Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace (2014)

Director
Verity Maidlow

Main cast
Spike Milligan; Harry Secombe; Peter Sellers; Richard Lester; Andrew Marshall

Genres
Music, TV Movie, Documentary

Description
A very personal portrait of the truly unique comedy genius of Spike Milligan, as told in his own words and featuring exclusive home movie footage. With contributions from those who worked with him, lived with him and were inspired by him.


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