The Goodies – Specials
Episodes
Return of the Goodies
The Goodies finally return to television after nearly 25 years with a compilation of classic clips, interviews and new material.
A Collection of Goodies
A lack of finances sees Tim filling out a Tax Evasion form for the Goodies, with Graeme’s computer providing timely reminders of the bizarre items which he is trying to claim for.
Goodies Travelling Instant 5 Minute Christmas
In a super-condensed series of Christmas themed events, Tim, Graham and Bill sing a number of carols, put the boy to bed and then arrange for a visit from Santa...
DVD Extras - Gymnasium
Originally shown as part of the 'Engelbert With the Young Generation' series and subsequently compiled into 'A Collection of Goodies' (aka 'Special Tax Edition').
DVD Extras - Crackerjack Clip
The Goodies sing "A Man's Best Friend is His Duck" on Crackerjack.
Broaden Your Mind
Very little exists of the 1968/1969 pre-cursor to The Goodies. Presented here are the 35mm film inserts to one show that would have been seen at various points in the episode interspersed with other material recorded on videotape in the studio. This material is sourced directly from the original film and is presented without the audience reaction, which would have been part of the original broadcast.
DVD Extras - Out-Takes
Comedy Connections - The Goodies
The Goodies 40th Anniversary - In Conversation
DVD Extras - Digital Restoration Feature 1
Scenes and commentary on the problems facing the restoration team.
DVD Extras - Storyboard for The Goodies and the Beanstalk
DVD Extras Easter Egg - Timeclock
Short clip explaining the pre-aired timeclock counting down to live for broadcast of one of the episodes. Includes audio of Bill Oddie and Tim Brooke-Taylor yelping and scrambling to get ready with 10 seconds to air.
DVD Extras Easter Egg - Station Ident
BBC station identification leading in to opening credits.
DVD Extras - Digital Restoration Feature 2
Existing 16mm film elements were examined by Amanda Whitby and digital copies of the existing analogue videotape recordings were compared to ascertain the best source, along with some new transfers from the original 2-inch mastertapes. Colour grading, noise reduction and reconstruction of 'Come Dancing' episode by Jonathan Wood.
Goodies Music Archive - Funky Gibbon
Goodies Music Archive - Black Pudding Bertha
Goodies Music Archive - Nappy Love and Wild Thing
Goodies Music Archive - Make a Daft Noise for Christmas
The One Show
The Goodies were once again reunited when the BBC one show, entitled "The One Show", brought them back. It concluded with Tim riding a tandem alone while the others stared / watched.
An Audience with The Goodies
Live onstage appearance from Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor as they discuss their popular 1970s television series at the Leicester Square Theatre in June 2018. In conversation with comedian Stewart Lee and television expert Dick Fiddy, the stars talk about the successes and highlights of their career while taking questions from the audience.