Neddie Seagoon earns his stripes in a lesser-known skirmish of the Indian rebellion of 1857.

Starring Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe.

This programme was one of several locked in a BBC cupboard marked "not for rebroadcast", as the subject matter has somewhat dated since 1957. Repeated as an 'historical curiosity' to celebrate 100 years since the birth of Spike Milligan.

Beginning in May 1951 as 'Crazy People', The Goon Show ran for 10 series stretching the boundaries of radio comedy in new and influential directions concluding in January 1960.
Scripted by Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens.

With the Ray Ellington Quartet and Max Geldray.

Orchestra conducted by Wally Stott.

Announcer: Wallace Greenslade

Producer: Roy Speers

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in November 1957. Show less