The Goons at Rediffusion (DVD + Blu-ray)

Experience the pioneering visual adaptations of the legendary BBC radio comedy, The Goon Show, with this comprehensive DVD and Blu-ray Dual Format Edition of The Goons at Rediffusion. Directed by Richard Lester and featuring the iconic talents of Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan, these groundbreaking sketch shows, originally broadcast in the mid-1950s, are presented here in their best possible quality, remastered by the BFI from archival materials.

This collection brings together four outstanding Associated-Rediffusion television shows: The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d, A Show Called Fred, Son of Fred, and Yes, It’s the Cathode-Ray Tube Show!. These supremely silly and surreal programmes are considered some of the most successful attempts to capture the quicksilver genius of The Goons on television. In addition to the main programmes, this set includes a wealth of rare archival material, much of which is appearing on disc for the very first time, featuring members of The Goons or their entourage.

• Features previously unavailable materials with Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan.
• Directed by Richard Lester (A Hard Day's Night, Help!).
• Ground-breaking British comedy that influenced The Goodies and Monty Python.
• Remastered by the BFI from materials held in the BFI National Archive.
• Includes rare archival material appearing on disc for the first time.
• Newly remastered and presented in High Definition and Standard Definition.
• Illustrated booklet featuring new writing on the programmes (First Pressing Only).

• 1 x DVD
• 1 x Blu-ray

• Format: DVD + Blu-ray Dual Format Edition
• Number of Items: 2
• Runtime: 3 hours
• Language: English
• Aspect Ratio: 4
• Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Actors: Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Kenneth Connor, Valentine Dyall
• Director: Richard Lester
• Release Date: 7 December 2026
• Package Dimensions: 17.4 x 13.6 x 1.8 cm; 189 g
• Item Model Number: BFIB1579

This essential collection is a must-have for fans of classic British comedy and a perfect introduction for new generations to the enduring brilliance of The Goons.