Animals Are People Too
"Animals Are People Too" is the last ever episode of the British comedy television series The Goodies. This episode was made by LWT for ITV and was written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, with songs and music by Bill Oddie. The last ever episode marked the last regular appearances of Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
"Animals Are People Too" | |
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The Goodies episode | |
Episode no. | Series 9 Episode 7 |
Original air date | 13 February 1982 |
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The last ever episode is also known as "Pets".
Plot
Tim has bought a dog from Graeme, but the dog does not obey Tim's orders. In the end, Tim returns the dog to Graeme, who then sells him a 'new model dog' (Bill).
Cultural references
Notes
Last regular appearances of Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
Tim Brooke-Taylor died on 12 April 2020 from complications of COVID-19, leaving Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie as the surviving members of The Goodies.
DVD and VHS releases
This episode has been released on DVD.
References
- "The Complete Goodies" — Robert Ross, B T Batsford, London, 2000
- "The Goodies Rule OK" — Robert Ross, Carlton Books Ltd, Sydney, 2006
- "From Fringe to Flying Circus — 'Celebrating a Unique Generation of Comedy 1960-1980'" — Roger Wilmut, Eyre Methuen Ltd, 1980
- "The Goodies Episode Summaries" — Brett Allender
- "The Goodies — Fact File" — Matthew K. Sharp