2011-12-02 039 Strutton Arms Pub (formerly Grafton's) with Goon Show Plaque - London Strutton Ground
The Strutton Arms in London's Strutton Ground (formerly known as Grafton's) was the location for the drafting of the original Scripts of the famous 'Goon Show' which appeared on the BBC 'Home Service' from 1951 to 1960.
This was conceived by Spike Milligan (with some assistance from others) and was performed by Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe, and Michael Bentine. Others, including George Chisholm, appeared from time to time.
The series marked a break from the rather staid comedy shows that had preceded it, with much greater exploitation of radio's potential for imagined scenes, audio puns, and bizarre sound effects. It is said to be the original inspiration for what became 'Monty Python's Flying Circus'.
The plaque was, I believe, erected by the 'Goon Show Appreciation Society'; their website is at
Among the Goon Show afficianados is a certain HRH Prince Charles, who is patron of the Goon Show Preservation Society. He was a great friend of Spike Milligan.
2011-12-02 039 Strutton Arms Pub (formerly Grafton's) with Goon Show Plaque - London Strutton Ground
The Strutton Arms in London's Strutton Ground (formerly known as Grafton's) was the location for the drafting of the original Scripts of the famous 'Goon Show' which appeared on the BBC 'Home Service' from 1951 to 1960.
This was conceived by Spike Milligan (with some assistance from others) and was performed by Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe, and Michael Bentine. Others, including George Chisholm, appeared from time to time.
The series marked a break from the rather staid comedy shows that had preceded it, with much greater exploitation of radio's potential for imagined scenes, audio puns, and bizarre sound effects. It is said to be the original inspiration for what became 'Monty Python's Flying Circus'.
The plaque was, I believe, erected by the 'Goon Show Appreciation Society'; their website is at
Among the Goon Show afficianados is a certain HRH Prince Charles, who is patron of the Goon Show Preservation Society. He was a great friend of Spike Milligan.