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Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Bill Oddie star in the final outing for the comedy series that made them household names. Episodes are: 'Snow White 2', 'Robot', 'Football Crazy', 'Bigfoot', 'Change of Life', 'Holidays' and 'Animals'.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
When the Goodies switched channels to ITV for what was to be their last series, the series seemed to suffer. In reality, of course, there was a mixture of gems and duds, as with any series as long-running as theirs. Unfortunately, the first series they made was badly scheduled and, relative to their BBC best, on the weak side. As plus points there were "Change of Life" and "Robot" but the remaining shows were weaker and fared badly in the ratings.
As the "end of the Goodies" this is a somewhat lacklustre showing. It's *not* as bad as popular memory makes it but it's not the best work they produced either. Nice to have it out at last and a reasonable package of extras, but I'm waiting for more BBC shows with baited breath.
As the "end of the Goodies" this is a somewhat lacklustre showing. It's *not* as bad as popular memory makes it but it's not the best work they produced either. Nice to have it out at last and a reasonable package of extras, but I'm waiting for more BBC shows with baited breath.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Ian Armer
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More Goodies! The complete ITV series! The classic 'Bigfoot' episode! Yay!!
Okay, of the final series it has to be said that 'Bigfoot' is probably the best episode. It's a skit of the equally ancient 80's programme 'Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World' in which Graeme plays Arthur who merrily debunks every possible supernatural phenomenon going (just like the original series, really!) with utterly crackpot explanations (The Loch Ness Monster is actually an elephant balancing a french baguette on it's trunk with a tortoise balancing on that - or some such loony fob off) whilst UFO's land behind him to refuel at Stonehenge. And when Tim and Bill are convinced that Arthur C. Clarke is equally as mythical they go on a quest to find him, leading to Tim transforming into Bigfoot...yes, it IS as stupid and as whacked out as it sounds which is why it has stayed in my head for so long.
The Goodies swansong is filled with some great moments - perhaps not their greatest moments - but enough to satisfy until the complete BBC series is finally released. Someday. Maybe??
Okay, of the final series it has to be said that 'Bigfoot' is probably the best episode. It's a skit of the equally ancient 80's programme 'Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World' in which Graeme plays Arthur who merrily debunks every possible supernatural phenomenon going (just like the original series, really!) with utterly crackpot explanations (The Loch Ness Monster is actually an elephant balancing a french baguette on it's trunk with a tortoise balancing on that - or some such loony fob off) whilst UFO's land behind him to refuel at Stonehenge. And when Tim and Bill are convinced that Arthur C. Clarke is equally as mythical they go on a quest to find him, leading to Tim transforming into Bigfoot...yes, it IS as stupid and as whacked out as it sounds which is why it has stayed in my head for so long.
The Goodies swansong is filled with some great moments - perhaps not their greatest moments - but enough to satisfy until the complete BBC series is finally released. Someday. Maybe??
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By R. Smith
This is the only official complete series of the 'GOODIES',and contains the usual mixed bag of out-and-out gems, with one or two reheated themes........overall, the standard is high enough to warrant purchase; picture/sound quality is fine, gag-quota is high, with many elaborate visual stunts of which this team is celebrated.
One episode: 'HOLIDAY' --is studio-only, which affords textured interplay within the team.
Apparantly, this series of 7 25-min shows reportedly cost as much as the entire BBC output of 70 shows.....GO FIGURE!
VISUALLY impressive as ever, with only token ITV 'forced laughter' from the studio audience. This show translates to the commercial channel far better than other COMEDY exports. ----FINE.
One episode: 'HOLIDAY' --is studio-only, which affords textured interplay within the team.
Apparantly, this series of 7 25-min shows reportedly cost as much as the entire BBC output of 70 shows.....GO FIGURE!
VISUALLY impressive as ever, with only token ITV 'forced laughter' from the studio audience. This show translates to the commercial channel far better than other COMEDY exports. ----FINE.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not Bad Goodies
Out of the seven episodes i do not like Animals or Football crazy that much but they are ok.
My favourite episode is Holidays because it is really funny when Graeme dresses up... Read more
My favourite episode is Holidays because it is really funny when Graeme dresses up... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Lucy W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
very pleased with purchase
extremely pleased with purchase. Fitted my needs . The Goodies - The Complete LWT Series [DVD]. Required for a fan's birthday gift and i was pleased to find it on Amazon. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Goddess
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Goody of a DVD
Being Canadian, I had never seen this series; the CBC hadn't obtained it from the BBC. "Snow White part 2" was especially good, being somewhat reminiscent of 'Benny Hill' - good... Read more
Published on 9 July 2010 by chewie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than people would have you believe.
The general consensus is that this series is not as good as the BBC ones, but after watching it again, years later, it is far better than people would have you believe with a... Read more
Published on 20 April 2010 by Freddie Valentine
3.0 out of 5 stars
review
The DVD arrived quite quickly and was in very good condition.
The quality of he picture and sound are very good too.
The quality of he picture and sound are very good too.
Published on 5 April 2010 by C. Higgins
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Goodies Complete Series
Bought as a gift, so not seen the dvd, but the person for whom it was bought says it's fantastic. Service was excellent, as ever, arrived in plenty of time for christmas, even... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Ms. K. Howard
4.0 out of 5 stars
Goodies LWT
Product was as per specification and arrived quickly and in good condition.
Many thanks,
Leon H.
Many thanks,
Leon H.
Published on 2 Nov 2009 by M. O'BRIEN
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic
Started buying goodies DVDs as something to watch with the children. You can get fed up with Disney and CBeebies when you have four children. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2009 by Kariana
5.0 out of 5 stars
nostalgia, good as ever
they are as funny as now as when l first saw them 35 years ago, classic laugh out loud comedy. my 12year old had never seen them b4 but now loves them and we need to buy the rest... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by Ms. J. Scott
1.0 out of 5 stars
no wonder it was their final series
their earlier series are much better. I would not recommend this DVD, go for 'The Goodies At Last' or 'Tasty Second Helping'.
Published on 12 April 2009 by gorf
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