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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Celebrate 75 Years of #TheGoonShow as part of York 50-Plus Festival on Saturday 17th October. Join @thegsps.bsky.social & guests for two staged episodes of the BBC comedy. £10 a ticket, with all profits going to @ageukyork.bsky.social: tftv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... #spikemilliganproductions

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I asked some friends of mine to do a few lines of my poem ‘Ode To Square Chapel’ in support of my quest to help #SaveSquareChapelArts in Halifax. Without hesitation… they all chipped in. 🙌 It’s what friends are for. Please re-post if you enjoy! x

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Gary Brannan @garybrannan.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Not long now, folks! Two Goon Shows, me showing off never before seen original Goon Show scripts, and surprises yet to be unveiled. All for £10 with money going to AgeUK! tftv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Gary Brannan @garybrannan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

And HERE is why you can buy your tickets! I’ll be there with some actual Goon Show relics, and there are SURPRISES yet to be unveiled! tftv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... #goonshow #comedy #goons #goon #gooning #bbcradio #radio

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Gary Brannan @garybrannan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hello folks! Come along for what will prove to be an unforgettable occasion for the shins!

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If you love #fineart #BritishFilm and #literature, especially relating to #AlanSillitoe, you MUST visit @BromleyHouseLib in #Nottingham. Amazing exhibition and tours by find artist #PaulHarraway www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/638cf86...

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A wonderful 48 hours performing solo #GoonShow scripts written for Peter Sellers. Great audiences at the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society dinner and the @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social Festival of Film & TV in Redditch. And I was lucky enough to meet the ever stylish Britt Ekland. So grateful 🙏🏻

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The Goon Show Preservation Society @thegsps.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

GSPS magazine no. 194 is out now, folks! If you're not a member yet, why not join today? goonshow.org/gsps/join/

Front cover of Goon Show News, the quarterly magazine of The Goon Show Preservation Society illustrated with a Telegoons comic strip from TV Comic Annual, 1966.

Number 194 – September 2026
Goontents
4 Michael Bentine – onstage
6 Feldman’s Comedy Machine – more
7 Fred fings ’appnin – three pages
10 Telegoon collectibles
11 Martian Alert!!
15 Canadian Reel Fans
16 Goon Show comment + Himazas
17 St Elmo’s Fire by Spike Milligan
18 The Book Goon Show Scripts
20 Phantom tour towns
21 Goon Show fandom in Australia
23 Fred report by Goonist Movement
24 Queen Victoria’s what?!?!
25 GSPS Annual Meeting
26 Penny Points to Double or Quits
28 DVD News + Milligan Lodge News
29 Goon Show in Canada
31 TPTV’s Festival of Film and Telly
32 Proudly – a letter from HM The King
33 Badjelly quest + Book News
34 A Kick up the Archives
36 A new Goon book!
37 Letters etc
Contributors:
Mark Cousins, Duncan Gray, Chris Smith,
SMP Ltd, Neil Trickey, ancient texts + PE.
Patron: HM King Charles III
Honorary Presidents:
Jane Milligan, Silé Milligan
www.goonshow.org
The Goon Show Preservation Society

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Talking Pictures TV @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Footage Detectives #NoelCroninBEM & @MikeReadUK are looking forward to hosting our #TalkingPicturesTV FESTIVAL OF FILM & TV - THIS SUNDAY = at #ThePalaceTheatre Redditch - Sunday 13th Sept. To book call 0808 178 8212 or online: buff.ly/1SPQOHw

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I have more meetings in Halifax today. 🤞 I’m doing all I can to save this place for the Arts and the good people of West Yorkshire… and even further afield. In saving such places, we ALL win! 🙏🏻 Please RT. Thank you. #SaveSquareChapelArts #Halifax

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The Goon Show Preservation Society @thegsps.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The joint birthday of #PeterSellers & #HarrySecombe is the ideal day to suggest you join us to celebrate 75 years of #TheGoonShow on 17th October. TWO recreated shows, rarely seen archives and all in support of @ageukyork.bsky.social & York 50+ Festival: tftv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

The Goon Show Preservation Society and Borthwick Institute for Archives present a Birmingham Comedy Festival production of The Goon Show. Celebrating 75 years of The Goon Show with two classic radio scripts LIVE on stage + Q&A and a look at the Institute’s comedy archive. Saturday 17th October 2026, 2pm. Scenic Stage Theatre, University of York (Campus East), Baird Lane, Heslington, York YO10 5GD.

Jimm Rennie as Harry Secombe, Mark Earby as Spike Milligan and Richard Usher as Peter Sellers

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#PeterSellers would have been 101 today! in 1954 he appeared in ‘Orders Are Orders’ and on ‘Midday Music Hall’ to perform one-man #GoonShow sketches. I’ll be recreating two of those sketches on Sunday 13th September. Join us if you can. Happy Heavenly Birthday! renownfilms.co.uk/product-cate...

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Me, looking around the old place today. Wow… just WOW! There’s still magic in the air. 🙌 #SaveSquareChapelArts 🙏🏻 #Halifax #WatchThisSpace

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Stephen Palmer @stephenauthor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Nice bit of pre-publication promo for my Goon Show book. #GoonShow #TheGoonShow #SpikeMilligan.

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Today is #ReadABookDay! I read books for pleasure AND as an #actor and #voiceoverartist - how lucky am I? ☺️📚🎙️Experience me reading the work of #AlgernonBlackwood this #Halloween with an intimte presentation of #TheListener neunoir.wordpress.com/performances/ youtu.be/qiMdt5RaTlo?...

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goonshow.org @goonshow.org · 01/09/2026

The new, packed with goodness, Goon Show Preservation Society quarterly newsletter is on its way to our members. Membership costs as little as £9 for a year. What a bargain. wp.me/pe48YE-6uX

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Our September Newsletter is on its way

Issue number 194 of Goon Show news has been printed, posted and is generally on its way to our members. Hopefully, it’s a collectible rather than a recyclable. Whatever you do with yours, we …

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I would love to breathe new life into this little gem… but I NEED funding! I may well eventually turn to you good people, but if there’s an arts-loving benefactor out there who fancies putting their shirt on a passionate, highly-qualified player, then do give me a shout.🙏🏻 Please RT, folks! x

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My very talented friend and fine artist #PaulHarraway has a show this September at Bromley House Library in Nottingham: Raw Material : Art in Response to the Alan Sillitoe Collection. Details and booking link here: bromleyhouse.org/events-diary/

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Events Diary - Bromley House Library

We are proud to present a wide range of talks, events and activities. The majority of these are open to all, however members do get advance notification of events and discounts – even more motivatio...

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Talking Pictures TV @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The roadshow reaches the Midlands in 17 days! Have you got your tickets? The #TPTV FESTIVAL OF FILM & TV at #RedditchPalace Theatre Sunday 13th Sept 2026. Star guests, lost films, music, comedy & more! To book call 0808 178 8212 or online here! buff.ly/1SPQOHw

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Gary Brannan @garybrannan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

For those what missed it! Come one, come all!

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I’ll be limbering up the larynx ready for this wonderful event, presenting solo #GoonShow fun with long forgotten #GaltonAndSimpson scripts. Do come along for a really fun and entertaining day.

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

If you're a #GoonShow fan, or love great comedy, then this could be for you! Part of the #YorkFiftyPlusFestival and with all profits supporting @ageukyork.bsky.social

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

If you love film, TV, comedy and tried and tested live entertainment then you will adore this event! I'm excited to be on stage performing some long forgotten #GoonShow sketches written for Peter Sellers back in 1954...not by Spike, but #GaltonAndSimpson! Hope to see you there.

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Thank you so much @allinthetelling.bsky.social 🙏 I'm looking forward to reading a classic #AlgernonBlackwood chiller! 👻

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

A recent video for the July #monthlychallenge written by my wonderful agent @wozmanagement.bsky.social saw me resurrecting alter ego Mr Ben Bernard, which proved to be great fun #acting #charactercomedy #weather #monologue #Yorkshire youtube.com/shorts/XN2iv...

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Lucky for Some!

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

My advice to young actors? Be particular with who you choose to learn from. Always be the person in the room with the biggest appetite for hard work. Know when it’s time for fun and it’s time to stay focused… and don’t ever get sloppy.

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The opportunity to perform these very funny #GaltonAndSimpson #GoonShow sketches on stage is a dream gig. #PeterSellers did it in 1954, and I get to bring them back to life and laughs in 2026, what an honour 🙏🏻🎙️🎭 #voiceactor #actorslife

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Talking Pictures TV @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A treat to look forward to! We're coming to the Midlands! The #TPTV FESTIVAL OF FILM & TV at #RedditchPalace Theatre Sunday 13th Sept. Star guests, lost films, music, comedy & more! A day of good old fashioned Film & TV fun! Call 0808 178 8212 or online here! buff.ly/1SPQOHw

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Gary Brannan @garybrannan.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Some wonderful infotainment from @0tralala.bsky.social and yours truly! All about Terrance Dicks, David Whitaker, and Doctor Who - this is my job, folks! Outrageous! #doctorwho #drwho www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzwN...

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Adventures in Time, Space and Television - Simon Guerrier and Gary Brannan

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Wonderful to be performing long forgotten #GoonShow material in the show's 75th anniversary year. And my word, what a line up folks!

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

This will be a wonderful event, and I am really looking forward to bringing two long forgotten #GoonShow scripts to life on stage. Needle-Nardle-Noo!

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Talking Pictures TV @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The 'Intermission Father’s Day Deal! Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Subscribe before 30th June and receive: 12months of Intermission Mags, 3 FREE back issues, TPTV badge & FREE biscuits! Don’t miss these exclusive free gifts! buff.ly/ll4SnJE

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Parker tries to steal my drink, but her cunning plan is thwarted by a straw! Great day out with family and sharing a “place of the heart” with Parker who went barmy in the forest and loved every second. Sometimes I think I need to “be more Parker” she‘s living her best life 🐾❤️ and life’s a gift!

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Gary Brannan @garybrannan.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

This is going to be properly fun. Do come if you can! There are shocks and surprises in store, and you can start noseying now cos the list for the Terrance Dicks Archive is up NOW borthcat.york.ac.uk/tdic

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Goon Pod @goonpod.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

THE GOON SHOW at 75 pod.link/1569929507 As it celebrates its three-quarters-of-a-century anniversary (and Goon Pod turns 5!) this week a special episode with listeners from all over the world sharing their stories, memories & thoughts on the Goon Show's legacy & how it has influenced their lives!

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Very sad to read of the passing of the great #MichaelKeating, legend of #Blakes7 and passionate rambler. In another life I had the good fortune to chat with Michael for my radio show. Here's that interview from 2005 by way of a tribute: youtu.be/b4RUKyvGJu0

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Michael Keating Interview

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The Goon Show Preservation Society @thegsps.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Hello folks! Calling folks! Tickets are available for The Goon Show 75! at St Elvan's Church, Aberdare on 28th May at 7:00PM, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the first ever broadcast of the iconic Goon Show! More details here: www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/abe...

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Question for the social media hive mind... Do I dispose of my archive ("hoarding") of cassette recordings of my BBC Radio shows (which I'll never listen to again in all honesty)... OR... do I hold on to them and sacrifice shelf space? I mean, seriously, who'd want them in the future?

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

This is so exciting! As a lifelong #JamesHorner fan and collector I could not resist backing this project to record some classic James Horner Television Music on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/sky...

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James Horner Television Music Recording

Help Film Score Monthly Record a CD of James Horner’s 1980s TV Scores

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Delighted to be mentioned in such august and talented company 📚

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

It is 10 years this month since we recorded the pilot for 'Ben Bernard's Driving Ambition!' at a fab studio in Reading, with the late and much missed Robert F Ball directing. Another attempt to get #MrBenBernard out there thwarted. I've given up now. Anyway, here's the trailer: youtu.be/l2E6t_k5AZI

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'Ben Bernard's Driving Ambition' Trailer

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

“You went out into the wide world and made your plans as you went along and hoped the gods of adventure would be good to you.” (Leslie Charteris, ‘The Saint Sees It Through’) I adore this quote, it’s quite a thing to aspire to!

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Gratitude to @allinthetelling.bsky.social for your kindness in highlighting my work 🙏🏻📚

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All In The Telling - The Ghost Story Network @allinthetelling.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We shine our lantern on #NeuNoir theatre's @richardausher.bsky.social who has been bringing classic ghost stories to the stage since 2021. A memorable performance @alexdavis1981.bsky.social's #UKGhostStoryFestival in 2023 has led to yearly tours. More info: neunoir.wordpress.com/about/

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Really looking forward to performing some long forgotten #GoonShow material in the 75th anniversary year. These #TPTV events are wonderful, so do grab a ticket if you can @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social @thegsps.bsky.social @goonshow.org @tonyhancock.bsky.social

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Talking Pictures TV @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Do you have your tickets? The #TPTV FESTIVAL OF FILM & TV at a NEW VENUE: Redditch Palace Sunday 13th Sept. Star guests, lost films, music, comedy & more! A whole day of good old fashioned Film & TV fun! To book call 0808 178 8212 or online here! buff.ly/1SPQOHw

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Today is #StMarksEve and I have been fascinated by some of the folklore attached to it. After a creative fallow period I have written a ghost story of sorts, set on this day in the year 2000. I’m rather pleased with the result. Should I post it somewhere?

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Gary Brannan @garybrannan.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Would be remiss of me not to say that his whole archive is available for anyone to read and titter at: borthcat.york.ac.uk/fhow

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I recently filmed a couple of scenes to promote my #acting skills. One of them, a scene from '1984' has been a moderate success on YouTube with a small number of #likes and 200+ views. The other is a real gem, but lacking the same traction. I'm really quite proud of it: youtu.be/VVOY89FCbSc?...

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You Weren't There...

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