A podcast where we talk about classic comedy with particular focus on the work of Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe & Michael Bentine. You'll also hear us discuss the likes of Monty Python, Hancock, Blackadder, the Carry On films, Peter Cook, Steptoe & Son and countless other comedy figures & fixtures from the postwar era.
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Cars, hotels, cigarettes, breakfast cereal, airlines, petrol stations, banks, department stores, milk, newspapers, even nuts - there was seemingly nothing that the former members of the Goon Show wouldn't promote should an advertising executive show a bit of leg and wave a fat cheque under their nose.
Spike Milligan in particular was always game for a telly commercial, endorsing products with his own particular brand of humour and the faintest hint of 'I'm getting PAID to do this?' - everything from Kelloggs cornflakes to a Norwegian soft drink (in which he appeared with Marty Feldman).
Peter Sellers notably advertised TWA and Barclays Bank in the seventies and early eighties, right up to his death, and of course he and Milligan had collaborated on the popular commercial for Benson & Hedges, the back story of which has to be heard to be believed.
Harry Secombe likewise would pop up between programmes pushing some product or service, from Woolworths to Goodyear tyres, but didn't seem to do quite as many as his erstwhile colleagues.
This week Tyler and guest Chris Oakley look into the murky world of commercials and consider the Goons' relationship with television admen.
17 Oct 2026
Trailer: Episode Number Nine
Coming soon!
A new monthly podcast where we examine the ninth episode of classic – and not-so-classic – British sitcoms to see what it represents and tells us about the series as a whole.
https://open.spotify.com/show/6XUWFZTUFZTrxGZZ9buOp3
By the ninth episode most sitcoms have got into their stride and the audience at home have got to know the different characters; the sit is well-enough established and the com is strong enough that viewers are engaged and entertained. Well, that’s the theory anyway.
Episode one is out next week where Tyler Adams & Chris Diamond examine Open All Hours!
14 Oct 2026
The Great Regent's Park Swim
The Queen in America, Eurovision, Elvis, knitting a Spon, a Russian Love Song, Harry Rocking the Town! - it's all here this week! Plus: how much do we love Moriarty, a glaring goof and Watch That Tiger!
Ted Webb joins Tyler to discuss this beloved series 8 show.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
13 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
32 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
90
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