The Best of Spike Milligan
Synopsis
Widely regarded as the greatest post-war British comedian, Spike Milligan transitioned from the groundbreaking radio comedy The Goons to television without losing any of his anarchic, surreal humor. His series Q (1968–1980) and There’s A Lot Of It About (1982) shattered comedy conventions with sketch after sketch of absurd brilliance. This compilation features classic moments like The Eurovision Joke Contest, Spike as a singing Viking maiden, and insects auditioning for a David Attenborough documentary. Interwoven with these are unique interstitials featuring Bruce Hammal at Milligan’s home—but in true Spike fashion, the interviews become sketches themselves, complete with his long-suffering comedy butler, Piles. This release is a slightly re-edited, repackaged version of the 1995 BBC VHS Spike Milligan: One Man and His Ideas.
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May 17, 2004
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan J.W. Bell
- Screenplay & Story
- Spike Milligan, Dick Vosburgh, Roy Turvey, Andrew Marshall, David Renwick, Neil Shand, John Antrobus, Maurice Sellar
- Original Title
- The Best of Spike Milligan
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan J.W. Bell
Spike Milligan, Dick Vosburgh, Roy Turvey, Andrew Marshall, David Renwick, Neil Shand, John Antrobus, Maurice Sellar
Alan J.W. Bell
Department Leadership Roster
Spike Milligan
Writer
Dick Vosburgh
Writer
Roy Turvey
Writer
Andrew Marshall
Writer
David Renwick
Writer
Neil Shand
Writer
John Antrobus
Writer
Maurice Sellar
Writer
Alan J.W. Bell
Director
Alan J.W. Bell
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best of Spike Milligan
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What is The Best of Spike Milligan about?
Widely regarded as the greatest post-war British comedian, Spike Milligan transitioned from the groundbreaking radio comedy The Goons to television without losing any of his anarchic, surreal humor. His series Q (1968–1980) and There’s A Lot Of It About (1982) shattered comedy conventions with sketch after sketch of absurd brilliance. This compilation features classic moments like The Eurovision Joke Contest, Spike as a singing Viking maiden, and insects auditioning for a David Attenborough documentary. Interwoven with these are unique interstitials featuring Bruce Hammal at Milligan’s home—but in true Spike fashion, the interviews become sketches themselves, complete with his long-suffering comedy butler, Piles. This release is a slightly re-edited, repackaged version of the 1995 BBC VHS Spike Milligan: One Man and His Ideas.
Who directed The Best of Spike Milligan?
The Best of Spike Milligan was directed by Alan J.W. Bell.
Who stars in The Best of Spike Milligan?
The principal cast of The Best of Spike Milligan includes Spike Milligan, Bruce Hammal.
When was The Best of Spike Milligan released and how long is it?
The Best of Spike Milligan was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.