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    Tim Brooke-Taylor

    17 Jul 1940 - 12 Apr 2020

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    1967

    Memories Editorial A nostalgia image of the stars of "At Last The 1948 Show". Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, and Aimi MacDonald. The show was launched in 1967. It was transmitted in Britain's ITV network on that same year bringing Cambridge Footlights humour to a broader audience.

    1968

    Memories Editorial A photo of Tim Brooke-Taylor with his co-stars on the TV show "How to Irritate People". It is written by John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Marty Feldman, and Tim Brooke-Taylor. The said stars are also featured on the TV show alongside Michael Palin and Colin Booth

    1968

    Memories Editorial Tim Brooke Taylor and Graeme Garden also appeared in the British comedy TV series Broaden Your Mind in 1968. It was directed by Jim Franklin and is a precursor to the TV comedy series, The Goodies

    1970

    Memories Editorial The cast of The Goodies, Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor, and Graeme Garden. The TV show ran from 1970 to 1982, combining sketches and situation comedy.

    1975

    Memories Editorial Tim Brooke-Taylor alongside Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, their TV show attracted millions of viewers during its heydey. The series won Silver Rose in 1975 at the Festival Rose d'Or for their episode "The Movies".

    1979

    Memories Editorial Tim Revolta played by Tim Brooke-Taylor during an episode of The Goodies, Saturday Night Grease. The episode was shot in early 1979 when disco music was at its peak and movies like Saturday Night Fever and Grease were box-office hits.

    1987

    Memories Editorial A photo of Tim Brooke-Taylor and Diane Keen. Both stars appeared on the British comedy TV series "You Must Be The Husband". It focused on the story of Tom Hammond and wife Alice Hammond a happily married couple who became extremely wealthy when Alice became a best-selling author.

    2014

    Memories Editorial Tim Brooke-Taylor was also known as a radio personality prior to his TV series, The Goodies. He also did a voice-over in a British animation series titled, Barney, An Old English Sheepdog. Here is a photo of Tim Brooke-Taylor whilst recording I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue in 2014.

    2019

    Memories Editorial A photo of Tim Brooke-Taylor and Aimi MacDonald during a Q&A interview with Dick Fiddy about "At Last the 1948 Show". It is a satirical show made by David Frost's company, Paradime Productions.

    13 Apr 2020

    Memories Editorial Tim Brooke-Taylor, an English comedian and actor who became popular because of his show, The Goodies. He became active in performing in comedy sketches while at Cambridge University. He started in television with At Last the 1948 Show with his old Cambridge friends and was best known as a member of The Goodies, he starred in the TV series during the 1970s and gained international recognition in Australia and New Zealand.

    13 Apr 2020

    Memories Editorial Bill Oddie has paid tribute to Tim Brooke-Taylor, this trio has found fame during their 1970s series The Goodies

    I was so sorry to hear Tim had passed away. I used to go to many recordings of The Goodies and all the radio shows when I was a teenager. Tim was always so tolerant and patient with me and my friends. He used to give us scripts and tickets and I am still grateful for his kindness. My condolences to Christine and his family.

    Julia Austin14 Apr 2020
    17 Dec 2020California State University Long Beach

    Jane Dennis When I was in California university Long Beach