Spike Milligan

Biography

Spike Milligan was an Irish comedian, writer, musician, poet, and actor born in British India, where he spent his childhood before relocating to England. He co-created the influential radio comedy programme The Goon Show, performing various roles including Eccles, before taking his success to television with Q5. Milligan also wrote numerous books, including autobiographical works and children's poetry collections, cementing his legacy as a master of comedic verse.