A selection of programmes paying tribute to one of the godfathers of British comedy, Spike Milligan, as he celebrates his 80th birthday. See today's choices.

9.00 A Loose Canon
This retrospective film details Milligan's myriad achievements as writer, poet, war historian, jazz musician and comedian.
With contributions from Michael Palin, Billy Connolly, Eddie Izzard and Paul Merton.
Director/Producer Dagmar Charlton

9.50 Happy Birthday Spike
Terry Wogan hosts a birthday celebration at the BBC Radio Theatre with some of the former Goon's close friends. Eric Sykes, Johnny Speight, Denis Norden, Harry Secombe, Paul McCartney, Elton John and Joanna Lumley are among those paying tribute and sending birthday greetings. With music from Maria Friedman.
Producer Paul Reizin

10.40 Spike in His Own Words
From his childhood in India and wartime experiences to the highs and lows of a career as a groundbreaking comedy writer and performer, Milligan talks in detail about his life and work.
He discusses his struggle against depression, his concerns over the environment and the importance of his family.
Director Tom Atkinson; Producer John Fisher

Spike Night: Producer Pete Ward
Executive producer Tony Moss
Videoplus code for 9.00-11.30 (not PDC)