The Goon Show, Volume 17: “The Silent Bugler”

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Annotation

Broadcast dates:
The Reason Why - 22 August 1957
The Treasure in the Tower - 28 October 1957
The Plasticine Man - 23 December 1957
The Silent Bugler - 23 February 1958

Annotation last modified on 2024-12-19 12:09 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼CD: The Reason Why / The Treasure in the Tower
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1The Reason Why: This Is the BBC Light Programme…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals [announcer]:
Wallace Greenslade (BBC Radio announcer and newsreader) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons0:34
2The Reason Why: 1876 and All’s Well!
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons3:19
3The Reason Why: That Night…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons2:49
4The Reason Why: On the Hon. Mem’s Suggestion…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons3:14
5The Reason Why: On the Third of May…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons1:04
6The Reason Why: The Message Says…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons2:14
7The Reason Why: Dear Honourable Bowels, I Have Just Heard…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons0:43
8The Reason Why: So My Master…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons1:33
9The Reason Why: My Master, Hon. Bowels…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons0:36
10The Reason Why: It Was a Great Sight…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons2:45
11The Reason Why: Dear Honourable…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons1:57
12The Reason Why: Mr. Prime Minister…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons0:33
13The Reason Why: Meantime, in the Bedouin Camp…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons1:25
14The Reason Why: So My Master…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons1:56
15The Reason Why: Dear Hon. Bowels…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons0:25
16The Reason Why: And So My Master…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons1:27
17The Reason Why: And on the Tond…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons0:43
18The Reason Why: Perhaps You Have…
producer:
Jacques Brown (BBC radio comedy producer) (on 1957-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1957-08-11), Spike Milligan (on 1957-08-11), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-08-11) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-08-11)
live partial recording of:
The Reason Why (1957-08-22: Series 7, Special) (on 1957-08-11)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons2:48
19The Treasure in the Tower: This Is the BBC Home Service…
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
spoken vocals [announcer]:
Wallace Greenslade (BBC Radio announcer and newsreader) (on 1957-10-27)
live partial recording of:
The Treasure in the Tower (1957-10-28: Series 8, Episode 5) (on 1957-10-27)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons0:48
20The Treasure in the Tower: The Story Starts in the Year 1600…
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1957-10-27), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-10-27) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-10-27)
live partial recording of:
The Treasure in the Tower (1957-10-28: Series 8, Episode 5) (on 1957-10-27)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons2:22
21The Treasure in the Tower: However, Our Story Continues in 1957…
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1957-10-27), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-10-27) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-10-27)
live partial recording of:
The Treasure in the Tower (1957-10-28: Series 8, Episode 5) (on 1957-10-27)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons2:32
22The Treasure in the Tower: My Card!
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1957-10-27), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-10-27) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-10-27)
live partial recording of:
The Treasure in the Tower (1957-10-28: Series 8, Episode 5) (on 1957-10-27)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons1:08
23The Treasure in the Tower: Nice Work If You Can Get It
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
harmonica:
Max Geldray
live recording of:
Nice Work If You Can Get It
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1937)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA) and Gershwin Publishing Corp (in 1937)
part of:
A Damsel in Distress (1937 film score)
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
My One and Only (1983 Broadway musical)
Max Geldray3:03
24The Treasure in the Tower: The Treasure in the Tower, Part Two
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1957-10-27), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-10-27) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-10-27)
live partial recording of:
The Treasure in the Tower (1957-10-28: Series 8, Episode 5) (on 1957-10-27)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons0:52
25The Treasure in the Tower: Meanwhile, in 1957…
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1957-10-27), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-10-27) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-10-27)
live partial recording of:
The Treasure in the Tower (1957-10-28: Series 8, Episode 5) (on 1957-10-27)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons2:53
26The Treasure in the Tower: Now, According to Seagoon’s Instructions on This Shovel…
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1957-10-27), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-10-27) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-10-27)
live partial recording of:
The Treasure in the Tower (1957-10-28: Series 8, Episode 5) (on 1957-10-27)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons1:17
27The Treasure in the Tower: Meanwhile, Back in 1600, the Good Ship Venus…
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1957-10-27), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-10-27) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-10-27)
live partial recording of:
The Treasure in the Tower (1957-10-28: Series 8, Episode 5) (on 1957-10-27)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons1:21
28The Treasure in the Tower: How Will I Know?
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
vocals:
Ray Ellington
orchestra:
The Ray Ellington Quartet
The Ray Ellington Quartet2:49
29The Treasure in the Tower: The Treasure in the Tower, Part Three…
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1957-10-27), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-10-27) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-10-27)
live partial recording of:
The Treasure in the Tower (1957-10-28: Series 8, Episode 5) (on 1957-10-27)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons2:04
30The Treasure in the Tower: Oh Well, Thank Heavens the Crown Jewels…
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1957-10-27), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-10-27) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-10-27)
live partial recording of:
The Treasure in the Tower (1957-10-28: Series 8, Episode 5) (on 1957-10-27)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons2:34
31The Treasure in the Tower: Yes, What a Great Year 1957 Was for England
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1957-10-27), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-10-27) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-10-27)
live partial recording of:
The Treasure in the Tower (1957-10-28: Series 8, Episode 5) (on 1957-10-27)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons3:54
32The Treasure in the Tower: Meantime, a Few Yards Away in 1957…
producer:
Charles Chilton (on 1957-10-27)
spoken vocals:
Spike Milligan (on 1957-10-27), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1957-10-27) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1957-10-27)
live partial recording of:
The Treasure in the Tower (1957-10-28: Series 8, Episode 5) (on 1957-10-27)
writer:
Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens (writer for The Goon Show)
The Goons3:15
2▶CD: The Plasticine Man / The Silent Bugler

Credits

Release

manufactured in:Great Britain
mastering:Ted Kendall (engineer)
design:Town Group (design studio)
rights society:MCPS (UK rights society; do not use this as a label or work publisher!)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:BBC Worldwide Ltd. (not for release label use! for copyrights use only) (in 1999)
part of:BBC Radio Collection (order: 53)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/2522805 [info]

Release group

part of:The Goon Show - Volume 1 to 36 (number: 17) (order: 17)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/1256904 [info]