Here's a list of upcoming shows of interest to Goodies fans. "(NEW)" indicates shows added since the last update (some of which may be repeats).
Feel free to let us know about anything that should be added to the list - contributions are always welcome!
* Fri, 13 April - "Bill Oddie Goes Wild" is repeated on BBC 2 at 19:30. (UPDATED) * Fri, 13 April - "The Long Hot Satsuma" on BBC 7 at 23:30. BBC 7 repeats a second episode of the 1989 comedy sketch show which starred Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer, and Alison Steadman. It can be heard online from www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7 The episode repeated on 6 April will be available on BBC 7's Listen Again through April 12th.
(NEW) * Sun, 15 April - "Laughter in the Air" on BBC 7 at 17:00. The episode "The Cambridge Connection" looks at the Cambridge Footlights impact upon comedy and mentions the Goodies. The 22 April episode, "Comedy off the Cuff" examines the art of unscripted comedy, including "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue". The series can be heard online at www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7 and will be available for six days after broadcast via Listen Again.
(UPDATED) * Sat, 21 April & Sun, 22 April - "The Goodies" is being repeated on UK satellite channel Paramount Comedy 2 as double-bills. I see them scheduled on Sat, 21 April starting at 23:50 and Sun, 22 April at 22:00. Please verify scheduling with your local listings.
(NEW) * Mondays, starting 23 April - "The Unbelievable Truth" on BBC Radio 4 at 18:30. Graeme will appear in some episodes of this new comedy panel game, the pilot of which aired last year. It can be heard online from www.bbc.co.uk/radio4
* Sun, 29 April - "Play it Again" on BBC 1 at 20:00 with Bill. The program's page is at http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/playitagain/programmes/series1/billoddie/
* still awaiting broadcast date - "Star Portraits with Rolf Harris" will feature Bill in an upcoming episode. "Star Portraits" is a series in which 3 professional artists paint 3 completely different styles of portrait of a famous person. You can see Bill's portraits at http://www.starportraits.co.uk/programme_three.html
* various - "Bill Oddie Goes Wild" is being repeated at various days and times by UKTV Gardens. Please consult your local listings for details.
* Sundays - ABC Radio National (Australia) had been broadcasting "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue" (with Tim and Graeme) on Sunday mornings at 5.30am. From http://www.abc.net.au/rn/comedy/default.htm it appears the show may have ended its current run on the station as of March 4th BUT that "I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again", the 1960's sketch comedy series with all three Goodies plus John Cleese, Jo Kendall, & David Hatch, might be aired by ABC Radio National on Saturday mornings from Jul 7, 2007 to Jan 26, 2008.
* Mondays - BBC 7 airs old episodes of "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" (with Tim and Graeme). Each episode is available via Listen Again for six days after broadcast. The show can be heard worldwide via the internet from www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7 on the day of broadcast as well as for six days afterwards using Listen Again.
* Nightly - "Bill Oddie's Animal House" on The Baby Channel (Sky channel 285, http://www.babychanneltv.com/schedule.htm) nightly at 8:30pm (thanks for Fiona Mikiel for this info)
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