Series 4, Episode 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.
Further details
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.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 23rd December 2010
- Time
- 5pm
- Channel
- ITV
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Guest cast | |
|---|---|
| Barry Cryer | Self |
| Eric Sykes | Self |
| 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 |
| Joe McGrath | Self |
| Jane Milligan | Self |
| Shelagh Milligan | Self |
| Romany Watt | Self |
| Hastie Milligan Harrower | Self |
| Callum Milligan Harrower | Self |
| Georga Malcolm | Self |
| Spike Milligan | Self (Archive Material) |
| Martin Glyn Murray | Narrator |
| Production team | |
|---|---|
| Verity Maidlow (as Verity Newman) | Director |
| John Quinn | Executive Producer |
| Dave Lewis | Series Producer |
| Verity Maidlow (as Verity Newman) | Producer |
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