The Goodies go to the beach for a swim, but discover that the water is polluted. Then they notice how widespread the pollution is. They discover that the Ministry for Pollution is responsible for the problem. The Goodies arrange for widespread grass to overcome the pollution, by seeding the clouds with grass seeds, and the results are far beyond their wildest dreams. Cars can no longer be driven, because the streets cannot be seen, and everybody grows grass instead of hair. Lawn mowers are in fashion as transport — also in fashion are tiny garden ornaments and scarecrows which are made especially for wearing in people's hair. Birds also profit by being able to build nests in the hair. Although all seems to be idyllic, the Goodies find that there is an unexpected drawback to their environmental solution to the problem. (Taken from Wikipedia)
The Goodies is a surreal British television comedy series of the 1970s and early 1980s. The series, which combines sketches and situation comedy, was shown during prime time, and is popular with all ages. The show was co-created and co-written by Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, who also all starred in it. Bill Oddie wrote the music for the series — while "The Goodies Theme" was co-written by Bill Oddie and Michael Gibbs. The directors/producers of The Goodies series were John Howard Davies, Jim Franklin and Bob Spiers. The television series was made by the BBC 2 from 1970 to 1980 — and was then made by the ITV company LWT from 1981 to 1982. (Taken from Wikipedia) The Goodies quickly achieved cult status in Britain, America, Canada, Australia and even Germany.
Mrs. Desiree Carthorse asks the Goodies to make a sex education film for her. However, she thinks that S-E-X is a sin and does not want the word to be mentioned during the film.
The Goodies are asked to train the British Commonwealth athletic team to top fitness, but the potential members of the team are all former Members of Parliament, and not athletes — they are also very old and fail the test, and the Goodies have to take their places in the team. (Taken from Wikipedia)
Graeme and Bill are curious — Tim has been acting in a suspicious manner. They decide to follow Tim, and find that he is a scout, with the name "Brown Owl".
It is very late Christmas Eve and Bill wants to go out. However, before he can leave, there is an announcement that the world is going to end at midnight. There is general widespread panic, but shoppers are still interested in reaching stores, including Harrods, for their closing down sales.
Graeme has set up a home for old pets, where he is extremely cruel towards them. One old pet, which is delivered to the front door, is a black and white coloured pantomime horse, which Tim names 'Black and White Beauty'. (Taken from Wikipedia)
The Goodies have become Advertising Men and Tim is horrified at the lies they tell about the products they advertise. Tim wants them to advertise about string, because he is of the opinion that string is pure.
Tim is fishing in the lake for Graeme's fish farm when a trawler arrives. Tim waves a welcome to the crew, and is upset when the crew are unfriendly in return. When Tim returns to the fish farm, it is found that the ship's crew are Eskimos, who have arrived in Britain to take cod back home to make fish fingers. (Taken from Wikipedia)
Tim is the presenter and producer of "New Faeces", a TV talent show. Tim then hits on the idea of the 50s/rock and roll revival — when Bill points out that that's already been done, he brings back the rock and roll revival revival and the country is plunged into a ridiculous obsession with everything 1950s.
The Goodies are running their own holiday service. The Detectives Club book their annual holiday on the 'Detectives Mystery Tour', and several famous detectives arrive to go on the mystery train.
The Goodies give a live music concert, on stage, and dress appropriately for each of the songs. (Taken from Wikipedia)
It is the future and The Goodies have gone their separate ways. They each have an adult son.
The Goodies tell of the time when their ancestors were young men, and how their ancestors met for the first time. (Taken from Wikipedia)
The Goodies are in charge of the Royal Command Performance, and the Royal family arrives for the occasion.
Bill is upset when he discovers that Tim and Graeme have become obsessive hunters. Tim and Graeme belong to the Endangered Species Club. They are especially interested in hunting endangered species because the small numbers make them hard to find. (Taken from Wikipedia
Tim notices an ad in a newspaper for competitors for It's a Knockout — part of the competition being to climb the beanstalk. With nothing to lose, the Goodies decide to represent Britain. (Taken from Wikipedia)
When the male members of the Penelope Fay Dancing Team are unable to take part in a Ballroom Dancing competition, the Goodies are asked to take their place and partner some girls in the competition. There is a problem. None of the Goodies are able to dance. (Taken from Wikipedia)
When the Minister for Trade and Domestic Affairs asks them to retrieve some compromising photos of her at the Playgirl Club, the Goodies have to infiltrate the club. (Taken from Wikipedia)
The Goodies accidentally win the Tour de France and become obsessed with races.
Graeme, who has been reading a book on the Stone Age, is convinced that there is an ancient tunnel underneath their office. (Taken from Wikipedia)
The National Health Service is having problems, so the Goodies become doctors. (Taken from Wikipedia)
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