LYCOS RETRIEVER
The Goon Show: Harry Secombe
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In 2001 the BBC recorded a 'new' show entitled 'Goon Again' to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Goon Show. It was based on two unpreserved series 3 episodes from 1953 - "The Story of Civilisation" and "The Plymouth Ho Armada". The cast included Andrew Secombe (son of Harry Secombe) and Christopher Timothy (son of Andrew Timothy - the original announcer).
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(Nov 1997) "Harry Secombe's Story", in Farnes, Norma (ed.): The Goons: The Story. London: Virgin Publishing, pg.96. people used to fight to get in there, fight to get tickets for the recording at the Camden Theatreā
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This multitalented Welshman would complete the trio which made up the Goons. He would achieve fame as a singer and comedian, but his protrayal of Ned Seagoon would always endear him to his many fans. Harry Secombe was knighted in 1981and passed away in April 2001.
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