Founding member of The Goon Show, Michael Bentine, shares stories of his life and comedy career. From September 1993. Episode 1 of 6. Show more
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The author and founder Goon explains the exact moment when his comic inspiration reached full fruition. From October 1993. Show more
The author and arch-Goon explains how his aspirations to medical success came to a shockingly disastrous end. From October 1993. Show more
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester
The Reluctant Jester
Episode 4: An Actor's Life for Me - But Not for Very Long
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The founder Goon and comedian recalls his disastrous first foray into acting and finally taking to the air. From September 1993. Show more
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester
The Reluctant Jester
Episode 3: We Can't Have Non-Europeans in the Royal Air Force
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The founding Goon Show member and comic actor looks back to his repeated efforts to sign up for the war. From September 1993.
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester
The Reluctant Jester
Episode 2: From the Ridiculous to the Paranormal
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
More memories of original Goon, Michael Bentine. Australia and New York, plus some outrageous showbiz pals. From November 1993. Show more