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Laughter in the Air: 7: Goon but not Forgotten!

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The story of Radio Comedy in 11 parts

Bernard Cribbins treads where 'Ignorance is Bliss' to find 'Danger, Men at Work' on the highly esteemed Goon Show. What is the Popeye connection? Is Ernie Bogwash Bluebottle s father? Where do Duckweed and Eggblow come in and Grytpype-Thynne and Count Jim (Thighs) Moriarty go out? And is Crystal Jollibottom behind Major Bloodnok's explosive end?

Contributors

Presenter:
Bernard Cribbins
Written and compiled by:
Denis Gifford
Producer:
Bobby Jaye
Source: Radio Times

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