Beryl the Peril appeared in the first issue of "The Topper" in 1953. She was created to be a female equivalent to "The Beano"'s Dennis the Menace. Davey Law, her artist and creator, drew inspiration from his daughter, who would often pull faces during her tantrums. The strips were similar in concept to the Dennis the Menace ones in that she would cause chaos through menacing her neighbours, parents and school teachers. In 1958, Beryl was chosen as one of the few of D.C. Thomson's characters to earn an annual all to herself, consisting solely from reprints in past years. When Law retired
For Those in Peril on the Sea (The Goodies) For Those in Peril on the Sea (The Goodies) "For Those in Peril on the Sea" is an episode of the award-winning British comedy television series "The Goodies". The episode name is a reference to a verse from the 1860 hymn, "Eternal Father, Strong to Save." This episode is also known as "The Lost Island of Munga" and "A High-Sea Adventure". The episode was written by The Goodies, with songs and music by Bill Oddie. The Goodies decide to set out in a small boat to search for the Lost Island of Munga. Bill wants to go on the voyage