Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

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Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

2002

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Comedy

Overview

One of many tributes following the death of Spike Milligan. Comedians, actors and musicians join forces to present a live tribute featuring a selection of comic highlights from Spike's life. From recreations of his most famous sketches to readings of Milligan's own poems and extracts from his controversial wartime memoirs, these are all interspersed with archive film clips of the great man himself, showcasing his inimitable comic genius.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Spike Milligan

Self (archive footage)

Spike Milligan

Acting

John Sergeant

Self

John Sergeant

Acting

Harry Enfield

Self

Harry Enfield

Acting

Terry Jones

Self

Terry Jones

Acting

Eddie Izzard

Self

Eddie Izzard

Acting

Michael Palin

Self

Michael Palin

Acting

Kathy Burke

Self

Kathy Burke

Acting

Paul Merton

Self

Paul Merton

Acting

Eric Sykes

Self

Eric Sykes

Acting

Stephen Tompkinson

Self

Stephen Tompkinson

Acting

Cleo Laine

Self

Cleo Laine

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