Specials

1. Return of the Goodies

The Goodies finally return to television after nearly 25 years with a compilation of classic clips, interviews and new material.

2005-12-30 • 30 min

2. 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.

1972-09-24 • 30 min

3. Goodies Travelling Instant 5 Five 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...

1972-12-25 • 30 min

4. 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').

1972-02-27 • 30 min

5. DVD Extras - Crackerjack Clip

The Goodies sing "A Man's Best Friend is His Duck" on Crackerjack.

1978-12-01 • 30 min

6. 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.

1969-12-15 • 30 min

7. DVD Extras - Out-Takes

• 30 min

9. Comedy Connections - The Goodies

• 30 min

10. The Goodies 40th Anniversary - In Conversation

2010-07-11 • 30 min

11. DVD Extras - Digital Restoration Feature 1

Scenes and commentary on the problems facing the restoration team.

• 30 min

12. DVD Extras - Storyboard for The Goodies and the Beanstalk

• 30 min

13. 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.

• 30 min

14. DVD Extras Easter Egg - Station Ident

BBC station identification leading in to opening credits.

• 30 min

15. 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.

• 30 min

16. Goodies Music Archive - Funky Gibbon

1975-04-22 • 30 min

17. Goodies Music Archive - Black Pudding Bertha

1975-06-23 • 30 min

18. Goodies Music Archive - Nappy Love and Wild Thing

1975-11-11 • 30 min

19. Goodies Music Archive - Make a Daft Noise for Christmas

1975-12-09 • 30 min

20. 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.

2010-11-04 • 30 min

24. 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.

2018-06-07 • 30 min