
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Seen it?2002 | 60 min | Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone who wants a laugh. Easy company after a long day.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 1 hr. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dominic Brigstocke
- Spike MilliganSelf (archive footage)
- John SergeantSelf
- Harry EnfieldSelf
- Terry JonesSelf
- Suzy Eddie IzzardSelf
- Michael PalinSelf
- Kathy BurkeSelf
- Paul MertonSelf
- Eric SykesSelf
- Stephen TompkinsonSelf