Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute (2002)

9.0/10 • 60 min • 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.

Cast

Spike Milligan

Self (archive footage)

John Sergeant

Harry Enfield

Terry Jones

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Michael Palin

Kathy Burke

Paul Merton

Eric Sykes

Stephen Tompkinson

Cleo Laine

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