# Where to watch The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d (1956) in the UK

> The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d (1956) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1956  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T19:46:37.145Z)  

## Synopsis

The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d was the first serious attempt to translate the humour of The Goon Show to television. It was made by Associated-Rediffusion during 1956 and was broadcast only in the London area.

It combined elements of a sitcom and sketch comedy with Peter Sellers as the editor of a tatty Victorian newspaper, The Idiot Weekly. The headlines of the paper were used as links to comedy sketches.

Although written mainly by Spike Milligan, there were many contributions from members of the writers' co-operative Associated London Scripts, including Dave Freeman and Terry Nation, with Eric Sykes credited as the script editor. The series was produced and directed by Richard Lester.

It was followed by A Show Called Fred and Son of Fred.

The title was revived by Spike Milligan for the Australian radio series The Idiot Weekly.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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