The Milligan Papers

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1987
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

A series of surreal comedies starring Spike Milligan. Also features John Bluthal, Chris Langham, John Antrobus and George Chisholm.

See also

The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC
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The Goon Show

Highly surreal radio adventures that helped take British comedy into a new age. Starring Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe.

A Show Called Fred. Copyright: Associated-Rediffusion Television
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A Show Called Fred

Sketch show starring Peter Sellers, from the pen of Spike Milligan, translating trademark Goon lunacy to the small screen.

Son Of Fred. Peter Sellers. Copyright: Associated-Rediffusion Television
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Son Of Fred

Sequel to the hit A Show Called Fred, starring Peter Sellers.

Q. Spike Milligan. Copyright: BBC
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Q

Highly surreal, subversive and offbeat sketch show written by and starring Spike Milligan.

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The Last Laugh Before TV-am

One-off sketch show starring and written by Spike Milligan.

BBC radio microphone. Copyright: BBC
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The Omar Khayyam Show

Sketch show written by and starring Spike Milligan, based on his earlier radio shows for the Australian Broadcasting Commission.

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