And so England joined in the attempt to conquer space. The question was, how could we get ahead of Russia? Soon, the great all-leather laboratory at Neasden was working full-blast on a project.
15 seconds sound clip from The Goon Show, Series 8, The Space Age classic radio program.
You can hear this line at 00:13:32 in the radio play.
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- Well, this is a satellite moon circling the Earth.
- The Russians have done that?
- Then what are the Americans doing?
- Then the great Space Race has begun. Men, on your marks, get set!
- Now Min, Min, get this, get this rocket strapped up your back, and stand in the fireplace.
- And remember, modern Min, keep your elbows well in till you're clear of the chimney.
- Oh, dear. What about the heat from the rocket?
- Well, hold the lid of this biscuit tin behind you, to protect your nether limbs.
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