ear
Starring
TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR
GRAEME GARDEN
BILL ODDIE
with Special Guest Star
JOANNA LUMLEY
Featuring
JON CULSHAW
PHILIP POPE
KATE HARBOUR
BARNABY EATON-JONES
Songs by
BILL ODDIE
Script by
GARETH GWYNNE and JOHN-LUKE ROBERTS
With GRAEME GARDEN and BILL ODDIE
Story by
BARNABY EATON-JONES
Executive Producer for Audible Originals
SAM BRYANT
Produced by
BARNABY EATON-JONES
Directed by
DIRK MAGGS
RADA Theatre Studio, 16 Chenies St, Fitzrovia, London WC1E 7EX.
Sunday 17th March
6:00pm (Doors open at 5:30pm)
£7.50 (Limited tickets available)
https://www.rada.ac.uk/whats-on/the-goodies-live-in-your-ear/
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| Win a Copy of ‘ An Audience with The Goodies’ DVD’!- 3 to give away! |
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As mentioned in this months Clarion and Globe...
Win a Copy of ‘ An Audience with The Goodies’ DVD’! Network Distributing are giving not just one copy of ‘An Audience with The Goodies, but THREE!!!!!!!! “So what do I have to do, to win my copy of this wonderful evening that happened last June at The Leicester Square Theatre, in London?” - I hear you ask? All you have to do is complete this CREAM – related pun from Bun fight at the Ok Tea Rooms… “So if you don’t want to be a clot…”Send your answer to clarion@goodiesruleok.com. Three names will be drawn out of the flat cap and will get a copy of the ‘An Audience with The Goodies’ DVD. Plus! There will be a fourth runner up prize of the Special Clarion and Globe Cheese badge! Deadline for entries is 25th March 2019.Best of Luck!
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| Clarion and Globe Newsletter - #213 Feb 2019 |
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The February issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe find the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| Last chance for sending in Birthday wishes for Graeme's birthday - C&G |
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As it is one Goodies birthday this month. I.E Mr Graeme Garden’s. 😊
If you would like to wish our “megalo - maniac” a Happy Birthday and want it in the C&G this month. Then send your birthday wishes to clarion@goodiesruleok.com or leave it in the forums under the 'Birthday wishes for Graeme - C&G' thread.
As a reminder Graeme’s birthday is 18th Feb. And deadline for sending in messages would be midnight 20th Feb. 😁
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| Birthday wishes for Graeme - C&G |
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As it is one Goodies birthday this month. I.E Mr Graeme Garden’s. 😊
If you would like to wish our “megalo - maniac” a Happy Birthday and want it in the C&G this month. Then send your birthday wishes to clarion@goodiesruleok.com or leave it in the forums under the 'Birthday wishes for Graeme - C&G' thread.
As a reminder Graeme’s birthday is 18th Feb. And deadline for sending in messages would be 20th Feb. 😁
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| C&G 212 Now Available! |
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The January issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe find the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue All-Star Performance - Oxford 24th February |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Mailing List Member,
I bring news of a special one-off one-off performance of our touring show with an incredible all-star cast. As well as show regulars Jack Dee, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Colin Sell, we have an array of very special guests, including Sandi Toksvig, Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Tony Hawks, Richard Osman and Andy Hamilton.
The show is a celebration of ‘I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue', and will include favourite rounds as well as highlights specific to the guests on the bill.
Details are as follows:
Sunday 24th February: New Theatre Oxford
The performance will start at 7.30pm (and finish at around 10.15pm). Tickets will go onsale on Wednesday 9th January from 10am, priced from £25.50 and £29.50. Tickets are obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 0844 871 3020, or online via the venue’s website. https://ymlpsend6.net/54e04qwuapaehemwakaymeacaebujb/click.php
With such a cast I imagine the show will sell out fast, so it would be advisable to book early to avoid disappointment.
With best wishes
Jon Naismith
Producer, "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue"
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| C&G 211 Now Available! |
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The December issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe find the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| "An Audience With The Goodies" DVD scheduled for March 4, 2019 release |
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Network's website shows a "coming soon" release of "The Goodies: An Audience With The Goodies" (at https://networkonair.com/coming-soon/2972-goodies-the-an-audience-with-the-goodies), scheduled for a March 4, 2019 release. It's not available for pre-order at the moment but the current price on the webpage is £8.45.
Here's the full description from that website:
In 1970, The Goodies unleashed their legendary blend of surreal storylines, strikingly topical satire, slapstick and general lunacy on an unsuspecting viewing public. Capturing the irreverent and rebellious flavour of the decade, this phenomenally popular, award-winning series spread its mischief over twelve years, making household names of creators, writers and performers Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
Recorded in June 2018 at the Leicester Square Theatre, An Audience with The Goodies reunited Tim, Bill and Graeme on stage for a very special one-night-only event! Talking to writer/performer/comedian Stewart Lee and writer/archive television expert Dick Fiddy, the three Goodies discuss their career and the enduring popularity of the series - as well as taking questions from the audience!
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Posted by lisa at 27/11/2018 18:41 GMT |
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| C&G 210 November Issue Now Available. |
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The November issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a link to the latest issues of the Clarion and Globe find the little box to your right and also in Articles and Guides soon.
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| COMPETITION! WIN A COPY OF THE GOODIES: THE COMPLETE BBC COLLECTION - Slapstick |
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There's another chance to win a copy of The new Goodies DVD Boxset, this time from the goody people at the Slapstick Festival!
Goodies fans will be thrilled to hear that the long wait is finally over as The Goodies: The Complete BBC Collection has, at last, been released!!! We have full details about this quite magnificent artefact below – plus a chance for two lucky people to win a copy of it!
The low down:
“The DVD set contains all the episodes (69, many of which haven’t appeared on DVD before!) that Tim, Bill and Graeme made for the BBC – 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 fighting a ban on fun instigated by an all-too-real puppet government, this is television comedy at its undeniable best!”
The DVD will also feature the absolute bonus of “An Audience with The Goodies”. Recorded in June 2018, this one-night-only event saw Tim, Graeme and Bill reunited on stage to discuss their career and the enduring popularity of the series and to welcome questions from their most devoted fans.
The DVD is already on sale and should you fail to be lucky enough to win a copy in our competition (see below) you can purchase one via this handy link – then bring it along to our Goodies event during Slapstick 2019 to get it signed if you wish!
So – to be in with a chance to win a copy of The Goodies: The Complete BBC Collection simply email us on slapstickfest@gmail.com with the subject line “The Goodies Competition” and we’ll get back to the lucky winners some time after the 14th November 2018, the closing date for the competition.
Good luck everyone!
Oh, and of course it would be remiss of us not to mention that all three Goodies will be appearing at Slapstick 2019 – find out more details about that and all the other events programmed for Slapstick weekend at Bristol Old Vic’s website!
https://www.slapstick.org.uk/blog/competition-win-a-copy-of-the-goodies-the-complete-bbc-collection/
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| ISIHAC Second and Third Recording Dates Announcement - Autumn 2018 |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Mailing List Member,
Here are details of the second and third recordings in the Autumn 2018 series of “I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue”:
The recordings will take place as follows:
1) Sunday 11th November at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking. This will be a double recording of the show (i.e. 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
The panellists will be Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Kerry Godliman.
Tickets will be priced at £6.50 and are obtainable from 10am on Thursday 25th October. Tickets are available to purchase in person via the theatre’s Box Office, by telephone on 0844 871 7645, or online via the theatre’s website. ( http://ymlp71.net/048e7qbbavaehueyanawesavaebujb/click.php )
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, the address is: New Victoria Theatre, Peacocks Centre, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6GQ. The Box Office opening times are Monday to Saturday: 10.00am to 9.30pm Sunday: 11.00am to 9.30pm.
The recording starts at 7.30pm and will be finished around 10.30pm. Tickets will be limited to a strict maximum of 4 per applicant, by whatever booking system. Demand for tickets is very great, so you are advised to purchase early to avoid disappointment; you should also allow for queue waiting times for the Box Office, either by phone or in person, to be longer than usual.
2) Monday 26th November at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. This will be a double recording of the show (i.e. 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
The panellists will be Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and Rob Brydon.
Tickets will be priced at £7.00 (including booking fee) and are obtainable from 10am on Monday 29th October. Tickets are available to purchase in person via the theatre’s Box Office, by telephone on 01492 872000, or online via the theatre’s website. ( http://ymlp71.net/2eb97qbhazaehueyadawesavaebujb/click.php )
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, the address is: Venue Cymru, Promenade, Llandudno, LL30 1BB. The Box Office opening times are Monday to Saturday – Counter service: 10.00am to 5.45pm and Phone service: 10am – 5pm.
The recording starts at 7.30pm and will be finished around 10.30pm. Tickets will be limited to a strict maximum of 4 per applicant, by whatever booking system. Demand for tickets is very great, so you are advised to purchase early to avoid disappointment; you should also allow for queue waiting times for the Box Office, either by phone or in person, to be longer than usual.
The 70th series will begin transmission on Radio 4 from Monday 12th November at 6.30pm.
With best wishes
Jon Naismith
Producer, "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue"
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| tickets on sale for Goodies-related events at Slapstick 2019 Festival |
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Tickets have gone on sale for these Goodies-related events for the Slapstick 2019 Festival (to be held in Bristol, England).
* LAUREL & HARDY: WAY OUT WEST (1937)
INTRO FROM BILL ODDIE AND ROBIN INCE
Friday, 18 Jan 10:00pm Bristol Old Vic
In this classic comedy from Stan & Ollie, a prospector enlists the pair to deliver the deed for a goldmine to his daughter Mary in Brushwood Gulch. When they arrive in the small village, Mary’s sinister guardian pretends to be Mary, thus fooling the hapless duo into handing over the deed. Upon meeting the real Mary, the pair realise their mistake and set about getting the deed into the rightful owner’s hands. Considered by many – including Bill Oddie – to be Laurel & Hardy’s finest and funniest film, this screening is proceeded by a brief onstage chat with Robin Ince and Bill Oddie.
* COMPLETE GOODIES: RICHARD HERRING IN CONVERSATION WITH TIM, BILL AND GRAEME
Saturday, 19 January 2:00pm
Finally! The last, great, unreleased DVD box set has seen the light of day. For the first time ever anywhere in the world, every episode of THE GOODIES has been released for obsessive fans - young and old.
To celebrate, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Bill Oddie reunite on stage at Bristol Old Vic for a unique afternoon in conversation. Graeme, Tim and Bill will talk about their sparkling career in comedy and the enduring popularity of ‘The Goodies’ decades on. Prepare for delight and discovery as ardent fan Richard Herring rummages through his new box set for classic clips from one of the best-loved TV comedies.
* BARRY CRYER AND COLIN SELL: LIVE AGAIN!
Sunday, 20 January 8:00pm
In yet another farewell tour, Baz returns, reunited with Colin Sell who refuses to take no for an answer. Barry Cryer, still a “Sprightly Veteran” (Undertaker’s Gazette) and Colin Sell a “Legendary Virtuoso” (Pensioner’s Weekly) combine to entertain you with songs, jokes and the amazing realisation that they’re still here.
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Posted by lisa at 23/10/2018 15:49 GMT |
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| Goodies DVD Boxset Competition - 1 Week left! |
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Only a week to go until the Competition deadline!
So get sending in those fan - fictional Goodies mock ads, to Win a Copy of The Goodies:The Complete BBC Series Collection. (Tis a very worthy prize, if i may say so! )
Details here...
In collaboration with The Clarion and Globe and Network Distributing
Network distributing are giving away 1 copy of The Goodies - The BBC Years DVD Boxset!
So… to win this fabulous Boxset…
Create your own Goodies (Fan-Fiction) Mock Ad .
Write, draw, or even make a video - for a Goodies Mock Advertisement. The best Ad will win The Goodies - The BBC Years DVD Boxset.
The runner up will get a special Clarion and Globe Goodies badge. And both mock ads, shall also feature in Octobers issue of the C&G.
Send your Mock Ad into the Clarion and Globe e-mail address: clarion@goodiesruleok.com
You can enter more than one ad.
Please make sure to include your e-mail address when sending in your entry - (just in case you become the winner of The Goodies - The BBC Years DVD Boxset!!!)
Deadline for entries: 15th October 2018
Some inspirations for those wishing to enter
http://www.goodiesruleok.com/forum.php?forum=1&fpage=1&msg=40688&topic=4482
BEST OF LUCK!
Thanks must go to Network Distributing for offering the copy of The Goodies - The BBC Years DVD Boxset for this competition.
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| 1976 "The Goodies Greatest" LP being released on CD 30 Nov 2018 |
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Thanks to Henri Phillipps for this info:
The Goodies 1976 album, "The Goodies Greatest", is being released on CD by Amazon on 30 November 2018. This collection includes the songs "Goodies Theme", "Funky Gibbon", "The Inbetweenies", "Nappy Love", "Last Chance Dance", "Father Christmas Do Not Touch Me", "Black Pudding Bertha", "Bounce", "Panic", "Make A Daft Noise For Christmas", "Charles Aznovoice", and "Wild Thing".
The reissued CD will be manufactured by Amazon UK and the cost (at the time of this post) is £15.26
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Goodies-Greatest/dp/B07H5VVM4G/ref=tmm_acd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&coliid=I23056X1U0XC0U&colid=1KO0YAIWA3XBG&qid=&sr=
Here is the Amazon UK product description:
''THE GOODIES need little introduction to anyone of a certain age who grew up with them! The comedy trio of Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke Taylor delighted and made children and adults alike laugh with their antics on a string of TV series throughout the 70s and into the early 80s, predominantly for the BBC, and later on, ITV. Meanwhile from the period of 1974-1976, they also became a very successful pop act! With a string of Top 30 hits, including "THE FUNKY GIBBON" (No 4), "THE INBETWEENIES/FATHER CHRISTMAS DO NOT TOUCH ME" (No 7), "BLACK PUDDING BERTHA" (No 19), "MAKE A DAFT NOISE FOR CHRISTMAS" (No 20), and "NAPPY LOVE / WILD THING" (No 21). First time ever CD Reissue of the GOODIES Greatest Hits compilation from 1976.''
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| Clarion & Globe 208 is now here! (And 60 pages long too!) |
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The new 24th September issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also access this issue via Articles & Guides to your left. OR Head to the new special 'Clarion and Globe Newsletters' box to your right.
Thanks!
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| upcoming Goodies interview to promote the 24th Sept DVD release |
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Thanks to Jenny for posting info about "The Goodies' interview in The Mail on Sunday on Sept 16th.
Here are some other interviews to keep a watch for over the next week - let us know if you spot any others (particularly on the DVD release date, 24th Sept).
Print:
- The Scottish Mail on Sunday (probably appearing on 23rd Sept)
- The Times
- The Radio Times
TV/Radio on 24 Sept:
- ITV "This Morning" show on-air interview (probably between 10:30-11:30am)
- BBC Radio 4 "Front Row" (the show airs 19:15-19:45)
- BBC Radio 2 "Steve Wright in the Afternoon" (the show airs from 14:00-17:0
Also - BBC Radio 3's "Free Thinking" on 25 Sept
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| Nice feature Interview with all 3 Goodies in October's issue of 'The Oldie' |
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Thanks to Tom Finney at Blue Dolphin Films for passing this along.
The Goodies have the last laugh
Messed around by the BBC, dropped by ITV, and then sadly ignored, Graeme, Bill and Tim are celebrating the DVD release of their complete works, they tell Harry Mount
Harry Mount
Goodies! Goody goody yum yum… To people of a certain vintage, the words snap you back to the 1970s – and a unique mix of slapstick, silent comedy, silliness and satire created by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
The Goodies rode high in the television ratings – for the BBC from 1970 to 1980, and then at ITV until 1982. But then ITV cancelled the series. And the grumpy old BBC refused to show repeats in the intervening 36 years, the odd late-night airing apart.
And so The Goodies slipped into a memory hole – cherished by adults and children who were around in the 1970s, but otherwise strangely stranded in time.
But the boys are back! All 67 half-hour episodes are now available on DVD for the first time.
Talking to them, it’s striking what pleasure they take in recalling the programme – and their days in the Cambridge Footlights nearly 60 years ago. Graeme Garden, 75, was in the year below Bill Oddie, 77, and Tim Brooke-Taylor, 78.
When Graeme Garden – training to be a doctor – met Oddie and Brooke-Taylor, he was, at his own admission, a little unsure of himself.
‘I was far too afraid to join the Footlights to begin with,’ he says. ‘I joined Cambridge University Light Entertainments – known as Cules. Thank God I didn’t join the Cambridge University National Trust Society.’
Garden says this deadpan – just like he delivers his one-liners on I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, where he appears alongside Brooke-Taylor – while he waits for me to work out the acronym.
All three come across like their Goodies screen characters. Garden is quiet but breaks the silence to drop in the brilliant one-liners. He recalls delivering babies in Plymouth: ‘Ark Royal had been in nine months before – so it was quite a busy time.’
‘Graeme’s always been like that,’ says Oddie. ‘Says nothing and then drops in the perfect jeu de mots, and everyone says, “Oh, isn’t he witty?” ’
Oddie is effusive and chatty. ‘He always talks more than us two, but he’s manageable,’ says Brooke-Taylor, who’s affable, mild and gentle.
‘The casting in The Goodies is spot-on,’ says Oddie. ‘Graeme has got a touch of the scientist, Tim has got a touch of the golfer, and I wouldn’t wear suits. Class was there definitely.’
Garden agrees: ‘Tim with a hyphen was the posh boy. I was the science boy and Bill was the scruffy little oik. Tim reckons he’s the most unlike his character.’
You can see their dynamic at work on Top of the Pops when The Goodies sing their 1975 hit Funky Gibbon – composed, like all their music, by Oddie.
‘Bill is absolutely enjoying it, Graeme looks like he wishes he was 1,000 miles away, and I’m in-between,” says Brooke-Taylor. ‘Still, I’ve always had two dreams: to score the winning goal in the World Cup, and to be on Top of the Pops with Pan’s People. I’ve done one out of two.’
Garden denies he hated the song, saying, ‘I just didn’t want to show them up with my funky disco moves.’
There is constant teasing between them but it is clearly affectionate.
‘We never had rows,’ says Garden, ‘Because there were three of us, you always had a two-to-one majority. We never took ourselves seriously enough to get vicious.’
They still get on well together but rarely reunite.
‘It’s their fault – they both moved out of London,’ says Oddie, who lives in the capital. ‘Graeme is near Oxford and Tim is in Cookham Dean. I began to bristle when I saw Graeme mutter and look at his watch because he wanted to go home.’
Untangling the birth of The Goodies requires a doctorate in comedy history. Peter Cook was Footlights president in 1960; Tim Brooke-Taylor in 1963; Graeme Garden in 1964; Eric Idle in 1965. And then the future Pythons and Goodies mingled on revues and TV comedies throughout the 1960s.
‘I compare it to a football team or a band,’ says Oddie. ‘They exchange a lead singer every now and then.’
So, when the BBC commissioned the first Goodies series in 1970, all three were drenched in the same influences as the Pythons.
‘The ghost of Peter Cook had been very strong at Cambridge,’ says Garden. ‘Everything we did was labelled satire. We wanted to shake that off. And so we went back to music hall for The Goodies. We were also influenced by silent movies, particularly Buster Keaton, animated cartoons and the Beano.’
The Goodies was distinguished from sketch shows by having a half-hour story, each with a new theme.
‘That’s the problem with a sketch show – you have to have a punchline,’ says Brooke-Taylor. ‘We were anti-Establishment – I think that’s why we’re popular in Australia and Scotland. And not being able to swear encouraged us to be funnier – even if there were some camp parts I wouldn’t do now.’
The only premise was that the three of them lived together and would do ‘anything, anytime, anywhere’.
‘Living together is a good theme, like Morecambe and Wise and the Marx Brothers,’ says Brooke-Taylor. ‘It means you don’t have to go into stories about wives and girlfriends.’
The programme was spiced up with guest stars. ‘Patrick Moore was a punk in one episode,’ recalls Garden. ‘We also had a lot of women who weren’t just eye candy – Beryl Reid as Mary Whitehouse [called Desiree Carthorse in the show], June Whitfield, Jane Asher...’
Garden and Oddie wrote The Goodies, with each writing a separate half, and then meeting to splice the halves together. They would swap verbal and visual gags, too.
‘I did the least,’ says Brooke-Taylor. ‘The hard graft was done by Graeme and Bill.’
Before writing, they drew up what they called ‘a Panorama list’ of themes. ‘Anything with a strong image,’ says Oddie. ‘If it was topical, it was no bad thing.’
That explains the 1975 episode attacking police violence in apartheid South Africa. The BBC objected, complaining it wasn’t funny enough. So they added in more jokes, and the episode was aired.
‘We’d often put two incongruous things together,’ says Oddie, ‘Kung fu was big at the time, and we were all from the North. So we came up with Ecky Thump.’
That 1975 episode – about a Lancashire martial art, involving hurling black puddings while wearing flat caps – was the one that led to a fan dying from laughing so much.
The most famous programme was Kitten Kong, the 1971 episode about a giant kitten terrorising London, climbing the Post Office Tower and squashing Michael Aspel. Oddie devised the idea from a rejected sketch he’d written for Ronnie Barker about Barker taking a super-powered kitten for a walk.
The Goodies moved to ITV in 1980 when the BBC dithered about commissioning another series. They were paid three times as much at ITV – and the series was more lavishly filmed.
When a new boss chopped the programme in 1982, the BBC was still annoyed at the trio leaving – and remained annoyed for decades, refusing to run repeats.
‘ “I have to remind you that the Goodies left the BBC,” was the response when fans asked for repeats,’ says Oddie.
The programme appealed to grown-ups and children, even though it originally went out at 10pm before being brought back to 9pm.
‘I get children from then saying, “I grew up with you,”’ says Oddie. ‘I tell them, “No one watching The Goodies ever grew up.” ’
‘The Goodies: The Complete BBC Collection’ is released on 24th September (£79.99)
If you want to obtain a copy of this issue and interview head below for more info
https://mailchi.mp/theoldie/my-grandfather-wrote-the-princesss-speech-and-more-in-the-june-oldie-3090865?e=1e06f241ca
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| Create your own Goodies (Fan-Fiction) Mock ad -Competition to Win Goodies Boxset |
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In collaboration with The Clarion and Globe and Network Distributing
Network distributing are giving away 1 copy of The Goodies - The BBC Years DVD Boxset!
So… to win this fabulous Boxset…
Create your own Goodies (Fan-Fiction) Mock Ad .
Write, draw, or even make a video - for a Goodies Mock Advertisement. The best Ad will win The Goodies - The BBC Years DVD Boxset.
The runner up will get a special Clarion and Globe Goodies badge. And both mock ads, shall also feature in Octobers issue of the C&G.
Send your Mock Ad into the Clarion and Globe e-mail address: clarion@goodiesruleok.com
You can enter more than one ad.
Please make sure to include your e-mail address when sending in your entry - (just in case you become the winner of The Goodies - The BBC Years DVD Boxset!!!)
Deadline for entries: 15th October 2018
Some inspirations for those wishing to enter
http://www.goodiesruleok.com/forum.php?forum=1&fpage=1&msg=40688&topic=4482
BEST OF LUCK!
Thanks must go to Network Distributing for offering the copy of The Goodies - The BBC Years DVD Boxset for this competition.
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| New - The Imitation Game panel show on ITV (created by Graeme and Jon Naismith) |
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From ITV.com Press Centre page....
'The Imitation Game is a high-energy panel show for ITV hosted by Alexander Armstrong, that sees team captains and top impressionists Rory Bremner and Debra Stephenson lead teams of the UK’s favourite mimics and comedians in a number of fast-paced games and challenges.
Each week, both teams go head-to-head as they re-enact iconic movie scenes, re-voice news footage, blast out some surprising cover versions and put unlikely words in the mouths of all kinds of celebrities.
This week, Rory Bremner and Debra Stephenson are joined by special guests Luke Kempner and Jess Robinson to perform a series of comedy games. Featuring a dazzling array of voices, some horribly miscast movies, show-stopping musical impersonations and an hilarious attempt to date Christopher Biggins.'
This panel show was created by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.
And starts tomorrow (Sunday 2nd September) at 10,05pm on ITV.
https://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1week36/imitation-game
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| C&G 207 is Now available! |
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The new August issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also access this issue via Articles & Guides to your left. OR Head to the new special 'Clarion and Globe Newsletters' box to your right.
Thanks!
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| Win a copy of The Goodies The BBC years DVD Boxset! |
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As we are now just over month away till the big day... Network distributing are giving away 1 copy of The Goodies - The BBC Years DVD Boxset!
So… to win this fabulous Boxset…
Create your own Goodies (Fan-Fiction) Mock Ad.
Write, draw, or even make a video - for a Goodies Mock Advertisement. The best Ad will win The Goodies - The BBC Years DVD Boxset.
The runner up will get a special Clarion and Globe Goodies badge. And both mock ads, shall also feature in Octobers issue of the C&G.
Deadline date for entries will be posted up on Grok and in September’s newsletter.
Send your Mock Ad into the Clarion and Globe e-mail address: clarion@goodiesruleok.com
Please make sure to include your e-mail address when sending in your entry - (just in case you become the winner of The Goodies - The BBC Years DVD Boxset!!!)
Update!
Deadline for entries: 15th October 2018
Some inspirations for those wishing to enter
http://www.goodiesruleok.com/forum.php?forum=1&fpage=1&msg=40688&topic=4482
BEST OF LUCK!
Thanks must go to Network Distributing for offering the copy of The Goodies - The BBC Years DVD Boxset for this competition.
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| C&G 206 July/August 2018 is now available! |
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The new July/August issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also access this issue via Articles & Guides to your left. OR Head to the new special 'Clarion and Globe Newsletters' box to your right! 
Thanks!
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| Clarion & Globe - Episode Summary Poll |
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As you can see to the right of your screen. I have put next months Episode Summary (August/Sept 2018 edition) to a vote. As there is quite a lot to choose from. (They are just the ones that are on the already released DVDs. As I have not seen the others yet much. But until after 24th September.... )
So cast your vote now!
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| C&G 206 June/July 2018 Now Available! |
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The new June/July issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also access this issue via Articles/Guides to your left.
Thanks!
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| Pre-Order now - The Goodies: The Complete BBC Collection |
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Just found this in my inbox.. for those who were unable to pre-order the limited edition set.
The Goodies:
The Complete BBC Collection
Missed out on a copy of our Limited Edition Goodies boxset?
Don’t worry, The Goodies are (still) coming for you, and you, and you…
‘The Goodies: The Complete BBC Collection’ contains all the episodes that the terrific trio made for the BBC - 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 fighting a ban on fun instigated by an all-too-real puppet government, Network’s Cricklewood branch have been working overtime to ensure that no one misses out on any of
The Goodies fun!
Available at amazon.co.uk.
PRE-ORDER NOW
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| Final Clue Recording Date Summer 2018 and Data Protection |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Mailing List Member,
Here are details of the final recording in the Summer 2018 series of “I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue”:
The recording will take place as follows:
Thursday 12th July at the Oxford Playhouse. This will be a double recording of the show (i.e. 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Tickets will be priced at £8.00 and will be obtainable from 10am on Wednesday 20th June. Tickets will be available to purchase in person via the theatre’s Box Office, by telephone on 01865 305305, or online via the theatre’s website at
www.oxfordplayhouse.com.
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, the address is: Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LW. The Box Office opening times are Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm.
The recording starts at 7.30pm and will be finished around 10.30pm. Tickets will be limited to a strict maximum of 4 per applicant, by whatever booking system. Demand for tickets is very great, so you are advised to purchase early to avoid disappointment; you should also allow for queue waiting times for the Box Office, either by phone or in person, to be longer than usual.
The 69th series will begin transmission on Radio 4 from Monday 25th June at 6.30pm.
We’d also like to let you know that we have updated our Privacy and Data policies to comply with the new EU General Data Protection Regulations.
We have made it easier and simpler to unsubscribe from our mailing list on both our Random Entertainment and ISIHAC websites as well as through the newsletter itself. We will only ever send you details concerning recording dates for our programmes.
We will never share your data with any third parties.
With best wishes
Jon Naismith
Producer, "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue"
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| complete BBC episodes of The Goodies to be released on DVD 24 September |
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It's official - the new Network set is to be released in the UK on 24 September 2018!  Here's the announecment sent by email today:
A Binge of Goodies
BINGE!
... on this lot (cake not included)
Binging on boxsets... it’s the 21st century way to watch telly. Now you can binge on this 1970s classic. And there’s more than just episodes here to whet your appetite...
A BINGE OF GOODIES brings you all these goodies (in a special Goodie Bag):
* The Complete BBC series – every single BBC episode, remastered!
* CD of Bill Oddie’s music from the series!
* Two books by TV historian Andrew Pixley – The Goodies DVD File and The Goodies’ Book of Criminal Recordings!
A BINGE OF GOODIES is a web-exclusive release, available only from networkonair.com, and limited to 1000 copies. But there’s more...
The first 500 copies come with a unique certificate, signed in person by Tim, Bill and Graeme.*
Do we hear an ooh? Do we hear another ooh?
A BINGE OF GOODIES is available to pre-order now. We’re expecting it to sell like hot cakes. So don’t miss out... get your order in today, and grab yourself a slice of the Great Cricklewood Bake-off!
#TheGoodies
*Terms and Conditions apply.
PRE-ORDER NOW
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| Clarion & Globe 204 Now Available! |
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The new May/June 2018 issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also access this issue via Articles/Guides to your left.
Thanks!
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| Second recording date announced for series 69 of ISIHAC |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Mailing List Member,
Here are details of the second recording in the Summer 2018 series of “I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue”:
The recording will take place as follows:
Wednesday 27th June at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. This will be a double recording of the show (i.e. 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Tickets will be priced between £6.00 and £8.00 and will be obtainable from 10am on Wednesday 30th May. Tickets will be available to purchase in person via the theatre’s Box Office, by telephone on 01793 524 481, or online via the theatre’s website at
www.swindontheatres.co.uk.
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, the address is: The Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN. The Box Office opening times are Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm.
The recording starts at 7.30pm and will be finished around 10.30pm. Tickets will be limited to a strict maximum of 4 per applicant, by whatever booking system. Demand for tickets is very great, so you are advised to purchase early to avoid disappointment; you should also allow for queue waiting times for the Box Office, either by phone or in person, to be longer than usual.
The 69th series will begin transmission on Radio 4 from Monday 25th June at 6.30pm.
With best wishes
Jon Naismith
Producer, "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue"
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| Message from The Goodies (sent from Leicester Square theatre box office) |
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This e-mail has been sent out to all ticket holders for this event. (And really only applies if you are attending ‘An Audience with The Goodies’ at Leicester Square on June 7th. )
But it deserves putting here non the less...
THE GOODIES ARE COMING FOR YOU, AND YOU, AND YOU...
... and we want your questions.
We’re the Goodies, how d’you do. And we’ll be coming to Leicester Square (all right, we know that doesn’t rhyme, but who said it had to?)
As you know – well you should know, you’ve bought a ticket – we, The Goodies, will be appearing at Leicester Square Theatre on 7 June, 2018 (and a bit) at a special event entitled An Audience With The Goodies.
We’re providing the Goodies (naturally). And you’re providing the audience. As a member of that audience, we know you’re just burning to ask us a question. It could be anything at all... Is Bill a glove puppet? Where do Bush Babies come from? What’s our favourite brand of black pudding?*... actually, those are pretty rotten questions, and you’re sure to have some better ones to ask.
The whole event is being filmed, and to ensure it all runs smoothly, we need advance notice of your question. This will save you the bother of putting your hand in the air (you can put it anywhere you like, really, within reason). It also means that the people doing the filming can ensure everything runs like clockwork... just like their cameras.
You’re probably thinking this is just a ruse to allow us to mug up the answers in advance and appear ever so erudite and intellectual on the night. Well, you’d be right, apart from Graeme who already knows what you’re going to ask thanks to his computer. Imagine a silly version of Question Time, with us as the panel... no, we can’t imagine that either.
Just like the real Question Time, your face will probably be seen on camera when we prompt you to ask your question. So you’ll be almost as famous as we are.
Obviously, we can’t guarantee that everyone who sends in a question will be able to ask it on the night, but we’ll do our best. We are The Goodies, after all...
Right, over to you...
Give me an ooh... or rather, just send us your question, together with your name and seat number to: TheGoodies@networkdistributing.com
Questions must be received by 25 May... so you've got until then to think up some really hard ones!
*Don’t ask this, as we already know the answer: Peckinpah’s Perfect Puddings (none blacker)
See you on the 7th!
Tim, Graeme & Bill
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| C&G April/May 203 Now Here! |
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The new April/May 2018 issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a copy of the latest C&G in Articles and Guides, to your
left.
Edit: If members have changed their e-mail addresses since the last issue of Clarion & Globe in November 2012. You need to re-subscribe to the mailing list. Just follow the same above instruction on how to do this. Then (if possible) remove the old e-mail address of the list. By sending an e-mail to newsletter-unsubscribe@goodiesruleok.com using your old address, and reply to the confirmation email that it will send to you at your old address. - (If you don’t want new owners receiving newsletters too).
If you want to be manually removed from the mailing list please contact admin@goodiesruleok.com
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| BBC Radio 4 Extra repeat of "Black Cinderella Two Goes East" panto |
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Thanks to Andrew W. for the info that the 1978 panto "Black Cinderella Two Goes East", whose all-star cast includes Peter Cook, John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Rob Buckman, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Maggie Henderson, Jo Kendall, Richard Murdoch, Bill Oddie, John Pardoe and Richard Baker, is currently available on the BBC iPlayer as part of "Douglas Adams - A Celebration". http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09yjlyj
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| Clarion and Globe Issue 202 is now here! |
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The new March/April 2018 issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
And if you have not been receiving any of the new editions or previous ones at all. Please contact the Technical Officer on admin@goodiesruleok.com (As I don't have access to the main computer to sort the issues out. Thanks!)
If you would like to have the The Goodies Fan Club newsletter, arrive in your inbox. Send a blank e-mail to newsletter-subscribe@goodiesruleok.com and respond to the reply. After that you will be on the mailing list.
You can also find a copy of the latest C&G in Articles and Guides, to your
left.
Edit: If members have changed their e-mail addresses since the last issue of Clarion & Globe in November 2012. You need to re-subscribe to the mailing list. Just follow the same above instruction on how to do this. Then (if possible) remove the old e-mail address of the list. By sending an e-mail to newsletter-unsubscribe@goodiesruleok.com using your old address, and reply to the confirmation email that it will send to you at your old address. - (If you don’t want new owners receiving newsletters too).
Thanks!
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| Network to release "every single episode of The Goodies on DVD" |
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The following information comes from an email sent by Network to their mailing list:
An Audience With The Goodies
The Goodies are coming for you, and you and you...
It’s true... at long last, we’re releasing every single episode of The Goodies on DVD! Network’s Cricklewood branch is working overtime to bring you a veritable binge of Goodies, due to arrive later in the year.
If you can’t wait that long, you can come along and see them in person at a very special event where The Goodies will be reunited to talk about their career and their enduring popularity. An Audience With The Goodies is at Leicester Square Theatre on
Thursday 7th June, 7:30pm.
So take a little good advice... take a trip to paradise (well, Leicester Square). (Booking link https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873585304/events/128131098
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| An Audience with The Goodies Leicester Square Theatre 7 June 2018 |
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This information comes from the Leicester Square Theatre's website:
An Audience with The Goodies
7 June 2018
Tickets on sale from March 1st at 10am*
Finally! The last, great unreleased box set is about to see the light of day. Longer in the making than a Led Zepplin retrospective, a Beatles collection or a moonlanding, a binge of Goodies is being readied for release for the first time ever anywhere in the world. To celebrate, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Bill Oddie reunite on stage for a unique evening to talk yet again about the trio’s career and the enduring popularity of series.
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| C&G 201 now available! |
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The new February/March issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
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| The 200th Clarion and Globe is here! |
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The 200th issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
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| Update to the first Slapstick Goodies event on Sat 27th January. |
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From the recent Slapstick Festival newsletter.
Update to The Goodies: Buster Keaton Classics & Rarities
In a slight change to this event, the brilliant Tim Brooke-Taylor will be joining virtually (onscreen) Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden (rather than in person). The celebrity trio will celebrate and illustrate their love of the comedy master Buster Keaton.
This will be a fantastic presentation of three of Buster's finest and funniest silent comedy shorts!
Not forgetting, there will also be live musical accompaniment from multi-instrumentalist Stephen Horne
Event listing
The Goodies present… Buster Keaton Classics & Rarities
SAT 27 JAN 1330hrs Bristol Old Vic £15.00
Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden are joined by a virtual (onscreen) Tim Brooke-Taylor to celebrate and illustrate their love of comedy master Buster Keaton.
Here, they share their mutual passion for “The Great Stone Face” by presenting three of Buster’s finest and funniest silent comedy shorts, including Buster’s mini masterpieces The Play House (1921), The Boat (1921) and The Electric House (1922), which will be screened along with rare archival clips and surprises from collectors & libraries around the world.
With live musical accompaniment from multi-instrumentalist Stephen Horne.
Tickets https://www.slapstick.org.uk/slapstick-2018-events/
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| Clarion and Globe 199 December/Jan 2017/18 now out! |
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| THE GOODIES AT SLAPSTICK FESTIVAL 2018! |
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All three Goodies are to return to Bristol for the annual Slapstick Festival in January 2018.
The Slapstick Festival runs from 25th to 28th January. With 23 exciting events packed into four days across four venues.
There are two super Goodies events in which the chaps will be taking part.
The first one…
‘Buster Keaton Classics & Rarities
with The Goodies
SAT 27 JAN 1330hrs Bristol Old Vic £15.00
Tim Brooke-Taylor, Bill Oddie & Graeme Garden, the much-loved comedy team behind The Goodies TV series (1969-1982), are all huge admirers of Buster Keaton. Here, they celebrate their mutual passion for “The Great Stone Face” by presenting three of Buster’s finest and funniest silent comedy shorts, including Buster’s mini masterpieces The Play House (1921), The Boat (1921) and The Electric House (1922), which will be screened along with rare archival clips and surprises from collectors & libraries around the world.
With live accompaniment from muliti-instrumentalist Stephen Horne.’
Booking links
The Bristol Old Vic
http://www.bristololdvic.org.uk/eventdetails?webEventId=slapstickthegoodies&spektrix_bounce=true
And second…
‘The Goodies: The Musical Phenomenon
with Bill Oddie
SUN 28 JAN 0930hrs Watershed £8.00/£6.00
The much-loved television comedy series The Goodies drew tens of millions of fans each week in 1974-75. An exceptional feature of the show, however, was Bill Oddie’s series of extraordinary musical compositions, which exploded into the mainstream pop charts, while songs such as ‘The Inbetweeners ‘and ‘Funky Gibbon’ became top selling chart hits. Tim, Bill and Graeme found themselves appearing on Top of The Pops alongside the top musical acts of the time.
Bill Oddie in conversation with author and comedy historian Robert Ross talks candidly about his work writing songs for the long running TV series, their chart successes, and what it was like being bona fide pop star in the 70s.’
Booking links
Watershed
https://uk.patronbase.com/_Watershed/Seats/NumSeats?prod_id=127A&perf_id=1§ion_id=M&action=&seat_type_id=STAN
Slapstick’s Event Page
(There are also a couple of really good photos of the guys on the Watershed and Slapstick event pages.)
For Clue/Comedy/Barry Cryer fans…
‘Why I Love…..The Two Ronnies
with Barry Cryer
SAT 27 JAN 1115hrs Bristol Old Vic £15.00
‘And in a packed programme...' national comedy treasure Barry Cryer discusses his working relationship and friendship with legendary comic actors Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett. Illustrated with classic clips and hosted by writer and comedy historian Robert Ross, this is a rare chance to rediscover the joyous comedy of one of our best-loved comedy double acts with someone who both wrote for them and knew them well.’
Booking links
Bristol Old Vic
http://www.bristololdvic.org.uk/eventdetails?webEventId=slapsticktworonnies
For a fuller look at the entire Slapstick Festival programme. Head over to https://www.slapstick.org.uk/slapstick-2018-events/
It is worth noting that if you are planning to attend all events at the festival. You can obtain a Slapstick Pass.
There are two options for the 2018 Slapstick Festival.
1. ‘The Silent Comedy Pass will grant holders access to all 12 silent comedy events at Watershed and Arnolfini and at only £72.00 is great value for money.’
2. ‘The Slapstick Full Pass, on the other hand, includes tickets to all events held at Watershed and Arnolfini PLUS all remaining tickets from the Friday night gala at Colston Hall to the final event on Sunday evening at Bristol Old Vic (23 events) and is also a bargain at just £220.00.’
You can purchase your pass through Colston Hall’s website. (Just scroll down to the right bit!)
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| New Clarion and Globe November/December 2017 now out! |
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| Tim will host Windor hospice's fundraising Christmas concert |
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This article appears at http://www.windsorobserver.co.uk/news/15655743.Windsor_school_choirs_join_Tim_Brooke_Taylor_for_Christmas_fundraising/ :
11th November
'Goodie' Tim is back to host hospice's Christmas concert
All round 'goodie' Tim Brooke-Taylor will host this year's fund raising Christmas concert for Windsor's hospice.
He will be introducing performances by the Royal Harmonics and Windsor Boys and Girls Schools, while the Thames Hospice's own choir will feature staff and volunteers from the charity in Hatch Lane.
Alison Evans, Thames Hospice’s head of community and events fundraising, said: “We’re hoping for another sell-out night, so we can raise lots of funds to support our services – which are open 24/7 and caring for local people on Christmas Day, as any other day of the year. Please join us, and we promise you, your friends and family, will have fun and enjoy the magic of the festive season.”
The event takes place at the Wellington College at Duke's Ride, Crowthorne.
Alongside the music, will be readings from guests including the Mayor of Bracknell Councillor Tina McKenzie-Boyle, Thames Hospice ambassador Kate Atkinson, plus the charity’s medical director Doctor Cecily Wright. Tickets include mince pies and mulled wine, which will be served from 6.30pm.
This event raises funds through ticket sales and a retiring collection on the night. For more details, or to book, visit www.thameshospice.org.uk/wellington or call 01753 842121. Tickets are £15.
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| ISIHAC Second and Third Recording dates announced. |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue Mailing List Member,
Here are the details of the second and third recordings of the Autumn 2017 series of "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue".
The recordings will take place as follows:
2) Tuesday 14th November at the Margate Winter Gardens. This will be a double recording of the show (i.e 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Tickets are all priced at £5 (plus £1.50 online booking fee/£0.50 phone or in person) and are currently obtainable via the box office (located at the Margate Winter Gardens), by telephone (01843 292795/296111) or online via the venue's website. https://www.eticketing.co.uk/margatewintergardens/details/event.aspx?itemref=13430
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, the address is The Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent, Margate, Kent, CT9 1HX. The Box Office opening times are Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm and 10am – 5pm on Saturdays (extended times on show nights.)
3) Monday 27th November at Hull New Theatre. This will be a double recording of the show (i.e 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Tickets are all priced at £5 and are obtainable from 9am on Monday 30th October via the box office (located at the New Theatre), by telephone (01482 300306) or online via the venue's website. https://www.hulltheatres.co.uk/events/im-sorry-i-havent-clue
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, the address is Hull New Theatre, 75-76 Carr Lane, Hull, HU1 3RQ. The Box Office opening times are by phone: Monday – Saturday 8am – 7pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm. In Person: Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 11am – 3pm (9am for on sale date of 30 October)
The recordings start at 7.30pm and will be finished around 10.30pm. Tickets will be limited to a strict maximum of 4 per applicant - by whatever booking system. Demand for tickets is very great, so you are advised to purchase early to avoid disappointment, and you should allow for queue waiting times for the Box Office, either by phone or in person, to be longer than usual. Please do not try to obtain tickets before they go on sale.
The 68th series will begin transmission on Radio 4 from Monday 13th November at 6.30pm.
With best wishes,
Jon Naismith
Producer, "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue"
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| Clarion & Globe October/November 2017 Issue Out Now! |
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| Clarion & Globe Update |
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The new September/October issue of the Clarion and Globe has been sent out to all members on the C&G mailing list. If you have not received your copy please contact me on clarion@goodiesruleok.com.
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| Clarion & Globe Update |
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| I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again, Again. Back for a one night Christmas Show |
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The OfftheStage Theatre Company's I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again, Again show. Is back for a one off Christmas Special.
'I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again (Again) Xmas Wonder Show'
Ding Dong! Merrily On High! Angus Prune OBE is back, with the Plum Pudding of Radio Comedy - It's … I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again (Again) - A Christmas Wonder Show!
A brand-new and strictly one-off compilation, celebrating the festive episodes of this anarchic and deliciously surreal comedy series that gave birth to The Goodies, Monty Python's Flying Circus and I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. After their critically-acclaimed tour this year, The OFFSTAGE Theatre Group once again recreates the famously full-frontal sketch show that laid waste to BBC Radio from 1964 to 1973 - with a live band and sound effects.
Stand by for wicked parodies, glorious puns and silly songs from the pens of Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, as well as the return of the ever-frisky Lady Constance de Coverlet in the form of special guest star TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR!
From Doctor Zhivago (and his Magic Lamp) to Jack The Ripper (and The Beanstalk), via the unmistakable strains of the Angus Prune Tune and the unavoidable rudeness of The Christmas Hymns Dirty Songbook, this is a chance to meet again the much-loved characters first created by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Dress code: Christmas hats optional but encouraged!
Tickets £15
8TH OF DECEMBER 2017, CHELTENHAM PLAYHOUSE.
http://www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on/autumn-2017/im-sorry-ill-read-that-againagain-xmas-wonder-show/
Also Barnaby and Co are trying to raise funds for plans to take this show on tour once again next year. So if you can spare a few quid for this fantastic wonder show. You will be able to see such delights as Gibbon Stuffing, Ferrets up noses, knees, and loads more Lady Constance 'de Cavalet. Then head to this link https://www.gofundme.com/new-im-sorry-ill-read-that-again
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| Bill's new book 'Tales of a Ludicrous Bird Gardener' - Now available! |
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The new title 'Tales of a Ludicrous Bird Gardener' by Bill Oddie is now available to purchase from Amazon and various other book shops.
Here's a blurb about the book:
In a sense this book is a garden-based autobiography of Britain's most famous birdwatcher. The main narrative covers Bill's personal relationship, not only with his present garden, which was described by the Daily Mail as "Probably the most bizarre back garden in Britain", but also with the gardens he has known throughout his life. The first was what he has called "a sink full of mud" in industrial Rochdale in the 1940s. Next came a larger garden on the edge of Birmingham which he used as a bird ringing station, sometimes helped or hindered by his granny, who often trimmed the lawn with a pair of scissors!In Tales of Ludicrous Bird Gardens there are plenty of eccentric stories about garden characters such as the 'feng shui fox', who constantly rearranged the ornaments, 'Limpy', the one-legged single-parent Great Tit, and one memorable nightmarish occasion when over 50 rats came to visit! This book is NOT an instructional guide on 'How to be a ludicrous gardener' although it may well prove inspirational to others to have a go, or to warn them on what to avoid. Bill abhors decking, large concrete patios, and above, all leaf-blowers.As well as neighbours who whinge about the parakeets! What is certain about Tales of Ludicrous Bird Gardens is that Bill's entertaining take on gardening for birds makes compelling reading.
Follow the link for more info.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tales-Ludicrous-Bird-Gardens-Oddie/dp/1921517786/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1501595427&sr=1-1&keywords=bill+oddie
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| The OFFSTAGE Theatre Group needs you help to secure more ISIRTAA! |
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From the fundraising page...
We are The OFFSTAGE Theatre Group and have been running from our base in Gloucestershire since 1991. We've won the odd award, toured the 'classics' and premiered a lot of original work, all of which has been highly-acclaimed.
In 2016, we performed a 'Greatest Hits' version of the classic BBC Radio comedy I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again, after being given the exclusive licence to do so. This was a one-off production for charity.
In 2017, we took a revamped version of the show - I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again... Again! - on a 5-star reviewed tour...
"...Most importantly, they'd tweaked the material to bring it up to date, but only in a most sensitive manner, like somebody restoring an old master. Though timeless and surreal references to ferrets and groansome puns were its stock-in-trade, it seemed more like the original, ironically, when they occasionally included references to current events, so that it felt like a real show rather than a museum piece. Particularly impressive were the few comments about the general election result, which was only announced on the day of the performance. Purists needn't worry, they didn't change very much, it was still mainly packed full of swinging 60s zaniness, but those light touches of modernisation elevated the show to as near perfect as you could hope for. 5/5"
Here's the video trailer for that tour: 2017 Tour Trailer
So, what's next? Well, two things, actually. Thanks for asking!
Firstly, we'd like to put on a I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again Christmas Special (pieced together from the numerous Christmas shows that the original series produced).
Secondly, we'd very much like to go on a bigger tour in 2018, essentially doing a 'Greatest Hits II' - there's so much funny material over nine series that this would be an entirely NEW show.
And this is where YOU come in! If you saw the show, or were desperate to see it and couldn't make it, then perhaps you'd consider funding our next stage of the creative process? We'd be most grateful.
Our budget might seem like a lot but here's a little run-down of what this professional production has to pay for...
Cost of Venue Hire (performance and technical)
Cost of Adapting The Script
Cost of Rehearsal Space
Cost of 4 Professional Musicians
Cost of 5 Professional Actors
Cost of Special Guest Star(s); original cast members Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Jo Kendall and John Cleese, for example.
Cost of Graphic Designer/Artist (posters and artwork)
Cost of Set Building/Props (construction and materials)
Cost of Copyright Percentage
Cost of SFX Operator and Stage Manager
Cost of extra Sound Equipment for venue (mics, etc)
Cost of Public Liability Insurance
Cost of Publicity (posters, flyers, programmes, etc)
Cost of Producer/Director fees
So, we hope you might see your way to helping us with this and claiming one of the rewards up for grabs in doing so. It's a show that is purely entertaining and very, very silly. We'd appreciate your support.
The are a few prizes to choose from. 10 gets you a Gibbon Stuffing and if you have the pockets (like Graeme in the Movies episode) You can splash out on the Dirty Song Book item which is 750.
There a loads more things to chose from there so get picking!
https://www.gofundme.com/new-im-sorry-ill-read-that-again
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| ISIHAC Mailout. |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear Im Sorry I Havent A Clue Mailing List Member
Two things to tell you about the start of the 67th Series this coming Monday on Radio 4 and a pilot recording of a new impressions-based panel show called The Imitation Game starring Alexander Armstrong, Rory Bremner and Debra Stephenson, which Graeme Garden and I have devised for ITV, recording on Friday 7th July..
First, the new series of Im Sorry I Havent A Clue, starts this Monday 26th June at 1830 on Radio 4 (with a repeat the following Sunday at 12 noon). The show transmission order is as follows:
Episodes 1 and 2 - (Monday 26th June and Monday 3rd July) from the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford with Jack, Tim, Barry, Colin plus Andy Hamilton and Jo Brand.
Episodes 3 and 4 - (Monday 10th and 17th July) from the Victoria Theatre in Halifax with Jack, Tim, Barry, Colin plus John Finnemore and Susan Calman.
Episodes 5 and 6 - (Monday 24th and 31st July) from the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham with Jack, Tim, Barry, Colin plus Jeremy Hardy and (making her debut on ISIHAC) the brilliant Jan Ravens.
Second, Graeme Garden and I have been asked by ITV to come up with a new panel show which were piloting at 7.30pm on Friday 7th July at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood (just north of London). Tickets are free and wed love you to come along if you can make it. Its called The Imitation Game and features some of the countrys top impressionists. It includes several Clue-like rounds and will were sure appeal to fans of the programme. Its hosted by Alexander Armstrong, with Rory Bremner, Debra Stephenson, Jess Robinson (a recent finalist on Britains Got Talent) and Luke Kempner (from Murder in Successville, The Tracey Ullman Show and more). To get tickets (and for details of how to get there), heres a link to the ticket website. http://www.sroaudiences.com/default.asp?tx=1996
Finally, and annoyingly, the BBC have stopped the very helpful newsletter we used to send advertising ISIHAC recordings, so this mailout is now the only means we have of communicating advance details of our BBC recordings. If you know anyone who used to subscribe to the now defunct BBC Clue newsletter, please encourage them to transfer their allegiance to this mailing list!
Have a very happy summer. I look forward before too long to telling you about more ISIHAC recordings in the autumn.
With best wishes,
Jon Naismith
Producer, Im Sorry I Havent A Clue
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| ISIHAC MAIL-OUT |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear Im Sorry I Havent A Clue Mailing List Member
The final two shows of our sell-out tour for 2017, featuring Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and Tony Hawks, with Jack Dee in the chair, and Colin Sell on piano, will take place in Salford as follows:
1) Sunday 23rd July: The Lowry, Salford
The matinee performance starts 3pm (finishes at around 5.30pm) and the evening performance starts at 7.30pm (finishes at around 10pm). Tickets are currently on sale, priced at 29.50. Tickets are obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 0843 208 6000, or online via the venues website. https://www.thelowry.com/events/im-sorry-i-havent-a-clue
Also, I can now confirm the broadcast dates of the 67th series of the programme (which we recorded over the past couple of months in Guildford, Halifax and Birmingham). They are:
Episode 1
Monday 26th June 2017, 6.30pm on Radio 4 repeated midday on Sunday 2nd July
Episode 2
Monday 3rd July 2017, 6.30pm on Radio 4 repeated midday on Sunday 9th July.
Episode 3
Monday 10th July, 6.30pm on Radio 4 repeated midday on Sunday 16th July.
Episode 4
Monday 17th July 2017, 6.30pm on Radio 4 repeated midday on Sunday 23rd July.
Episode 5
Monday 24th July 2017, 6.30pm on Radio 4 repeated midday on Sunday 30th July.
Episode 6
Monday 31st July 2017, 6.30pm on Radio 4 repeated midday on Sunday 6th August.
With best wishes,
Jon Naismith
Producer, Im Sorry I Havent A Clue
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| Goodies Podcast's and The Goodies Art Show News |
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There is new podcast, from The Goodies Pirate Podcast this week. This week's episode is Winter Olympics, the team discuss the Goodies attempt to 'represent Great Britain in the Winter Olympics!'
http://hipcast.com/podcast/HZVFh1cQ
if you have'nt already been listening to The Goodies Pirate Podcast. You can catch up by also following the above link
And if you want to listen to The Goodies Podcast. You can now find all episodes on Stitcher. (As well as the libsyn page top right.)
http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/goodies-podcast
Lastly (but not leastly)...
The Goodies Art Show has recently been updated. It is now called The Goodies And More Unofficial presents... The Goodies Art Show. And is sort of an interactive Goodies episode. Story line is - The chaps are living in and running the gallery. And you can just explore the place and look round. With a chance of spotting a Goody or three. Plus looking at my Goodies drawings.
www.goodiesartshow.net
Technical info: This only works on mac and windows PC's. It won't work on ipads, tablets or smartphones. Sorry!
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| I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Mail-out - Featuring the 2nd & 3rd Recording dates. |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear I�m Sorry I Haven�t A Clue Mailing List Member
Here are details of the second and third recordings in the Spring 2017 series of "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue", as well as an all-star benefit show entitled �Symfunny 2� in aid of Parkinsons UK at the Royal Albert Hall in which Jack, Barry, Tim, Colin and Jeremy Hardy will be taking part.
The recordings will take place as follows:
1) Sunday 23rd April at the New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. This will be a double recording of the show (i.e 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Tickets are all priced at �9 which includes booking fee and restoration levy. Tickets are obtainable from 10am on Thursday 23rd March via the box office (located at the New Alexandra Theatre), by telephone (0844 871 3011) or online via the venue's website.http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-alexandra-theatre-birmingham/
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, the address is New Alexandra Theatre, Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS. The Box Office opening times are 10am � 6pm Monday to Saturday, on the first day of sale (Thursday 23rd March) they will open at 10am.
2) Sunday 14th May at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax. This will be a double recording of the show (i.e 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Tickets are all priced at �5 which includes a theatre support fee. Tickets are obtainable from 10am on Friday 24th March via the box office (located at the Victoria Theatre), by telephone (01422 351158) or online via the venue's website.http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria/index.jsp
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, the address is The Victoria Theatre, Box Office, Fountain Street, Halifax, HX1 1BP. The Box Office opening times are 10am � 6pm Monday to Saturday, on the first day of sale (Friday 24th March) they will open at 10am.
The recordings start at 7.30pm and will be finished around 10.30pm. Tickets will be limited to a strict maximum of 4 per applicant - by whatever booking system. Demand for tickets is very great, so you are advised to purchase early to avoid disappointment, and you should allow for queue waiting times for the Box Office, either by phone or in person, to be longer than usual. Please do not try to obtain tickets before they go on sale.
The 67th series will begin transmission on Radio 4 from Monday 26th June at 6.30pm.
Finally, Jack and the team will be joining an all-star bill when they take part in �Symfunny 2� in aid of Parkinsons UK. The details are:
3) Wednesday 19th April at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
The line-up includes Jason Manford, Katie Melua, Pete Townshend, Josh Widdecombe, Aled Jones and Brendan O�Carroll (AKA Agnes Brown from Mrs Brown�s Boys).
The event starts at 7.30pm and ticket prices range from �22 - �43. Tickets and further details of the event can be obtained from the Royal Albert Hall website here. http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria/index.jsp
If nothing else, it'll provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear Jeremy Hardy accompanied by a full symphony orchestra.
With best wishes,
Jon Naismith
Producer, I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
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| The ISIHAC Spring Mail-out. First spring recording and additional tour date. |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear I�m Sorry I Haven�t A Clue Mailing List Member
Here are the details of the first recording in the Spring 2017 series of "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue" as well as details of our final tour show for 2017.
The recording will take place as follows:
1) Saturday 8th April at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
This will be a double recording of the show (i.e 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Tickets are all priced at �8 which includes a booking fee and restoration levy. Tickets are obtainable from 10am on Wednesday 15th March via the box office (located at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre), by telephone (01483 440000) or online via the venue's website. http://t.ymlp50.com/besavaebsqqadayqyapaebujb/click.php
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, the address is Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3UX. The Box Office opening times are 10am � 6pm unless there is a show when it remains open until 15 minutes after curtain up, on the first day of sale (Wednesday 15th March) they will open at 10am.
The recording starts at 7.30pm and will be finished around 10.30pm. Tickets will be limited to a strict maximum of 2 per applicant - by whatever booking system. Demand for tickets is very great, so you are advised to purchase early to avoid disappointment, and you should allow for queue waiting times for the Box Office, either by phone or in person, to be longer than usual. Please do not try to obtain tickets before they go on sale.
The 67th series will begin transmission on Radio 4 from Monday 26th June at 6.30pm.
The final show of our sell-out tour, featuring Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and Tony Hawks, with Jack Dee in the chair, and Colin Sell on piano, will take place as follows:
2) Sunday 23rd July: The Lowry, Salford
The matinee performance starts 3pm (finishes at around 5.30pm) and the evening performance starts at 7.30pm (finishes at around 10pm). Tickets are currently on sale, priced at �29.50. Tickets are obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 0843 208 6000, or online via the venue�s website. http://t.ymlp50.com/beualaebsqqagayqyaxaebujb/click.php
And finally, a note for fans of �I�m Sorry I�ll Read That Again�, the precursor to �I�m Sorry I Haven�t A Clue�. The OFFSTAGE Theatre Group are touring a celebration of the Radio series written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie. There will be cameos at selected venues from original cast members Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Jo Kendall (as well as celebrity fan Mitch Benn) Please visit this website ( http://t.ymlp50.com/beeadaebsqqadayqyaiaebujb/click.php) for details of the dates of this tour (which runs from March to July 2017).
With best wishes,
Jon Naismith
Producer, I�m Sorry I Haven�t A Clue
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| Chortle Article about the recent Goodies episode release on the BBC Store. |
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Chortle have written an article about the newly released Goodies episodes that are currently available to buy and download from the online BBC Store.
This article does come with video clips and photos from some of the released episodes. You can view them via this link. http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2017/02/15/26883/forgotten_goodies?rss
Forgotten Goodies
Episodes released for the first time in more than 40 years
Six previously unreleased episode of The Goodies have been made available from today.
The shows, from various series between 1970 to 1980, are part of a new collection, It's The Goodies!, from the BBC Store.
The release comes 37 years after the week Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie�s final episode on the BBC � although they were to go on to make one further series for ITV.
Episodes are priced �1.89 each and the entire collection costs �19.99.
Aaron Bhamra, the store�s �head of editorial� said: �It�s The Goodies! is bursting with moments of comic genius and brilliant silliness and we are delighted to be able to make such a landmark in British television comedy available on BBC Store.�
The newly released episodes are
Series 1 episode 5: The Greenies (first aired December 6, 1970)
The Goodies arrive at the village of Penrudden Cove to enjoy a relaxing holiday only to discover the town strangely deserted with the exception of the local vicar.
Series 2 episode 1: The Loch Ness Monster (October 1, 1971)
The Goodies agree to help a London Zoo keeper find a specimen for the Monster House being opened by the Queen. Bernard Bresslaw guest stars.
Series 3, episode 3: Winter Olympics (February 17, 1973)
The Minister of Sport persuades the Goodies to represent the United Kingdom during the Winter Olympics at the North Pole
Series 3, episode 4: Black Magic (February, 24 1973)
A clumsy witch asks the boys to help her with her magic. They think it�s a joke, but things go horribly wrong when Graeme gets possessed. Patricia Hayes guest stars.
Series 5, episode 2: Clown Virus (February 17, 1975)
The Goodies help a US army officer get rid of a large canister labelled �Tomato Soup�. But it�s not tomato soup; it�s a nerve gas that produces a very unusual set of symptoms. John Bluthal guest stars.
Series 8, episode 5: Animals aka Animals Liberation (February 11, 1980)
Tim runs a showbiz agency for animals, but Bill and Graeme want to put them to work to solve the energy crisis. Tim is horrified, and fights for equal animal rights.
The others in the collection are are:
Series 1, episode 6: Cecily Season (December 13, 1970)
The Goodies are offered the job of babysitting and housekeeping a mysterious house, owned by a strange elderly couple, A night at the house reveals its secrets.
Series 1 Episode 7 - Radio Goodies (December 20, 1970)
The Goodies, having been rejected forming their own legal radio station because their submission was too late, resort to setting up a pirate alternative.
Special: Kitten Kong (April 9, 1972)
When Graeme gives an undersized kitten some growth formula it grows to an enormous size and wreak destruction and havoc on London. The Montreux Special has extra scenes not featured in the original version, which has been lost. Broadcaster Michael Aspel guest stars as Michael Aspirin.
Series 5, episode 1: The Movies (February 10, 1975)
The Goodies take over a movie studio.
Series 5, episode 7: Kung Fu Kapers, aka Ecky Thump � OK (March 24, 1975)
When Tim and Graeme decide to take up kung-Fu, Bill introduces them to the infinitely nobler art of Ecky Thump. Soon the whole nation is gripped by black pudding fever.
Series 5, episode 8: Lighthouse Keeping Loonies aka The Lighthouse Men (March 31, 1975)
The boys are in charge of a Lighthouse where Tim gets the mumps, they lose the light and they inadvertently project the lighthouse into space and crash land on Nelson's column. Sir Patrick Moore guest stars as himself.
Series 5, episode 12: Bunfight at the OK Tea Rooms (April 28, 1975)
The Goodies are broke, so they go out prospecting and find a cream mine. But Graeme gets greedy and wants all the cream to himself.
Series 5, episode 13: The End aka Encased in Concrete (May 5, 1975)
The Goodies find themselves trapped for over a century in a block of concrete and must find a way to live without outside contact for the rest of their lives.
Series 7, episode 6: Earthanasia aka The End of the World Show (December 22, 1976)
It�s Christmas Eve and the World Leaders have decided that there is just no point in going on and so the world will be destroyed at midnight.
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| Slapstick 2017 changes to programme. |
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There has been some changes to the line up of these events.
Due to unforeseen circumstances Bill is no longer able to attend Book Shambles on Saturday at 1.20pm. Its unknown if he still doing the Sunday morning event. So it will be just Graeme doing Book Shambles.
Best wishes to Bill.
The full festival schedule can be found at http://www.slapstick.org.uk/. Note that in addition to the events with the Goodies there are also events with Barry Cryer, Colin Sell, and a celebration of "The Young Ones" with Alexi Sayle, Nigel Planer & series co-writer Lise Mayer.
Here are the Goodies-related events:
1."Robin and Not Josie's Book Shambles: The Goodies
Watershed | 1.20pm | Tickets: �9.00/�6.50
The hugely popular podcast 'Robin and Josie's Book Shambles' comes to Slapstick to interrogate Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie on the books they made as two thirds of the TV comedy trio The Goodies (1970 - 1982). They'll also be talking about the making of The Goodies Disaster Movie and about the books and the authors that have inspired them.
Sadly, Josie Long is showing off in New York, but there will be a special guest co-host announced soon.
This show is now sold out.
2. Accidentally Preserved: Surviving Slapstick on 16mm
Watershed | 9.30am | Tickets: �8.00/�6.00
Slapstick comedy shorts were excellent fodder for home movie companies of the 1920s and 1930s. Kodascope and Pathescope rented or sold safety film prints for people to watch in their homes, not realising that decades later they would out-survive the 35mm versions originally in circulation. This programme contains hilarious rare slapstick shorts starring comedy stars whose work has been largely forgotten.
This event has been curated by Ben Model (silent film historian, accompanist and filmmaker) and will be hosted by Goodie Bill Oddie and Infinite Monkey Cage (Radio 4) star Robin Ince.
With live accompaniment from Guenter A. Buchwald.
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| The I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again...Again! Tour 2017 Update. |
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From Off The Stage Theatre Groups facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/OffstageTheatreGroup/?fref=nf
The final tour schedule for 'I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again... Again!' has been announced (with links to tickets that are on sale) and the big news is that JO KENDALL will be joining us too! So, please share with fans and do come and support this show, if you can. Thanks!!
FINAL TOUR SCHEDULE...
Our tour has been extended and a few venues juggled/added. The full list is below, with links to tickets that are already on sale. Also, we are delighted to reveal, original cast member and writer JO KENDALL will be joining GRAEME GARDEN and TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR with us on tour (where she'll be appearing will be announced soon)...
***Update*** 5/12/2016
I've been a fan of Mitch for a loooong time and once spent a very lovely time dissecting Doctor Who and comedy in a bar in the late evening at a convention in Liverpool many moons ago (thank you Mike Hall for the introduction). So, I'm really very excited that he's agreed to join us on tour with 'I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again... Again!' - a perfect match for the fast-paced, anarchic, musical mayhem that the original radio show produced. Here's the list of shows below. Come and see him (and, indeed, the others!)...
Friday 17th March
CHIPPING NORTON THEATRE, Chipping Norton
With Graeme Garden & Jo Kendall
Box Office: 01608 642350
Online Tickets: On Sale Soon
Thursday 6th April
BATH KOMEDIA, Bath Comedy Festival
With Jo Kendall & Mitch Benn
Box Office: 0845 293 8480
Online Tickets: https://www.komedia.co.uk/bath/comedy/im-sorry-ill-read/
Saturday 29th April
ARTRIX, Bromsgrove
With Tim Brooke-Taylor
Box Office: 01527 577330
Online Tickets: http://www.artrix.co.uk/�/im-sorry-ill-read-that-again-again
Wednesday 3rd May
MALVERN THEATRE, Malvern
With Tim Brooke-Taylor
Box Office: 01684 892277
Online Tickets: http://www.malvern-theatres.co.uk/�/im-sorry-ill-read-that�/
Friday 19th May
THE COURTYARD, Hereford
With Mitch Benn
Box Office: 01432 340555
Online Tickets: On Sale Soon.
Friday 9th June
WYVERN ARTS CENTRE, Swindon
With Tim Brooke-Taylor
Box Office: 01793 524481
Online Tickets: On Sale 1st January
Friday 23rd June
HUNTINGDON HALL, Worcester
With Tim Brooke-Taylor
Box Office: 01905 611427
Online Tickets: On Sale Soon.
Saturday 1st July
THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Ludlow
With Mitch Benn
Box Office: On Sale Soon.
Online Tickets: On Sale Soon
Friday 7th July
THE SAVOY THEATRE, Monmouth
With Mitch Benn
Box Office: 01600 772467
Online Tickets: On Sale Soon
Friday 14th July, THE PLAYHOUSE, Cheltenham
With Tim Brooke-Taylor & Jo Kendall
Box Office: 01242 522852
Online Tickets: http://www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on/spring-2017/im-sorry-ill-read-that-againagain/
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| I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again..Again Tour 2017, by The OFFSTAGE Theatre Group. |
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From The OFFSTAGE Theatre Group facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OffstageTheatreGroup/. - 4th November 2016
NEWS THAT IS JUST TOO GOODIE...
Mr Graeme Garden and Mr Tim Brooke-Taylor will be joining us on selected dates for the 'I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again... Again!' Tour next year. We're just awaiting confirmation from other familiar faces soon. Stuffed Gibbon throwing is optional.
Full list of dates/venues will be available this month!
10th November 2016
TOUR DATES ANNOUNCEMENT!
ISIRTAA Tour 2017
(with some celebrity appearances still to be confirmed)
Thursday 9th March:
NEW THEATRE, Cardiff (with TBC)
Friday 17th March:
THE THEATRE, Chipping Norton (with Graeme Garden)
Thursday 6th April:
BATH KOMEDIA, Bath Comedy Festival (with TBC)
Saturday 29th April:
ARTRIX, Bromsgrove (with TBC)
Wednesday 3rd May:
MALVERN THEATRE, Malvern (with Tim Brooke-Taylor)
Friday 26th May:
TACCHI MORRIS ARTS CENTRE, Taunton (with TBC)
Friday 9th June:
WYVERN ARTS CENTRE - Swindon (with Tim Brooke-Taylor)
Friday 23rd June:
HUNTINGDON HALL, Worcester (with Tim Brooke-Taylor)
Saturday 1st July:
ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Ludlow Fringe Festival (with TBC)
Friday 14th July:
THE PLAYHOUSE, Cheltenham (with Tim Brooke-Taylor)
Tickets will be on sale soon. We'll update you as soon as they are.
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| Bill Oddie issues a plea to keep the painting "Monarch of the Glen" in Scotland |
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Real life mirrors a Goodies episode as Bill Oddie issues a plea to keep the painting "Monarch of the Glen" in Scotland - this article appears online at http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/bill-oddies-plea-keep-iconic-9203856
Bill Oddie pleas to keep iconic painting in Scotland as artwork heads to auction
BILL Oddie has issued a plea to the people of Scotland to help keep the famous Monarch of the Glen painting in Scotland.
Bill Oddie pleas to keep iconic painting in Scotland as artwork heads to auction
BY CRAIG MCDONALD
BILL Oddie has issued a plea to the people of Scotland to help keep the famous Monarch of the Glen painting in Scotland.
Monarch of the Glen painting by Sir Edwin Landseer in 1851
He once declared it his favourite painting during a sketch in The Goodies.
And although Bill Oddie admits his tongue was firmly in his cheek, the comic turned conservationist is keen to see Sir Edwin Landseers Monarch of the Glen stay in Scotland.
Drinks firm Diageo, who own the painting, say they are ready to sell it. And it is feared the 10million price tag will lead to the Monarch leaving the country.
The painting featured in an episode of The Goodies in 1971 in which Oddie refused to pay off debt by flogging it to rich Americans despite describing it as a cow standing on top of a hill with big twigs stuck to its head.
The famous artwork has been on loan to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh for the past 17 years.
Oddie, 75, yesterday said he hoped a Scottish landowner would thwart potential foreign buyers.
He said: Monarch of the Glen must be one of the most successful paintings in history.
The thought of it going abroad is sad you cant tell me there arent some wealthy estate-owning Scots who couldnt afford to buy it.
It would be nice if it could stay in Scotland or the UK. There arent many paintings which are almost like the national picture.
Its bad enough when any important works go abroad but when its something as iconic as this it would be even worse.
And there is a bit of money in those Scottish glens. The landed gentry in particular could afford it, Im sure.
Recalling the Goodies episode, Oddie joked: Its one of those which I have tried to blank out but I do remember it as set in an art fair.
I described Monarch of the Glen as my favourite painting although Im sure it probably wasnt.
A painting of a cow with sticks attached to its head. It is quite a good line actually Im quite proud of that line.
Oddie gained huge fame in the 70s as one of comic trio The Goodies alongside Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden.
He later became a hugely popular presenter on Springwatch and Autumnwatch, the BBCs long-running wildlife series. He was devastated when told in 2008 he wouldnt be asked to do any more of the shows.
The rejection sent Oddie, who had a history of depression, into a downward spiral and he admits he spent much of the year that followed in bed.
He tried to take his own life twice before finally being diagnosed as having bipolar disorder.
He said: I did have a couple of problems a few years ago but Ive recovered and have had no troubles for ages. Thankfully, Im fine now.
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| Bill Oddie to appear in BBC One show "The Real Marigold Hotel" |
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This story appears at http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/lionel-blair-and-bill-oddie-checking-in-to-the-real-marigold-hotel-35182054.html
Lionel Blair and Bill Oddie checking in to The Real Marigold Hotel
The Real Marigold Hotel is returning for a second series, and moving to BBC One after being a surprise hit for BBC Two earlier this year.
Lionel Blair, Bill Oddie and Amanda Barrie are among the stars jetting to India for a second series of The Real Marigold Hotel.
The programme, based on the 2012 film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, was a surprise hit for the BBC when it aired earlier this year (16), with Miriam Margolyes and Wayne Sleep two of eight celebrity pensioners sent to explore whether or not they could enjoy a better retirement life in Jaipur.
The BBC Two show attracted more than four million viewers, and became the channel's most popular factual show of 2016 to date.
Now the programme is being recommissioned for a second, four-part series, and being moved to BBC One, with entertainer Lionel, presenter Bill and actress Amanda being joined by actor Paul Nicholas, singer Sheila Ferguson, Dr Miriam Stoppard, snooker player Dennis Taylor and television cook Rustie Lee as they travel to Kochi, South West India.
Charlotte Moore, content boss for the BBC, said in a statement: "The first series was a big hit that connected with viewers in a really heart-warming way. It was entertaining whilst enlightening, celebrating a universal subject
Im looking forward to watching our new cast of characters reach an ever broader audience on BBC One."
And BBC Two editor Patrick Holland insisted the show moving to BBC One will give them more of an opportunity to commission new programmes.
"Who would have thought that a show about retirement would become such a hit with audiences young and old?" he said. "Moving to BBC One means we have space to commission new series like Second Chance Summer, and Life and Death in a Week."
Four cast members from this year's series will be returning to BBC Two, however, for a two-part Christmas special, in which they will travel to Japan and Florida to see how the retirement communities there differ from those in the U.K.
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| ISIHAC Newsletter for the 3rd Recording of the Autumn 2016 Series. |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear Im Sorry I Havent A Clue Mailing List Member
Here are the details of the third recording in the Autumn 2016 series of "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue".
The recording will take place as follows:
1) Sunday 27th November at the Theatre Royal, Bath. This will be a double recording of the show (i.e 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Tickets are all priced at 12 (which includes a 2 building levy) and there is a booking fee of 1.00 for all transactions up to 15.00 and 2.50 for all transactions over 15.00. Tickets are obtainable from 10am on Monday 31st October by telephone (01225 448844).
When booking tickets callers should use the code word CLUETIME
The telephone Box Office opening times are 10am-8pm Monday to Saturday, on the first day of sale (Monday 31st October) they will open at 10am.
The recording starts at 7.30pm and will be finished around 10.30pm. Tickets will be limited to a strict maximum of 2 per applicant. Demand for tickets is very great, so you are advised to purchase early to avoid disappointment, and you should allow for queue waiting times by phone to be longer than usual. Please do not try to obtain tickets before they go on sale.
The 66th series will begin transmission on Radio 4 from Monday 14th November at 6.30pm.
With best wishes,
Jon Naismith
Producer, Im Sorry I Havent A Clue
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| Special performance of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue at The Royal Albert Hall |
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SYMFUNNY IS BACK!
19 April 2017 sees this wonderful event return to the Hall, with musicians and comedians performing a night of music and laughter for Parkinson�s UK.
We�re thrilled to announce the first act of our amazing line up is Jack Dee and the I�m Sorry I Haven�t A Clue team who said, �We are delighted to join the fight against Parkinson�s and play silly games in the magnificent setting of the Royal Albert Hall.� I�m Sorry I Haven�t A Clue has been delighting fans since 1972 and continues to enjoy a long and successful run on BBC Radio 4.
We have many more exciting acts to announce over the coming months so watch this space for further details!
Symfunny is the brainchild of producer, composer and conductor James Morgan, who was diagnosed with Parkinson�s at 42. He and his partner, fellow producer, composer and mezzo soprano Juliette Pochin, are asking their celebrity friends to come together to raise vital funds for Parkinson�s UK in a fantastic event.
SYMFUNNY & PARKINSONS UK
http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2017/symfunny/
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| ISIHAC Newsletter for Two Autumn 2016 Recordings. |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear I�m Sorry I Haven�t A Clue Mailing List Member
Here are the details of the first and second recordings in the Autumn 2016 series of "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue".
The recordings will take place as follows:
1) Friday 14th October at the Charter Hall, Colchester. This will be a double recording of the show (i.e 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Tickets are all priced at �3.50 with an additional �1.50 booking fee. Tickets are obtainable from 10am on Monday 26th September via the box office (located at the Mercury Theatre), by telephone (01206 573948) or online via the venue's website. - http://www.charter-hall.co.uk
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, please note that the Box Office for the Charter Hall is not at the venue but at the Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester CO1 1PT. The Box Office opening times are 10am-8pm Monday to Saturday, on the first day of sale (Monday 26th September) they will open at 10am.
2) Sunday 30th October at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton. This will be a double recording of the show (i.e 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Tickets are all priced at �5 with a �3 transaction fee. Tickets are obtainable from 11am on Monday 26th September via the box office by telephone (01902 42 92 12) or online via the venue's website. - http://www.grandtheatre.co.uk
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, the address is Grand Theatre, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE. The Box Office opening times are 11am-9pm Monday to Saturday, on the first day of sale (Monday 26th September) they will open at 11am.
The recording starts at 7.30pm and will be finished around 10.30pm. Tickets will be limited to a strict maximum of 4 per applicant - by whatever booking system. Demand for tickets is very great, so you are advised to purchase early to avoid disappointment, and you should allow for queue waiting times for the Box Office, either by phone or in person, to be longer than usual. Please do not try to obtain tickets before they go on sale.
The 66th series will begin transmission on Radio 4 from Monday 14th November at 6.30pm.
Finally, Barry Cryer has asked me to draw your attention to a show he�s doing with three other I�m Sorry I Haven�t A Clue alumni, John Cleese, Neil Innes and Rory Bremner, in aid of the Bristol Slapstick Festival, which takes place next week at the Colston Hall in Bristol on Thursday 29th September. Here�s a link.-http://www.colstonhall.org/shows/john-cleese-neil-innes-barry-cryer-friends/
With best wishes,
Jon Naismith
Producer, I�m Sorry I Haven�t A Clue
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| Goodies clips on the TV in the film |
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According to this article, if you see the movie "The Conjuring 2" you might spot scenes from "The Goodies" on TVs in the haunted house:
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/20/conjuring-2-james-wan-goodies
The Conjuring 2 director James Wan explains his love for crazy British TV show The Goodies
Posted June 20 2016 � 11:22 AM EDT
In between jumping out of their seats at the film�s supernatural shenanigans, viewers of The Conjuring 2 may find themselves pondering this question: What the hell is that crazy-looking show which keeps turning up on the television in the haunted house of director James Wan�s London-set terror tale? The answer is The Goodies. Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, and Bill Oddie, this extremely strange �70s-era U.K. series show � part sitcom, part collection of surreal sketches � was hugely popular in both Britain and in Australia, where Wan was raised.
�Oh my god, I love it,� says Wan of The Goodies. �Pretty much no Americans will have any f�ing clue what it is. But I�m hoping that all my friends over in England will crack up, knowing how big a fan I am of the Goodies. It was between the Goodies and The Young Ones. But theYoung Ones wasn�t period correct, so I had to go with the Goodies. Which is great because I love the Goodies. The Goodies and the Young Ones. How amazing were they?
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| ISIHAC Mailout - Second and Third Spring 2016 Recording Dates |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear Im Sorry I Havent A Clue Mailing List Member
Here are the details of the second and third recording in the Spring 2016 series of Im Sorry I Havent a Clue.
The recording will take place as follows:
1) Monday 13th June at the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow This will be a double recording of the show (i.e 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Tickets are all priced at 6.20 with a 0.50p debit card charge for purchases at the box-office, in person or by phone, 5% for credit cards and a 10% internet sales commission on the total if booking online. Tickets are obtainable from from 10am on Tuesday 26th April via the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow's box office, by telephone (0141 332 1846) or online via the venue's website.http://t.ymlp47.com/mqsavaejuuyatamsmakaebujb/click.php
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, the address is Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 3AX. The Box Office opening times are 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday, on the first day of sale (Tuesday 26th April) they will open at 10am.
2) Monday 4th July at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend. This will also be a double recording of the show for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Tickets are all priced at 8.50 and are obtainable from 10am on Thursday 28th April via the Cliffs Pavilion, Southends box office, by telephone (01702 351135) or online via the venues website. http://t.ymlp47.com/mquapaejuuyavamsmaxaebujb/click.php
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, the address is Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA The Box Office opening times are 10am-8pm, on the first day of sale (Thursday 28th April) they will open at 10am.
The recording starts at 7.30pm and will be finished around 10.30pm. Tickets will be limited to a strict maximum of 4 per applicant - by whatever booking system. Demand for tickets is very great, so you are advised to purchase early to avoid disappointment, and you should allow for queue waiting times for the Box Office, either by phone or in person, to be longer than usual. Please do not try to obtain tickets before they go on sale.
The 65th series will begin transmission on Radio 4 from Monday 27th June at 6.30pm.
With best wishes,
Jon Naismith
Producer, Im Sorry I Havent A Clue
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| ISIHAC Newsletter - Update on the Liverpool Recording... |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear Im Sorry I Havent A Clue Mailing List Member
We would like to correct the online on sale date given in our previous email. Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 8th April (tomorrow) via the Royal Court Theatre Liverpools box office, by telephone (0151 709 4321) or online via the venues website.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused!
With best wishes,
Jon Naismith
Producer, Im Sorry I Havent A Clue
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| ISIHAC Newsletter, Spring 2016 |
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Details of the new spring recordings of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.
ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear Im Sorry I Havent A Clue Mailing List Member
Here are the details of the first recording in the Spring 2016 series of Im Sorry I Havent a Clue .
The recording will take place as follows:
Sunday 8th May at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool. This will be a double recording of the show (i.e 2 programmes will be recorded) for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Tickets are all priced at 9 and are obtainable from 10am on Thursday 7th April via the Royal Court Theatre Liverpools box office, by telephone (0151 709 4321) or online via the venues website.
For those wishing to purchase tickets in person, the address is Box Office, Royal Court Theatre, 1 Roe Street, Liverpool, L1 1HL. The Box Office opening times are 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday, on the first day of sale (Friday 8th April) they will open at 10am.
The recording starts at 7.30pm and will be finished around 10.30pm. Tickets will be limited to a strict maximum of 4 per applicant by whatever booking system. Demand for tickets is very great, so you are advised to purchase early to avoid disappointment, and you should allow for queue waiting times for the Box Office, either by phone or in person, to be longer than usual.
The 65th series will begin transmission on Radio 4 from Monday 27th June at 6.30pm.
In other news, show regular Tony Hawks has asked us to draw your attention to a special benefit show for his Moldovan Care Centre on April 25th with a host of stars including Jack Dee. The centre does amazing work for poor families with children who have cerebral palsy. The show comprises a performance of Tony's musical Midlife Cowboy and stars Jack Dee, Doon Mackichan, Alistair McGowan, Ben Miller and Charlotte Page. Tickets can be purchased here.
With best wishes,
Jon Naismith
Producer, Im Sorry I Havent A Clue
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| Big Goody News! |
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From The recent Network DVD newsletter!
They're Back! - BBC Announcement
The early days of our fledging label saw us rescuing Robinson Crusoe, crossing borders into Communist-state fairyland and presenting some old public information films to a baffled 21st century audience. It all looked just a bit weird on paper.
These unusual and now almost library-standard releases led us, inevitably, to ask for more of the same but we instead got The Goodies, Ripping Yarns and Till Death Us Do Part for our troubles.
So now we are almost back where we started, having recently concluded an agreement with the BBC to revisit some of our older releases as well as bring a lot of new material to add to our range. Towards the end of the year and beyond well be releasing complete* series box sets of shows that wed distributed many years ago including 'The Goodies', 'Till Death Us Do Part' and Sykes amongst rarer fare like All Passion Spent and Johnny Jarvis, some Screen Two presentations such as The Vision, bafflingly unreleased classics like The Life And Times Of David Lloyd George and much more.
Well be sharing news on these releases with you as we work through them but youll need to be patient. There are substantial technical and clearance issues to attend to but it is underway as we write. The first titles will appear before the end of the year, hopefully sooner.
Here's a link to the newsletter!
http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=39e50a4be75baf0b22aef04ec&id=655cdb73e1&e=fb3fd4d692
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To help show the BBC and other UKTV networks. That us fans and comedy lovers really want to watch The Goodies again on TV and DVD.
Please take part in The Goodies UK Audience Survey, that's been devised...
What I have done here is. I have produced a survey of seven simple questions for you answer. And when there are a significant number of responses, I will send this in to the BBC and UKTV GOLD or any television station that gets suggested.
This is more targeted at viewers in the UK. But if you are from abroad feel free to take part anyway.
This survey will also ask about new Goodies DVD's.
As television networks are difficult about these things (particularly the BBC). We need to make sure we get as many TV viewers as possible to fill in this survey as it seems the only way to get our voices across!
So... Please take part in The Goodies UK Audience Survey. 'You know it makes sense.'
To read more head here
http://goodiesukaudiencesurvey.blogspot.co.uk/
And to take part in the survey click below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=t0owZaC46HsqaDsmF3qeWg%3d%3d
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| Bill Oddie to participate in 2016 Auckland Writers Festival |
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Bill Oddie will be taking part in the 2016 Auckland Writers Festival. Here are details about his three events:
1. On Thursday, May 12th at 12:00pm there will be a Lunch with Bill Oddie at the Sails Restaurant in Westhaven Marina, Auckland. Here's the event description: "What better way to spend a Thursday than being regaled over lunch with tales of adventure and misadventure by Bill Oddie, former member of the frenetic British comedy trio The Goodies, now a more dignified � but still lively � presenter of BBC nature programmes. Diners enjoy a two-course meal with complimentary glass of Te Kairanga wine while overlooking the marina at the beautifully refurbished Sails Restaurant Auckland. Early booking essential." Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/5-Lunch-with-Bill-Oddie-tickets/artist/2220757.
2. Goodie Bill Oddie, Friday, 13 May 7:00pm at the ASB Theatre. "In the 1960s, Bill Oddie worked in theatre in London, New York and NZ, along with Tim Brooke Taylor and eventual Pythons Graham Chapman and John Cleese. Throughout the 1970s he was one third of the hugely successful TV show The Goodies, for which he also wrote and sang several Top Ten hits. Since resolving to turn his hobby of bird-watching into a job in the 1980s, he has presented many natural history series for the BBC, including the ground-breaking live broadcasts Springwatch and Autumnwatch. After battling mental illness, he has now re-emerged as a high profile conservationist and activist. Join Oddie for an evening of tall and/or avian tales with Jim Mora." Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/29-Goodie-Bill-Oddie-tickets/artist/2219578
3. Into the Wilds: Bill Oddie. "Whales, orangutans, elephants and a Pallas' Reed Bunting (that's a bird) have taken Bill Oddie round the world in recent years. In this session, the actor, writer, composer, TV presenter and activist shares stories of his escapades to exotic and not-so-exotic places and the creatures that lured him there." Saturday, 14 May 1:15pm Auckland Art Gallery Auditorium. Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/46-Into-The-Wilds-Bill-Oddie-tickets/artist/2222258
Ticketmaster says the tickets for all three events go on sale Friday, March 18th at 9:00am, though you should verify the on sale time for your local timezone.
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To help show the BBC and other UKTV networks. That us fans and comedy lovers really want to watch The Goodies again on TV and DVD.
Please take part in The Goodies UK Audience Survey, that's been devised...
What I have done here is. I have produced a survey of seven simple questions for you answer. And when there are a significant number of responses, I will send this in to the BBC and UKTV GOLD or any television station that gets suggested.
This is more targeted at viewers in the UK. But if you are from abroad feel free to take part anyway.
This survey will also ask about new Goodies DVD's.
As television networks are difficult about these things (particularly the BBC). We need to make sure we get as many TV viewers as possible to fill in this survey as it seems the only way to get our voices across!
So... Please take part in The Goodies UK Audience Survey. 'You know it makes sense.'
To read more head here
http://goodiesukaudiencesurvey.blogspot.co.uk/
And to take part in the survey click below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=t0owZaC46HsqaDsmF3qeWg%3d%3d
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| An Audience with Tim Brooke-Taylor - upcoming dates |
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Here are some upcoming dates for "An Audience with Tim Brooke-Taylor":
Feb 10, 2016, 19:30 hrs
Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2DL
www.stamfordartscentre.com
Feb 13, 2016, 19:30 hrs
The Hazlitt Theatre
Earl Street
Maidstone
ME14 1PL
https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/theatre/productionpage.aspx?hid=200&nid=4420_4&zid=4
Apr 6, 2016, 18:30 hrs
The St George's Hall
St Georges Place
Liverpool
L1 1JJ
www.liverpoolcityhalls.co.uk/st-georges-hall
Apr 15, 2016, 18:30 hrs
Thornbury, nr. Bristol
www.thornburyartsfestival.com
Apr 29, 2016, 18:30 hrs
The Gardyne Theatre
Gardyne Road
Dundee
DD5 1NY
www.gardynetheatre.org.uk
May 18, 2016, 18:30 hrs
Middlesbrough Theatre
The Avenue
Middlesbrough
TS5 6SA
www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
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| RIP Sir Terry Wogan |
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It is with great sadness that we must mention the passing of Sir Terry Wogan.  Apart from his Broadcasting etc. We will of course remember his (short but sweet) appearance in the episode Goodies Rule Ok.
And we shall share our condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.
R.I.P Sir Terry Wogan.
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| I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue Newsletter Mail-Out |
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ISIHAC NEWSLETTER
Dear Im Sorry I Havent A Clue Mailing List Member
Two final messages before signing off until the next series recording dates are announced which should be sometime in April this year.
Firstly, there are still tickets available for our acclaimed touring show in Halifax, Brighton and Plymouth. As a special incentive exclusive to mailing list members, were offering a free programme signed by all the cast, to anyone who purchases four or more tickets to a show in Halifax, Brighton or Plymouth, or who persuades a friend to do so.
These are the dates:
Monday 25th January: Victoria Theatre, Halifax
Show starts at 7.30pm (finishes around 10pm). Tickets are priced between 26 and 28 and are obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 02380 711811, or online via the theatres website at www.calderdale.gov.uk
Saturday 30th January: Brighton Dome
Matinee starts at 2.30pm (finishes at around 5pm) and evening show starts 7.30pm (finishes at around 10pm). Tickets are priced at 26, and are obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 01273 709709 or online via the venues website at www.brightondome.org
Saturday 6th February: Plymouth Pavilions
Show starts 7.30pm (finishes at around 10pm). Tickets are priced at 27.50 and are obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 0845 146 1460, or online via the venues website at www.plymouthpavilions.com
Secondly, if you live in the Bristol area, you might like to know that Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Jeremy Hardy will be appearing at the celebrated Bristol Slapstick Festival on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th January 2016. Here are some links to the events:
www.stgeorgebristol.co.uk/way-out-west-marcus-meets-the-goodies
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/hooray-for-harold-lloyd-and-friends
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/barry-cryer-ronnie-golden-past-masters
With best wishes,
Jon Naismith
Producer, Im Sorry I Havent A Clue
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| I'm Sorry I haven't a Clue Stage tour Spring 2016 |
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There are still dates with tickets available for the current tour which is just about half way through.
The dates and cities/towns are as follows...(from the ISIHAC mail-out)
Monday 18th January: Milton Keynes Theatre
Show starts 7.30pm (finishes at around 10pm). Tickets are priced at 32, 26.51* and are obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 0844 871 7652, or online via the venues website at www.atgtickets.com
*Ticket prices are subject to booking and transaction fees when purchased online and by telephone. Online/telephone bookings are priced at 32 when purchasing a single ticket. Tickets purchased directly from the box office will incur fewer fees and be priced at 26.51. Holders of an ATG membership card, priced from 30 a year, will pay no fees.
Tuesday 19th January: Derngate, Northampton
Show starts 7.30pm (finishes at around 10pm). Tickets will go on sale 25th November, priced at 27 and 25. Tickets will be obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 01604 624811, or online via the venues website at www.royalandderngate.co.uk.
Monday 25th January: Victoria Theatre, Halifax
Show starts at 7.30pm (finishes around 10pm). Tickets are priced between 26 and 28 and are obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 02380 711811, or online via the theatres website at www.calderdale.gov.uk
Friday 29th January: Wycombe Swan
Show starts 7.30pm (finishes at around 10pm). Tickets are priced at 26 and are obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 01494 512 000, or online via the venues website at www.wycombeswan.co.uk
Saturday 30th January: Brighton Dome
Matinee starts at 2.30pm (finishes at around 5pm) and evening show starts 7.30pm (finishes at around 10pm). Tickets are priced at 26, and are obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 01273 709709 or online via the venues website at www.brightondome.org
Sunday 31st January: The Hexagon, Reading
Show starts 7.30pm (finishes at around 10pm). Tickets are priced at 28 and are obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 0118 9606060, or online via the venues website at www.readingarts.com
Monday 1st February: Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Show starts 7.30pm (finishes at around 10pm). Tickets will go on sale 24th November, priced at 27. Tickets will be obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 01702 351135, or online via the venues website at www.southendtheatres.org.uk
Saturday 6th February: Plymouth Pavilions
Show starts 7.30pm (finishes at around 10pm). Tickets are priced at 27.50 and are obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 0845 146 1460, or online via the venues website at www.plymouthpavilions.com
Monday 8th February: New Victoria Theatre, Woking
Show starts 7.30pm (finishes at around 10pm). Tickets will go on sale 24th November, priced at 32, 26.51*. Tickets will be obtainable via the Box Office, telephone: 0844 871 7645, or online via the venues website at www.atgtickets.com
*Ticket prices are subject to booking and transaction fees when purchased online and by telephone. Online/telephone bookings are priced at 32 when purchasing a single ticket. Tickets purchased directly from the box office will incur fewer fees and be priced at 26.51. Holders of an ATG membership card, priced from 30 a year, will pay no fees.
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| Update on the Slapstick Festival 2016 Events |
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Update. According to the recent Slapstick newsletter, Graeme is unable to attend the the Mack Sennett and Harold Lloyd, Barry Cryer and friends events. And 'the respected film historian and critic David Robinson' is filling in for him on the Friday.
Mack Sennett: King Of Comedy Cert: U
with Graeme Garden
Fri 22nd Jan | Watershed | 11:30AM
Tickets: �6.00/�8.00 (plus booking fee)
Graeme has championed many silent comedians at Slapstick Festival in his discovery series over the years including Harry Langdon, Charley Chase and Max Davidson. Here Graeme celebrates the mastermind of early Slapstick comedy, the actor and producer, Mack Sennett. Graeme will reveal a selection of his best comedies shorts from the 1910s and 1920s featuring performers from the Keystone stable including Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Roscoe Arbuckle and perhaps even a glimpse of Sennett�s �Bathing Beauties� and the renowned, often imitated Keystone Cops. With live accompaniment By John Sweeney on Piano.
http://www.slapstick.org.uk/mack-sennett-king-of-comedy/
At Last the 1948 Show Revisted Cert:PG
with Tim Brooke-Taylor and Aimi MacDonald
Sat 23rd Jan | Watershed | 9:15AM
Tickets: �6.00/�8.00 (plus booking fee)
�At Last the 1948 Show� triggered a revolution that was destined to change the face of TV comedy forever. Bursting onto the nation�s small screens in an explosion of unrelated and often surreal sketches, its main perpetrators were Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Marty Feldman and Aimi MacDonald. What �At Last the 1948 Show� began the Monty Python and The Goodies would finish in their own inimitable way. Four �lost� episodes of At last the 1948 Show have recently been recovered from the David Frost Collection. Here we offer a rare opportunity to watch excerpts from the show�s best bits and from some of the newly discovered editions followed by a Q&A as Tim and Aimi discuss this seminal comedy show on stage with presenter Chris Serle.
http://www.slapstick.org.uk/at-last-the-1948-show-revisited/
Bill Oddie�s Saturday Banana Cert:U
Sat 23rd Jan | Watershed | 11:15AM
Tickets: �6.00/�8.00 (plus booking fee)
Bill Oddie introduces highlights and extracts from popular Slapstick children�s television programmes from the 1960s and early 70s. Bill hosted the popular children�s TV programme Saturday Banana in the late seventies whilst being one third of comedy legend trio The Goodies. Here Bill shares his memories of children�s television from this period in a fun packed family programme featuring highlights from Here Come The Double Deckers! (1971), The Banana Splits (1968-70) , Batman (1966-68) and more.
http://www.slapstick.org.uk/bill-oddies-saturday-banana/
Marcus Meets The Goodies
Sat 23rd Jan | St. George�s | 5:00PM
Tickets: �15.00/�12.00/�6.00 (plus booking fee)
Satirist and comedian Marcus Brigstocke (God Collar, The Brig Society) meets the UK�s finest comedy trio reunited at Slapstick Festival for a rare public screening of their western comedy classic �Bun Fight at the OK Tea Rooms� (1975) Dir Jim Franklin, UK, 28mins.
From 1970 to 1982, television audiences roared with laughter in their millions at weekly editions of the visually inventive and stunt-led episodes of The Goodies that made Tim, Bill and Graeme household names. Here Marcus meets the classic comedy team as they discuss their legacy in comedy, their comic influences, western comedies and much more. With a chance too for Q&As, this is a unique opportunity to see these legendary performers together on stage discussing their love of silent comedy.
url]http://www.slapstick.org.uk/marcus-meets-the-goodies/[/url]
Hooray For Harold Lloyd, Barry Cryer and Friends!
Sun 24th Jan | St. George�s | 2:30PM
Tickets: �15.00/�12.00/�6.00 (plus booking fee)
Join us for a classic double bill of Lloyd�s finest onscreen comedy hosted by �king of the one liners� and national treasure Barry Cryer. Harold appears in two of his finest comedy shorts �Now or Never� (US 1921, 35mins) and �I Do� (US 1921, 25mins). In addition Barry will be joined onstage by fellow �I�m Sorry I Haven�t a Clue� team mates Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor who will lead a �Kazooalong� audience accompaniment to two additional animated shorts including a rare Felix the Cat short. A delightful classic silent comedy double bill with a twist of clue. With live musical accompaniment from multi-instrumentalist Stephen Horne.
http://www.slapstick.org.uk/hooray-for-harold-lloyd-barry-cryer-and-friends/
Laurel & Hardy: Way Out West (1937) Cert: U
introduced by Bill Oddie
Sun 24th Jan | Watershed | 9:15AM
Tickets: �6.00/�8.00 (plus booking fee)
What better way to start your Slapstick Sunday than with a Stan & Ollie Classic? Way Out West is perhaps Laurel and Hardy�s greatest feature-length film and is being screened here in a newly restored digital print. Spike Milligan said: �From the moment I saw Laurel and Hardy on the screen I knew they were my friends� and friendship is at the heart of their 1937 spoof Western comedy, which contains their most famous song and one of the most charming dance sequences in cinema history. Laurel &Hardy admirer and Goodie Bill Oddie introduces.
http://www.slapstick.org.uk/way-out-west-1937/
Barry Cryer & Ronnie Golder: Past Masters
Sun 24th Jan | St. George�s | 8:00PM
Tickets: �15.00/�12.00/�6.00 (plus booking fee)
Live music and classic comedy from this exceptional pair as they close the weekend Slapstick Celebrations. Expect comedy songs and gags galore from the well-loved duo, just back from the Edinburgh Fringe and proving they are still alive and old is cool. Barry will have an aviary of new parrot jokes and Ronnie will be cleaning up after them. �Two of comedy�s most fabled masters� FESTIVAL TIMES
http://www.slapstick.org.uk/barry-cryer-ronnie-golder-past-masters/
For more information on the festival you can visit the Official website at
http://www.slapstick.org.uk/
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| Please take The Goodies UK Audience Survey |
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To help show the BBC and other UKTV networks. That us fans and comedy lovers really want to watch The Goodies again on TV and DVD.
Please take part in The Goodies UK Audience Survey, that's been devised...
What I have done here is. I have produced a survey of seven simple questions for you answer. And when there are a significant number of responses, I will send this in to the BBC and UKTV GOLD or any television station that gets suggested.
This is more targeted at viewers in the UK. But if you are from abroad feel free to take part anyway.
This survey will also ask about new Goodies DVD's.
As television networks are difficult about these things (particularly the BBC). We need to make sure we get as many TV viewers as possible to fill in this survey as it seems the only way to get our voices across!
So... Please take part in The Goodies UK Audience Survey. 'You know it makes sense.'
To read more head here
http://goodiesukaudiencesurvey.blogspot.co.uk/
And to take part in the survey click below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=t0owZaC46HsqaDsmF3qeWg%3d%3d
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