The Goons: The Story

The Goons: The Story

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Book Description
The Goons first went to air at the BBC in May 1951. There then began a terrible rasping, squealing, giggling, snorting period of lunacy which continued unabated until 1960. Fifty years after the show there is still huge interest in the Goons, with each new generation discovering afresh the anarchic humour that has had such a huge influence on so many of today's top comedy performers. This fascinating collection of reminiscences, photographs and sketches is the definitive story of Eccles, Bluebottle, Neddy, Bloodnok, Grytpype-Thyne, Moriarity, Minnie Bannister, Henry Crun et al from those who knew them best. Under the patient guidnace of Spikes manager Norma Farnes, Spike Milligan and the late Sir Harry Secombe, along with a select handful of friends including Eric Sykes, delve into their dusty old memories to help piece together the history of the Goons. This is the definitive celebration of one of Britain's best-loved comedy shows, a fascinating collection of photographs, scripts, reminiscences and sketches. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

The Goons: The Story,Norma Farnes,Virgin Publishing,1852276797,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Radio - General

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