I Told You I Was Ill
4 Extra Debut. Spike Milligan tribute with three poignant and surreal dramas and poetic intervals. Hosted in Hull by John Hegley. From 2018.
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鈥檚 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鈥檚 Middleton Hall in 2018 as part of 'Contains Strong Language', a season of poetry and performance from Hull.
With:
Jessica Hynes
Mark Heap
Pippa Haywood
Stephen Wight
Jonathan Keeble
Toby Hadoke
Connor Elliott
Fiona Clarke
Trumpeter: Simon Desbruslais
Producer: Pauline Harris
First broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 3 in October 2018.
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