About this season
Son of Fred was the successor series to The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d and A Show Called Fred. It was made by Associated-Rediffusion and broadcast only in the London area, Midlands and Northern England. It was the third and final in a series of sketch comedy shows attempting to translate the humour of The Goon Show to television. Spike Milligan concentrated on writing and only made small walk on appearances, leaving the lead acting to Peter Sellers. The series was produced and directed by Richard Lester.
Episodes (8)
1
E1
1. Show 1
Aired 17 September 1956 • 30 min
2
E2
2. Show 2
Aired 24 September 1956 • 30 min
3
E3
3. Show 3
Aired 1 October 1956 • 30 min
4
E4
4. Show 4
Aired 8 October 1956 • 30 min
5
E5
5. Show 5
Aired 15 October 1956 • 30 min
6
E6
6. Show 6
Aired 22 October 1956 • 30 min
7
E7
7. Show 7
Aired 29 October 1956 • 30 min
8
E8
8. Show 8
Aired 5 November 1956 • 30 min