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| writer = [[Spike Milligan]] | | writer = [[Spike Milligan]] | ||
| based_on = ''[[ | | based_on = ''[[Lost Horizon]]'' by [[James Hilton (novelist)|James Hilton]] | ||
| presenter = [[Wallace Greenslade]] | | presenter = [[Wallace Greenslade]] | ||
| producer = [[Peter Eton]] | | producer = [[Peter Eton]] | ||
| music = *Orchestra: [[Wally Stott]] | | music = *Orchestra: [[Wally Stott]] | ||
*Geldray: ''[[ | *Geldray: ''[[Pete Kelly's Blues (song)|Pete Kelly's Blues]]'' | ||
*Ellington: ''Rap Your Troubles in Drums'' | *Ellington: ''Rap Your Troubles in Drums'' | ||
| production = [[The Goon Show recording numbers#TLO|TLO]] 90136 | | production = [[The Goon Show recording numbers#TLO|TLO]] 90136 | ||
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| Compendium = [[The Goon Show Compendiums#Vol3|3]] | | Compendium = [[The Goon Show Compendiums#Vol3|3]] | ||
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'''''Shangri-La Again''''' is the eighth episode of series six of ''[[The Goon Show]]'', broadcast on 8 November 1955. Written by [[Spike Milligan]] it is based | '''''Shangri-La Again''''' is the eighth episode of series six of ''[[The Goon Show]]'', broadcast on 8 November 1955. Written by [[Spike Milligan]] it is loosely based on the novel ''[[Lost Horizon]]'' by [[James Hilton (novelist)|James Hilton]]. | ||
==[[BBC Transcription Services|Transcription Service]] Synopsis== | ==[[BBC Transcription Services|Transcription Service]] Synopsis== | ||
Invasion of [[ | Invasion of [[Manchuria]] is imminent. Neddie Seagoon, [[Minister without portfolio (United Kingdom)|minister without portfolio]] at the British Embassy in [[Beijing|Peking]], has been put in charge of flying British residents back to England – and safety. After eight hours in the air, the plane crashes - nobody is hurt, of course, but they have no idea where they are, until, three weeks later, a mysterious stranger, dressed in rice paper and candy floss, arrives to lead them to Shangri-La… | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The story is set during the invasion of [[ | The story is set during the invasion of [[Manchuria]] (1933). [[Neddie Seagoon|Ned Seagoon]] leads the British residents of [[Beijing|Peking]] in a desperate attempt to escape the clutches of the invading Japanese army. A pilot by the name of [[Count Jim Moriarty|Count Moriarty]] offers to fly the residents to freedom for a considerable fee, however, even his plans are wrecked when his plane crashes in the mountains. | ||
Seagoon, [[Count Jim Moriarty|Moriarty]] and the other survivors must rely on a mysterious, barefoot boy named [[Bluebottle]] to guide them to safety. Bluebottle leads them to a beautiful city named 'Shangri-La', hidden from the rest of the world and (supposedly) free from all its vices. As Bluebottle puts it: "No drink, no sex, no sin. And I'm fed up with it, I am!" | Seagoon, [[Count Jim Moriarty|Moriarty]] and the other survivors must rely on a mysterious, barefoot boy named [[Bluebottle]] to guide them to safety. Bluebottle leads them to a beautiful city named 'Shangri-La', hidden from the rest of the world and (supposedly) free from all its vices. As Bluebottle puts it: "No drink, no sex, no sin. And I'm fed up with it, I am!" | ||
Nevertheless, Seagoon finds the utter beauty of [[ | Nevertheless, Seagoon finds the utter beauty of [[Shangri-La]] compelling and must decide whether he should accept [[Henry Crun and Minnie Bannister|Henry Crun's]] invitation to stay on as the new [[Dalai Lama]] or return to his former life in the world outside. | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
*The BBC Radio Orchestra was conducted by [[Wally Stott]] | *The BBC Radio Orchestra was conducted by [[Wally Stott]] | ||
*[[Max Geldray]] plays ''[[ | *[[Max Geldray]] plays ''[[Pete Kelly's Blues (song)|Pete Kelly's Blues]]'' {{small|([[Ray Heindorf]] / [[Sammy Cahn]])}} | ||
*[[Ray Ellington|The Ray Ellington Quartet]] plays ''Rap Your Troubles in Drums'' {{small|([[ | *[[Ray Ellington|The Ray Ellington Quartet]] plays ''Rap Your Troubles in Drums'' {{small|([[George Shearing]])}} | ||
==Technical== | ==Technical== | ||
Originally recorded on [[The Goon Show recording numbers#TLO|TLO 90136]] (15 ips ¼" tape recorded at [[ | Originally recorded on [[The Goon Show recording numbers#TLO|TLO 90136]] (15 ips ¼" tape recorded at [[Broadcasting House]]). The original tape no longer exists, and the issue included in [[The Goon Show Compendiums#Vol3|Compendium Vol 3]] was compiled from the [[The Goon Show recording numbers#TGS|TGS]] master tape (salvaged 1962), the [[Pick of the Goons|POTG]] master tape and a domestic tape recording.<ref>{{Cite AV media notes |title=[[The Goon Show Compendiums#Vol3|The Goon Show Compendium Vol 3]] |first=Ted |last=Kendall | author-link=Ted Kendall |date=2009 |page=12|type=Booklet 2 |publisher=BBC Worldwide|ISBN=978-1-4084-1044-8}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20181129162225/http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/ajwills/raw/series06/s06e08.html Transcript of Shangri-La Again GOON | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20181129162225/http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/ajwills/raw/series06/s06e08.html Transcript of Shangri-La Again GOON SHO TLO 90136, 6TH SERIES: No 8, BROADCAST: 8 Nov 1955, Script by: Spike Milligan)] | ||
[[Category:The Goon Show episodes]] | [[Category:The Goon Show episodes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:57, 27 February 2023
| "Shangri-La Again" | |
|---|---|
| The Goon Show episode | |
| Episode: no. | Series: 6 Episode: 8 |
| Written by | Spike Milligan |
| Based on | Lost Horizon by James Hilton |
| Announcer | Wallace Greenslade |
| Produced by | Peter Eton |
| Music |
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| Recording Number | TLO 90136 |
| First broadcast | 8 November 1955 |
| Running time | 30:27 |
Shangri-La Again is the eighth episode of series six of The Goon Show, broadcast on 8 November 1955. Written by Spike Milligan it is loosely based on the novel Lost Horizon by James Hilton.
Transcription Service Synopsis
Invasion of Manchuria is imminent. Neddie Seagoon, minister without portfolio at the British Embassy in Peking, has been put in charge of flying British residents back to England – and safety. After eight hours in the air, the plane crashes - nobody is hurt, of course, but they have no idea where they are, until, three weeks later, a mysterious stranger, dressed in rice paper and candy floss, arrives to lead them to Shangri-La…
Plot
The story is set during the invasion of Manchuria (1933). Ned Seagoon leads the British residents of Peking in a desperate attempt to escape the clutches of the invading Japanese army. A pilot by the name of Count Moriarty offers to fly the residents to freedom for a considerable fee, however, even his plans are wrecked when his plane crashes in the mountains.
Seagoon, Moriarty and the other survivors must rely on a mysterious, barefoot boy named Bluebottle to guide them to safety. Bluebottle leads them to a beautiful city named 'Shangri-La', hidden from the rest of the world and (supposedly) free from all its vices. As Bluebottle puts it: "No drink, no sex, no sin. And I'm fed up with it, I am!"
Nevertheless, Seagoon finds the utter beauty of Shangri-La compelling and must decide whether he should accept Henry Crun's invitation to stay on as the new Dalai Lama or return to his former life in the world outside.
Music
- The BBC Radio Orchestra was conducted by Wally Stott
- Max Geldray plays Pete Kelly's Blues (Ray Heindorf / Sammy Cahn)
- The Ray Ellington Quartet plays Rap Your Troubles in Drums (George Shearing)
Technical
Originally recorded on TLO 90136 (15 ips ¼" tape recorded at Broadcasting House). The original tape no longer exists, and the issue included in Compendium Vol 3 was compiled from the TGS master tape (salvaged 1962), the POTG master tape and a domestic tape recording.[1]
References
- ^ Kendall, Ted (2009). The Goon Show Compendium Vol 3 (Booklet 2). BBC Worldwide. p. 12. ISBN 978-1-4084-1044-8.
