Tim Brooke-Taylor
Director
The Goodies (1970)
Specials
A British television comedy series of the 1970s and early 1980s, combining surreal sketches and situation comedy.
Released Nov. 7, 1970
Episode 30 min
14+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.surreal, tmdb.satire, tmdb.sketch-comedy, tmdb.anarchic-comedy, imdb.british-humour, imdb.slapstick-comedy, imdb.comedy-team + 15 more, imdb.actor-playing-himself, imdb.cult-tv, imdb.trio, imdb.actor-shares-first-name-with-character, imdb.satire, imdb.surrealism, imdb.british, imdb.british-comedy, imdb.comedy-troupe, imdb.absurdism, imdb.bike, imdb.sitcom, imdb.spoof, imdb.laugh-track, imdb.bbc
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S0E1 - Return of the Goodies
The Goodies finally return to television after nearly 25 years with a compilation of classic clips, interviews and new material.
Dec. 30, 2005, midnight
S0E2 - A Collection of Goodies
A lack of finances sees Tim filling out a Tax Evasion form for the Goodies, with Graeme’s computer providing timely reminders of the bizarre items which he is trying to claim for.
Sept. 24, 1972, midnight
S0E3 - Goodies Travelling Instant 5 Five Minute Christmas
In a super-condensed series of Christmas themed events, Tim, Graham and Bill sing a number of carols, put the boy to bed and then arrange for a visit from Santa...
Dec. 25, 1972, midnight
S0E4 - DVD Extras - Gymnasium
Originally shown as part of the 'Engelbert With the Young Generation' series and subsequently compiled into 'A Collection of Goodies' (aka 'Special Tax Edition').
Feb. 27, 1972, midnight
S0E5 - DVD Extras - Crackerjack Clip
The Goodies sing "A Man's Best Friend is His Duck" on Crackerjack.
Dec. 1, 1978, midnight
S0E6 - Broaden Your Mind
Very little exists of the 1968/1969 pre-cursor to The Goodies. Presented here are the 35mm film inserts to one show that would have been seen at various points in the episode interspersed with other material recorded on videotape in the studio. This material is sourced directly from the original film and is presented without the audience reaction, which would have been part of the original broadcast.
Dec. 15, 1969, midnight
S0E7 - DVD Extras - Out-Takes
S0E9 - Comedy Connections - The Goodies
S0E10 - The Goodies 40th Anniversary - In Conversation
July 11, 2010, midnight
S0E11 - DVD Extras - Digital Restoration Feature 1
Scenes and commentary on the problems facing the restoration team.
S0E12 - DVD Extras - Storyboard for The Goodies and the Beanstalk
S0E13 - DVD Extras Easter Egg - Timeclock
Short clip explaining the pre-aired timeclock counting down to live for broadcast of one of the episodes. Includes audio of Bill Oddie and Tim Brooke-Taylor yelping and scrambling to get ready with 10 seconds to air.
S0E14 - DVD Extras Easter Egg - Station Ident
BBC station identification leading in to opening credits.
S0E15 - DVD Extras - Digital Restoration Feature 2
Existing 16mm film elements were examined by Amanda Whitby and digital copies of the existing analogue videotape recordings were compared to ascertain the best source, along with some new transfers from the original 2-inch mastertapes. Colour grading, noise reduction and reconstruction of 'Come Dancing' episode by Jonathan Wood.
S0E16 - Goodies Music Archive - Funky Gibbon
April 22, 1975, midnight
S0E17 - Goodies Music Archive - Black Pudding Bertha
June 23, 1975, midnight
S0E18 - Goodies Music Archive - Nappy Love and Wild Thing
Nov. 11, 1975, midnight
S0E19 - Goodies Music Archive - Make a Daft Noise for Christmas
Dec. 9, 1975, midnight
S0E20 - The One Show
The Goodies were once again reunited when the BBC one show, entitled "The One Show", brought them back. It concluded with Tim riding a tandem alone while the others stared / watched.
Nov. 4, 2010, midnight
S0E24 - An Audience with The Goodies
Live onstage appearance from Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor as they discuss their popular 1970s television series at the Leicester Square Theatre in June 2018. In conversation with comedian Stewart Lee and television expert Dick Fiddy, the stars talk about the successes and highlights of their career while taking questions from the audience.
June 7, 2018, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Nov. 7, 1970
Last Air Date: Feb. 13, 1982, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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