Michael Bentine recalls the start of The Goon Show, and characters who inspired his friend Peter Sellers. From November 1994. Show more
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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
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 Strikes Back
Episode 6: It's a Square World
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Michael Bentine remembers going the extra mile in creating some madcap pranks for BBC TV's Square World. From December 1994. Show more
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
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester
The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back
Episode 2: It'll Be Alright on the Night
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Michael Bentine entertains an audience with tales about the hazards of live TV and working with animals. From November 1994. Show more
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester
The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back
Episode 1: There's Nowt Queerer Than Folk
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Michael Bentine recalls visits to Australia and New York, and some outrageous friends in his showbiz career. From November 1994. Show more
Michael Bentine remembers riding the rapids, a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service. From November 1994. Show more
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester
The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back
Episode 4: Arrival in America
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Michael Bentine remembers RAF adventures, messing about on boats and how Ed Sullivan saved him from the FBI. From November 1994. Show more