Holiday (The Goodies)

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"Holiday"
The Goodies episode
Episode no.Series 9
Episode 6
Original air date6 February 1982 (1982-02-06)
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"Holiday" is an episode of the British comedy television series The Goodies .

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This episode is also known as "Holidays" and as "The Holiday" and as "Holiday in Dunsquabbling".[ citation needed ]

This episode was made by LWT for ITV.

Written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, with songs and music by Bill Oddie.

Plot

Tim is fed up with being ignored by the overworked and short-tempered Bill and Graeme, and suggests a three-week holiday for two in a ramshackle, poorly designed, leaky cottage called Dunsquabblin. After battling dismal weather, boredom, indoor birdwatching and failed attempts at relaxation, the team decide to stage 'a musical evening'.

Cultural references

Notes

DVD and VHS releases

This episode has been released on DVD.

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References

    ("Holiday" is listed under an alternative title at IMDb)