Oldies but Goodies

Survey names most-missed comedies

The Goodies is the most-missed comedy show on TV, according to a new survey.

Eectrical store Dixons asked hundreds of its customers to name their favourite shows that they hadn't seen for at least five years, including terrestrial repeats.

Doctor Who was the clear favourite, followed by Dallas and Blake's Seven. Then came Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor (pictured) and Bill Oddie's classic comedy.

The top five comedies were:

  1. The Goodies
  2. The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin
  3. Just Good Friends
  4. Not The Nine O'Clock News
  5. Mork And Mindy

Eight classic episodes of The Goodies have recently been released on DVD, which is still a top 20 bestseller. Click to buy

Published: 13 May 2003

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