Goon Show Compendium Volume 14

Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, and Peter Sellers star in ten classic episodes of The Goon Show, plus a host of bonus features. This fourteenth and final collection returns to the programs fourth series and includes the episodes "The History of Communications," "The Kippered Herring Gang," "The Tooth-Paste Expedition," "The Case of the Vanishing Room," "The Greatest Mountain in the World," "Collapse of the British Railways Sandwich System," "The Case of Agent X2 (aka The Silent Bugler)," "The Story of Brain [sic] (aka Western Story)," "The Saga of the Internal Mountain," and "Bank of England Robbery." Also included is the special satirical show "The Starlings," recorded without an audience or orchestra, plus radio programs including "Vivat Milligna!" and "Growing Up with the Goons." Documentary extracts include items from "Kaleidoscope" and "Dad Made Me Laugh," as well as "The Disconnected Thoughts of Chairman Spike," featuring unused interview material from "At Last the Go On Show." Duration: 9 hours 35 mins approx.

\n Format: CD-Audio
\n \n Publication date: 08 November 2018
\n Publisher: BBC Worldwide Ltd
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Experience the timeless brilliance of The Goon Show, a comedic masterpiece that revolutionized British comedy. This fourteenth and final collection, spanning the fourth series, presents a treasure trove of ten classic episodes, along with an array of bonus features.

Immensely popular and hugely influential, The Goon Show left an indelible mark on the world of comedy. This remarkable collection revisits the fourth series, featuring episodes such as "The History of Communications," "The Kippered Herring Gang," "The Tooth-Paste Expedition," "The Case of the Vanishing Room," "The Greatest Mountain in the World," "Collapse of the British Railways Sandwich System," "The Case of Agent X2 (aka The Silent Bugler)," "The Story of Brain (aka Western Story)," "The Saga of the Internal Mountain," and "Bank of England Robbery."

But that's not all! This collection also includes a special satirical show titled "The Starlings," recorded without an audience or orchestra. Additionally, you'll find radio programs like "Vivat Milligna!" "Growing Up with the Goons," and "Radio Fun: The Story of Radio Comedy Part 7." Documentary extracts offer a glimpse into the show's development, with reference to original archive paperwork. Two physical booklets delve into the shows' history, featuring original archive paperwork and the history of the recordings themselves.

Restored using new material and the latest technology, these recordings boast exceptional sound quality, ensuring that collectors of The Goon Show will be captivated by the timeless humor and brilliance of this iconic series.

Duration: Approximately 9 hours and 35 minutes, this collection is a testament to the enduring legacy of The Goon Show.

\n Weight: 450g\n
Dimension: 142 x 124 x 50 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781787532663\n
Edition number: Unabridged ed\n