The Milligan Papers

The Milligan Papers was a BBC Radio comedy show.[1] It was written by John Antrobus and starring Spike Milligan.[2] First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1987, it also featured Chris Langham, John Bluthal, and Antrobus, and is often referred to as A Goon Show for the '80s. It was produced by Paul Spencer.

In 2018, to commemorate Spike's centenary, theatre company Hambledon Productions adapted a selection of episodes for a rural tour.

Airdates And Show Names

  • 28 Jan 1987: The Incredible Case of the Vanishing Flying Scotsman
  • 4 Feb 1987: Jonah And The Whale
  • 11 Feb 1987: From Rags to More Rags
  • 18 Feb 1987: That "Cake" Elusive Pimpernel
  • 25 Feb 1987: The Incurables, Part 1
  • 4 Mar 1987: The Incurables, Part 2

References

  1. ^ "RadioEchoes.com". RadioEchoes.com. 28 January 1987. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  2. ^ Spike Milligan: His Part in Our Lives. Robson Books. 2002. p. 70. ISBN 978-1-86105-530-9. Retrieved 25 July 2025.


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