Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
Overview
Alan Bennett's iconic Talking Heads makes a triumphant return to BBC One, showcasing the writer's brilliance in a fresh format. Filmed under lockdown conditions, this revival features ten beloved monologues reinterpreted by a talented cast of contemporary British actors. In addition to these classics, two brand-new pieces, crafted by Bennett during the previous year, add to the lineup. This collection highlights the enduring appeal of Bennett's storytelling, blending humor and poignancy in a uniquely engaging way, perfect for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Episodes
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1
Everything's Coming Up Goofy
Goofy relocates to Spoonerville with Max, settling right next to his old friend Petey.
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A Lady of Letters
Single and opinionated, Irene decides to voice her grievances by writing letters about the injustices she perceives in her neighborhood. But her judgm...
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2
Good Neighbor Goof
P.J. and Max, facing a ban from their fathers to spend time together, devise a plan to reconcile their dads. Their goal is to restore harmony and allo...
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2
An Ordinary Woman
At just 15, Michael seems wise beyond his years, leaving Gwen to grapple with unexpected feelings. She believed that being a mother would shield her f...
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3
Axed by Addition
P.J. is terrified of facing his dad’s wrath over his poor report card, so he decides to live it up as if it's his final day on the planet. He indulg...
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3
Soldiering On
Muriel’s son, Giles, arrives with documents requiring her signature, revealing that she is, in fact, a wealthy widow. However, complications arise w...
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4
Her Big Chance
Lesley, an actor known for her dedication, is excited to secure a walk-on part in a film. She can hardly contain her enthusiasm when she learns that s...
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4
Unreal Estate
Pete decides to employ Goofy to take care of repairs at his vacation cabin.
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5
Playing Sandwiches
Wilfred, a parks attendant, forms a friendship with a young girl, sparking curiosity about his obscure past. As their bond deepens, it becomes eviden...
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5
You Camp Take It with You
Pete and Goofy embark on an adventurous camping trip with the kids.
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6
A Chip in the Sugar
Graham has always been his mother’s favorite. However, everything changes when they run into the semi-retired Mr. Turnbull. This encounter reveals ...
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6
Midnight Movie Madness
After watching a terrifying film, the kids become convinced that a murderer is stalking their neighborhood.
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7
Counterfeit Goof
What starts as a straightforward task of putting up wallpaper lands Goofy in a sticky situation with some counterfeiters.
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7
The Outside Dog
Marjory is fed up with her husband Stuart's dog, Tina. Stuart often takes Tina out late at night, returning home around midnight, with his clothes in ...
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8
O, R-V, I N-V U
Pete can't stop thinking about RVs, so he persuades Max to design one for him.
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8
Bed Among the Lentils
Susan struggles to adapt to her role as the vicar’s wife, feeling increasingly out of place in her new life. Her perspective shifts dramatically whe...
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9
Meanwhile, Back at the Ramp
Goofy attempts to show off for Max by tackling a risky skateboard ramp.
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9
Nights in the Garden of Spain
Rosemary reminisces about the day she encountered Mrs. McCorquodale, a woman who had killed her spouse. This unexpected meeting sparked an unlikely f...
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10
Close Encounters of the Weird Mime
An alien invasion appears to be underway, but it turns out to be a chaotic science experiment gone wrong that's causing the confusion.
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10
The Hand of God
Celia operates a quaint antiques store, where she prides herself on her knowledge of relics. However, her confidence wavers when she acquires a beaut...
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11
Slightly Dinghy
Max wants to find a sunken treasure.
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11
Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet
Miss Fozzard has started visiting a new foot specialist, Mr. Dunderdale, who is technically supposed to be retired. As their weekly sessions progress...
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12
Cabana Fever
Pete decides to escape to a remote island for some peace and quiet, but his bliss is disrupted when Goofy unexpectedly arrives.
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12
The Shrine
Lorna returns to the site of Clifford's motorcycle accident, seeking a sense of closure. While there, she discovers that someone has placed flowers at...
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13
Where There's Smoke, There's Goof
Goofy has taken on the role of the new firefighter in Spoonerville, and the townspeople are both excited and anxious about what that means for their s...
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14
Date with Destiny
To sidestep an uncomfortable situation at school, Max announces that Goofy is getting married. Inspired by this, Peg takes it upon herself to help Goo...
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15
Hot Air
Pistol wants to fly at an air show.
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16
Take Me out of the Ball Game
Pete and Goofy clash over their sons' performance on the baseball team, much to the annoyance of the kids.
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17
Wrecks, Lies & Videotape
Max films Goofy for the television program "America's Most Painful Home Videos" in hopes of snagging a prize. However, Pete has other plans and swipes...
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18
Max-imum Protection
After a break-in, Pete decides it's time to take action and persuades Goofy to invest in a security system.
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19
Goofin' Hood & His Melancholy Men
In an effort to spark Max's interest in history, Goofy shares an intriguing tale about one of his numerous ancestors.
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20
Leader of the Pack
A group of troublemakers sets their sights on claiming the favorite hangout spot as their own. Max, PJ, and his cousin Debbie band together, determine...
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21
Inspector Goofy
Pete manages to land Goofy a position as a city inspector, but soon finds himself regretting the decision when Goofy shows up to check on his own busi...
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22
Shake, Rattle & Goof
Max and PJ have formed a rock band, and to their surprise, Goofy decides to join them—armed with a ukulele!
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23
Terminal Pete
Convinced that his time is almost up, Pete rushes to put his affairs in order.
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24
Fool's Gold
Goofy and Pete get into it over found gold.
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25
Cat's Entertainment
Pete puts Goofy's cat in commercials.
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26
Waste Makes Haste
Goofy and Pete's recycling venture takes an unexpected turn when they discover a wealthy millionaire's prized possession mixed in with the recyclables...
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27
The Ungoofables
Goofy tells about his G-man ancestor, Elliot Goof.
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28
All the Goof That's Fit to Print
Pete launches a newspaper with the aim of boosting sales for his car dealership.
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29
To Heir Is Human
Pete puts PJ to work at this car lot.
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30
Hallow-Weenies
Pete takes ownership of an ancient mansion, only to discover it's inhabited by a trio of spectral musicians.
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31
Tub Be or Not Tub Be
A bathtub race pits PJ and Pete together.
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32
Major Goof
Pete's antics with his jokes often lead to chaos, and this time, they land Goofy, Max, and PJ in the midst of a covert operation.
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33
A Goof of the People
When pollution starts overwhelming Spoonerville, Goofy decides to take action by running for mayor. Determined to tackle the environmental issues plag...
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34
Goof Under My Roof
Pete controls a significant portion of Goofy's land, and he takes full advantage of this to assert his dominance over Goofy.
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35
Goodbye Mr. Goofy
One of Pete's schemes could put Goofy’s cherished home at risk.
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36
Lethal Goofin'
Watch out, bullies! Max and PJ have taken on the roles of School Safety Patrolmen and are ready to take action.
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37
Frankengoof
Goofy unexpectedly becomes the owner of the eerie Frankengoof castle, but that’s not all—he also finds himself stuck with a monster!
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38
E=MC Goof
Goofy as a rocket scientist? That can’t be right; there has to be some kind of misunderstanding.
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39
Pete's Day at the Races
Pete tries to sell a race horse.
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40
In Goof We Trust
In Spoonerville, Goofy is known for his honesty, making him a trustworthy figure in the community. Pete seizes on this reputation, leveraging Goofy's ...
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41
And Baby Makes Three
Concerned that a newcomer in Pete's family might leave them feeling neglected, PJ, Pistol, and Max decide to gift Pete a "baby" that he won't soon for...
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42
The Incredible Bulk
Pete endangers Goofy by signing him up for a wrestling match against the formidable Bulk Brogan, a champion wrestler.
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43
Mrs. Spoonerville
Unkempt Pete decides to channel his inner Mr. Clean as he enters a house cleaning competition. Determined to impress the judges and prove his worth, h...
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44
For Pete's Sake
Pete thinks that someone's got a hit on him.
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45
Big City Blues
Max and P.J. escape their worries and head Downtown, leaving their fathers behind. Meanwhile, their dads grow increasingly concerned and set off on a ...
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46
Rally Round the Goof
Pete is eager to have Goofy as his lucky charm for an upcoming road race.
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47
Window Pains
Peg starts a new job as a window washer, sparking a ridiculous rivalry with Pete as they compete to see who earns more. Their friendly banter quickly ...
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48
Nightmare on Goof Street
A group of con artists tricks Pete into handing over his house for a supposed remodeling project. They promise to enhance its value but have ulterior ...
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49
Where There's a Will, There's a Goof
Pete and Goofy pretend to be siblings in hopes of securing a family inheritance.
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50
Winter Blunderland
Pete enlists Goofy to dress up as Bigfoot to attract customers to his car dealership. However, things take an unexpected turn when the actual Bigfoot ...
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51
Gymnauseum
Pete begins his fitness journey when he realizes he might lose his cherished Peg.
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52
Come Fly with Me
After Pete gets shocked by his computer, he unexpectedly transforms into a fly.
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53
As Goof Would Have It
Pete deceives a diet food brand by using an image of Goofy to represent himself. Will he succeed in this scheme? Perhaps not…
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54
Calling All Goofs
When Goofy realizes he can’t pay for a trip to Tierra del Fungo for his family reunion, Peg takes matters into her own hands and plans to host the r...
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55
Buddy Building
A newcomer in town poses a challenge to the bond between Max and P.J. as they navigate their friendship.
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56
Dr. Horatio's Magic Orchestra
Pete purchases a mechanical band that performs a tune he absolutely despises!
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57
Goofs of a Feather
After Pete accidentally shoots a duck during a hunting trip, the grieving duck family decides to make themselves at home in his house.
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58
Goof Fellas
After witnessing an attempted murder, Goofy and Pete find themselves in Witness Protection. However, Goofy struggles to follow the established guideli...
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59
The Good, the Bad & the Goofy
The police are convinced that Pete is a crafty thief who's tough to apprehend, all because of Goofy's antics.
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60
Educating Goofy
Goofy is heading back to school to complete his unfinished education.
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61
Peg o' the Jungle
Goofy teaches Pete to be a man with sensitivity.
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62
Partners in Grime
Pete and Goof are partners in a ctaering business.
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63
A Pizza the Action
Goofy finds himself in charge of a struggling pizza franchise that has fallen victim to Pete's mismanagement.
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64
To Catch a Goof
Pete decides to start a diet, while Goofy dedicates himself to improving his ninja skills. Meanwhile, a thief is on the loose in town. What connects t...
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65
Gunfight at the Okie-Doke Corral
Goofy shares a tale about his cowboy forebear, Mopalong Goofy. He recounts the adventurous life of this legendary ancestor, highlighting his escapades...
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Queasy Rider
Max's thrilling adventure on Goofy's vintage motorcycle takes a dangerous twist when he runs into a group of tough biker guys.
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2
Maximum Insecurity
Max and PJ set out to teach Leech a valuable lesson about theft. With the threat of being wrongfully accused of stealing hanging over them, the duo kn...
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Puppy Love
Max wants to impress a new girl in school.
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4
Great Egg-Spectations
Max discovers a mysterious egg, and to his astonishment, it hatches, revealing a tiny dinosaur! Excited yet bewildered, he must navigate the challenge...
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Three Ring Bind
Pistol and her friends escape from a poorly managed circus where the animals are mistreated. Together, they embark on a journey to find freedom and ha...
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6
Pistolgeist
The boys try to save Pistol from a haunted book.
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7
Bringin' On the Rain
When a drought strikes, Pete becomes desperate to keep his garden alive. In his quest for water, he resorts to stealing it from Goofy, showing just ho...
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8
Talent to the Max
PJ struggles to find a way to tell Max that his magic performance isn’t quite hitting the mark.
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9
Tee for Two
Peg and Pete find themselves at odds over a miniature golf course. Peg is determined to protect the beloved course, while Pete is intent on demolishin...
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10
Goofin' Up the Social Ladder
Peg is looking to sell some upscale property, and the Gang steps in to lend a hand.
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11
Sherlock Goof
Join us as we venture to merry old England, where we meet one of Goofy’s ancestors, a detective by the name of Sherlock Goof.
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12
From Air to Eternity
P.J. struggles with a fear of heights but finds it hard to open up to his dad about it.
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13
Clan of the Cave Goof
In the previous episode, Goofy shares stories with Max about their caveman ancestors, emphasizing the significance of maintaining regular dental check...
