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Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

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Founding member of The Goon Show, Michael Bentine shares stories of his life and career

Founding member of The Goon Show, Michael Bentine shares stories of his life and comedy career

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester: The Reluctant Jester

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester: The Reluctant Jester: Episode 6: Have Red Nose Will Travel

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Episode 6: Have Red Nose Will Travel

The Reluctant Jester

Have Red Nose Will Travel

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The founder Goon explains the exact moment his comic inspiration reached full fruition.

The author and founder Goon explains the exact moment when his comic inspiration reached full fruition. From October 1993.

The founding member of The Goon Show recalls the exact moment that his comic inspiration reached full fruition.

Michael Bentine CBE concludes his reminiscences before an audience about his life and times.

Producer: Andy Aliffe

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1993.

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Founding member of The Goon Show, Michael Bentine shares stories of his life and career.

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