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SHOW 8/12: The Great British Revolution (CD 6,Track I)
'''''The Great British Revolution''''' is an episode from [[The Goon Show]]. It is the twelfth show in the seventh series.


Pre-recording:
A pre-recording (DLO 44167B) session took place Sunday {{Date|1957-12-15}}, 6.30pm. at the [[Paris Theatre]], 12 [[w:Regent Street|Lower Regent Street]], Central London. The recording (TLO 44167) for transmission was created later that same Sunday, also at the Paris, at 9pm.
Sunday 15 December 1957. 6.30pm, Paris. DLO 44167B.


Recording:  
The first [[w:BBC Home Service|Home Service]] broadcast was the next day, Monday, at 8.30pm {{Date|1957-12-16}}, its ratings were 1.5 million.
Sunday 15 December 1957, 9pm, Paris.TLO 44167.


First Home Service Broadcast:
The show was repeated in its usual [[w:BBC Light Programme|Light Programme]] spot on Thursday 9pm, {{Date|1957-12-19}}, to 2.6 million listeners.
Monday 16 December 1957, 8.30pm. Ratings: 1.5 million.
 
Repeat:
Thursday 19 December 1957, 9pm. 2.6 million [Light Programme)
 
Transcription Service Synopsis:
Captain Seagoon is the proud leader of the October Rising of 1917 (lent by kind permission of the Russians). Packed into these thirty exciting minutes is the story of the march on No 10 Downing Street, the ultimatum delivered to the Prime Minister, and finally, the foiling by extraordinary means of a dastardly plot against the Government.
 
Music:
Max Geldray plays
Tune for Ann (Harry A Edgington):
The Ray Ellington Quartet plays Fascinatin' Thing (Harry A Edgington).
 
'''''The Great British Revolution''''' is an episode from [[The Goon Show]]. It is the fifteenth show in the seventh series.
 
A pre-recording session took place Sunday {{Date|1957-03-17}}, 5pm. at [[w:KOKO (music venue)|The Camden Theatre]], Camden Town, London (DLO 27105). The recording for transmission was created later that same Sunday, also at The Camden, at 9pm (TLO TLO 24999).
 
The first [[w:BBC Home Service|Home Service]] broadcast was the following Thursday at 8.30pm {{Date|1957-03-21}}, its ratings were 1.5 million.
 
The show was repeated in its usual [[w:BBC Light Programme|Light Programme]] spot on Monday 8pm, {{Date|1957-03-25}}, to 3.8 million listeners.


== Transcription Service Synopsis ==
== Transcription Service Synopsis ==
It is rather difficult to see quite how a [[w:Boa constrictor|boa constrictor]] fits into this story, since it is all about the building of a new [[w:Queensway, Birmingham|inner ring road]] for the City of [[w:Birmingham|Birmingham]]. Nevertheless, the snake has coiled itself in and out of the plot. Perhaps the simplest thing to do would be to listen to the programme!
[[Neddie Seagoon|Captain Seagoon]] is the proud leader of the [[w:October 1917#October 23, 1917 (Tuesday)|October Rising]] of 1917 (lent by kind permission of the Russians). Packed into these thirty exciting minutes is the story of the march on No [[w:10 Downing Street|10 Downing Street]], the ultimatum delivered to the [[w:David Lloyd George|Prime Minister]], and finally, the foiling by extraordinary means of a dastardly plot against the Government.


==Music==
==Music==
*The BBC Radio Orchestra was conducted by [[Wally Stott]]
*The BBC Radio Orchestra was conducted by [[Wally Stott]]
*[[Max Geldray]] plays ''Boo-Dah'' {{small|([[w:Billy Strayhorn|Billy Strayhorn]])}}
*[[Max Geldray]] plays ''Tune for Ann'' {{small|(Harry A Edgington)}}
*[[Ray Ellington|The Ray Ellington Quartet]] plays ''The Water Melon Song'' {{small|(Bill Eustrom)}}
*[[Ray Ellington|The Ray Ellington Quartet]] plays ''Fascinatin' Thing'' {{small|(Harry A Edgington)}}


==Technical==
==Technical==
Originally recorded on [[The Goon Show recording numbers#TLO|TLO 44167]] (15 ips ¼" tape recorded at [[w:Broadcasting House|Broadcasting House]]). The TLO 44167 master tape no longer exists, and the version of the show included on [[The Goon Show Compendiums#Vol6|The Goon Show Compendium Vol 6]] was compiled from the [[Original Issues - The Goon Show|TGS]] disc, the [[Pick of the Goons|POTG]] master tape and a domestic recording of the original transmission.<ref>{{Cite AV media notes |title=[[The Goon Show Compendiums#Vol6|The Goon Show Compendium Vol 6]] |first=Ted |last=Kendall | author-link=Ted Kendall |date=2012 |page=13|type=Booklet 2 |publisher=BBC Worldwide|ISBN=978-1408-468548}}</ref>
Originally recorded on [[The Goon Show recording numbers#TLO|TLO 44167]] (15 ips ¼" tape recorded at [[w:Broadcasting House|Broadcasting House]]). This tape no longer exists and the version of the show included on [[The Goon Show Compendiums#Vol7|The Goon Show Compendium Vol 7]] was compiled from the [[Original Issues - The Goon Show|TGS]] master tape, the [[Pick of the Goons|POTG]] master tape and a domestic recording of the original transmission.<ref>{{Cite AV media notes |title=[[The Goon Show Compendiums#Vol7|The Goon Show Compendium Vol 7]] |first=Ted |last=Kendall | author-link=Ted Kendall |date=2012 |page=10|type=Booklet 2 |publisher=BBC Worldwide|ISBN=978-1-4458-9133-0}}</ref>
8/12 - The Great British Revolution. Originally recorded on TLO +1167.This tape no longer exists.and
 
this issue has been compiled from the TGS master tape, the POTG master tape and a domestic recording of
the original transmission.
==Show Notes==
==Show Notes==
The dual recording for The Goon Show
*The dual recording for ''The Goon Show'' on Sunday 15 had been relocated to the [[Paris Theatre|Paris Studios]] on Regent Street, with the remake of [[The Vanishing Room (VG)|The Vanishing Room]] and then ''The Great British Revolution'' taped back to back from 8.30pm  
on Sunday 15 had been relocated to the Paris Studios on Regent Street, with the remake of
*The tunes played by both Max Geldray and the Ray Ellington Quartet in The Great British Revolution were composed by Spike's old army pal, Harry Edgington, while for one week the end theme was once again ''Lucky Strike'' (with Spike's script indicating that the closing music should be the
The Vanishing Room and then The Great British Revolution taped back to back from 8.30pm; the
‘''Old one from last year if possible''’).  
tunes played by both Max Geldray and the Ray Ellington Quartet in The Great British Revolution
*The studio move and schedule change was to accommodate a rather special audience. [[w:Katharine, Duchess of Kent|The Duchess of Kent]] was in attendance along with her daughter, [[w:Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy|Princess Alexandra]]. This made news in the press and was excellent publicity for the show since the Duchess loved the recording. However, Spike was less than happy with the way events turned out since the presence of royalty had been kept a secret from the cast. ‘''As a result of mis-information, I was grossly ill-dressed for the occasion, and I had already made an important dinner engagement for immediately after the show. Consequently I had to walk out at a most inopportune moment,''’ wrote a furious Spike to Pat Hillyard on Monday 30 December, ‘''PS: Don't bother to reply.''’ Just before Christmas, Pat did drop the writer a line, passing on a message from the Duchess’ private secretary indicating that she enjoyed the show, had received his letter and ‘''entirely understood''’.
were composed by Spike's old army pal, Harry Edgington, while for one week the end theme
was once again Lucky Strike (with Spike's script indicating that the closing music should be the
'Old one from last year if possible'). The studio move and schedule change was to accommodate
a rather special audience. The Duchess of Kent was in attendance along with her daughter,
Princess Alexandra. This made news in the press and was excellent publicity for the show since
the Duchess loved the recording. However, Spike was less than happy with the way events
turned out since the presence of royalty had been kept a secret from the cast. 'As a result of
mis-information, I was grossly ill-dressed for the occasion, and I had already made an important
dinner engagement for immediately after the show. Consequently I had to walk out at a most
inopportune moment,' wrote a furious Spike to Pat Hillyard on Monday 30 December, 'PS:
Don't bother to reply.' Just before Christmas, Pat did drop the writer a line, passing on a
message from the Duchess' private secretary indicating that she enjoyed the show, had received
his letter and 'entirely understood'.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:09, 7 December 2022


"The Great British Revolution"
The Goon Show episode
Episode: no.Series: 8
Episode: 12
Written by
AnnouncerWallace Greenslade
Produced byRoy Speer
Music
  • Orchestra: Wally Stott
  • Geldray: Tune for Ann
  • Ellington: Fascinatin' Thing
Recording
Number
TLO 44167
First broadcast16 December 1957 (1957-12-16)
Running time29:18
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The Great British Revolution is an episode from The Goon Show. It is the twelfth show in the seventh series.

A pre-recording (DLO 44167B) session took place Sunday 15 December 1957, 6.30pm. at the Paris Theatre, 12 Lower Regent Street, Central London. The recording (TLO 44167) for transmission was created later that same Sunday, also at the Paris, at 9pm.

The first Home Service broadcast was the next day, Monday, at 8.30pm 16 December 1957, its ratings were 1.5 million.

The show was repeated in its usual Light Programme spot on Thursday 9pm, 19 December 1957, to 2.6 million listeners.

Transcription Service Synopsis

Captain Seagoon is the proud leader of the October Rising of 1917 (lent by kind permission of the Russians). Packed into these thirty exciting minutes is the story of the march on No 10 Downing Street, the ultimatum delivered to the Prime Minister, and finally, the foiling by extraordinary means of a dastardly plot against the Government.

Music

Technical

Originally recorded on TLO 44167 (15 ips ¼" tape recorded at Broadcasting House). This tape no longer exists and the version of the show included on The Goon Show Compendium Vol 7 was compiled from the TGS master tape, the POTG master tape and a domestic recording of the original transmission.[1]

Show Notes

  • The dual recording for The Goon Show on Sunday 15 had been relocated to the Paris Studios on Regent Street, with the remake of The Vanishing Room and then The Great British Revolution taped back to back from 8.30pm
  • The tunes played by both Max Geldray and the Ray Ellington Quartet in The Great British Revolution were composed by Spike's old army pal, Harry Edgington, while for one week the end theme was once again Lucky Strike (with Spike's script indicating that the closing music should be the

Old one from last year if possible’).

  • The studio move and schedule change was to accommodate a rather special audience. The Duchess of Kent was in attendance along with her daughter, Princess Alexandra. This made news in the press and was excellent publicity for the show since the Duchess loved the recording. However, Spike was less than happy with the way events turned out since the presence of royalty had been kept a secret from the cast. ‘As a result of mis-information, I was grossly ill-dressed for the occasion, and I had already made an important dinner engagement for immediately after the show. Consequently I had to walk out at a most inopportune moment,’ wrote a furious Spike to Pat Hillyard on Monday 30 December, ‘PS: Don't bother to reply.’ Just before Christmas, Pat did drop the writer a line, passing on a message from the Duchess’ private secretary indicating that she enjoyed the show, had received his letter and ‘entirely understood’.

References

  1. ^ Kendall, Ted (2012). The Goon Show Compendium Vol 7 (Booklet 2). BBC Worldwide. p. 10. ISBN 978-1-4458-9133-0.