nalydpsycho t1_iqro4lu wrote on October 2, 2022 at 4:37 PM

Reply to comment by GeraldoFubar in TIL the BBC released a 'Green Book' in 1949 to define comedy guidelines. Among some of the banned topics were jokes about fig leaves and vulgar use of the word 'basket'. by morecharts

It really is interesting to think how British co edy changed over the 15 year span from late 60s to early 80s. I can totally get why people were stunned by it. But I love the changes.

TepidHalibut t1_iqrzut1 wrote on October 2, 2022 at 5:51 PM

But, going further back, The Goon Show REALLY shook things up, and set the scene for the Pythons, Pete n Dud, etc. Spike Milligan is the perfect illustration of the thin, blurred line between genius and madness.