This new documentary delves into a treasure trove of Spike Milligan’s recently revealed archive to tell a brand new story of the comic genius. Newly discovered footage, scripts, letters, objects, photographs, recordings and art all come together to paint a revealing new portrait of Spike - and also of a man plagued by crippling mental illness. Director and Stroud resident, Seb Barfield takes us on an engaging and surreal journey through the material - unpublished screenplays, scrupulously compiled and bitingly annotated photo albums, intimate tape recordings and home movies of sunny afternoons in the paddling pool. All this is intersected with a series of newly commissioned stop-frame animations made by Joe Magee (another Stroud resident) using objects found in Spike’s archive.
We are delighted that Spike’s daughter Jane Milligan, will be part of the panel after the film.
This is THE definitive story of Spike Milligan... In his own words. All profits from this screening will be donated to MIND. The 90 minutes is made by Yeti Television and the screening is courtesy of Sky Arts.
Venue: Lansdown Hall, GL5 1BB, Stroud
Start time: 7.30
Cost: £6/£5