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More Plain Tales from the Raj: 5: Milligan Chota Sahib - the Indian childhood of Spike Milligan

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

A panorama of British India recorded by some of those who lived in it.
"I think that More Plain Tales From the Raj surpassed its predecessor; indeed Spike Milligan's description of the Indian Armistice Day Parade was one of the most vivid things I have ever heard." (David Wade, The Times)

"India was possibly the greatest experience of my life. I grew up in bright sunshine (I like bright things), I grew up with animals, I grew up with excitement..."
Presented by Evan Charlton

Contributors

Speaker:
Spike Milligan
Presenter:
Evan Charlton
Producer:
Michael Mason
Source: Radio Times

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