Plaque

The Goon Show

Erection date: 28/5/2011

Inscription

{Caricatures of the four comedians, followed by:} The Goon Show, 1951-1960, first exploded here, {Surrounded by:} Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Michael Bentine.

Site: The Goon Show (1 memorial)

SW1, Strutton Ground, 2, The Strutton Arms Public House

In 1951 the pub was called Grafton's and run by Jimmy Grafton who helped create the Goons and get them on the radio.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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The Goon Show

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The Goon Show

Radio comedy show, originally broadcast as 'Crazy People' The first scripts w...

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Michael Bentine

Comedian. Born as Michael James Bentin in Watford, Hertfordshire. He was a co...

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Spike Milligan

Goon. Born as Terence Alan Milligan near Bombay, India, his father being an I...

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Harry Secombe

Actor, comedian and singer. Born Harry Donald Secombe in St Thomas, Swansea w...

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Peter Sellers

Goon and comic actor. Born Portsmouth to a couple of variety entertainers. Th...

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The Goon Show

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Goon Show Preservation Society

Formed as a result of the last Goon Show. Patron: Prince Charles.

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