The Goodies
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The Goodies

A British television comedy series of the 1970s and early 1980s, combining surreal sketches and situation comedy.

Comedy

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A British television comedy series of the 1970s and early 1980s, combining surreal sketches and situation comedy.

Released November 8, 1970

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Ended
Votes
24
Seasons
9

Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Tim Brooke-Taylor

Tim Brooke-Taylor

Graeme Garden

Graeme Garden

Bill Oddie

Bill Oddie

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