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Michael Bentine recalls the start of The Goon Show, and characters who inspired his friend Peter Sellers. From November 1994.

Recalling the start of 'The Goon Show' and the characters who inspired his friend Peter Sellers.

Founding member of The Goon Show and one of the foremost comic minds of his generation - Michael Bentine offers more behind-the-scenes tales of his offbeat and extraordinary life in showbiz.

With extracts from some of his most memorable comic performances and eccentric characters.

Recorded at The Maltings Arts Centre, St Albans.

Michael Bentine CBE was born in 1922 and died in 1996.

Producer: Andy Aliffe

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1994.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 22 Jul 201805:30
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