The Goon Show, Volume 26: “Bank Statement No. 349” (Sony DADC, Southwater)

~ Release by The Goons (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

Episodes originally broadcast on:
The Lost Year - 13 December 1955
The Great Bank of England Robbery - 20 October 1958
The Siege of Fort Night - March 1958 -- recorded for overseas service, not broadcast in UK until 27 December 1986
The Chinese Legs - 7 January 1960

Sony DADC, Southwater pressing

Annotation last modified on 2024-12-29 12:00 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD: The Lost Year / The Great Bank of England Robbery
2▼CD: The Siege of Fort Night / The Chinese Legs
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1The Siege of Fort Night : Ladies and Gentlemen, we present
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1958-03-16)
spoken vocals [announcer]:
Wallace Greenslade (BBC Radio announcer and newsreader) (on 1958-03-16)
broadcast by:
BBC Radio 4 (on 1986-12-27)
live partial recording of:
The Siege of Fort Night (Not broadcast in UK: 'Vintage Goons' Series, Episode 13) (on 1958-03-16)
writer:
Spike Milligan
is based on:
The Siege of Fort Night (1954-04-19: Series 4, Episode 30)
The Goons2:35
2The Siege of Fort Night : Seagoon flies to Australia by Submarine
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1958-03-16)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1958-03-16), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1958-03-16) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1958-03-16)
broadcast by:
BBC Radio 4 (on 1986-12-27)
live partial recording of:
The Siege of Fort Night (Not broadcast in UK: 'Vintage Goons' Series, Episode 13) (on 1958-03-16)
writer:
Spike Milligan
is based on:
The Siege of Fort Night (1954-04-19: Series 4, Episode 30)
The Goons3:54
3The Siege of Fort Night : Making Whoopee
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1958-03-16)
harmonica:
Max Geldray (on 1958-03-16)
broadcast by:
BBC Radio 4 (on 1986-12-27)
live recording of:
Makin’ Whoopee! (on 1958-03-16)
lyricist:
Gus Kahn
composer:
Walter Donaldson
translator:
Harrie Geelen
publisher:
Beth Dryer Music, Donaldson Publishing Co., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Gilbert Keyes Music Company, Keith Prowse Music Publishing Co. Ltd., Tobago Music Co. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Max Geldray2:54
4The Siege of Fort Night : Captain Seagoon arrived at the base camp in Africa
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1958-03-16)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1958-03-16), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1958-03-16) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1958-03-16)
broadcast by:
BBC Radio 4 (on 1986-12-27)
live partial recording of:
The Siege of Fort Night (Not broadcast in UK: 'Vintage Goons' Series, Episode 13) (on 1958-03-16)
writer:
Spike Milligan
is based on:
The Siege of Fort Night (1954-04-19: Series 4, Episode 30)
The Goons2:48
5The Siege of Fort Night : Chapter Two - Any sign of Bloodnock?
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1958-03-16)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1958-03-16), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1958-03-16) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1958-03-16)
broadcast by:
BBC Radio 4 (on 1986-12-27)
live partial recording of:
The Siege of Fort Night (Not broadcast in UK: 'Vintage Goons' Series, Episode 13) (on 1958-03-16)
writer:
Spike Milligan
is based on:
The Siege of Fort Night (1954-04-19: Series 4, Episode 30)
The Goons2:27
6The Siege of Fort Night : I've Only Got Eyes For You
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1958-03-16)
vocals:
Ray Ellington (on 1958-03-16)
orchestra:
The Ray Ellington Quartet (on 1958-03-16)
broadcast by:
BBC Radio 4 (on 1986-12-27)
The Ray Ellington Quartet2:45
7The Siege of Fort Night : There's still something wrong with the gas stove
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1958-03-16)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1958-03-16), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1958-03-16) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1958-03-16)
broadcast by:
BBC Radio 4 (on 1986-12-27)
live partial recording of:
The Siege of Fort Night (Not broadcast in UK: 'Vintage Goons' Series, Episode 13) (on 1958-03-16)
writer:
Spike Milligan
is based on:
The Siege of Fort Night (1954-04-19: Series 4, Episode 30)
The Goons2:39
8The Siege of Fort Night : News from Fort Night
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1958-03-16)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1958-03-16), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1958-03-16) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1958-03-16)
broadcast by:
BBC Radio 4 (on 1986-12-27)
live partial recording of:
The Siege of Fort Night (Not broadcast in UK: 'Vintage Goons' Series, Episode 13) (on 1958-03-16)
writer:
Spike Milligan
is based on:
The Siege of Fort Night (1954-04-19: Series 4, Episode 30)
The Goons2:00
9The Siege of Fort Night : Within an hour we were at the gates...
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1958-03-16)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1958-03-16), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1958-03-16) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1958-03-16)
broadcast by:
BBC Radio 4 (on 1986-12-27)
live partial recording of:
The Siege of Fort Night (Not broadcast in UK: 'Vintage Goons' Series, Episode 13) (on 1958-03-16)
writer:
Spike Milligan
is based on:
The Siege of Fort Night (1954-04-19: Series 4, Episode 30)
The Goons4:08
10The Siege of Fort Night : Compliments of the beseiged garrison, sir
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1958-03-16)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1958-03-16), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1958-03-16) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1958-03-16)
broadcast by:
BBC Radio 4 (on 1986-12-27)
live partial recording of:
The Siege of Fort Night (Not broadcast in UK: 'Vintage Goons' Series, Episode 13) (on 1958-03-16)
writer:
Spike Milligan
is based on:
The Siege of Fort Night (1954-04-19: Series 4, Episode 30)
The Goons5:18
11The Chinese Legs: Ladies and Gentlemen, we present
producer:
John Browell (BBC Producer) (on 1960-01-03)
spoken vocals [announcer]:
Wallace Greenslade (BBC Radio announcer and newsreader) (on 1960-01-03)
broadcast by:
BBC Home Service (on 1960-01-07)
live partial recording of:
The Chinese Legs (1960-01-07: Series 10, Episode 3) (on 1960-01-03)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons2:53
12The Chinese Legs: Carstairs, tell him I don't understand a word he is saying
producer:
John Browell (BBC Producer) (on 1960-01-03)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1960-01-03), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1960-01-03), Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1960-01-03) and John Snagge (radio newsreader and commentator) (on 1960-01-03)
broadcast by:
BBC Home Service (on 1960-01-07)
live partial recording of:
The Chinese Legs (1960-01-07: Series 10, Episode 3) (on 1960-01-03)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons2:08
13The Chinese Legs: Ladies and Gentlemen we present the labour exchange of the air
producer:
John Browell (BBC Producer) (on 1960-01-03)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1960-01-03), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1960-01-03), Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1960-01-03) and John Snagge (radio newsreader and commentator) (on 1960-01-03)
broadcast by:
BBC Home Service (on 1960-01-07)
live partial recording of:
The Chinese Legs (1960-01-07: Series 10, Episode 3) (on 1960-01-03)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons3:16
14The Chinese Legs: I'm Just Wild About Harry
producer:
John Browell (BBC Producer) (on 1960-01-03)
harmonica:
Max Geldray (on 1960-01-03)
broadcast by:
BBC Home Service (on 1960-01-07)
live recording of:
I’m Just Wild About Harry (on 1960-01-03)
lyricist:
Noble Sissle
composer:
Eubie Blake
Max Geldray3:02
15The Chinese Legs: Grytpype-Thynne decides to visit Ned of Wales
producer:
John Browell (BBC Producer) (on 1960-01-03)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1960-01-03), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1960-01-03), Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1960-01-03) and John Snagge (radio newsreader and commentator) (on 1960-01-03)
broadcast by:
BBC Home Service (on 1960-01-07)
live partial recording of:
The Chinese Legs (1960-01-07: Series 10, Episode 3) (on 1960-01-03)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons3:22
16The Chinese Legs: Part Two - In an attempt to solve the mystery
producer:
John Browell (BBC Producer) (on 1960-01-03)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1960-01-03), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1960-01-03), Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1960-01-03) and John Snagge (radio newsreader and commentator) (on 1960-01-03)
broadcast by:
BBC Home Service (on 1960-01-07)
live partial recording of:
The Chinese Legs (1960-01-07: Series 10, Episode 3) (on 1960-01-03)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons2:15
17The Chinese Legs: That's The Time When I'm With You
producer:
John Browell (BBC Producer) (on 1960-01-03)
vocals:
Ray Ellington (on 1960-01-03)
orchestra:
The Ray Ellington Quartet (on 1960-01-03)
broadcast by:
BBC Home Service (on 1960-01-07)
The Ray Ellington Quartet2:27
18The Chinese Legs: Neddies goes to the Registrar of births in India
producer:
John Browell (BBC Producer) (on 1960-01-03)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1960-01-03), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1960-01-03), Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1960-01-03) and John Snagge (radio newsreader and commentator) (on 1960-01-03)
broadcast by:
BBC Home Service (on 1960-01-07)
live partial recording of:
The Chinese Legs (1960-01-07: Series 10, Episode 3) (on 1960-01-03)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons2:57
19The Chinese Legs: That night under a Chinese Moon
producer:
John Browell (BBC Producer) (on 1960-01-03)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1960-01-03), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1960-01-03), Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1960-01-03) and John Snagge (radio newsreader and commentator) (on 1960-01-03)
broadcast by:
BBC Home Service (on 1960-01-07)
live partial recording of:
The Chinese Legs (1960-01-07: Series 10, Episode 3) (on 1960-01-03)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons4:25
20The Chinese Legs: It looks like your legs will soon be your own again
producer:
John Browell (BBC Producer) (on 1960-01-03)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1960-01-03), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1960-01-03), Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1960-01-03) and John Snagge (radio newsreader and commentator) (on 1960-01-03)
broadcast by:
BBC Home Service (on 1960-01-07)
live partial recording of:
The Chinese Legs (1960-01-07: Series 10, Episode 3) (on 1960-01-03)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons3:47

Credits

Release

manufactured in:GB
photography:Norma Farnes (Spike Milligan's long-suffering manager)
mastering:Ted Kendall (engineer)
rights society:MCPS (UK rights society; do not use this as a label or work publisher!)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:BBC Audiobooks Ltd (in 2009)
glass mastered by:Sony DADC UK Ltd. (Southwater)
part of:BBC Radio Collection (order: 126)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/3310023 [info]
ASIN:UK: 1408410451 [info]

Release group

part of:The Goon Show - Volume 1 to 36 (number: 26) (order: 26)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/3702249 [info]