Spike Milligan: A Celebration

by SpikeMilligan (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.24

  This tribute to one of the world's greatest ever entertainers is a must for all Milligan fans. For the first time, this diverse and thrilling selection of scripts, sketches, poems, prose and nonsense is available in paperback. The combination of quickfire wit and downright silliness is supported by contributions from some of showbusiness' greatest entertainers, including Barry Humphreys and Ronnie Scott.

• Used

  Paperback
  1996

  $3.24

  This work celebrates Spike Milligan's life as an entertainer. It looks back over his career, using scripts from his radio and TV shows, and excerpts from his many books and poems. Each excerpt is introduced by someone who either knows Milligan or who has been influenced by his comedy style.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1995

  $3.71

  This tribute to Spike Milligan looks back over his career using scripts from his television and radio shows as well as excerpts from his books and poems. Each excerpt is introduced by those entertainers who know him well, such as Eric Sykes and Harry Secombe, or those who have been influenced by his comedy style, such as John Cleese and Paul Merton. They give their views on what has made Spike a comic talent in Britain for so long, and pay tribute to his ability as a clown, actor, writer and broadcaster. The book is illustrated with photographs, cartoons and doodles. At the 1994 British Comedy Awards, Spike Milligan was given a Lifetime Achievement award.