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Oh, dear. What about the heat from the rocket?

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

You can hear this line at 00:14:23 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- Then the great Space Race has begun. Men, on your marks, get set!

(Starting gun)

- 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.

[...]

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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