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Series · 1956 · 30 min · 1 seasons

A Show Called Fred (1956)

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A Show Called Fred is a TV series (Comedy) that first aired in 1956. A Show Called Fred has 1 seasons and 5 episodes in total. There is currently no known legal streaming option for A Show Called Fred in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Last episode S1 · E5 — Episode 5 May 30, 1956

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Plot

A Show Called Fred was the successor series to The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d. It was made by Associated-Rediffusion and broadcast only in London area. It was 25 minutes plus adverts.

It was predominantly a sketch comedy attempting to translate the audio antics of the The Goon Show into visual antics in bizarre and often surreal comedy sketches which just suddenly ended with a new sketch beginning. Many performers played small parts in the shows like Ernest Clark, Jon Jon Keefe, Patricia Driscoll, etc. Famous people of the day like Hans and Lotte Hass were parodied. Canadian star, Patti Lewis had a singing spot about the middle of the show, and Max Geldray a music spot later on. There were few taboos with sketches showing people in various states of undress, cameramen, behind the scenes workers and the studios. The Ying Tong song was sung for no apparent reason at various times.

The series was written by Spike Milligan and produced and directed by Richard Lester.

It was followed by Son of Fred later in 1956.

A half hour special Best of Fred was broadcast on 18 September 1963 combining surviving sketches from A Show Called Fred and Son of Fred.

The 1995 convention of the Goon Show Preservation Society was billed as A Weekend Called Fred.

Cast

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#sketch comedy

Seasons

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Show Called Fred?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for A Show Called Fred in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in A Show Called Fred?

The main cast of A Show Called Fred includes Graham Stark, Kenneth Connor, Peter Sellers, Valentine Dyall and Spike Milligan.

How many seasons and episodes does A Show Called Fred have?

A Show Called Fred has 1 seasons and 5 episodes in total.

When was A Show Called Fred released?

A Show Called Fred first aired on May 2, 1956.

Has A Show Called Fred ended?

Yes, A Show Called Fred has ended.

What should I watch if I liked A Show Called Fred?

If you enjoyed A Show Called Fred, try Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, All That, Second City Television and The Fast Show.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·