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Spike Milligan's agent and friend, Norma Farnes remembers the life and work of the comic genius.

Recorded at the office where they worked together.

With featured 大象传媒 archive:

* Vivat Milligna: A Twenty-One Goon Salute (2002)
Denis Norden trawls through the archives to tell the story of his friend Spike Milligan's career, and sometimes uneasy relationship with the 大象传媒.

* In the Psychiatrist's Chair: Spike Milligan (1982)
The writer and comedian tells Professor Anthony Clare about the profound impact of shell shock on his mental health.

* Spike's Fleas Knees and Hidden Elephants (1995)
Spike Milligan reads some of his magical poems, in his own inimitable style.

* The Goon Show - Fear of Wages (1956)
Ignoring a telegram about Japan's surrender, Neddie Seagoon and company are still at war. Stars Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe.

Producer: Sarah Wade

Made for 大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in February 2012.