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Now modern Min... When you're well clear of the Earth, get extra power!, by strapping on these leather duck wings.

15 seconds sound clip from The Goon Show, Series 8, The Space Age classic radio program.

You can hear this line at 00:14:35 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- 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.

- Now Min, Min, get this, get this rocket strapped up your back, and stand in the fireplace.

- All right, Henry.

- 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.

- Now modern Min... When you're well clear of the Earth, get extra power!, by strapping on these leather duck wings.

- How do I operate them, Henry?

- Don't worry. As soon as you're up, this instruction manual on leather wings will be rocketed up to you.

- Now let us check your outer space nourishments pack.

- All right, Henry. Let me see, one all-leather bag...

- Ahh, two and thruppence...

- Packet of Indian teeeea! Net weight quarter pouuund...

[...]

The Goon Show Sound Clip

The Goon Show RadioQuotes with sound clips from The Goon Show radio comedy programme produced and broadcast by the BBC from 1951 to 1960.

Actors: Peter Sellers (Bloodnok / Bluebottle/ Grytpype-Thynne), Spike Milligan (Eccles / Minnie Bannister), Harry Secombe (Neddie Seagoon)

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