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''Fred of the Islands'' (aka Show 43) is an episode from [[The Goon Show]]. It is the first show in the third series. The show was recorded at 7.45pm on Sunday {{date|9 November 1952) The recording took place at [[Aeolian Hall (London)|Aeolian I]], 135–137 [[w:Bond Street|New Bond Street]], London.  
''Fred of the Islands'' (aka Show 43) is an episode from [[The Goon Show]]. It is the first show in the third series. The show was recorded at 7.45pm on Sunday {{date|9 November 1952)}} The recording took place at [[Aeolian Hall (London)|Aeolian I]], 135–137 [[w:Bond Street|New Bond Street]], London.  


The first British public broadcast was on the [[w:BBC Home Service|Home Service]] on Tuesday {{date|11 November 1952}} at 9.30pm. It reached a peak listenership of 1.8m. Its first repeat on the [[w:BBC Light Programme|Light Programme]] at 4.30pm on Sunday {{date|16 November 1952}} increased the peak listernship to 4.7m.
The first British public broadcast was on the [[w:BBC Home Service|Home Service]] on Tuesday {{date|11 November 1952}} at 9.30pm. It reached a peak listenership of 1.8m. Its first repeat on the [[w:BBC Light Programme|Light Programme]] at 4.30pm on Sunday {{date|16 November 1952}} increased the peak listernship to 4.7m.

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Episode no.Series 03
Episode 01
Written by
Produced byDennis Main Wilson
Music
Editing byJimmy Grafton
Production codeSLO 17297
Original air date9 November 1952 (1952-11-09)
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Fred of the Islands (aka Show 43) is an episode from The Goon Show. It is the first show in the third series. The show was recorded at 7.45pm on Sunday 9 November 1952) The recording took place at Aeolian I, 135–137 New Bond Street, London.

The first British public broadcast was on the Home Service on Tuesday 11 November 1952 at 9.30pm. It reached a peak listenership of 1.8m. Its first repeat on the Light Programme at 4.30pm on Sunday 16 November 1952 increased the peak listernship to 4.7m.

Sketches

  • The Goons eavesdrop on Peter Eton and his secretary, Miss Flangebox;
  • Fred of the Islands sees Fred Bogg and Eccles joining Major Bloodnok to fish for pearls in the South Seas;
  • Week-end Commentary offers news and interviews from around Britain including international soccer, a shin-kicking contest and an interview with ornithologist Professor Crun.

Music

Technical

Originally recorded on SLO 17297 (33⅓ rpm, coarse-groove 16" disk recorded at Broadcasting House).