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Hancock’s Half Hour: The Marriage Bureau: A lost episode of the classic radio comedy & more

"The first ever publication of a long-lost episode of Hancock's Half Hour, featuring Peter Sellers - plus bonus material Legendary sitcom Hancock's Half Hour ran for 102 episodes on BBC Radio between 1954 and 1959. Over 20 shows were subsequently lost - but now one of the funniest and most sought-after, 'The Marriage Bureau', has been rediscovered. The penultimate episode of Series 1, it features a unique appearance from Peter Sellers, standing in for Kenneth Williams. Available for the first time since its original broadcast in 1955, it sees Hancock looking for a job - and a wife... Alongside it is a fascinating documentary, Raiders of the Lost Archive, in which Keith Wickham - the Indiana Jones of archiving - and fellow treasure-hunters discuss the thrilling, complex work of locating and restoring missing radio classics. Plus, there's a surviving extract from the lost Hancock's Half Hour episode, 'The New Year Resolutions', and a previously unreleased documentary, H-H-H-Happy Birthday Hancock, in which Andrew Sachs presents an affectionate tribute to The Lad Himself with contributions from Denis Norden, Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, John Freeman and Sid James. Credits Hancock's Half Hour written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson Produced by Dennis Main Wilson Thanks to Tessa Le Bars, Martin Gibbons, Keith Wickham, Richard Harrison, the Radio Circle and the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society. 'The Marriage Bureau' Starring Tony Hancock, Bill Kerr, Moira Lister, Sidney James and Peter Sellers Announcer: Adrian Waller Theme and incidental music composed by Wally Stott. Recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz Sound restoration by Keith Wickham First broadcast BBC Light Programme, 8 February 1955 Raiders of the Lost Archive Presented by Keith Wickham Written and edited by Keith Wickham and James Peak With special thanks to the Radio Circle, Richard Harrison, Roger Bickerton, Mark Ayres, Steve Arnold, Tom Hercock, Hannah Ratford and all at BBC Archives in Caversham Produced by James Peak An Essential Radio production for BBC Radio 4 First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 13 October 2022 Extract from 'The New Year Resolutions' Starring Tony Hancock, Bill Kerr, Sidney James and Kenneth Williams Sound restoration by Jon Street First broadcast BBC Light Programme, 4 January 1956 NB: Due to the age and off-air nature of this recording, the sound quality may vary H-H-H Happy Birthday Hancock Presented by Andrew Sachs With contributions from Denis Norden, Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, John Freeman and Sid James, and excerpts from Hancock's Half Hour Produced by Richard Edis First broadcast BBC Radio 2, 11 May 1999 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Alan Simpson, Ray Galton (Author), Andrew Sachs, Bill Kerr, Full Cast, Kenneth Williams, Moira Lister, Peter Sellers, Sidney James, Tony Hancock (Narrator)

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The Goon Show Compendium Volume Seven: Series 8, Part 1: Episodes from the classic BBC radio comedy

"Immensely popular and hugely influential, the groundbreaking series The Goon Show changed the face of British comedy. This box set collection presents the episodes in chronological order as they were scheduled to be broadcast. This volume includes: 'Spon', 'The Junk Affair', 'The Burning Embassy', 'The Great Regent's Park Swim', 'Treasure in Tower' (aka 'The Treasure in the Tower'), 'The Space Age', 'The Missing Battleship', 'The Policy', 'King Solomon's Mines', 'The Stolen Postman', 'The Great British Revolution', 'The Plasticine Man', 'African Incident', and 'The Thing on the Mountain'. Also included is a PDF booklet of the bonus content which accompanied the original CD edition. Remastered using new material and the latest technology to give the best possible sound quality, these recordings will appeal to all collectors of The Goon Show. The Goons is a classic comedy which reflects the broadcast standards, language and attitudes of its time. ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Spike Milligan (Author), Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan (Narrator)

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The Goon Show Compendium Volume Eight: Series 8, Part 2: Episodes from the classic BBC radio comedy

"Immensely popular and hugely influential, the groundbreaking series The Goon Show changed the face of British comedy. This box set collection presents the episodes in chronological order as they were scheduled to be broadcast. This volume includes: 'The String Robberies', 'The Moriarty Murder Mystery', 'The Curse of Frankenstein', 'The White Neddie Trade', 'Ten Snowballs that Shook the World', 'The Man Who Never Was', 'World War One', 'The Spon Plague', 'Tiddlywinks', 'The Evils of Bushey Spon', and 'The Great Statue Debate'. In addition, there are some rare archive bonus items including 'The Royal Tiddlywinks Tournament', a special recording of the tiddlywinks match in which the Goons, as Royal Champions, took on Cambridge University. Also included is a PDF booklet of the bonus content which accompanied the original CD edition. Remastered using new material and the latest technology to give the best possible sound quality, these recordings are bound to appeal to all collectors of The Goon Show. The Goons is a classic comedy which reflects the broadcast standards, language and attitudes of its time. ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Spike Milligan (Author), Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan (Narrator)

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The Goon Show Compendium Volume Six: Series 7, Part 2: Episodes from the classic BBC radio comedy se

"Immensely popular and hugely influential, the groundbreaking series The Goon Show changed the face of British comedy. Now, for the first time, this box set collection presents the episodes in chronological order as they were scheduled to be broadcast. This volume includes: 'Emperor of the Universe', 'Wings over Dagenham', 'The Rent Collectors', 'Shifting Sands', 'The Moon Show', 'The Mysterious Punch-up-the-Conker', 'Round the World in Eighty Days', 'Africa Ship Canal', 'Ill Met by Goonlight', 'The Missing Boa Constrictor', 'The Histories of Pliny the Elder', and the special episode, 'The Reason Why'. Also, there are some rare archive bonus items, including alternate sequences of The Goon Show and It's That Man Again. Additionally, a PDF booklet of the bonus content which accompanied the original CD edition is included. Remastered using new material and the latest technology to give the best possible sound quality, these recordings will appeal to all collectors of The Goon Show. The Goons is a classic comedy which reflects the broadcast standards, language and attitudes of its time. ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Spike Milligan (Author), Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan (Narrator)

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The Goon Show Compendium Volume Five: Series 7, Part 1: Episodes from the classic BBC radio comedy s

"Immensely popular and hugely influential, the groundbreaking series The Goon Show changed the face of British comedy. This box set collection presents the episodes in chronological order as they were scheduled to be broadcast. This fifth volume includes: 'The Nasty Affair at the Burami Oasis', 'Drums Along the Mersey', 'The Nadger Plague', 'The Spectre of Tintagel', 'The Sleeping Prince', 'The Great Bank Robbery', 'Personal Narrative', 'The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons' (aka 'The Case of the Fake Neddie Seagoons'), 'What's My Line?', 'The Telephone', 'The Flea', and 'Operation Christmas Duff'. Also, there are some rare archive bonus items, including: Curiouser and Curiouser, an anthology of Anglo-American humor featuring Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan; a recording of the cast rehearsal of 'The Nasty Affair at the Burami Oasis'; and a PDF booklet of the bonus content which came with the original CD edition. Remastered using new material and the latest technology to give the best possible sound quality, these recordings will appeal to all collectors of The Goon Show. The Goons is a classic comedy which reflects the broadcast standards, language and attitudes of its time. ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Spike Milligan (Author), Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan (Narrator)

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The Goon Show Compendium Volume Two: Series 5, Part 2: Episodes from the classic BBC radio comedy se

"Immensely popular and hugely influential, legendary series The Goon Show changed the face of British comedy. This box set collection presents the episodes in chronological order of original broadcast date. This second volume includes: 'Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest', 'Nineteen Eighty-Five', 'The Case of the Missing Heir', 'Under Two Floorboards', 'The Missing Scroll', 'Nineteen Eighty-Five' (remake), 'The Sinking of Westminster Pier', 'The Fireball of Milton Street', 'The Six Ingots of Leadenhall Street', 'Yehti', 'The White Box of Great Bardfield' and 'The End'. Also featured are some rare archive bonus items, including the unbroadcast and previously unreleased version of 'The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler (of Bexhill-on-Sea)' and a PDF booklet of the bonus content which came with the original CD edition. Remastered using new material and the latest technology to give the best possible sound quality, these recordings are sure to appeal to all collectors of The Goon Show. The Goons is a classic comedy which reflects the broadcast standards, language and attitudes of its time. ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Spike Milligan (Author), Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan (Narrator)

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The Goon Show Compendium Volume Nine: Vintage Goons: Episodes from the classic BBC radio comedy seri

"Thirteen remastered episodes of the legendary series, plus bonus material. Immensely popular and hugely influential, the ground-breaking radio series The Goon Show changed the face of British comedy. This collection presents the available episodes in chronological order as they were scheduled to be broadcast. This volume includes: 'The Mummified Priest', 'Greatest Mountain in the World', 'Missing Number 10 Downing Street', 'Giant Bombardon', 'The Kippered Herring Gang', 'The Vanishing Room', 'Ink Shortage', 'Mustard and Cress Shortage', 'The Internal Mountain', 'The Silent Bugler', 'The Great Bank of England Robbery', 'The Albert Memorial', 'The Siege of Fort Night' and 'Dreaded Piano Clubber'. In addition, there are some rare bonus archive items including extracts from cast rehearsals and a PDF booklet of the bonus content which accompanied the original CD edition. Remastered using new material and the latest technology to give the best possible sound quality, these recordings are bound to appeal to all collectors of The Goon Show. The Goons is a classic comedy which reflects the broadcast standards, language and attitudes of its time. ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Spike Milligan (Author), Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan (Narrator)

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The Goon Show Compendium Volume Four: Series 6, Part 2: Episodes from the classic BBC radio comedy s

"Immensely popular and hugely influential, the groundbreaking series The Goon Show changed the face of British comedy. This box set collection presents the episodes in chronological order as they were scheduled to be broadcast. This fourth volume includes: 'The Hastings Flyer - Robbed', 'The Mighty Wurlitzer', 'The Raid of the International Christmas Pudding', 'The Tales of Montmartre', 'The Jet-Propelled Guided NAAFI', 'The House of Teeth', 'The Choking Horror', 'The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal', 'The Treasure in the Lake' (aka 'The Treasure of Loch Lomond'), 'Fear of the Wages' (aka 'The Fear of Wages'), 'Scradje', 'The Man Who Never Was', and 'China Story'. In addition, there's a special live St David's Day performance, 'The Goons Hit Wales', and some rare archive bonus items, including Harry Secombe in The Laughtermakers. Also included is a PDF booklet of the bonus content which came with the original CD edition. Remastered using new material and the latest technology to give the best possible sound quality, these recordings are sure to appeal to all collectors of The Goon Show. The Goons is a classic comedy which reflects the broadcast standards, language and attitudes of its time. ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Spike Milligan (Author), Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan (Narrator)

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The Goon Show Compendium Volume One: Series 5, Part 1: Episodes from the classic BBC radio comedy se

"Immensely popular and hugely influential, legendary series The Goon Show changed the face of British comedy. This first compendium presents the episodes in chronological order of original broadcast date. This volume includes: 'The Whistling Spy Enigma', 'The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)', 'The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler (of Bexhill-on-Sea)', 'The Phantom Head Shaver (of Brighton)', 'The Affair of the Lone Banana', 'The Canal', 'Lurgi Strikes Britain!' (aka 'Lurgi Strikes Again'), 'The Mystery of the Marie Celeste (Solved)', 'The Last Tram (from Clapham)', 'The Booted Gorilla (Found?)', 'The Spanish Suitcase', 'Dishonoured' (aka 'The Fall of Neddie Seagoon'), and 'Forog'. Also featured are some rare archive bonus items, including out-takes, the program Me and My Shadows: Peter Sellers and a PDF booklet of the bonus content which came with the original CD edition. Remastered using new material and the latest technology to give the best possible sound quality, these recordings are sure to appeal to all collectors of The Goon Show. The Goons is a classic comedy which reflects the broadcast standards, language and attitudes of its time. ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Spike Milligan (Author), Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan (Narrator)

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Calling All Forces: The vintage BBC variety show

"A bumper collection of classic selected episodes and extracts from vintage variety show Calling All Forces Broadcasting on the BBC Light Programme from December 1950 until July 1952, 'Calling All Forces' was the biggest show of its day, attracting the biggest names of the time. Written by a young Bob Monkhouse and Denis Goodwin, it became a showcase for aspiring young comedians including Peter Sellers, Tony Hancock, Jimmy Edwards, Cyril Fletcher, Benny Hill, Kenneth Horne, Bill Kerr and Bob Monkhouse himself. Brilliantly hosted by comedian Ted Ray, the show features a mix of stand up comedy, music and sketches guest-starring well-known TV and film actors of the day. Peter Sellers tries out some early Goons characters, Tony Hancock steps in to co-host with Charlie Chester in the days before Hancock's Half Hour, and Bob Monkhouse steps on stage to perform some of his own material at the age of just 23. Sit back and enjoy musical hits from The Stargazers, songs performed by the 'Forces Sweetheart' Carole Carr, and amazing feats of recollection from 'The Memory Man' Leslie Welch as he answers sports questions sent in by British Forces stationed overseas. This rare collection offers a slice of post-war history, a window into pop culture in the British military forces of the time, and a fascinating look back at the early careers of our comedy greats. This uproarious compilation also includes two bonus episodes of Fletcher's Fare, plus two episodes of The Forces Show - the successor to Calling All Forces, also written by Bob Monkhouse and Denis Goodwin. Written by Bob Monkhouse and Denis Goodwin Linking material written by Martin Gibbons and read by Roy McMillan With thanks to the Estate of Bob Monkhouse, to the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society, and to Kaleidoscope for providing these audio recordings. Please note: due to the age of these recordings, the sound quality may vary. The humour in this programme reflects the era in which it was broadcast and may not reflect current attitudes. © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Bob Monkhouse, Denis Goodwin (Author), Bob Monkhouse, Cyril Fletcher, Full Cast, Kenneth Horne, Leslie Welch, Peter Sellers, Ted Ray, Tony Hancock (Narrator)

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The Goon Show: Volume 34: Four episodes of the anarchic BBC radio comedy

"Four classic episodes of the iconic radio comedy series starring Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe Tales of Old Dartmoor – Series 6, Episode 21 (7 February 1956) The Sleeping Prince – Series 7, Episode 6 (14 February 1957) Robin Hood – Series 7, Christmas Special (25 December 1988) The Moon Show – Series 7, Episode 18 (31 January 1957) Goon but not forgotten! The Goons’ surreal clowning delighted radio audiences between 1951 and 1960. Inventive and hugely influential, they paved the way for a new type of comedy and their legacy lives on today. Here’s a chance to enjoy them once more at their brilliant best. In these four episodes, written by Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens, prison governor Seagoon relocates his inmates to the south of France, and Neddie becomes president of Yakabakoo and tries to quell a revolution. Plus, the Sheriff of Nottingham is out to capture Robin Hood, and in search of romance, Neddie Seagoon cries for the moon. Please note: due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may vary."

Larry Stephens, Spike Milligan (Author), Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan (Narrator)

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The Goon Show Compendium Volume 14: Series 4, Part 2: Episodes from the classic BBC radio comedy ser

"Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers star in ten classic episodes of The Goon Show, plus a host of bonus features. Immensely popular and hugely influential, The Goon Show changed the face of British comedy. This fourteenth and final collection returns to the programme's 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' (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 programmes including Vivat Milligna!, Growing Up with the Goons and Radio Fun: The Story of Radio Comedy Part 7. 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. Remastered using new material and the latest technology to give the best possible sound quality, these recordings are sure to appeal to all collectors of The Goon Show. The Goons is a classic comedy which reflects the broadcast standards, language and attitudes of its time. ©2016 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2016 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Spike Milligan (Author), Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan (Narrator)

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