Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive
In this documentary, we delve into a treasure trove of recently unearthed archive to tell a brand-new story of Spike Milligan. Film, scripts, letters, objects, photographs, recordings, art – they all come together to paint a portrait of a comic genius. But one plagued by crippling mental illness, insecurity, and an enduring lifetime struggle to reinvent what comedy could be. The archive takes us on a surreal and revelatory journey into Spike Milligan’s brain. Key pieces of archive are jumping off points to explore a part of his character or specific chapter in his life.
- Festival
- Cardiff 2024
- Title
- Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive
- Entry Category
- Feature Documentary (Screen)
- Produced By
- YETI TV
- Producer
- SEBASTIAN BARFIELD
- Directed By
- SEBASTIAN BARFIELD
- Broadcaster
- Sky Arts