Rent The Goodies: At Last a Second Helping (1977)
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4h 0min
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In 1970, the Goodies unleashed their legendary blend of surreal storylines, strikingly topical satire, slapstick and general lunacy on an unsuspecting viewing public. Capturing the irreverent and rebellious flavour of the decade, this phenomenally popular, award-winning series spread its mischief over twelve years, nine series and numerous specials, making household names of creators, writers and performers Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor. This volume comprises eight of the best episodes. From a run-in with some dubious Boy Scouts to a bid to take over the British film industry, from a loony plan to set up a pirate post office to going punk, this is television comedy at its undeniable best. This set includes an in-depth booklet by archive television historian Andrew Pixley.
Radio Goodies
After their application arrives too late, Bill, Tim and Graeme's plan to establish a new radio station is rejected and the Goodies take to pirate radio: "For the sound sensation of the nation listen to Radio Goodies".
Come Dancing
Tim's illusions about 'Come Dancing Club' are shattered when a team competing in the semi-finals collapse after being drugged.
The Movies
Britain's film studios are being closed down; the Goodies purchase Pinetree Studios and become producers in a bid to revitalise the film industry.
South Africa
The Goodies are recruited by the South African Tourist Office to make a film encouraging people to visit the country.
Bunfight at the Ok Tearooms
The Goodies' search for wealth leads them to Cornwall and a mine of Cornish cream, which Graeme is keen to exploit at the expense of Tim and Bill.
The End
Graeme's concrete city designs for an unscrupulous property developer end in disaster when the Goodies' office is encased in a 350 foot block of concrete.
Scoutrageous
"Who were those masked scouts?" - Boy Scouts everywhere are on the run as the Goodies succeed in having the organisation declared illegal by the government.
Punky Business
The punk phenomenon grips Britain as grannies reject niceness and the Goodies take to the road in search of the latest fad.- Actors:
- Julia Sawalha, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie
- Directors:
- Angus McIntyre
- Writers:
- Bill Odie, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor
- Studio:
- Network
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Classics, TV Comedies
