Episodes
| Series | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| DO3 | 20181007 | 20220226/27 (BBC7) 20220226 20220227 20210103 (R3) |
I Told You I Was Ill - A tribute to SPIKE MILLIGAN
In the centenary year of his birth, this is a special homage to SPIKE MILLIGAN, where three writers respond to Milligan's style, his work, his legacy, hosted by comic poet and singer John Hegley.
1. Going, Going, Goon by TOBY HADOKE - Spike is called to a Heaven he doesn't believe in, in a synthesis of fact, fantasy and supposition.
2.2 Clowns, 1 Trumpet by LEE MATTINSON - combines clownery and childhood in a bizarre birthday party.
3. Deadline by JESSICA HYNES, Hynes stars as a writer on the edge of a nervous breakdown as she attempts to reach her deadline.
Performed live at the University of Hull's Middleton Hall. Part of 'Contains Strong Language'. A season of poetry and performance from Hull.
Cast
MARK HEAP
PIPPA HAYWOOD
Stephen Wight
JONATHAN KEEBLE
Connor Elliott
FIONA CLARKE
Trumpeter - Simon Desbruslais
Three new plays and poetry. A tribute to SPIKE MILLIGAN starring JESSICA HYNES.
A tribute to the actor, comedian, writer, musician, poet, and playwright Spike Milligan, KBE.
Hosted by John Hegley.
Made to mark the centenary of his birth in 2018, 'I Told You I Was Ill' is a special homage to the chief creator and main writer of The Goon Show.
Three writers respond to Milligan's style, work, and legacy.
* Going, Going, Goon by Toby Hadoke - Spike is called to a Heaven he doesn't believe in, in a synthesis of fact, fantasy and supposition.
* Clowns, 1 Trumpet by Lee Mattinson - combines clownery and childhood in a bizarre birthday party.
* Deadline by Jessica Hynes. Hynes stars as a writer on the edge of a nervous breakdown as she attempts to reach her deadline.
Performed at the University of Hull's Middleton Hall in 2018 as part of 'Contains Strong Language', a season of poetry and performance from Hull.
With:
Trumpeter: Simon Desbruslais
Producer: Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in October 2018.
Plays and poetry in a tribute to Spike Milligan. Starring Jessica Hynes.
In 2018, the centenary year of his birth, this was a special homage to Spike Milligan. Three writers respond to Milligan's style, his work, his legacy.
2. 2 Clowns, 1 Trumpet by Lee Mattinson - combines clownery and childhood in a bizarre birthday party.
3. Deadline by Jessica Hynes. Hynes stars as a writer on the edge of a nervous breakdown as she attempts to reach her deadline.
Performed live at the University of Hull's Middleton Hall in 2018 as part of 'Contains Strong Language', a season of poetry and performance from Hull.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in 2018.
| Series | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| DO3 | 20181007 | 20220226/27 (BBC7) 20220226 20220227 20210103 (R3) |