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The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d

The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d

Description: The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d was the first serious attempt to translate the humour of The Goon Show to television. It was made by Associated-Rediffusion during 1956 and was broadcast only in the London area. Wikipedia
Genre: Comedy
Year Released: 1956
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 2
First episode air date: February 24, 1956
Networks: ITV, Associated-Rediffusion
Written By: Dave Freeman, John Junkin, Spike Milligan, Terry Nation, Eric Sykes
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