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The Unforgettable...

Episode 4.8 - Spike Milligan

Writer, musician, Goon, poet, artist and humanitarian, perceived as genius and madman in equal measure, Spike Milligan was a man whose life was full of contradiction, controversy and comedy.

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

This intimate tribute includes previously unseen home movies and photographs from Spike's personal collection as well as classic comedy clips.

Spike's family and lifelong friends provide a true insight into a man who was much misunderstood. With contributions from Spike's children, his manager Norma Farnes, Eric Sykes, Terry Jones, Paul Merton and for the first time, his secret daughter, Romany.

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Thu 23rd December 2010
Time:
5:00pm
Channel:
ITV
Length:
60 minutes

Main Repeats

  • Fri 12th Oct 2012 (11:45pm, ITV)
  • Mon 25th Mar 2013 (10:35pm, ITV)

Episode 4.8 Cast & Crew

Guest Cast
Barry Cryer ... Self
Eric Sykes ... Self
Spike Milligan ... Self (Archive Material)
Desmond Milligan ... Self
Silé Milligan Harrower ... Self
Norma Farnes ... Self
Reg Bennett ... Self
John Antrobus ... Self
Paul Merton ... Self
Terry Jones ... Self
Laura Tierney ... Self
Ray Galton ... Self
Alan Simpson ... Self
Beryl Vertue ... Self
Joseph McGrath
(as Joe McGrath)		 ... Self
Jane Milligan ... Self
Shelagh Milligan ... Self
Romany Watt ... Self
Hastie Milligan Harrower ... Self
Callum Milligan Harrower ... Self
Georga Malcolm ... Self
Production Team
Dave Lewis ... Series Producer
Verity Maidlow
(as Verity Newman)		 ... Director
Verity Maidlow
(as Verity Newman)		 ... Producer
John Quinn ... Exec Producer
Chris Joss ... Editor
Other Cast / Crew
Martin Glyn Murray ... Narrator
Karen Steyn ... Programme Consultant

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