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The Last Goon Show of All

Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Ray Ellington and Max Geldray reunite for a final fling. From October 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.

Written by Spike Milligan.

Starring:

Peter Sellers as Grytpype-Thynne, Bluebottle, Major Denis Bloodnok & 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 a a freshly restored audio version for BBC Radio 4 Extra.

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Wed 28 Feb 202403:00

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