Simon Dunn

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Great Galloping Galaxies!

Another random delve into the Radio Times Guide To TV Comedy turns up a strong memory but little recollection of the CBBC sitcom Galopping Galaxies!

https://youtu.be/ZLL7n1DpDNQ

I sort of remembered the theme tune, but it was only when I saw the computer, and heard Kenneth Williams’ voice that I knew I had watched this as a kid. That’s pretty much all I remember though.

It was created and written by Bob Block, who is better known as the creator of Rentaghost, and aired on the BBC for ten episodes in 1985-86. Apparently, there was even a Target novelisation of the show.

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