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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.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Spike MilliganSpike MilliganSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of John SergeantJohn SergeantSelf
  • Photo of Harry EnfieldHarry EnfieldSelf
  • Photo of Terry JonesTerry JonesSelf
  • Photo of Eddie IzzardEddie IzzardSelf
  • Photo of Michael PalinMichael PalinSelf
  • Photo of Kathy BurkeKathy BurkeSelf
  • Photo of Paul MertonPaul MertonSelf
  • Photo of Eric SykesEric SykesSelf
  • Photo of Stephen TompkinsonStephen TompkinsonSelf

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