#bill oddie

[cynicalclassicist]

I was sorry to hear that Bill Oddie passed on the 25th at 85. He was well-known for his work on The Goodies and his comedy roles, but was also known as a naturalist and conservationist, presenting on the subject. My thoughts are with his loved ones.

[glenhannah]

1981 - Remembering The Goodies

Sad to hear recently of the passing of Bill Oddie. The Goodies were a big part of my TV viewing as a youngster. It was quite crazy. Must revisit it.

THE SECRET OF BEING GOODIES OR WHY MILLIONS OF KIDS ADORE A SHOW FOR GROWN-UPS JUST WHAT makes The Goodies so good?

A mixture of The Goons and Monty Python humor laced with madcap stunts from silent movie greats like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.

"It's a show for all grown-up kids and adults who aren't so grown-up", Goodies' producer Bob Spiers said.

"I'm always amazed that millions of kids go out of their way to watch The Goodies, because it's really a show for adults.

"The scripts are quite risque, particularly in the latest series.

"We have had a field day with the royal family, apartheid; and violence on the football terraces which we expect to stir up quite a bit of controversy," Spiers revealed.

The crazy trio — Tim Brooke-Taylor with his English public schoolboy looks; Graeme Garden behind those specs as the scientific whiz-kid; and Bill Oddie, the token rebel non-conformist — have survived for more than 10 years.

In fact, they are more popular than ever.

"I guess their secret formula for success is that they get away with murder. Adults who think they are adults but are really kids at heart see them as they would love to be sometimes — daredevils game enough to try anything for the price," Spiers said.

"Kids see them as they would like adults to be. Imagine having The Goodies in charge of your school?

"They live in a world of the absurd and in these days of terrorism and mayhem we need to laugh at ourselves as much as we can."

Although The Goodies recently switched from the BBC to London Weekend Television, the format will not change.

In the new series there's a new companion for the mad trio — a little robot, called appropriately "Robot".

One episode is all about Robot giving birth to another robot that develops into a delinquent robot. Work that one out.

"We had a lot of fun making that. I think a lot of fans don't realise the tremendous amount of work Tim, Graeme and Bill put into writing the scripts before we add the stunts," Spiers said.

"Tim's a perfectionist and will work on a script until he thinks it is perfect. There are no midway standards."

The Goodies product takes months of painstaking work from the script through to the filming and editing.

"We all work as a team and I think that's why The Goodies have remained at the top," Spiers said.

He thinks the latest scripts are the best so far.

"We have three more episodes to make to finish this series. It's got to the stage where fans can't get enough."

The Goodies have recorded more than 70 programs with the BBC. OCTOBER 17, 1981—TV WEEK

[buckcluck67]

rip bill oddie

[clivechip]

Friday Funnies 12: Bill Oddie

  As it has been four months since I last shared some Friday Funnies I had been thinking about doing another, and then the sad news broke earlier this week of the passing last Saturday of Bill Oddie, at the age of 85. I have a feeling that most non-British readers will be asking ‘who?’ at this point, but Bill was a huge part of my formative years, so I felt it right to share some of that with…

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[gone2soon-rip]

BILL ODDIE (1941-Died July 25th 2026,at 85).British TV Presenter,Conservationist and formerly,comedy writer. Oddie was a member of the British comedy trio,The Goodies,alongside Tim Brooke-Taylor (1940-2020) and Graeme Garden,whose tv sketch and situational comedy and music show of the same name ,was popular between 1970 and 1982.He often wrote the comic songs and sketch routines for the show. Since then,he has become more well known to UK viewers as a television presenter on wildlife,particularly birds,his passion.A birder since his childhood in Quinton, Birmingham, Oddie later established a reputation as a naturalist, conservationist, and television presenter on wildlife issues. Some of his books were illustrated with his own paintings and drawings.His wildlife programmes for the  BBC included Springwatch and Autumnwatch,  How to Watch Wildlife, Wild in Your Garden, Birding with Bill Oddie, Britain Goes Wild with Bill Oddie and Bill Oddie Goes Wild.Bill Oddie - Wikipedia

[may-moth]

That time I tried to make The Goodies on the Sims 4

[dinoboyo66]

Rest in Piece Bill Oddie

It brings me even more sadness to share that actor, conservationist, television presenter and writer Bill Oddie has passed away. I remember growing up watching him host Springwatch (and all the seasonal shows), with his genuine passion for the animals he was talking about being an absolute joy to watch. His work on The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs, from the show itself to The Baryonyx Mystery game, also made just as massive an impression on me as a kid as the Walking with series did. Thank you for all the memories, Bill. You will be deeply missed. Rest in Peace.

[unbolt-me]

Tumblevision #43

There is only one of these childhood treasures left now. Rest in peace, Mr Oddie. 😔 by TONY SINGLE © All rights reserved 2026

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