Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

2002 1h 0m EN

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7.5

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★9.0TMDB · 1★7.5IMDB · 23

Comedy

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Spike Milligan
Self (archive footage)
John Sergeant
Self
Harry Enfield
Self
Terry Jones
Self
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Self
Michael Palin
Self
Kathy Burke
Self
Paul Merton
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dominic Brigstocke
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Spike Milligan and John Sergeant and Harry Enfield carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0391465 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Dominic Brigstocke directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 24 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Spike Milligan and John Sergeant and Harry Enfield carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0391465 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.