Casts & Crew
Spike Milligan
Martin Glyn Murray
Desmond Milligan
Silé Harrower
Norma Farnes
Reg Bennett
John Antrobus
Paul Merton
Terry Jones
Barry Cryer
Laura Milligan
Eric Sykes
Alan Simpson
Ray Galton
Beryl Vertue
Joseph McGrath
Patricia 'Paddy' Ridgeway
Jane Milligan
Shelagh Milligan
Romany Watt
Hastie Milligan Harrower
Callum Milligan Harrower
Georga Malcolm
Also Directed by Verity Maidlow
A very personal portrait of the truly unique comedy genius of Spike Milligan, as told in his own words and featuring exclusive home movie footage. With contributions from those who worked with him, lived with him and were inspired by him.
Told by family and friends, with rare unseen archive, this documentary reflects on the career of Dave Allen, relative of poet Katharine Tynan, and a natural performer who cut his teeth at Butlins. He became a TV star in Australia in his twenties, before returning home to dominate the schedules here in Britain with his unique blend of sketches and stories in a career that took in films, plays, documentaries and chat shows, alongside award winning comedy series.
The history of pre-digital television children's programming.