Robert has been merrily listening to the 6th volume of ‘The Goon Show Compendium’ from Audio Go. Completing the seventh series of the ground-breaking radio series it literally drips with brilliant lines and historical moments. Such classic episodes as ‘Wings Over Dagenham’, ‘The Mysterious Punch-up-the-Conker’ and ‘Ill Met By Goonlight’ have never sounded better, while the bonus features include the fascinating Goon Show-in-disguise ‘The Reason Why’. The collection also features Spike Milligan relentlessly trying – and succeeding – in making “He’s fallen in the water!” a new and beloved catchphrase. A totally essential purchase.

Robert was sorry to hear of the death of dancer, model and actress, Sue Lloyd. Best-remembered for her sultry turn opposite Michael Caine in ‘The Ipcress File’ and a recurring role as Barbara Hunter in ‘Crossroads’, her many comedy credits include ‘The Two Ronnies’, the Leslie Phillips vs. Terry-Thomas film ‘Spanish Fly’, a cross-dressing appearance in ‘Revenge of the Pink Panther’ and the Hammer comedy ‘That’s Your Funeral’. She was 72. In the evening, The Natural History Museum plays suitable host to the 9th and final performance of John Garden’s original score for the 1925 silent classic ‘The Lost World’. Perfectly accompanying the most complete print known to exist – at a little over 90 minutes – the dinosaur creations of Willis O’Brien were beautifully resurrected. Check in with John’s website http://johngarden.net/ in order to buy the CD soundtrack as soon as it is available.

Robert enjoys a few pints with Terry Jones and settles down to watch the eagerly-anticipated BBC4 biopic ‘Holy Flying Circus’ a full twenty minutes before the nation! Copious red wine and frequent guffawing from Terry made it an unforgettable experience. “That *is* Eric!” was the comment of the evening.

West End fun at the Gielgud theatre for ‘Yes Prime Minister’. A brilliant, new piece by original writers Anthony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, Simon Williams, Richard McCabe and Chris Larkin did a wonderful job of recreating the central triumvirate while comedy lengend Michael Fenton Stevens stormed in for the second half as the BBC interviewer. Brilliant stuff.

Robert is interviewed at his cottage home in Buckinghamshire for an up-coming Channel 4 documentary on popular culture’s influence on society. The 1960s segment of the programme is dedicated to the Carry On series and Robert will feature alongside Fenella Fielding, Valerie Leon and Leslie Phillips. We will alert you of the broadcast date as soon as we know.

Great japes at Longleat with Doctor Who friends old and new. Due to an accommodation cock-up Robert stayed with his journalist pal, Steve O’Brien and caught the end of Toby Hadoke’s comedy show in Bath. Good times.

Robert’s good friend, James Hogg, takes to the ‘BBC Breakfast’ sofa alongside Doreen Wise to discuss the Ernie Wise biography ‘Little Ern’. The authorized biography is co-written by Robert Sellers and  published today by Sidgwick and Jackson.

On the 42nd anniversary of the first broadcast of ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’, Unbound Books announce that the latest collection of Terry Jones short stories, ‘Evil Machines’, goes to press. Please wallow in the website and order now! http://unbound.co.uk/books/1

Over the last half a year a regular monthly fixture of Robert’s diary has been Mitch Benn and the Distractions residency at the Phoenix, Cavendish Square, near Oxford Circus. Silky and Vikki Stone were particularly brilliant this month with the usual stand-out solo turn from Distraction Kirsty Newton. Check out the website for news of next month’s line-up. It’s bound to be marvellous. http://distractionclub.com/

Robert was delighted to be interviewed by his good friend Sarah Jane Honeywell during her Celebrity gossip slot on BBC Kent. In full Marty Feldman biography plug mode the informal and fun chat covered everything from Sid James to Lionel Blair!