A Show Called Fred
A surreal sketch comedy from the creators of The Goon Show.
A Show Called Fred is a sketch comedy series produced by Associated-Rediffusion, the London weekday ITV contractor, and broadcast only in London. It is notable as an early television work by Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan, then regulars on the BBC Home Service as two-thirds of The Goon Show. Directed by Richard Lester, the series starred Sellers, Milligan, Valentine Dyall, Kenneth Connor, and Graham Stark. Its five 30-minute episodes attempted to translate the audio antics of The Goon Show into visual, often surreal comedy sketches. The show provoked strong reactions for its unusual content, receiving both complaints and critical acclaim.
Quick Facts
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- Writer
- Spike Milligan
- Starring
- Peter Sellers
- Spike Milligan
- Valentine Dyall
- Kenneth Connor
- Graham Stark
- Patti Lewis
- Max Geldray
- Opening theme
- "Ying Tong Song"
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Network
- Associated-Rediffusion
- First aired
- 2 May 1956
- Last aired
- 30 May 1956
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in A Show Called Fred?
A Show Called Fred stars Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Valentine Dyall, Kenneth Connor, Graham Stark, Patti Lewis and Max Geldray.
When did A Show Called Fred first air?
A Show Called Fred first aired on 2 May 1956.
When did A Show Called Fred end?
A Show Called Fred last aired on 30 May 1956.
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