Eric Sykes: The Radio Years
Veteran funny man Eric Sykes looks back with Paul Jackson. Featuring an episode of 'The Goon Show' which he co-wrote. From 2007.
One of broadcasting's greats - the veteran comic actor Eric Sykes, reflects on his radio work in conversation with Paul Jackson.
Eric recalls the highlights of his wartime career and his early days as a scriptwriter for the incomparable Frankie Howerd, the wooden Archie Andrews and the over-demanding Goon Show.
Featuring a whole episode of THE GOON SHOW The Tales of Montmartre' which Eric co- scripted and which was first heard on the BBC Home Service in 1956.
There's passion and duplicity in Paris through the tangled lives of two talented painters.
Starring Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe and Spike Milligan. Produced by Peter Eton.
Producer: Paul Kobrak
Made for BBC Radio 7 - and first broadcast in November 2007.
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