Spike Milligan features
Steam radio: a Baby Boomer's personal memory of post-war wireless comedy
Thursday 7th March 2024
With ever-more BBC radio archival treats now available to buy and enjoy again, self-identified Baby Boomer Hercules Grytpype-Thynne shares his personal memories and pays tribute to some of the biggest shows of the post-war era in this ode to brilliant comedy on the wireless.
75 years of Sooty
Wednesday 19th July 2023
As he celebrates his 75th birthday, we take look back at over seven decades of slapstick shenanigans with Sooty.
Comedy Chronicles: In search of lost time - Remembering The Last Goon Show Of All
Sunday 9th October 2022
Itself produced as part of the BBC's own 50th birthday celebrations, The Last Goon Show Of All marks 50 years since its broadcast this month - so, what of comedy reunions?
Comedy Chronicles: The ITV Job - The day when the BBC almost lost British comedy
Sunday 26th June 2022
Graham McCann's column charts a fascinating 'what if' moment in British television comedy history: a fork in the road that had consequences of epic proportions in either direction.
Honouring Spike Milligan: Quest for The Bed Sitting Room
Monday 20th June 2022
An exciting tribute night honouring the genius of Spike Milligan is coming to Louth Riverhead Theatre on Sunday 3rd July. Producer John Hewer explains more in this article.
Comedy Chronicles: Close but no cigarette - When Milligan & Sellers met Benson & Hedges
Sunday 18th April 2021
103 years after his birth, Comedy Chronicles recounts the remarkable tale of Spike Milligan's involvement with Peter Sellers and an advertisement for cigarettes.
A tribute to Spike Milligan
Friday 3rd August 2018
An article about Spike Milligan, written by Jeremy Stockwell who is performing in the tribute show A Sockful of Custard.
Spike Milligan in motion
Monday 16th April 2018
A selection of video clips showcasing the talent of Spike Milligan, born 100 years ago today.