Goodies and Politics

"Goodies and Politics" is an episode of the award-winning British comedy television series The Goodies.

This episode is also known as "Politics" and "Timita".

Written by The Goodies, with songs and music by Bill Oddie.

Plot

Tim and Bill stand for parliament — Tim as "Timita" (the new 'Maggie Thatcher') and Bill as "Che".

Tim sings to his two women helpers: "Don't cry for me, Marge and Tina."

Cultural references

• Margaret Thatcher
• Evita
• Eva Perón
• Che Guevara
• It's a Knockout
• Song: "Don't Cry for Me Argentina"

References

• "The Complete Goodies" — Robert Ross, B T Batsford, London, 2000
• "The Goodies Rule OK" — Robert Ross, Carlton Books Ltd, Sydney, 2006
• "From Fringe to Flying Circus — 'Celebrating a Unique Generation of Comedy 1960-1980'" — Roger Wilmut, Eyre Methuen Ltd, 1980
• "The Goodies Episode Summaries" — Brett Allender
• "The Goodies — Fact File" — Matthew K. Sharp
• "TV Heaven" — Jim Sangster & Paul Condon, HarperCollinsPublishers, London, 2005

External links

• Politics at the Internet Movie Database

("Goodies and Politics" is listed under an alternative title at IMDb)