The Last Goon Show of All
Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Ray Ellington and Max Geldray get back together for a final fling. From 1972.
Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers reunite to celebrate the BBC's 50th anniversary.
Recorded on 30th April 1972, their farewell performance with a distinguished audience is broadcast complete with the pre-show warm-up at the Camden Theatre, London. It was simultaneously recorded for broadcast on BBC TV.
Extended final show written by Spike Milligan.
Starring:
Peter Sellers as Grytpype-Thynne, Bluebottle, Major Denis Bloodnok and Henry Crun.
Harry Secombe as Neddy Seagoon in floral cretonne.
Spike Milligan as Eccles, Minnie Bannister & Moriarty.
With the Ray Ellington Quartet, Max Geldray and the Wally Stott Orchestra conducted by Peter Knight.
Producer: John Browell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 5th October 1972.
***** This is a freshly restored audio version for BBC Radio 4 Extra.
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