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"'''Animals Are People Too'''" is the last ever episode of the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[comedy]] television series ''[[The Goodies (TV series)|The Goodies]]''. This episode was made by [[London Weekend Television|LWT]] for [[ITV (TV network)|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'''" is the last ever episode of the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[comedy]] television series ''[[The Goodies (TV series)|The Goodies]]''. This episode, which was made by [[London Weekend Television|LWT]] for [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]], was written by [[Graeme Garden]] and [[Bill Oddie]], with songs and music by [[Bill Oddie]]. It marked the last regular on-screen appearance of [[Tim Brooke-Taylor]], [[Graeme Garden]] and [[Bill Oddie]].

The last ever episode is also known as "'''''Pets'''''".{{Citation needed|date=September 2019}}


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==Home media==

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==
{{Main|The Goodies videography}}
{{Main|The Goodies videography}}
This episode has been released on DVD.
This episode has been released on DVD.

Revision as of 11:32, 16 January 2024

"Animals Are People Too"
The Goodies episode
Episode no.Series 9
Episode 7
Original air date13 February 1982 (1982-02-13)
Guest appearances
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"Animals Are People Too" is the last ever episode of the British comedy television series The Goodies. This episode, which was made by LWT for ITV, was written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, with songs and music by Bill Oddie. It marked the last regular on-screen appearance of Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.

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

Home media

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