Rent The Goodies: At Last! (1980)
3.9 of 5 from 50 ratings
4h 15min
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In 1970, the Goodies unleashed their legendary blend of surreal story-lines, strikingly topical satire, slapstick and general lunacy on an unsuspecting viewing public. Capturing the irreverent and rebellious flavour of the decade, this phenomenally popular, award-winning series spread its mischief over twelve years, nine series and four specials, making household names of creators, writers and performers Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor. This volume comprises eight of the best episodes. From a giant white fluffy kitten called Twinkle to a slippery climb up a giant beanstalk, from the ancient Lancastrian art of 'Ecky Thump to finding out there's only half an hour left before the world self-destructs, this is television comedy at its undeniable best.
Tower of London (1970)
The Goodies' first assignment is to find out who is stealing the Beefeaters' beef - and more importantly, why? To steal the crown jewels is the answer, but when the Goodies set a trap, the burglar turns out to be the last person they'd suspect.
Gender Education
Mrs. Desiree Carthorse asks the Goodies to produce a "Gender Education Film", but dismisses it as too rude without even watching it (her usual practice). Bill rebels against the sheer niceness of it all and begins producing video nasties for the BBC - until he blows up the BBC Television Centre.
Kitten Kong - Montreux '72 Special (1972)
The Goodies are running a veterinary clinic, and Graeme develops a super pet food to boost the animals' health -and the size of a hitherto harmless fluffy little kitten.
The Goodies and the Beanstalk (1973)
Cricklewood, 1973: Poverty stricken, the Goodies sell their trandem for a tin of beans - which, when planted, grows into a giant beanstalk leading up Mt Everest to the giants castle where golden eggs are laid. But before the Goodies can become rich, they must battle with the Giant.
Kung Fu Kapers (1975)
Bill reveals he is a master of the ancient Lancashire martial art of Ecky-Thump. The effectiveness of Ecky-Thump leads to a craze sweeping the nation, which Bill intends to exploit by taking over "t'Parliament". The only way to stop him is by adding a remote control to his secret weapon - black puddings.
Lighthouse Keeping Loonies (1975)
The Goodies are employed for a little light housekeeping and are subsequently stranded in a lighthouse. When they run out of oil for the lamp they dig for some - and send the lighthouse into orbit.
Earthahasia
To solve the world's problems, it is agreed to blow it up at midnight on Christmas Eve. The Goodies spend their last minutes trying to come to terms with their inner feelings, skateboards, Jane Fonda and childhood regression.
Saturday Night Grease (1980)
Tim is locked up after touching a woman at a disco, against the no mixed dancing rules. Bill's Disco Bilius (so exclusive that there are no patrons) runs a mixed dancing competition so that, as there will be no competitors, the prize money put up by the BBC will default to Bill. But the BBC is hanging onto its money, so Tim is bailed out to win the prize for him.- Actors:
- Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, George Baker, Max Latimer, Gertan Klauber, Maria O'Brien, Maria Eldridge, Christopher Eymard, Spencer Shires, Okon Jones, Sandy Strallen, Mark White, David Machin, Ballard Berkeley, Laurie Goode, Michael Barratt, Richard Pescud, William F. Sully, Corbet Woodall
- Directors:
- Jim Franklin, John Howard-Davies
- Producers:
- Jim Franklin, Bob Spiers, John Howard Davies
- Creators:
- Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie
- Writers:
- Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie
- Studio:
- Network
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Comedies
