The Spike Show: Milligan Remembered
Agent and friend, Norma Farnes reflects on the comedian and writer: Vivat Milligna; In the Psychiatrist's Chair; Fear of Wages. From 2012.
Spike Milligan's agent and friend, Norma Farnes remembers the life and work of the comic genius.
Recorded at the office where they worked together.
With featured Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archive:
* Vivat Milligna: A Twenty-One Goon Salute (2002)
Denis Norden trawls through the archives to tell the story of his friend Spike Milligan's career, and sometimes uneasy relationship with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
* In the Psychiatrist's Chair: Spike Milligan (1982)
The writer and comedian tells Professor Anthony Clare about the profound impact of shell shock on his mental health.
* Spike's Fleas Knees and Hidden Elephants (1995)
Spike Milligan reads some of his magical poems, in his own inimitable style.
* The Goon Show - Fear of Wages (1956)
Ignoring a telegram about Japan's surrender, Neddie Seagoon and company are still at war. Stars Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe.
Producer: Sarah Wade
Made for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in February 2012.
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Celebrating the comic genius of Spike Milligan, who died 20 years ago.
Broadcasts
- Sat 25 Feb 2012 09:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 25 Feb 2012 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 20 Sep 2014 09:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 20 Sep 2014 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 22 Oct 2016 09:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 26 Feb 2022 09:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 26 Feb 2022 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra