Spike Milligan: Inside Out

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Spike Milligan - Inside Out: Episode 1

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Episode 1

Spike Milligan - Inside Out

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Michael Palin and Jane Milligan celebrate the comedy legend with exclusive archive.

Michael Palin and Jane Milligan steer us through exclusive recordings of Spike's musings on his career and the war. From 2018.

Michael Palin and Spike Milligan's daughter Jane reveal some exclusive archive gems uniquely capturing her father's perspective of his life and career. 

Recorded between 1980 and 1985, Spike is heard in conversation with his biographer - and his free thinking and honesty give fresh insights into his fascinating life. 

Extracts from the tapes are linked to excerpts of his comedy - and with our hosts' comment, context and own stories about Spike - combine to create an intimate portrait of an undisputed Goonius. 

The first of two programmes made to celebrate Spike's 100th birthday in 2018 - when this archive was broadcast for the very first time.

Producer:  Verity Maidlow Cornwell 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2018.

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Michael Palin and Spike's daughter Jane celebrate Spike Milligan.

Michael Palin and Spike's daughter Jane celebrate Spike Milligan with the first broadcast of an archive that captures his perspective of his life and career.

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